Dori Hutchins Jensen

Technical Recruiter

Phoenix, Arizona, United States14 yrs 8 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

85%+ offer acceptance rate across all placements
Developed AI-powered sourcing workflows
Expert in recruiting top 5% talent in tech

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter specializing in AI/ML and Software Engineering talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingBusiness DevelopmentRecruiting

Other Skills

AI/MLData EngineeringPlatform EngineeringSourcingNegotiationAIRecruiting TechnologyTechnical EvaluationCandidate ExperienceCommunicationStrategic SourcingRelationship BuildingZoomInfo SalesOSPCRecruiterMicrosoft OneNote

About

Want to know what I do? Well, I'm a headhunter. A headhunter is an elite matchmaker of the professional world—a highly skilled, laser-focused expert who identifies and pursues the best and brightest talent for top-tier organizations. Unlike ordinary recruiters, headhunters don’t wait for candidates to come knocking; they hunt. They move with precision, leveraging deep networks, and uncanny intuition to identify individuals who aren’t just qualified but are transformative. I specialize in identifying the top 5% of Data, AI/ML, and Software Engineering talent across various domains. Working extensively with early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies who are disrupting their industries and making waves with their innovation. At Verticalmove, we’re not just filling roles; we’re shaping industries, one meticulously placed powerhouse at a time. We don’t ask, “Who’s available?”—we ask, “Who’s irreplaceable?” Then, with a mix of charm and strategy, we make sure that irreplaceable talent is working for our clients. We’re the secret weapon behind the success stories of the world’s most influential companies. Simply put, we don’t find people jobs; we build empires! If you're looking for a new role, or looking to add exceptional talent to your team, please reach out. dori.hutchins@verticalmove.com

Experience

Verticalmove, inc

Technical Headhunter

May 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Remote

Specialized technical recruiter partnering with early to mid-stage startups and Fortune 50 innovation labs to build elite engineering and research teams in AI/ML, data infrastructure, and platform engineering.
Notable Placements:
OpenAI's founding infrastructure engineer → CTO at Matter Intelligence
Principal SWE, Meta → Fortune 50 Innovation Lab (1st submittal, hired)
Key Metrics:
85%+ offer acceptance rate across all placements
Average 6 submittals per hire (industry standard: 10-15)
Scope & Specialization:
Full-cycle recruiting (sourcing through close) + business development for new client partnerships
Focus areas: ML Research, Applied AI, Platform/Infrastructure Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Engineering, AI/ML leadership (VP/C-suite)
Process & Tools:
Leverage advanced recruiting tech stack: LinkedIn Recruiter, Apollo.io, SignalHire, Salesforce
Developed proprietary AI-powered sourcing workflows using Clay and Gemini-based resume evaluation tools
Implemented structured technical pre-screening framework adopted across client organizations, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate experience
Leadership:
Mentor and train new recruiters on technical talent assessment and stakeholder management
Partner with engineering leadership to refine hiring processes and improve technical evaluation frameworks

Technical RecruitingAI/MLData EngineeringPlatform EngineeringBusiness DevelopmentSourcing+1

Blue signal search

Executive Recruiter

Jun 2022 – May 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Blue Signal is a nationwide recruiting, executive search, and staffing firm built on a foundation of helping others, doing the right thing, and being excellent. This mindset helps us build deep relationships with our clients and candidates, allowing us to provide better career opportunities and growth for our clients.
With over 2,300 successful searches completed, Blue Signal has the experience, relationships, and tools to help your company grow. Our deep industry knowledge and streamlined processes will help you to secure high-caliber talent within tight timeframes. Best of all, we back our placements with a 12-month guarantee.
Here are just a few of the awards Blue Signal has won:
3x Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies 2021, 2022, 2023
Forbes Best Executive Search Firm, Professional Search Firm, and Staffing Firm 2020, 2023
3x Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal 2020, 2022, 2023
3x Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2021, 2022, 2023
4x Ranked #2 Executive Search Firm in Arizona by AZ Big Media 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
2x #3 Permanent Placement Firm in Arizona by AZ Big Media 2022, 2023
2x #3 Temporary Placement Firm in Arizona by AZ Big Media 2022, 2023
2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Finalist
2022 Inc. Inaugural Power Partner
#1 Top Company to Work for in Arizona for Millennials by BestCompaniesAZ 2022
#1 Technical Placement by Ranking Arizona 2022
Best and Brightest Company to Work For by NABR 2021
What does this mean for you?
When you work with Blue Signal, you can be confident that you are getting the best possible service. We will take the time to understand your needs and develop a custom recruiting strategy that is tailored to your company’s brand and culture. And we will work tirelessly to find the perfect candidates for your open positions.

RecruitingCommunicationBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Sourcing

Underground fitness training

Certified Personal Trainer

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Communication

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Certified Personal Trainer

Dec 2021 – Jun 2022 · 6 mos · Tempe, Arizona, United States

Communication

Wise health system

Certified Personal Trainer

Oct 2017 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Decatur, Texas

Creating and instructing customized exercise plans to support and execute individual goals

Communication

Lululemon

Store Inventory Lead

Aug 2017 – Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Lead and managed a team of 5-20 educators through entire inventory lifecycle. Processed incoming product, managed back-of-house operations and organization, processed all out-going product shipments, prepared all inventory aspects in preparation for peak season for optimal results, made adjustments to needs of each season, collaborated with management via reports/findings/concerns/needs.
Was the team lead during this location's most successful peak season to date.

Communication