DWIGHT BRASSEL-TAYLOR-SAPIENS (“DBT”)

M: 253-***-**** E: ad2nc8@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/dtbt

Seasoned talent acquisition leader with more than 15 years of demonstrated success leading people and talent initiatives while exceeding

staffing goals. Authentic, collaborative, and innovative manager focused on enhancing business performance and employee satisfaction.

Skilled at implementing effective people programs and policies that reduce attrition, improve morale, and bolster productivity.

EXPERTISE & SKILLS

● Team Leadership: Experienced leader providing guidance, direction, and mentorship to achieve key results.

● Strategic Vision: Attract, secure, and develop top talent via engagement and management strategies.

● Emotional Intelligence: Adept at managing and resolving complex employee and labor relations.

● Comfort with Ambiguity: Keen ability to lead through instability, and make rational business decisions.

● Business Savvy: Demonstrable understanding of operations and functions that drive profitable growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TGD (formerly Ten Gun Design) / Edmonds, WA

Director, Talent, Culture & DEI (6/2023 – Present)

● Lead the comprehensive approach to ensuring a thriving and inclusive workplace environment.

● Oversee expert employee relations, spearhead talent acquisition efforts, and cultivate a culture that is

welcoming, Inclusive, and enjoyable for all employees.

● Lead and collaborate with Operations and People team members to support all employees.

● Lead efforts to enhance the employee experience through the implementation of best practices, streamlined

processes, and effective policies and procedures.

● Lead and foster an environment where every individual feels valued, empowered, and able to contribute their

unique talents and perspectives to our collective success.

Head of Talent & People (4/2021 – Present)

● Ensure a thriving and inclusive workplace environment for local and remote staff.

● Oversee expert employee relations and spearhead talent acquisition efforts.

● Partner with Operations and People teams to enhance employee experience by implementing best practices.

● Plan and direct the overall Talent and People policies, objectives, and initiatives.

● Responsible for staff placement, orientation and training, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and employee services.

● Ensure company compliance with current, applicable labor laws.

Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS) / Redmond, WA

Technical Recruiting Manager (8/2019 – 11/2020)

● Led, mentored, coached, and developed the Seattle and Boise teams of technical recruiters.

● Oversee corporate vertical organization and technical skill towers are structured and aligned to successfully support revenue

growth and sales pipeline.

● Direct strategic efforts and execution to meet or exceed internal growth metrics.

● Advise on the development of intellectual property (IP) vertical by determining the supply and demand of talent.

● Identify, pursue, and close new business while managing key client relationships from direct manager to C-level.

ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY / Seattle, WA

Branch Manager, Technical Recruiting (2/2018 – 7/2019)

● Ensure consistent execution of operational best practices. Display understanding of financial business trends and execute

appropriate strategy.

● Oversees and supervises the administrative functions and recruiting of the branch office.

● Actively leads activities to create and maintain a productive business culture.

● Responsible for overall branch growth in Recruiting via revenue-generating activities and multi-divisional performance.

● An integral part of getting Robert Half Technology to 7,500 hours to ensure productivity standards are met, both individual and

staff.

● Maintain compliance standards through the initiation and supervision of background checks, timesheets, I9, etc.

DWIGHT BRASSEL-TAYLOR-SAPIENS (DBT)

Division Director, Technical Recruiting (1/2017 – 2/2018)

● Drive overall branch growth in recruiting via revenue-generating strategies and multi-divisional performance.

● Bolstered key performance metrics YOY 2018 vs 2019:

Billing hours: 7200 vs 4480 (61% growth)

Candidates on billing: 205 vs 105 (95% growth)

● Direct the talent acquisition cycle – prospecting and qualifying, sourcing, placement, and retaining talent, developing and closing

opportunities, effective resourcing, and pricing negotiations.

● Manage and develop a recruiting team to maintain candidate relationships retain existing revenue and obtain additional

business.

● Define contracts, develop SOWs, and oversee budgets in alignment with target margin goals.

