Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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David Walker

Frisco,TX

Summary

I am an experienced, professional recruiter, who has demonstrated successful recruitment efforts across two different industries over the past 13 years. From the highly competitive world of recruiting in college basketball to the competitive landscape of healthcare recruiting, I have been able to use my passion of recruiting to attract elite talent to the university I coached for, as well as the healthcare clients I have represented.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Managing Consultant

AMN Healthcare
06.2015 - Current

Progressed through Merritt Hawkins physician recruiting roles, from producer, to production coupled with leadership and training, and ultimately to managing key client relationships in production.


Roles held include, Search Consultant, Senior Search Consultant, Director of Recruiting, Senior Director of Recruiting and Senior Managing Consultant.


Managed client relationships while conducting physician recruitment efforts on a retained basis.


Successfully placed 135 providers in permanent positions since September 2015.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Harding University
05.2010 - 05.2015


  • Oversaw all recruiting efforts.
  • Created and managed all social media platforms.
  • Directed and co-produced promotional videos for program promotion and for recruiting efforts.
  • Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals.
  • Assisted head coach with recruiting of new players by attending scouting events and games.
  • Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
  • Represented school and athletic program in positive light locally and in media.

Director of Scouting for Women's Basketball

University Of Arkansas
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Identified and recruited scout team players.
  • Edited and produced video content.
  • Edited and produced scouting reports and video reports for scouting of opponents and internal scouting for team improvement.
  • Worked closely with coaching staff for individual player development video reports.

Education

Master of Science - Adapted Physical Education

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

Harding University
Searcy, AR
05.2008

Skills

  • Client Retention
  • Recruiting Expertise
  • Physician Screening
  • Leadership Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media Development

Accomplishments

  • 2016 Merritt Hawkins Recruiter of the Year
  • 2017 Merritt Hawkins Most Influential Recruiter
  • 3 Time President's Club Member
  • 135 career permanent placements
  • 2003 Rose Bowl Champion at University of Oklahoma
  • 2002 Big 12 Champion at University of Oklahoma

Timeline

Senior Managing Consultant

AMN Healthcare
06.2015 - Current

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Harding University
05.2010 - 05.2015

Director of Scouting for Women's Basketball

University Of Arkansas
08.2008 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Adapted Physical Education

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

Harding University
David Walker