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Iris Sullivan

VP, People, Priori
$145/Session
23 Reviews
Expertise:
Leadership + Management, Career Development, Industry Insight
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About Me

I love talent development! I started my recruiting career on the agency side at Robert Half. I knew I wanted to become a recruiter around my last year of college and thought that working at a staffing agency would be great training in the recruiting world. IT WAS! After about a year on the agency side, I went in house as a Sr. Recruiter at a company called Internet Brands. I really honed in my recruiting skill-set there and figured I would work hard and eventually transition over to fashion, which is where I really wanted to be. After almost two years at Internet Brands, I decided it was time to make the leap and I applied for a role at Nasty Gal. I got the job a week later! I spent almost 5 years there having the time of my life and learning a lot! Not only did I focus on recruiting top talent and managing a team, but I also had my hands in talent development which I feel is the best part of the job. In 2015, I launched my own company, FindersKeepers Talent. FindersKeepers Talent was built to be a growth multiplier for our clients. After running my own business for 5 years, I decided I missed the team environment and made the leap back to the corporate world. In that time, I've been a VP of HR at some really great tech startups and recently took one of them through an acquisition! I have a lot of experience with millennials because I am one! Book a session with me if you need some practical real life advice from someone who has a constant pulse on the recruiting market and if you are ready to take actionable next steps. At the end of the day, your career is your life's work; if you're not having fun while doing it, what's the point?

Get to Know Me

Current Position
VP, People, Priori
Previous Positions
Sr. Recruiter, Internet Brands March 2011 - July 2012
Head of Talent Acquisition, Nasty Gal Inc. July 2012 - December 2016
Director of People Ops, Sifted LLC January 2020 - August 2020
Founder and CEO, FindersKeepers Talent June 2015 - December 2019
VP of People , Urjanet Inc August 2020 - September 2022
Education
B.A. Global Studies | University of California, Santa Barbara

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Reviews

I had a great working session with Iris! You will not regret booking a coaching session with her. She does her homework by reviewing your background and concerns you indicate needing support on. She was prepared with a game plan to get the most out of our session. As a recruiter, she provides helpful perspective on how your resume and LinkedIn page resonates and should read. But not only that, she has great knowledge on a lot of careers as she has seen how people have grown in these roles and what about them attracts her as a recruiter. I’ve been stuck in my job search focus, as I want to make a slight transition. She confidently picked up the job roles to aim for and direction I need to take—and am qualified for— to reach my goals. I now have a realistic, targeted job search strategy and feel more confident. She provides fantastic insight!

Deanna Z. , 46
Mar. 28, 2023

I so appreciated my call with Iris. She was candid in her suggestions, helped me identify some additional areas to transition into, and offered practical resume and LinkedIn recommendations.

Anonymous, 47
Feb. 03, 2023

I really enjoyed my session with Iris. This was my first career coaching session, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but she laid out what she would be going through at the top of the meeting. You could tell that she had reviewed my profile and the materials that I had sent over ahead of time and had put thought into my situation, as described ahead of time. She gave me actionable items to adjust and work on and left me feeling more confident after the meeting! I have several interviews lined up this week (a few from the adjustments made) and am excited to see how they turn out. I will definitely look to Iris again for future needs.

Jessica H. , 32
Nov. 30, 2022

My session with Iris was incredibly productive and I really enjoyed working with her. She has a wealth of industry knowledge, she is quite organized, & she provided a useful plan of action for moving forward with my career transition in addition to resources & a fair outlook. I would highly recommend Iris for a session if you're transitioning careers or looking for honest insight into a realistic job search strategy. Thank you, Iris!

Anonymous, 36
Oct. 20, 2022

Iris was incredibly helpful in our coaching session. In one simple hour we were able to cover so much ground. Her answers to my questions were thoughtful and showed her years of experience. I would highly recommend Iris' services to anyone who needs a little guidance in the job searching space. Her tangible advice helped me with my resume, career story & linkedin presence.

Karen O. , 40
Sep. 01, 2022

I believe that meeting with Iris was a fantastic investment in the future of my career. She offered highly relevant industry insights. I am interested in changing industries, and she was able to help me understand how to leverage my current experience, what industries to target, what positions to consider, and how to think about and compensation.

Cody J. , 34
Aug. 05, 2022