Hire the Best Recruiters in Austin, TX

Are you a startup or consulting firm looking to do one of the following? ✓ Hire for highly specialized, industry specific roles that require targeted research and proactive outreach ✓ Hire urgently and quickly or make a large hiring push ✓ Add flexible support to supplement your internal recruiting team ✓ Build a long term recruitment strategy and HR organization aligned w/ industry best practices Then look no further for the spark you need to take your business to the next level! ---- 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲 I am a highly specialized Headhunter w/ a proven track record of excellence throughout my 10+ year career and over the past 8+ years as a full time independent recruiter and business owner of LionsEye Recruiting. I work at the intersection of: • 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 (Seed, Series A, & Series B, or companies with an average of 10 to 200 employees) • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 (ERP consulting, digital transformation, MSPs, Big 4 & boutique firms) My clients rely on me when they need HIGH IMPACT hires. ---- Primarily, I recruit for the following roles: 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 Roles: Account Executives (Enterprise & Commercial), BDRs, Sales Engineers, Sales Managers, & VPs of Sales / Chief Revenue Officers. Focus Areas: My clients are typically looking for 'Hunters' whose primary focus is generating net new business. Many times (but not always), these are new territories, new products or new sales teams all together. Great sales reps are NOT on the job boards, so they must be strategically targeted through proactive outreach and building a strong network overtime. 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 Roles: Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend & Full Stack), Mobile Developers (iOS, Android), Solution Architects, DevOps Engineers, Cloud Architects, Software Engineering Managers.  Focus Areas: My clients often need highly autonomous tech talent, folks who are accustomed owning development from start to finish, which requires a vastly different mindset and skill set than someone working in a siloed role w/ a larger company. Along with this, I’ve spent 6+ years building a network of “the unicorns” of the tech world… folks who are excellent communicators w/ a strong understanding of the business to match their technical expertise. 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Roles: VP of Sales, CRO, Managing Director, Practice Leader, Director of Technology, Director of Software Engineering Focus Areas: Identifying leaders who can truly own a function or an entire business unit and drive outcomes. That means aligning every hire with the bigger picture... revenue growth, delivery excellence, and where the business is headed long term. The people I target have a proven track record of building and scaling teams, leading through complexity, and creating real, measurable impact inside the organizations they’ve been part of. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Roles: Marketing Managers, Demand Generation Managers, SEO Specialists, Content Marketers Copywriters & Graphic Designers. Focus Areas: Primarily, I recruit for metrics driven Marketers with a track record for driving revenue and folks w/ a strong background in Account Based Marketing (ABM). When working w/ startups, these individuals need to understand how all of the moving parts of a marketing org work together and often have to build out the full marketing ecosystem from the ground up. Other experience includes: - Product - Customer Success / Customer Service - Admin - Operations - Finance ---- 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Step 1) Conduct a detailed onboarding call w/ your hiring managers to understand current recruitment strategy, hiring needs, company culture, value proposition, differentiators, etc Step 2) Source candidates using the following methods - Proactive sourcing via LinkedIn (premium Recruiter Seat), Github, Wellfound, Loxo (AI based sourcing) & Wiza. - Job Postings - Leveraging my extensive personal network built over 6+ years recruiting sales, marketing, & tech professionals Step 3) Coordinate w/ hiring manager(s) throughout the process, implementing when needed feedback, updating candidates, coordinating logistics and ensuring candidate pipeline is healthy until offer is signed.

Accomplished and versatile Senior Recruiter & Sourcer, entrusted to promote organizational value and opportunity to engage top-performing candidates. Organized and motivated in driving the recruiting life cycle end-to-end, achieving time-to-fill targets, exceeding expectations, and infusing professionalism and positivity throughout. Skilled in sourcing talent up to executive levels within Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, Data, SaaS and Engineering, and within diverse industries. • Skilled in passive candidate sourcing on LinkedIn Recruiter, referral network, social media, industry groups, ATS mining, online career sites, and Boolean search • Well-versed in job posting and applicant review, screening, and management • Highly effective candidate screening, qualification, and shortlisting processes • Candidate life cycle management, from engagement through onboarding • Valued collaborator with leaderships and hiring managers for strategy and process • Leveraging automation/AI tools to expedite results • Performing market research and analysis to determine target compensation ranges • Experienced in managing of multiple Applicant Tracking System (ATS) versions

