Burton Thompson
Senior Recruiter
Frisco,US
Summary
Senior-level recruiter specializing in GTM, Creative, Marketing, and Sales talent, with extensive experience in HR, Finance, and Operations. Proven track record in full-cycle recruiting, excelling in sourcing, interviewing, and closing top candidates efficiently. Leverages analytics, AI, and advanced talent tools to optimize sourcing, drive strategic hiring decisions, and uncover exceptional candidates through creative, unconventional approaches. Collaborates closely with hiring managers to align talent acquisition with business goals while mentoring junior recruiters to elevate performance and impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
TALENT ACQUISITION & HR LEAD
1st Choice Air Solutions
Fort Worth, US
04.2025 - Current
- Expanded team by 40% through strategic hiring of 22 professionals across various departments.
- Implemented Workable ATS, achieving a 30% reduction in hiring time.
- Enhanced retention programs, decreasing turnover rates and increasing internal promotions.
- Recruited HVAC Service Technicians, Installers, Sales Consultants, Customer Service Representatives, and Fleet Operations personnel within Dallas–Fort Worth area.
- Streamlined HR processes for onboarding and ensured compliance with multi-state regulations.
- Collaborated with finance to maintain accurate payroll and HRIS data management.
- Optimized recruitment processes, improving candidate quality and significantly reducing time-to-fill.
SENIOR RECRUITER - CREATIVE, DESIGN & GTM
The Judge Group
Nashville, US
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Recruited for roles in Creative, Product Design, UX/UI, Brand Marketing, and Go-To-Market teams for enterprise and midmarket clients nationwide.
- Supported hiring for top clients, ensuring efficient recruitment for diverse roles.
- Streamlined processes, cutting time-to-fill significantly, enhancing team efficiency.
- Mentored junior recruiters, elevating team performance and fostering skill growth.
- Placed 35+ hires, refining onboarding for faster integration and higher retention.
TALENT BUSINESS PARTNER
AvantStay
, Remote
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Recruited for Revenue, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Technology positions supporting growth in short-term rental and hospitality markets.
- Streamlined hiring processes, ensuring role clarity and pay consistency.
- Facilitated cross-department hiring, fostering a cohesive workforce.
- Implemented engagement strategies, boosting employee satisfaction and morale.
ENTERPRISE CREATIVE RECRUITER
Onward Search
, Remote
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Expanded team by 40%, adding 22+ strategic hires across departments.
- Implemented Workable ATS, reducing hiring time by 30%.
- Enhanced retention programs, cutting turnover and boosting promotions.
- Recruited for HVAC Service Technicians, Installers, Sales Consultants, Customer Service Representatives, and Fleet Operations roles across the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
- Streamlined HR processes, including onboarding and multi-state compliance.
- Collaborated with finance for precise payroll and HRIS data management.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, leading to substantial improvements in candidate quality and a significant reduction in time-to-fill.
- Filled 35+ roles with high acceptance, boosting weekly margins by $4K+.
LEAD CORPORATE RECRUITER
Complete Emergency Care
Southlake, US
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Streamlined recruitment processes, cutting hiring time for emergency staff by nearly a third.
- Recruited for Physicians, Registered Nurses, Radiology Technicians, Medical Assistants, Front Office, and Corporate Support roles across multiple ER facilities.
- Enhanced diversity and inclusion, boosting representation and reducing early attrition significantly.
- Sourced top talent across medical and administrative roles, ensuring optimal staffing levels.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve diversity in hiring, resulting in a noticeable increase in DE&I representation across all departments.
Skills
- Talent acquisition and sourcing
- Recruitment strategies
- Applicant tracking systems
- Employee engagement
- Diversity and inclusion
- Workforce planning
- Performance metrics
- Onboarding and people operations
- Process improvement and analytics
- Candidate experience metrics
- Team collaboration and documentation
- Payroll and HR tools
Timeline
TALENT ACQUISITION & HR LEAD
1st Choice Air Solutions
04.2025 - Current
SENIOR RECRUITER - CREATIVE, DESIGN & GTM
The Judge Group
01.2023 - 07.2024
TALENT BUSINESS PARTNER
AvantStay
04.2022 - 11.2022
ENTERPRISE CREATIVE RECRUITER
Onward Search
03.2021 - 01.2022
LEAD CORPORATE RECRUITER
Complete Emergency Care
04.2019 - 03.2021