Dawn Biggins
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Executive Talent Research Specialist with a 15+ year track record of delivering high-impact leadership for Global 500 and PE-backed firms. Expert in market intelligence, talent mapping, and C-suite sourcing using advanced tools like Equilar, BoardEx, and AI-driven synthesis. Proven partner to Managing Directors, known for accelerating search timelines by identifying high retention, "passive" executive talent in complex, competitive markets. A data-driven strategist dedicated to search integrity and superior placement outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Researcher, Executive Search
Diversified Search
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Led candidate sourcing strategies with Equilar, BoardEx, BoardRoom Insiders, Hoovers, and AI-driven tools, enhancing search timelines and candidate quality
- Conducted market and talent mapping analyses to identify high-impact executives and emerging leadership trends across multiple industries
- Delivered in-depth market and talent mapping analyses to identify high-impact executives and emerging leadership trends across multiple industries
- Synthesized complex research findings into clear, client-ready insights, contributing to strong placement outcomes and repeat engagements
- Enhanced CRM data accuracy and research workflows, boosting search efficiency and supporting informed decision-making across the practice
Talent Researcher, Executive Search
Diversified Search
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Partnered with Managing Directors to provide critical talent insights from project kickoff through final placement.
- Developed and refined structured candidate profiling frameworks to increase accuracy of client presentations and improve placement outcomes
- Built and refined structured candidate profiling frameworks that improved the accuracy of client presentations and strengthened placement outcomes
- Leveraged tools such as Nexis and Hoovers to analyze candidate data and optimize sourcing strategies, enhancing effectiveness of talent pipeline
- Ensured rigorous CRM data accuracy and documentation to support seamless project continuity and informed decision-making across multiple searches
Career Specialist
Atlanta Workforce Development Agency
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Delivered personalized career guidance and development plans to hundreds of job seekers, enhancing confidence and long-term career mobility
- Matched candidates to skills-based roles, improving placement outcomes and increasing employer retention and satisfaction
- Delivered personalized career guidance and development plans to hundreds of job seekers, boosting confidence and facilitating long-term career mobility
- Built and maintained employer partnerships to expand training pipelines and support youth workforce initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fisk University
Nashville, TNCertificate in Executive Research -
Association of Executive Search And Leadership Consultants
06-2019
Skills
- Talent Sourcing
- Candidate Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Market Analysis
- Talent Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
- Research Analysis
- Database Management
- Equilar
- BoardEx
- BoardRoom Insider
- D&B Hoovers
- AI Research Tools
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior Talent Researcher, Executive Search
Diversified Search
01.2019 - 01.2025
Talent Researcher, Executive Search
Diversified Search
01.2015 - 01.2019
Career Specialist
Atlanta Workforce Development Agency
01.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fisk University
Certificate in Executive Research -
Association of Executive Search And Leadership Consultants