2024 Michigan Recruiters Conference Speakers
Tim Sackett, Top 10 Global TA Influencer and President of HRU Technical Resources
Tim Sackett is a global HR influencer and the world's foremost expert on workplace hugging. He has over 20 years of HR/Recruiting experience and is currently the President at HRU Technical Resources. Before joining HRU he was the Director of Employment at Sparrow Health System, Regional HR and Staffing Director with Applebee’s Intl., Retail Health Recruiting Manager and Regional HR Mgr. with ShopKo Stores and Pamida respectively. He is a well-respected speaker, blogger, and author of The Talent Fix.
Tim Sackett is a global HR influencer and the world's foremost expert on workplace hugging. He has over 20 years of HR/Recruiting experience and is currently the President at HRU Technical Resources. Before joining HRU he was the Director of Employment at Sparrow Health System, Regional HR and Staffing Director with Applebee’s Intl., Retail Health Recruiting Manager and Regional HR Mgr. with ShopKo Stores and Pamida respectively. He is a well-respected speaker, blogger, and author of The Talent Fix.
Elena Valentine, Co-Founder & Executive Producer, Skillscout
Workplace filmmaker and design researcher, Elena has made it her mission to help people find meaning in their work through stories that matter. With the motto “you cannot be what you cannot see”. Skillscout films have helped clients like Nike, McDonalds, and American Airlines engage candidates and employees alike. Elena was recently named HR Superhero by DisruptHR Chicago and Newcity's Film 50 of 2020. She is also the co-founder of Mezcla Media Collective, a a thriving community based Chicagoland non-profit that elevates femme identifying filmmakers of color.
Workplace filmmaker and design researcher, Elena has made it her mission to help people find meaning in their work through stories that matter. With the motto “you cannot be what you cannot see”. Skillscout films have helped clients like Nike, McDonalds, and American Airlines engage candidates and employees alike. Elena was recently named HR Superhero by DisruptHR Chicago and Newcity's Film 50 of 2020. She is also the co-founder of Mezcla Media Collective, a a thriving community based Chicagoland non-profit that elevates femme identifying filmmakers of color.
Meghan Rhatigan, VP of Talent Acquisition Experience, Marriott
Meghan currently runs high-volume hiring for Marriott International, which incorporates hundreds of thousands of hires globally. She also has worked in the consulting world and senior living centers. Data-driven talent acquisition leader who brings a great perspective on high-volume hiring.
Meghan currently runs high-volume hiring for Marriott International, which incorporates hundreds of thousands of hires globally. She also has worked in the consulting world and senior living centers. Data-driven talent acquisition leader who brings a great perspective on high-volume hiring.
Ray Macksoud, VP of Talent Acquisition, Rocket Companies
Ray is a Sparty grad with an extensive career in Talent Acquisition with General Motors, Quicken Loans, and currently running TA for the Rocket Family of Companies (NYSE: RKT). Educated in Supply Chain, Ray brings a unique perspective to the talent supply chain our leadership teams are wanting us to create.
Ray is a Sparty grad with an extensive career in Talent Acquisition with General Motors, Quicken Loans, and currently running TA for the Rocket Family of Companies (NYSE: RKT). Educated in Supply Chain, Ray brings a unique perspective to the talent supply chain our leadership teams are wanting us to create.
Ben McCall, Principle Consultant, Focus Consulting
Benjamin McCall is a Consultant, Speaker and practitioner in HR, DEI, Learning, Business Leadership, Organizational Performance serving organizations across the U.S. In his work, Specializing in 4 key areas: People Development, Strategic Planning and Execution, Team Collaboration, and Coaching. With partners and clients we build better processes, approaches, and organizational effectiveness to address the challenges and opportunities that individual, executives, and organizational teams face when delivering initiatives and solutions to their communities. Benjamin has worked with Fortune 500 companies across Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Startup, Military Defense, Manufacturing and organizations across the nonprofit, private and public sector.
Benjamin McCall is a Consultant, Speaker and practitioner in HR, DEI, Learning, Business Leadership, Organizational Performance serving organizations across the U.S. In his work, Specializing in 4 key areas: People Development, Strategic Planning and Execution, Team Collaboration, and Coaching. With partners and clients we build better processes, approaches, and organizational effectiveness to address the challenges and opportunities that individual, executives, and organizational teams face when delivering initiatives and solutions to their communities. Benjamin has worked with Fortune 500 companies across Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Startup, Military Defense, Manufacturing and organizations across the nonprofit, private and public sector.
Angie Verros, Founder, Vaia Talent
Angie Verros is the founder & CEO of sourcing-as-a-service and sourcing technology strategy firm, Vaia Talent.She is a strategic talent acquisition leader and global keynote speaker who is passionate about people and technology. She has an impeccable work ethic and proven track record of success in identifying, sourcing and hiring outstanding talent. With experience in high growth, entrepreneurial and startup environments, Angie’s sourcing methods have been adopted as best practices by companies like Reef, L’Oréal, Rasa, Huron, ModelOp, Zooplus, Level Ex, and many more. She is the author of various blogs and a popular keynote speaker at conferences worldwide.
Angie Verros is the founder & CEO of sourcing-as-a-service and sourcing technology strategy firm, Vaia Talent.She is a strategic talent acquisition leader and global keynote speaker who is passionate about people and technology. She has an impeccable work ethic and proven track record of success in identifying, sourcing and hiring outstanding talent. With experience in high growth, entrepreneurial and startup environments, Angie’s sourcing methods have been adopted as best practices by companies like Reef, L’Oréal, Rasa, Huron, ModelOp, Zooplus, Level Ex, and many more. She is the author of various blogs and a popular keynote speaker at conferences worldwide.
