Pulse Recruitment

Laura McCarthy

Senior Consultant

With a specialised focus on cyber security, Laura is an expert at identifying top talent and matching them with the best opportunities in the industry. Her deep knowledge of the field makes her a valuable asset to both clients and job seekers.

Within the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber security, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. As a recruitment specialist in this dynamic field, one must possess a deep understanding of industry-specific terminology and a comprehensive knowledge of the local cybersecurity landscape.

When seeking a recruitment consultant who comprehends the intricacies of the cyber industry and can assist you in achieving your objectives, Laura is the ideal choice. With over eight years of experience in recruitment, Laura is dedicated to delivering the utmost relevant and precise guidance to both her valued clients and accomplished candidates. Her wealth of expertise enables her to navigate the cyber domain with finesse, ensuring the perfect match between talented professionals and organisations that require unique skill sets.

At Pulse Recruitment, she continues to develop and expand on our reputation, with an average timeframe from taking the job brief to an offer stage in 13.5 working days with a 93% fill rate and a 97% retention rate past the probation period. Laura has also garnered the prestigious Sourcr "Recommended Recruiter' gold badge, placing her in the top 10% of recruiters.

Some of the roles Pulse have filled recently include;

Account Director

Account Executive

Business Development Manager

Customer Success Manager

Enterprise Account Executive

Inside Sales

Marketing Lead

Marketing Specialist

Pre Sales

Sales Operations

Sales Development Rep

Technical Account Manager

Sales Director

Territory Account Manager

Sales Manager

Vice President of Sales

Some fun facts about Laura:

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Laura loves the beach lifestyle and has lived in Bondi for 7 years. She also backpacked around Asia solo for five months.

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She won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for a tech innovation idea at the age of sixteen. 

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She has sold a crazy variety of things in her sales career, including Bathrooms for Schools, Chocolate (Cadbury), Beer (Peroni) and Sponges (Scrub Daddy).

Meet the rest of our team

Daniel Hale
CEO & Founder  

Daniel founded Pulse Recruitment in 2004. As an entrepreneur and a provider of hybrid technology resources, he serves as a dynamic team leader, consistently leveraging his extensive network of senior IT professionals to achieve unmatched results.

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Brian Rijsouw
Director of Technologies  

Brian has been in the international recruitment space since 2005 and is committed to building high-performance teams. He is also an advocate for human-centric recruitment practices.

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Nick Matthews
Senior Consultant  

Nick specialises in working with Sales Leaders of high-growth Tech and SaaS companies across APAC and the USA, with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence.

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Rich Lees
Senior Consultant  

Rich is a software sales recruitment specialist with a focus on SaaS and Tech. With his expertise, Rich excels at connecting high-quality candidates with outstanding work environments throughout Australia.

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Melandri Stander
Senior Consultant  

With a dedicated focus on Retail Recruitment, Mel is an expert at identifying top talent and matching them with the best opportunities. Her deep knowledge, combined with her passion for recruitment, makes her a valuable asset to both.

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Kassandra Mayo
Retail Recruitment Consultant  

Kassandra is a specialist in Australian retail recruitment. Her passion lies in connecting retail professionals with organizations, ensuring an ideal match of skills and cultural values for thriving industry partnerships.

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Elzaan Olivier
Retail Recruitment Consultant  

Elzaan is a specialist in retail recruitment, renowned for her strategic approach to aligning top talent with the best opportunities. With a career spanning since 2005, she has earned a reputation for creating successful matches.

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Ione Enriquez
Technical Consultant  

Focusing on IT recruitment since 2008, Ione’s extensive experience ideally equips her to identify and place the best IT talent both offshore and onshore. She can effectively deliver short-term and long-term talent for a range of technical roles.

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June Ponseca
Technical Consultant  

Since 2014, June has been a dynamic force in technical recruitment within Australia. Her expertise in linking top IT talent with esteemed clients is enhanced by her robust client and stakeholder management skills.

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Tarlia Smedley
Marketing Director  

As a metrics-driven marketing strategist, Tarlia’s projects across all facets of marketing and campaign conversions has led to a list of accolades and highly sought-after published content by some of the world’s leading media platforms.

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Shalini Ramanayake
Marketing Manager  

As a Writer and Digital Marketer, Shalini has shared the stories and profiles of some of the best and brightest in ANZ’s start-up ecosystem. She is result-oriented, a people person, and believes in consistent growth.

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Nurturing connections and driving success

At Pulse Recruitment, fostering meaningful relationships is at the core of our ethos. Our team of passionate and skilled sales and marketing recruiters thrives on building strong connections that drive mutual success. With an unwavering dedication to our clients and candidates, we continually evolve to provide an exceptional recruitment experience that goes beyond expectations.