Hi, I'm Bree
& I help founders build winning teams that become their competitive advantage.
As a fractional recruiter and talent consultant, I bring an in-house Head of Talent perspective to early and growth-stage startups, delivering both strategic vision and hands-on execution across your hiring needs.
What Sets Me Apart
True Full-Stack Recruiter
I've successfully hired across the org chart—from VP to Associate—spanning Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Operations and beyond. I own the recruitment process end to end, which saves my clients time, bandwidth, and money.
Strategic Operator + Doer
I operate at both 10,000 feet and 10 feet & can set the long-term hiring vision, while also executing every detail. I thrive in the urgency and intensity of early-stage startups, where every hire is foundational and strategy + execution need to happen in tandem.
Founder-Facing Partner
I've built full-scale talent functions alongside founder/CEOs and know how to translate business goals into actionable, cost effective recruitment strategies. I know how to engage executives in a way that drives hiring outcomes, while minimizing their time commitment.
Long Term Impact
Beyond hiring, I build the systems that make it repeatable - everything from lightweight ATS workflows to documented hiring playbooks and onboarding programs. I help lay the foundation so your team can keep scaling even after I’m gone.
Proven Track Record: Recent Wins
Ergatta
First talent hire pre-Series A. Built entire team (48+ hires across business + tech) including full executive suite. Responsible for building all recruitment processes and playbooks + designed and implemented all talent infrastructure.
Cumulus Coffee
Led talent and HR after seed round. Built hiring infrastructure, org design, and led all GTM, G&A, product/ tech, & ops hiring. Led company reorg & scaled newly formed B2B sales team from the ground up in <2 months.
Capitalize
Filled 9 roles in 2 months after the company had struggled with other partners for over a year. Achieved 95% offer acceptance rate and time to fill < 3 weeks.
Other clients I've recruited for include:
Spotify, Riskified, Yext, Lemonade, Afterpay, CB Insights, Simon Data, Direct Wines, mindbodygreen, AOL, The Trade Desk, Oscar Health, Demandbase, Taboola, journee.ai, hibob, Namely, Contently, and more
My Impact: Key Hires
As a fractional talent leader, I specialize in identifying & attracting top-tier talent across various functions & seniority levels. Here's a snapshot of some of the key roles I’ve recently filled:
Executive Leadership
Strategic leaders who shape your company's vision and drive growth:
  • VP of Marketing
  • VP of Finance
  • VP of Engineering
  • SVP of Product
Marketing & Sales
Professionals who expand your reach and drive revenue:
  • Head of Retention / Brand
  • Growth Marketing Manager
  • Enterprise Sales Director
  • Inside Sales (Manager/Associate)
Product & Design
Innovators who define user experience and product strategy:
  • Group Product Manager
  • Senior Product Designer
  • Director of Game Design
  • Senior Product and Data Analyst
Engineering & Tech
The technical talent that builds and scales your product:
  • iOS / Android Developers
  • Engineering Managers (Gaming, Mobile, Platform)
  • Senior DevOps Engineer
  • Full-Stack Developers
Beyond these, my recruitment efforts have also spanned crucial roles in Customer Experience, Account Management, Operations, Finance, and HR, ensuring a well-rounded and robust team capable of achieving ambitious goals.
What I Offer
Having recruited across hundreds of startups as an agency recruiter, I’ve seen firsthand what works (and what doesn’t) across a wide range of companies and industries. As an in-house Head of Talent and HR, I’ve also lived the realities of early-stage hiring, where every decision carries outsized impact and the team you build can make or break the business.
This dual perspective shapes the way I partner with companies today: offering the expertise of a seasoned Head of Talent, without the overhead of a full-time executive hire.
Fractional Talent Leadership
Embedded, hands-on support for high-growth periods, acting as your interim Head of Talent. I design and implement scalable talent frameworks, optimize hiring processes, and build strong employer brands.
Executive & Key Hire Search
Targeted recruitment for critical leadership and/or specialized roles. I leverage extensive networks and a rigorous selection process to identify and engage top-tier talent aligned with your company culture and strategic vision.
Talent Process Optimization
Streamlining your entire recruitment lifecycle from candidate sourcing to new hire onboarding. This includes optimizing ATS usage, creating structured interview processes, and implementing metrics to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience.
Talent Advisory & Coaching
Strategic guidance on compensation, retention, and talent development initiatives. I provide coaching for hiring managers, develop performance management systems, and advise on building diverse, inclusive, & high performing teams.
What Clients Say…
"Bree is the best recruiter I've ever worked with and is one of my best hires ever. I directly managed Bree for 2 years as she built our entire team—everyone from the execs to entry level, Game Developers to Fitness Science experts to Marketing Managers and everything in between."
— Founder & CEO
"A few of Bree's super powers: 1) cold outreach and intro calls, 2) sales, 3) her tireless energy. She can get basically anyone on the phone, no matter how happy they are in their job, handle 12+ calls/day, and act with urgency and precision on all of them—all with boundless energy and positivity."
— Co-Founder & CEO
"Bree is more than your typical talent partner. She is one of the most empathetic leaders you will ever find and she naturally forges deeply meaningful connections with practically everyone she meets. It should be no surprise, as a result, that her network is unmatched."
— VP of Marketing
"Bree below me away with her ability to find the best people for the role, team, and company. She immerses herself into the role and evaluates candidates in a number of different ways, while creating one of the most streamlined and immersive processes I've ever seen."
— Head of Operations
"Bree is a rockstar talent leader who I'd recommend for any company looking for an outsized impact from a talent partner- particularly in this complex tech talent marketplace. She balances high leverage, impactful outcomes with efficiency, structure, & proactive due diligence and cuts through the noise of any industry.
— VP of Product
Select Achievements
I believe the value of talent and HR should be proven through results. The metrics below showcase the meaningful impact I’ve had in helping companies scale and hit critical growth milestones.
25
Clients to IPO/Acquisition
Successfully guided diverse clients through major growth milestones, from initial public offerings to strategic acquisitions, ensuring talent readiness at every stage.
15
US Market Entry Supports
Provided critical talent infrastructure and recruitment support for companies expanding into the competitive US market, establishing strong initial teams.
$700K
Executive Search Savings
Proactively managed executive searches in-house, significantly reducing external recruitment agency costs while maintaining high-quality placements.
100%
Client Renewal Rate
Every client I’ve worked with has returned for additional searches, and former employers continue to rely on me as their go-to talent advisor.
How to Partner with Me
My approach to working with clients is pragmatic and stage-specific, designed to flex with the evolving needs of growing companies. I tailor solutions to each organization, embedding within teams to quickly assess the talent landscape and build sustainable processes that drive both immediate impact and long-term success.
If you’d like to explore how my hands-on expertise can accelerate your hiring goals and strengthen your talent foundation, let’s connect!
brielle@franklintalent.co | (201) 410-8226 | LinkedIn