Amanda Yates, PHR, SHRM-CP

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DISC Type : DIS

Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Boomi

Denver, Colorado, United States

Overview

Amanda is a strategic talent acquisition executive with over 15 years of experience, currently leading the global function at Boomi. Specializing in scaling hiring through hypergrowth, she leverages AI and data to drive efficiency. Colleagues describe her as an innovative, thoughtful, and collaborative partner who is an expert in recruiting.

Amanda is passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all individuals, including those with diverse abilities and from under-represented groups. She champions flexibility and support for employees, particularly for working parents, to ensure everyone can do their best work.

She has a unique track record of embedding AI across 90% of the hiring journey, which cut time-to-hire by 25%.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

AI in Hiring
A core part of her strategy, she has embedded AI and automation to significantly reduce time-to-hire and improve efficiency.
Data-Driven Strategy
She emphasizes using analytics and dashboards to inform executive reporting, drive recommendations, and measure the quality of hires.
Inclusive Hiring
Actively works to make application and interview processes accessible and seeks talent from under-represented groups, including the neurodiverse community.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2022
Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Boomi
3-2021 - 5-2022
Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition at Alteryx
5-2020 - 3-2021
Manager, Talent Acquistion at Alteryx
4-2018 - 5-2020
Director, Talent Acquisition at The Integer Group
7-2014 - 3-2018
Associate Director of Talent at The Integer Group

Education

1992 - 1997
BA from Kansas State University

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Insights For Selling To Amanda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amanda is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amanda

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amanda move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Amanda take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Amanda

Personality Compatibility


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