David Pollard
Summary
Strategic recruiter specializing in full-cycle recruitment for go-to-market, corporate, and technology roles across public and private sector organizations. Increased gender diversity from under 10% to 35% through targeted recruiting initiatives. Collaborated with executive stakeholders to align hiring strategies with organizational goals and deliver high-impact talent solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Sector Recruiter
Everpure (Formerly Pure Storage)
Lehi, UT
08.2021 - 02.2026
- Partnered with VP- and Director-level stakeholders to define hiring strategies aligned to revenue goals and territory expansion
- Owned full-cycle recruiting for GTM roles (Account Executives, Sales Engineers, Customer Success, and leadership hires) across public sector verticals
- Maintained a 95% close rate with candidate offers
- Facilitated hiring process to consistently meet annual staffing targets of 20-30 roles
- Built and maintained high-quality candidate pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, and proactive sourcing strategies
- Led intake meetings, calibrated candidate profiles, and advised on market trends, compensation, and hiring competitiveness
- Streamlined interview processes and aligned cross-functional teams (HRBP, Comp, Ops) to enhance hiring efficiency
- Negotiated offers, securing top candidates in competitive markets
- Maintained strong candidate experience, contributing to high acceptance rates and long-term retention
Staff Sergeant, Construction Engineering Supervisor
Utah Army National Guard
Bluffdale, UT
01.2021 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to execute complex construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
- Manage project planning, resource allocation, and execution while ensuring compliance with strict operational standards
- Mentored and developed junior team members, enhancing skills and preparing them for advancement within the organization
- Operated effectively in high-pressure, ambiguous environments, making informed decisions to navigate challenges and maintain project momentum
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Utah Army National Guard
Bluffdale, UT
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Delivered full-cycle recruiting across high-volume and specialized roles, consistently exceeding enlistment targets
- Executed recruiting campaigns and sourcing blitzes to rapidly increase applicant flow and meet organizational needs
- Built and managed candidate pipelines through events, outreach campaigns, and digital sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent
- Utilized ATS systems to track, manage, and convert candidates through the funnel
- Strengthened community partnerships and enhanced employer branding through targeted events and public engagement initiatives
Intelligence Analyst
Utah Army National Guard
Bluffdale, UT
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Produced detailed reports and briefings, enhancing senior leadership's strategic planning
- Analyzed complex datasets to identify trends, informing leadership decisions
- Leveraged data-driven approaches to enhance operational outcomes and situational awareness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2026
Intelligence Operations -
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZSkills
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Executive search strategies
- Recruitment strategy development
- Interviewing techniques
- Candidate sourcing and vetting
- Strategic sourcing
- Job posting optimization
- Hiring metrics analysis
- Compensation negotiation
- Pre-screening candidates
- Passive candidate engagement
- Applicant tracking systems (Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS)
- Boolean search techniques
- Pipeline building
- Veterans recruiting initiatives
- Project management
- Strategic planning and collaboration
- Communication skills
- Talent acquisition
Certifications And Skills
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified, Active TS/SCI Clearance, Written and Verbal Communication, Leadership, Account Management, Collaboration, Basic Leadership Course, Advanced Leadership Course
Timeline
Public Sector Recruiter
Everpure (Formerly Pure Storage)
08.2021 - 02.2026
Staff Sergeant, Construction Engineering Supervisor
Utah Army National Guard
01.2021 - Current
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Utah Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2021
Intelligence Analyst
Utah Army National Guard
01.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
Intelligence Operations -
Cochise College