Brandon Olivas CDR, CSMR, CSSR, PRC — CEO
After years of proudly serving in Naval Intelligence, working alongside some of the most mission driven and strategic minds in the military, I swapped my dress blues for denim and found a new mission: helping people thrive in their careers.Since then, I’ve spent the last decade immersed in the world of human resources and talent acquisition, building bridges between incredible people and life changing opportunities.I’m a relationship-driven leader who believes that clarity, consistency and connection are the foundation of great leadership. I communicate with intention, balancing professionalism with approachability, and I strive to create trust through transparency and follow-through.Throughout my career, I’ve learned that success isn’t just about execution; it’s about people. Whether I’m partnering with teams, clients or candidates, my goal is to make every interaction meaningful, to listen first and to move with purpose.I take pride in leading with empathy, setting a high standard, and building environments where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to perform at their best.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in talent acquisition within the education and defense sectors.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Experience: 23 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Recruiting
- Leadership
Career Highlights
- Decade of experience in talent acquisition.
- Proven track record in strategic recruitment solutions.
- Empathetic leadership fostering inclusive environments.
Work Experience
Compass Group USA
Head of Recruiting Operations (Eurest and Defense Sector) (5 mos)
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader (8 mos)
Talent Acquisition Leader (2 yrs 8 mos)
Southern New Hampshire University
Talent Acquisition Manager (4 mos)
University of Phoenix
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer
Regional Talent Lead (Oklahoma City/New Jersey Regional Centers), Support Recruiter - IT (Glendale) (1 yr 1 mo)
Regional Talent Lead (Colorado), Support Recruiter - IT (Glendale) (2 yrs)
United States Air Force
Air Force Reserves (3 yrs 5 mos)
Main Event Entertainment
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager - New Center Openings - AZ, FL, NM, PA and TX (7 mos)
Sprouts Farmers Market
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager - New Store Openings - AZ, CA, CO, GA, KS, MO NM, OK, TX and UT (2 yrs 4 mos)
USAA
Learning Facilitator (5 yrs 5 mos)
US Navy
Cryptologic Technician (5 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Master of Science - MS at Grand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science at Colorado Technical University
Specialized Certificate at Cornell University
Specialized Certificate at University of the Pacific
Specialized Certificate at University of Notre Dame