● Select and grow key consultants for team and individual assignments.

● Meet productivity standards for team members and provide an efficient organizational structure.

● Provide frequent reporting on existing placements, opportunity pipelines, and sales forecasts.

RATIONAL INTERACTIVE AGENCY / Seattle, WA

Sr. Account Director, Consulting Services (7/2016 – 12/2016)

● Manage full sales and talent acquisition cycle – prospecting and qualifying, sourcing, placement and retaining talent, developing

and closing opportunities, effective resourcing, and pricing negotiations.

● Develop strategic client relationships to retain existing revenue and obtain additional business.

● Define contracts, develop SOWs, and oversee budgets in alignment with target margin goals.

● Select and grow key consultants for team and individual assignments.

● Clarify responsibilities for team members and provide an efficient organizational structure.

● Provide frequent reporting on existing placements, opportunity pipelines, and sales forecasts.

AQUENT / Seattle, WA

Sr. Account Director, Talent Acquisition (1/2013 – 6/2016)

● Generated $9M+ revenue via strategic talent placement with key Fortune 500 clients.

● Drove overall growth strategy while managing negotiations and contracts with client senior leaders.

● Directed full sales cycle strategy including new business prospecting, qualifying, and closing opportunities.

● Awarded two promotions within 15 months; awarded “Superstar Q1 2016.”

● Led account teams in an agile environment, resulting in record growth, exceeding 100+ placements.

24 SEVEN INC. / Seattle, WA

Talent Acquisition/ Employee Relations Consultant (2/2012 – 1/2013)

● Oversaw full life cycle recruiting of full-time talent in the marketing, advertising, gaming, entertainment, mobile and finance

industries.

● Managed vendor relations, employee engagement, and account and budget management.

● SME for full-time placement by establishing processes, procedures, and counsel for external clients.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICINE / Seattle, WA

Business Manager, Program Operations (12/2008 - 2/2012)

● Managed $35M operational, capital expenditures, and infrastructure budgets.

● Directed HR administration activities and established policies for the Facilities and Engineering departments, including

performance evaluations, budget control, accounting, computer ops, and security.

● Investigated and resolved labor relation issues, monitored employee performance, provided counsel to diffuse conflicts, and

executed corrective action and progressive disciplinary plans.

● Supervised five direct reports and 80+ indirect reports within three departments.

● Selected to manage employee/labor relations and implement performance improvement plans.

HL2 / Seattle, WA

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR (8/2008 - 12/2010)

● Administered HR policies, procedures, and programs ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates.

● Managed employee relations, benefit programs, and performance evaluations.

● Determined staffing allocations and evaluated workforce planning needs.

● Developed recruiting strategies, interviewed, and hired new employees, and conducted orientations.

● Created and implemented progressive discipline process and termination procedures per employment laws.

● Collaborated with legal counsel to determine and execute benefit and severance packages.

PUBLICIS GROUPE / Seattle, WA

VP, REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (12/1997 - 3/2008)

● Directed overall HR operations, developed policies and procedures, and served as strategic advisor to senior management for

three locations and 180+ employees.

● Partnered with management to communicate and implement strategic human resources programs.

● Oversaw employee relations, benefit plans, new hire orientation/onboarding process, and performance reviews.

● Managed new hire process ensuring federal immigration compliance for TNs, H1B Visas, and Green Cards.

● Planned and managed operating and capital budgets.

● Created policy, procedure, and training guidebook for all department heads titled “Supervisory 101.”

● Successfully managed a $15M space build-out, relocation, and consolidation project with minimal effect on productivity and

employee downtime.

● Coordinated employee events including parties, recognition programs, and United Way support.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

● AAS in Social and Human Services, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, WA

● Certificate of Completion, Human Resources Management

● Certificate of Completion, WA State & Federal Personnel Laws

● Member, Society of Human Resource Management

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, BambooHR, Salesforce, HRVantage, GroupWise, UW Hires, Taleo, Bullhorn, Cloudwall and

familiar with PeopleSoft

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