David Patterson Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Chicago, Illinois, Us

At SuperFile, Inc. our aim is to revolutionize how we safeguard, distribute, and scrutinize our content through innovative technologies. These aren't just files but catalysts sparking a new wave of ingenuity and invention.

In March of 2024 I made my first footsteps along the Appalachian Trail on Springer Mountain in Georgia. In September of the same year, 2,197.4 miles and 169 days later I summited Mt Katahdin in Maine. Some Lessons I learned along the way:Embrace the Journey, Not Just the Destination: The Appalachian Trail is more than just a physical challenge; it was a chance to immerse myself in nature and enjoy the present moment. Each step reveals new sights and experiences. In our professional lives, it's important to appreciate the journey towards our goals rather than solely focusing on the end results. By tackling the challenge a day at a time, I learned to focus on the hurdle in front of me, not the finish line. Perseverance is Key: There were (a lot) of tough days on the trail, just as there are in my career. Learning to push through discomfort and setbacks builds resilience. The trail taught me that consistency and determination often outweigh talent or speed in achieving success.Community is Essential: Thru-hiking is rarely a solo venture. The connections I made with fellow hikers reminded me of the importance of collaboration and support in both personal and professional networks. Engaging with others enriches the experience and fosters growth. I can say with 100 percent certainty, that I would not have completed this journey without those around me.Adaptability is Crucial: Weather changes, injuries, and unexpected challenges were all part of my adventure. The ability to adapt and pivot in response to these hurdles has given me perspective to the constant (sometimes unexpected) shifts in the workplace. Approaching with flexibility allows me to navigate the unpredictable nature of my career with confidence.Feel free to ask about my experience! As I re-enter the workforce I look forward to the stories, the lessons and the new energy I have.

Mountain View, California, Us

Formerly known as, the Google’s Self Driving Car Project, Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. With the Waymo Driver, we can improve the world’s mobility while saving thousands of lives. Leading a team of sourcers & recruiters, supporting all talent acquisition initiatives for Waymo Behavior and ReasoningManaged a talented team of 5 recruiters in multiple locations, focusing on attracting top-tier talent in the ever-evolving autonomous vehicle industry. By fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, I ensured that our team and met and exceeded hiring objectives consistently.As an individual contributor, I actively participated in sourcing and recruiting for critical positions within the organization. I developed targeted recruitment strategies that aligned with our company goals, resulting in successfully hiring key talent in the hyper competitive autonomous vehicle industryEstablished clear expectations and performance metrics for my team. Implemented regular check-ins and feedback sessions to ensure everyone was aligned with our objectives. I’ve prioritized individual growth by conducting comprehensive performance reviews. These discussions have allowed me to identify areas for development, celebrate achievements, and align personal goals with our organizational objectives. It's not my success, it's theirs that is important to me.

Seattle, Wa, Us

The first home WiFi system, eero blankets customers’ homes in fast, reliable WiFi. Instead of a single router, eero uses multiple access points placed throughout your home to create a wireless mesh network that covers every room. eero seeks to fix home WiFi once and for all. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2014. For more information, visit eero.com/careers--Acquired by Amazon February 2019---Successfully led a team of contract and full time recruiters/coordinators through acquisition, hitting 100% of hiring target and matching attrition replacement ask. -Built a metrics focused, transparent recruiting process visible to C level team for alignment on priorities and market trends. -Maintained two ATS systems and two recruiting workflows to ensure hiring teams were not impacted by acquisition and system integration. I'm Recruiting dope people for dope jobs

San Francisco, California, Us

- Managed full life-cycle recruitment processes including job postings, coordination of resume flow, diligent candidate correspondence across all stages, negotiation of offers, and maintenance of candidate records via ATS- Create candidate pipelines and drive screening through outreach (e.g. networking sites, digital portfolios, job boards) and engaging inbound applicants and employee referrals- Partner with hiring managers to create and accomplish our hiring plan and strategy, while interfacing with candidates to build and maintain lasting relationships- Supported the Data Science team focusing on experimentation and growth data science roles. -Python, SQl, Large scale web data, advertising.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

- Partnered with executives and sr. management on strategy development & implementation in bringing Agile practices to a data-driven recruitment team- Built best practices and agile methodology to scale to the entire talent organization. - led sourcing strategy education initiatives rolled out company wide. - Tasked as a leader in the creation of IBM's transition from passive to active hiring practices. - Developed collaborative relationships with the IBM Hiring Management and HR team- Engage with candidates on regular basis to build relationships & generate referrals- Recruited for multiple roles including BizOps, Business Development, Technical Account Managers Customer and internal facing) and Fullstack Engineering within multiple verticals of IBM's cloud platform and Watson.

Burbank, Ca, Us

-Built a pipeline of top Software Engineers and backend developers through researching and sourcing candidates-Experience hiring and placing front-end and back-end software developers with the following technical skill sets: C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Objective-C, Python, and Ruby on Rails.- Managed full recruitment process including interview coordination, panel feedback, offer presentation, and closing process - Helped organize events including tech talks, dinners, and other recruiting events

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

-As the sole full life­-cycle recruiter, I participated in increasing headcount across sales, marketing, professional services, engineering and product while developing an all inclusive intern experience for internships ranging from 12 weeks to 6 months. -Designed and oversaw all intern program operations to foster community and business growth as well as intern development.-Co-owned and managed logistics of intern and RCG (Recent College Grad) orientation -Supported college networking events, career fairs, and attend tech recruiting conferences to find top talent and incorporate company driven D&I initiatives-Partner in creating the GSN intern and talent acquisition team communication plans, templates and timelines.-Partner with Corp. Brand and Communications team to ensure program alignment with corporate guidelines.-Design and execute a high touch engagement strategy for intern conversion candidates with outstanding offers to increase acceptance rate

San Jose, Ca, Us

- Supported eBay Marketplaces, PayPal, StubHub business units and recruiting efforts- Provided a high-touch and outstanding interview and hiring experience that made interactions less automated and more personalized- Advised hiring managers, teams, and recruiters on the end to end hiring process from initial interviews through onboarding- Managed hiring and compliance for future employees including, offer letter generation, background and reference checks, relocation, and immigration- Built strong, lasting relationships with executive assistants, hiring managers, and teams to educate and advise through the hiring process - Tracked, updated and maintained candidate data in applicant tracking system (ATS) on a daily basis.- Managed eBay’s North America Marketplaces, APAC and EMEA Search Firm PO system - Restructured the Purchase order and legal review processes, which led to a decrease in overall purchase order turnaround from 45 days to 7 - Helped create training material for Purchase Order and Statement of Work requests for Hiring managers and partners - Exhibited the ability to learn quickly and adapt to daily changes with a positive and no excuses attitude.

London, Gb

Since 2003, Flashbay has been specialising in on-demand manufacturing of custom-made IT hardware and consumer electronics for a wide range of clients.Accountable for generating leads, creating customer loyalty, quoting, negotiating, closing business transactions and managing the transportation process from pick up to delivery in order to achieve company goal- Generated 35-50k of monthly revenue regularly, and sourced over $400 thousand in pipeline in 2013.- Demonstrate aggressive sales ability and work ethic to earn a spot on an extremely competitive and global sales team.- Successfully manage U.S and Canadian customer segments using NetSuite customer relationship management software and coordinate with Chinese manufacturing and graphics teams to complete projects.- Complete the sales cycle from 1st contact to closing- Manage leads/clients with lead tracking software- Call and email 150 customers and/or leads daily- Consistently holds a 35% new lead conversion rate, and 45% profit margin in a saturated and extremely competitive market.