Talent Acquisition Project Management

JOE FOLEY 651-***-**** ******@***********.*** LinkedIn Profile

EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT & EXPERIENCE LEADER

Visionary leader recognized for building trusted partnerships, shaping people-first strategies, and elevating recruiting experiences for Fortune 500 companies STRATEGIST WITH REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE leading a nationally respected staffing and marketing services firm from the ground up; matching people to environments where they thrive and becoming champions of best-in-class brand and employee experiences. Passionate about shaping outstanding operations and processes in sourcing and hiring top talent, building candidate-first operations, and promoting enterprise brand from the inside out. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Built and led $4.3M marketing, advertising, and staffing firm while partnering with top-tier clients like 3M, Target, and Medtronic to deliver high-impact talent solutions.

Evaluated and placed talent for cultural and skill fit, interviewing thousands and placing professionals annually across diverse roles and organizations.

Pioneered innovative staffing models and tech-driven solutions, including launching mobile-first recruiting platform to streamline hiring for rapid-growth projects.

Proven negotiation expertise and ability to build strong client relationships, driving national expansion and sustained operational excellence.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Executive Search Client Engagement Talent Acquisition Candidate Experience Marketing Strategy Interview Coordination Project Management Sourcing Relationship Management Recruitment Messaging Operational Support Creative Direction Search Coordination Leadership Advertising PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARCOMM INC. – Minneapolis, MN 1996 – Present

Senior Director of Recruiting and Talent

Led operations, strategy, and relationship development for pioneering marketing staffing firm recognized nationally for bold innovation and culture-first approach. Marcomm™ specialized in matching marketing professionals to companies of all sizes, emphasizing cultural fit and strategic alignment. Owned all financials, insurance, audits, compliance, and performance management for all internal and contract teams. Respected for ethical leadership.

Scaled business strategically based on market demands, growing from local roots to national footprint, peaking at $4.3M in revenue with team of 45–50 employees.

Championed recruitment strategy and operations, placing 70–80 professionals annually while personally interviewing 150+ candidates each year.

Expanded service offerings through creation of fractional marketing team model, opening new revenue streams and enabling project-based solutions for small and midsize businesses.

Maintained rigorous quality control and compliance processes including scorecards, background checks, and quarterly performance audits for enterprise clients.

Fostered long-term partnerships with Fortune 500 companies – including 3M, Target, Polaris, Medtronic, Cargill, and UnitedHealth Group delivering consistent, high-integrity staffing solutions.

Drove evolution of processes and tools to stay aligned with fast-changing staffing and marketing technology landscape.

JOE FOLEY 651-***-**** ******@***********.*** LinkedIn Profile

Built performance-driven culture, earning accolades such as Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s

“Best Places to Work” and a BOLD Award for innovative business practices.

Championed ethical standards, maintaining 30–32% margins while emphasizing transparency and integrity in all client and candidate engagements. HOODO LLC – Minneapolis, MN 2019 – Present

FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

Founded and led a technology-forward talent acquisition company/application focused on transforming how hiring managers and job seekers connect. Led product innovation, go-to-market strategy, business development, and all operational functions from inception to market entry.

Engineered and launched mobile-first recruiting platform leveraging match scoring and prequalification to address rapid-hire needs in industries that included marketing and professional services.

Spearheaded platform development in partnership with local technologists, ensuring skills-building opportunity for emerging tech talent.

Designed user-centric experience for job seekers with free-to-download model, integrating monetized credential-unlocking system for employers seeking verified candidate information.

Championed mission-driven focus on military and veteran talent, showcasing unique skillsets and enhancing visibility through proprietary algorithm.

Funneled high-velocity, qualified candidates into staffing firms that included Marcomm, supporting recurring and urgent project-based roles.

EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ADVERTISING & MARKETING

SKILLS

ATS Systems Coaching and Reporting Talent Acquisition Candidate Experience Problem Solving Interview Coordination Project Management Sourcing tools LinkedIn Relationship Management Recruitment

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