Lynda Pitchford
About
Lynda Pitchford is from United States. Lynda is currently Founder and AI certified Technical Recruiter at Smartsourcers, located in North America. In Lynda's previous role as a Technology Executive - Recruitment Process Optimization/Outsourcing at IBM Kenexa, Lynda worked in GLOBAL until Apr 2018. Prior to joining IBM Kenexa, Lynda was a Managing Partner at smartsourcers.com and held the position of Managing Partner at Toronto and San Jose CR.. Prior to that, Lynda was a Senior Vice-President, Technology Professional Services at Experis/Manpower Group, based in Canada from Mar 2006 to Nov 2009. Lynda started working as Vice-President and GM, Canada at Modis in North America in Sep 2002.
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Lynda Pitchford's current jobs
At Smartsourcers, we are expert recruiters for technology professionals, supporting high-growth technology companies across the United States, Canada, and North America. With more than 20 years of deep technical recruiting experience, I lead a team of tech-savvy recruiters helping companies access premium sales, technical, and executive talent quickly, intelligently, and cost-effectively. We specialize in roles across AI, SaaS, CX, CCaaS, software engineering, DevOps, product, technical sales, and executive leadership, giving founders, CEOs, CTOs, and hiring teams a smarter path to growth. Our approach combines experienced 1:1 technical recruiting with our in-house AI platform, specialist technical video interviews, structured assessments, and detailed candidate presentation packages. Our clients do not just receive resumes. They receive carefully screened, highly relevant candidates with context, insight, and a clear view of fit. Since 2012, Smartsourcers has filled thousands of positions for technology companies across Canada and the U.S. Today, our work increasingly supports companies building and scaling in AI-enabled platforms, agentic AI, customer experience transformation, enterprise SaaS, and complex technical markets. Our mission is simple: help technology companies hire smarter, faster, and for less, with integrity, transparency, and guaranteed results.
Lynda Pitchford's past jobs
Working with C level technology executives to bring innovative RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) solutions. This was a role which brought branding, messaging, fulfillment, complete reporting and analytics ideas to regional and global A-listers, including technology, retail, fintech, aeronautical and manufacturing clients. and providing strategic recruiting solutions to enterprise CHRO and talent acquisition leaders.
Senior Vice-President, Member of Canadian Lead Team and North American Acquisition Team One of the Manpower group of companies proving HCM solutions in I.T., Engineering and Finance. • Responsible for achieving sales growth, gross profit, and net profit results by developing brand awareness and a delivery strategy for marketing and recruiting efforts. • Achieved 40% YOY growth in a very challenging 08/09 YTD • Achieved significant increases in GP, GP% and bill rates. Complete P&L responsibility for Canadian operations • Achieved three largest sales in company Canadian history, IBM Canada, TD Bank and TELUS. • Developed, implemented and managed a detailed business development program for Professional Services. • Implemented and monitored service standards for all services offered. • Provided guidance and assistance to branches in account proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, service reviews, securing and maintaining subcontractor relationships and implementing strategic goals or plans. • Directly developed and foster relationships with major clients and prospects. • Developed, communicated and implemented policies that supported the achievement of operational goals