About

Samantha deLaFuente is a highly experienced Technical Recruiter with over 15 years of relevant experience. She is currently working at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Technical Recruiter, where she is responsible for recruiting backend SDEs for AWS EC2. Prior to her current role, Samantha worked at Broadpoint Group and Protingent as a Technical Recruiter. At Protingent, she was responsible for conducting searches, contacting, interviewing, and qualifying skill sets against client requirements. She also marketed qualified candidates, built relationships for referrals, and maintained key candidate background and contact information into the database. Additionally, Samantha sold Protingent Staffing services to qualified, prospective candidates and had two-way communication with internal staff and external customers. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences and Graphic Design from Washington State University. Her tech stack includes AWS, Web, and Backend technologies. As a Technical Recruiter, Samantha has developed excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which enable her to build strong relationships with clients and candidates. She is a proactive team player who is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the recruitment process runs smoothly. Samantha is passionate about finding the right talent for the right role and is committed to providing an exceptional candidate experience.