SALES RECRUITER | TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST | SALES LEADER Experienced and results-driven professional with a strong track record in full-cycle recruitment, commission-based sales hiring, team leadership, and operational performance. Proven ability to attract and retain top talent, optimize workflows, and drive business growth in real estate and sales environments. Adept at aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience. ________________________________________ CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition • Recruited across sales, real estate, and corporate roles through strategic sourcing and branding. • Conducted interviews, negotiated offers, and managed onboarding processes efficiently. Sales & Real Estate Recruitment (Commission-Based) • Specialized in hiring high-performing agents and teams in competitive markets. • Built and maintained strong talent pipelines to support organizational expansion. Team Leadership & Development • Directed multi-office teams, coaching sales professionals to exceed performance metrics. • Increased team sales volume from $800M to $1.2B in five years through focused leadership. Operational & Workflow Optimization • Streamlined recruitment and training processes to increase efficiency and compliance. • Improved job descriptions, workflows, and candidate experiences across multiple roles. ATS & CRM Systems | Data-Driven Hiring • Utilized Salesforce, JazzHR, Wizehire, and others to track metrics and optimize hiring strategies. • Promoted DEI hiring practices through unbiased evaluation and outreach methods. Coaching, Training & Retention • Created and led development programs that improved productivity and retention across teams. • John Maxwell and IPEC Certified Coach with extensive experience mentoring top producers. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES • Recruitment Tools: Salesforce, Taleo, JazzHR, Follow Up Boss, Wizehire • CRM & Communication: MS Office, G-Suite, Slack, Teams, Zoom • Real Estate Platforms: Zillow Flex, Marketview, Homelight • Social Recruiting: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Indeed, ZipRecruiter • Systems Proficiency: Mac & PC, AI tools, remote onboarding platforms ________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Condensed) Real Estate Sales Recruiter (Contract) NetWorth Realty | Austin, TX | 2025 Recruiter (Contract, Full-Cycle) Under Rock Construction LLC | Remote | 2024 – 2025 Sales Manager / Recruiter eXp World Holdings Inc. | Austin, TX | 2023 – 2024 Sales Manager Ambassador Realty Corp. | West Palm Beach, FL | 2021 – 2023 Claims Specialist Kforce / Titan Technologies / FL Dept. of Economic Opportunity | Remote | 2020 – 2021 Team Leader / Sales Manager Keller Williams International | Various Locations | 2008 – 2018 Corporate Sales & Training Manager / Productivity Coach Keller Williams International | Dallas, TX | 2005 – 2008 ________________________________________ EDUCATION B.S., History – Southwestern Oklahoma State University A.A.S., Fashion Buying & Merchandising – Fashion Institute of Technology ________________________________________ CERTIFICATIONS • John Maxwell Certified Coach • IPEC Certified Life Coach

I'm an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with a demonstrated history of working in Startups, Tech and Entertainment. Skilled in Sales, Recruiting, Sourcing and Collecting People. Whether you need help hiring, trying to build an employer brand or just need help administratively - I'm here to help! Experienced with: - hiring/building entire teams & unique, one-off roles - implementing ATS softwares - sales & business development - scheduling & coordinating - & nearly everything else under the recruiting & hiring umbrella - just ask :)

