Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Marie Braud is a versatile and accomplished talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in the event technology, event planning, and marketing industries. As the Founder at Match Me If You Can and an Event Production Project Manager at EPEAK Studio, she leverages her expertise in global talent sourcing, recruitment, and retention to drive business growth and success.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
Founder, Match Me If You Can (2024-09-01 to Present)
- Established a global talent acquisition platform to connect businesses with top-tier candidates across diverse industries.
- Responsible for overall strategy, business development, and client relationship management.
- Spearheading innovative talent solutions to address the evolving needs of the modern workforce.
Event Production Project Manager, EPEAK Studio (2024-05-01 to Present)
- Manages end-to-end event production, including technology integration, planning, and marketing for clients.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver exceptional event experiences that exceed client expectations.
- Drives continuous improvement and innovation in event planning and production methodologies.
Founder, Global Talent Acquisition, Numadia (2022-09-01 to Present)
- Established a global talent acquisition practice to support the growth and expansion of Numadia's client base.
- Responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies, building a robust talent pipeline, and optimizing recruitment processes.
- Provides strategic HR consulting and advisory services to help clients achieve their talent management goals.
Career Progression
Prior to her current roles, Marie has held various talent acquisition and human resources positions, including:
- Co-Founder, AI Cartel (2023-11-01 to 2024-07-01)
- Global Talent Partner (remote consultant), Cloudbeds (2021-03-01 to 2022-05-01)
- Technical Recruiter (Remote consultant), Cloudbeds (2019-10-01 to 2022-05-01)
- Noram Sr Recruiter, Expedia, Inc. (2018-03-01 to 2019-10-01)
- Talent Acquisition Consultant, Expedia, Inc. (2017-10-01 to 2018-03-01)
Throughout her career, Marie has demonstrated a strong track record of successfully identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent for her clients, contributing to their overall business growth and success.
Academic Background
Marie holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Montreal, Canada.
Areas of Expertise
- Global talent sourcing and acquisition
- Recruitment and selection process optimization
- Employer branding and talent attraction strategies
- Workforce planning and talent management
- Event production and project management
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
- Played a key role in scaling the talent acquisition function at Expedia, Inc., contributing to significant business growth and expansion.
- Spearheaded the implementation of innovative recruitment technologies and AI-powered talent acquisition solutions at Cloudbeds, improving efficiency and time-to-hire.
- Established a successful global talent acquisition practice at Numadia, helping the company expand its client base and drive strategic growth initiatives.
Conclusion
With a diverse background in talent acquisition, event production, and global talent management, Marie Braud is a dynamic and results-oriented professional committed to driving business success through innovative talent solutions. Her passion for leveraging technology and data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes and enhance the candidate experience makes her a valuable asset to any organization.
