Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Denver, CO · Remote

• Founded Spruce Mountain Solutions as an independent recruiter specializing in software, ML, AI, Crypto/Fintech, Autonomy and Robotics, Web3, Healthcare IT/Consulting, Finance, as well as legal and defense work.
• Successfully match top 1% executive leaders and technical experts with exciting opportunities.
• Typical metrics are candidates in your inbox within 1 week and a 9 out of 10 candidate conversion rate from offer stage to hire.
• Leverage years of recruiting experience from industry giants like Microsoft, Apple, Oracle and Twitter.
• Extensively consulting with series a startups.
• Hired 2 C-level Execs and an SVP in the last 12 months, along with multiple Director + hires.

Aug 2022 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · Remote

• Specialized in recruiting for complex engineering, product, and executive roles in the autonomous vehicle sector with significant experience hiring Senior Engineers and Executive leaders with robotics, ML/AI, and Security experience.
• Collaborated closely with VPs and the SVP of Engineering to align hiring strategies with organizational goals.
• Achieved a 90% close rate, consistently volunteering for additional projects to enhance team performance.
• Co-chaired the Veterans’ Employee Resource Group, promoting inclusivity and support for veteran employees.

Jul 2019 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs · Greater Denver Area (Remote based) · Remote

• Recruited top-tier talent for Sr. Staff, Principal/Distinguished Engineers, and Director level+ executives, focusing on AI/Machine Learning roles.
• Heavy Networking in the AI/ML Space, attending Conferences like NeurIPS, as well as coordinating event plans as a Strategy to bring AI/ML experts together from all over the US and EMEA.
• Developed hiring strategies and efficiencies, creating rubrics to streamline the recruitment process.
• Co-chaired the Veteran’s Employee Resource Group, promoting diversity in hiring practices.
• Organized events featuring notable speakers to enhance employee engagement and experience.

Sep 2018 – Jul 2019 · 10 mos · Remote based in Denver

• Managed full-cycle recruiting for Turi and Siri, focusing on AI and Machine Learning Engineering and Leadership roles.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals.

Mar 2018 – Aug 2018 · 5 mos · Remote based in Denver

• • Full cycle Recruiter/Lead, recruiting for specialty engineering/new product development, working in conjunction with executives from the CISO down, supporting Global Security and Identity in Australia and the US.

Nov 2011 – Feb 2018 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Remote Based in Denver

• Full cycle Recruiter, recruiting for engineering/Product management, working in conjunction with an SVP, multiple VPs and several Directors across product development. Also worked on ‘Special Recruiting Projects’ from the President’s office at Oracle, hiring for top 1% Distinguished Engineer candidates and up to VP level leaders.

Sep 2010 – Nov 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

• Recruiting Manager leading Engineering and Product hiring for Citrix West Coast operations.
• Led a team of 2 Recruiters and handled requisitions.

Mar 2008 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Managed full-cycle Engineering recruitment for Windows Server and Azure with a global focus, hiring candidates In the US, EMEA, as well as from Israel, China, and India.
• Collaborated with HRBPs and business leaders to develop strategic diversity recruiting and retention initiatives.
• Led the ‘We Still Serve’ Veteran hiring initiative, earning a DRIVE team award for outstanding contributions.

Jul 2007 – Mar 2008 · 8 mos

• Full-cycle Recruiter focused on Global Sales (N America, CALA and EMEA) and partnering with upper level management to place top-tier candidates within the organization (organization (PreSales, Sales Engineers, Global Account Managers, Territory Client Executives, Directors, VPs, etc. to build our Unified Communications practice.
• Nominated for ‘Power of One’ award after only 2 months of service for providing outstanding customer service to Hiring Managers, candidates and quick time to fill.
• Linkedin SME. Trained entire N America, EMEA and CALA Recruiting organization on Linkedin.

Jan 2006 – Jul 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Lead the Professional Services Team of Recruiting at Innovar Group.
• Managed 2 Senior Recruiters, monitoring metrics, mentoring, leading meetings, training, etc.
• As an individual contributor, perform all lead qualifications, sourcing, phone screens, and interviews that are necessary to match applicable candidates to existing requisitions; Manage Consultants once on Project.
• Help to drive the recruiting strategy in regards to quality improvement processes by continually evaluating processes, forms, workflow, etc.
• Help to drive the recruiting strategy in regards to quality improvement processes by continually evaluating processes, forms, workflow, etc.
• As an individual contributor, recruited mainly for development with a focus on technology companies.

Aug 2004 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Engineering Recruiter with a focus on Healthcare IT. Hired software engineers, clinical implementation specialists, etc. for several large healthcare clients, such as Epic, Meditech, Cerner, Trizetto, etc.
• Special focus on recruiting veterans into healthcare. Actively participate in Military Transition Assistance Programs (TAP) to recruit candidates and assist in military personnel to transition to civilian life. Efforts include public speaking on a weekly basis at various military installations on Defense and TAP Panels. Also created numerous relationships with TAP offices across the country. Personal efforts had us nominated for -TAP Employer of the Year- by the American Legion, through the Peak Workforce Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Awarded Military Coin Award for contribution to the TAP office at the AF Academy.

Oct 2000 – Aug 2004 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Denver, Colorado, United States

• Specialized in recruiting top-tier software engineering talent across various industries, including Software, Healthcare IT and some DoD.
• Conducted recruitment efforts from both Denver, London, UK, Paris France, and Leuven, Belgium (Based in Belgium), enhancing international collaboration.
• Developed strong relationships with clients to understand their unique hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

Jan 1992 – Jan 1999 · 7 yrs · Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

• Air Force Active and eventually Air National Guard, between Cheyenne, WY and Greeley, CO. Had 3 different jibs, between Security Specialist (Law. Enforcement)/Space Systems Officer and Information Manager. Honorably Discharged Veteran.