I’m a tenured Executive Recruiter with 20 years of experience reviewing, interviewing, and hiring candidates across a wide range of roles and industries. I’ve screened thousands of resumes, prepped hundreds of candidates, and worked directly with hiring managers who decide who gets interviews. Before recruiting, I built my career in Big 4 and corporate finance environments. That experience gives me a practical understanding of how roles are evaluated in practice, not just how they’re described, and directly informs how I write resumes and prep interviewees with a focus on scope, complexity, and decision-making, particularly for accounting, finance, corporate, and leadership roles. I also partner with companies to attract, evaluate, and hire talent efficiently. I help businesses develop compelling job descriptions, optimize employer branding, and pre-screen candidates so you focus only on the best fits. This service is ideal for startups, small-to-medium businesses, and teams without a full recruiting function. Clients appreciate the flexibility to focus on business needs and revenue generation without taking a pause to fill critical roles. Services I offer: - Resume audits & feedback - Resume rewrites drawing on impact - Resume positioning for role changes or promotions - ATS and keyword alignment - LinkedIn profile optimization - Interview preparation - Job Description & Employer Branding - Candidate screening and shortlising Resume Writing - What I do differently: - Write from a recruiter and hiring-manager perspective, not a template - Emphasize impact, scope, and decision-making, not solely task lists - Optimize for both ATS systems and human readers - Provide honest, direct feedback on what’s working, what isn’t, and why Clients typically come to me when: - They’re getting little to no interview traction - They’re repeatedly rejected despite strong experience - They’re moving up or pivoting roles and their resume no longer fits - Their resume feels “fine,” but isn’t competitive 
If you’re unsure whether a full rewrite is needed, I recommend a resume audit. You’ll receive clear, actionable feedback on exactly what’s holding your resume back and what to tackle first. My approach is strategic, direct, and tailored. I don’t inflate titles, invent experience, or rely on buzzwords. I help you present your background the way decision-makers actually evaluate it and align with their key needs. Interview Prep: I provide tailored, consultative interview preparation focused on how hiring managers actually evaluate candidates. My approach aligns a candidate’s experience with the role’s critical challenges and desired outcomes, helping clients clearly articulate value, position their capabilities effectively, and compete as first-choice candidates. Who Interview Preparation Is For: - Professionals interviewing for accounting, finance, corporate, or leadership roles - Candidates advancing levels in their career and how to demonstrate your readiness - Individuals who want help positioning their background clearly and strategically - Professionals who want direct feedback on how they’re being evaluated - Candidates who dedicate time to research the company's history and key needs Who Interview Preparation Is Not For: - Entry-level candidates seeking general interview practice (I'm cheering you on!) - Clients looking for scripted answers or memorized responses - Candidates unwilling to receive direct, candid feedback - Situations where expectations, qualifications, or role fit are significantly misaligned If you’re unsure whether interview preparation is the right fit, I’m happy to discuss your situation and recommend the most effective next step. Employer Branding & Hiring Strategy: I partner with companies to craft compelling job descriptions, optimize employer branding, and pre-screen candidates to ensure you spend time only on top talent. This service is perfect for startups and teams without dedicated recruiting support. Services for Employers include: - Job Description writing & optimization to attract qualified candidates - Candidate Screening & Shortlisting - Resume review and initial qualification calls - Candidate ranking with summary for hiring managers Optional add-ons: - Interview scheduling - Pre-interview virtual briefings - Skills assessments or interview scorecards With this approach, hiring managers save time, reduce risk, and focus only on candidates who are truly a strong fit, while benefiting from the insights of a seasoned recruiter who knows what decision-makers look for.

Principal Software Engineer & Architect , CTO, AWS, Node.js, Python, IoT, SaaS, E-commerce Upwork Expert Vetted Top 1% I am an AI empowered coder. It increases my production many fold. It is not vibe coding. It's AI context engineering code assistance, or something like that. It's amazing. I help companies scale their technical teams and ship production-grade systems faster. As a seasoned Fractional CTO and hands-on Principal Engineer, I combine 30+ years of daily coding with strategic technical leadership. I enjoy writing code alongside the teams I lead because staying technically current makes me a better architect and leader. AI tools support my development process while design decisions and code quality remain experience-driven. WHAT I DELIVER: Hands-On Development & Technical Leadership • Backend systems in Node.js and Python handling real-time data at scale • AWS architectures using ECS, Lambda, IoT Core, SQS, RDS, and API Gateway • Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation for cloud and on-premises deployments • Team building, mentoring, and implementing development processes that deliver results Specialized Expertise • IoT & SCADA systems for industrial monitoring and control • Microservices architecture and RESTful API design • AI/LLM integration using OpenAI APIs • Database design and optimization (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL) RECENT IMPACT: I architected a complete AWS IoT platform for industrial monitoring, recruited and mentored a 4-person development team, and delivered both cloud and on-premises deployments. I built an AI-powered recruiting platform that reduces recruiter workload from months to hours through automated screening and intelligent matching using OpenAI LLMs. I designed a SCADA/IoT control system for EV bus charging and co-invented a patented cost-optimization algorithm (US20210086647A1). The company was subsequently acquired by BP. I was hired to resolve a critical firmware hang. Problem solved. Asked to stay on, I've since improved architecture robustness, resolved bottlenecks, and enhanced system reliability. MY APPROACH: I take ownership and dig deep into your problem space. I ask questions, raise concerns proactively, and work to understand what's actually needed rather than just what's asked for. I provide continuous feedback to stakeholders and maintain hands-on involvement in code while guiding technical strategy. CREDENTIALS: • BS Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (Top 10 CS program) • 2 US Patents (Personalization Technology, EV Fleet Management) • Member of Mensa and Intertel • 30+ years building production systems from startups to enterprise TECH STACK: Languages: Node.js, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, SQL, Bash Cloud & DevOps: AWS (ECS, Lambda, IoT, SQS, RDS), CloudFormation, Docker, CI/CD Architecture: Microservices, RESTful APIs, Event-driven systems, Distributed systems Domains: IoT, SCADA, SaaS, Embedded systems, AI/LLM integration, E-commerce Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL Integrations: OpenAI API, Twilio, Stripe, MQTT, Modbus, OCPP I'm looking for principal engineer roles and/or fractional CTO engagements and where I can drive technical strategy while coding daily. Let's discuss how I can help accelerate your technical roadmap.