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I am a professional Resume Writer, Career Direction Specialist, and Executive Recruiter. My goal is to drive your career growth while educating you on the changes in the industry to increase your chances of being hired. I specialize in: Executive Recruiting Resume Writing LinkedIn Optimization Cover Letters and Thank You Letters Interview Prep and Career Direction I have been featured in The American Reporter, CEO Weekly, Visionary CEO, and USA Today for my work as a recruiter and a resume writer! I have over 11K clients to date for resumes and LinkedIn profiles. You can check out my LinkedIn for lots of reviews of my work!

I am a highly-skilled bilingual (English - Hungarian) full-cycle recruitment and HR professional with 15+ years of experience in staffing, HR consulting, business development, and interview/career coaching. I use the topgrading method for hiring, and I always deliver! I do care about the client and the candidate experience, and I always deliver world-class results. I speak human: I understand that resumes are just resumes: what matters is that people want to hire people. My clients say that I am personable, empathetic, and a hunter by nature who knows how to find top talent and keep them engaged. I am a trusted consultant of many US and Canadian businesses and startups. With several years of experience, I pride myself on my ability to dig deep into my clients’ companies to create a path for growth and success. I help businesses finding the right talent, and I also enjoy helping individuals with professional resume writing and interview coaching. I know what employers are looking for and what candidates need to stand out from the crowd. I have successfully filled roles within the Technology, Sales, Marketing and Financial Services space. I have won multiple awards and received multiple recommendations on LinkedIn. I am results-oriented, and my specialty is to deliver! I am a regular contributor to Newsweek Magazine, I have multiple articles published about recruitment and candidate management.

Hi! I’m a bilingual operations and hospitality professional with 4+ years of experience supporting teams and managing daily operations. I bring strong organizational skills, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to keeping workflows smooth and efficient. I specialize in administrative support, budgeting, data entry, team coordination, and travel planning—from sourcing quotes to designing personalized travel experiences. As a passionate travel advisor, I love curating seamless, memorable trips and helping clients turn their ideas into well-organized, stress-free journeys. I also offer English/Spanish translation support. Based in Florida, I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to helping businesses stay organized, operate efficiently, and grow.

I help professionals and organizations make better career and hiring decisions—faster and with confidence. With experience across career coaching, sourcing, and higher education, I work with: * Professionals navigating career transitions * Students and early-career talent * Startups and organizations hiring critical roles * Institutions and teams needing career-focused training What I Do Best Career Coaching (Recurring Support) * Career clarity & positioning * Resume and LinkedIn optimization * Interview preparation * Job search strategy and accountability * Career transitions and advancement planning Recruiting & Sourcing Support * Candidate sourcing for hard-to-fill roles * Resume screening and shortlisting * Recruiting process support for small teams * Talent pipeline development Teaching, Workshops & Educational Content * Virtual career development workshops * Curriculum and course creation * Educational content for higher education or internal training * Career readiness programs for students and professionals If you’re looking for someone who understands both the candidate and employer side, I’d love to connect.

Hiring the right people isn't luck... it's strategy. With over 12 years of full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition experience, I help businesses identify, attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across healthcare, sales, operations, customer service, administrative, leadership, facilities management, property management, skilled trades, manufacturing, logistics, and professional services. I believe recruiting is more than filling open positions. It's about understanding your business, representing your brand professionally, and connecting you with candidates who have the skills, experience, and long-term potential to make an impact. Services I Provide ✔ Full-Cycle Recruiting ✔ Talent Acquisition ✔ Candidate Sourcing ✔ Executive Search ✔ Passive Candidate Sourcing ✔ LinkedIn Recruiter ✔ Boolean Search ✔ Resume Screening ✔ Candidate Evaluation ✔ Talent Pipeline Development ✔ ATS Management ✔ Recruitment Operations ✔ Interview Coordination ✔ Hiring Manager Partnership ✔ Offer Management ✔ Employee Onboarding ✔ High-Volume Recruiting ✔ Recruitment Process Improvement ✔ Remote Recruiting What You Can Expect I partner closely with hiring managers and leadership teams to understand hiring goals, company culture, and business objectives before beginning a search. My recruiting process includes: • Developing sourcing strategies • Building targeted talent pipelines • Identifying passive candidates • Conducting candidate outreach • Resume screening and candidate assessments • Interview coordination • Candidate relationship management • Offer support and onboarding • Recruitment process improvements Whether you're hiring one critical employee or building an entire team, I provide organized, responsive, and professional recruiting support throughout the process. Industries Supported • Healthcare • Sales • Operations • Customer Service • Administrative • Leadership • Facilities Management • Property Management • Manufacturing • Skilled Trades • Logistics • Professional Services Why Clients Work With Me I combine relationship-driven recruiting with modern sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates who align with both the role and your company culture. My goal is simple: deliver high-quality talent, reduce time-to-fill, and create a hiring experience that reflects positively on your organization. If you're looking for an experienced Full-Cycle Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Executive Recruiter, Candidate Sourcer, LinkedIn Recruiter, or Recruitment Consultant, I'd love to discuss how I can help build your team.

Strategic Recruiting & Executive Search for Growth-Focused Companies Operator-Led. AI-Driven. Precision & Volume. Industries Supported: • Tech • SaaS & B2B • FinTech • AdTech • Marketing & Digital • Finance • Healthcare • AI / Machine Learning • Aerospace • Manufacturing • Electrical & Industrial • Oil & Gas • HVAC • Construction Roles I Recruit For: • Business Development & Sales • Social Media & Marketing • Graphic & Creative Designers • Software Engineering (Frontend, Backend, Full-Stack) • Web Developers • Cybersecurity • Network Engineering • AI / ML Engineers • Data Science & Data Analysts • Database Administrators • Financial Analysts • PMO & Project Management • Construction Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators (Residential, Commercial, Civil) • Managers, Directors, and VP-level leaders My name is Shawn McKinney. Although I am new to Upwork. I bring over 10+ years of niche technical and non-technical recruiting expertise across both agency and in-house environments, I have designed recruiting systems and workflows from scratch. I have recruited talent from individual contributor backgrounds through VP-level leadership and partnered with startups, growth-stage companies, and enterprise organizations to solve complex hiring challenges across multiple industries. I approach recruiting from an operator’s lens, combining executive search discipline, market intelligence, and structured hiring systems. Before engaging talent, I calibrate role scope, compensation, and trajectory to ensure opportunities attract top performers, not just active applicants. What I Deliver • Executive and leadership search • Precision sourcing and targeted passive and proactive outreach • Structured interview frameworks and techniques • Clear, decision-ready candidate networks • Relationship Driven Recruiting & Talent Pipelines • Fast, disciplined hiring processes without inflated agency fees If you’re looking for a strategic recruiting partner who delivers clarity, precision, and scalable hiring outcomes, let set up a quick 15 minute call.