Derrick Ikels
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Experienced Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager
Insight Enterprises
Austin, TX
04.2018 - Current
- Lead a high-impact team supporting business units across the U.S. and Canada, including AI Transformation, Commercial Sales, Canadian Operations, Solution Integration Center, IT, Client Operations, and Product Management. Drive strategic initiatives to automate workflows and streamline processes across multiple functions. Champion projects that modernize and evolve our Talent Acquisition (TA) organization for greater agility and scalability. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders in each business unit to align talent strategies with ongoing transformation goals.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Based on the provided work history statements for the role of Talent Acquisition Manager at Insight Enterprises, here are six original resume statements that fill responsibility gaps while mirroring the user's writing style:
- Developed targeted outreach strategies to enhance candidate pipelines in high-demand technology sectors.
- Drove high‑velocity recruiting execution, generating double‑digit candidate pipelines within hours of requisition launch while directly sourcing myself.
- Led and documented the operating rhythm for North America Talent Acquisition, including recurring leadership calls with VP‑level visibility.
- Strengthened data accuracy and governance by enforcing real‑time dispositions, source tracking, and realistic 95% reporting standards.
- Advanced AI adoption in Talent Acquisition by championing fit‑gap analysis, recruiting agents, and practical AI use cases aligned to enterprise strategy.
- Supported large‑scale hiring outcomes across the US and Canada, including coordination for a 15‑hire Account Executive cohort.
- Experience in the following ATS tools: Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS, SAP SuccessFactors, UltiPro. CRM:
Corporate/Technical Recruiter
Sirius Computer Solutions (CDW)
San Antonio, TX
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Spearheaded corporate recruiting efforts across diverse departments including Accounting, Finance, Tax, International Tax, Marketing, Corporate IT, Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Technical roles. Represented Sirius at college career events to elevate brand awareness, attract top talent, and build lasting relationships with academic institutions. Collaborated cross-functionally to shape and develop strategic hiring initiatives aligned with evolving business unit needs. Partnered with HR Business Partners, Compensation Analysts, and HR Coordinators to deliver a seamless candidate experience and align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Utilized various online and offline sources to find talented technical candidates and prepare for screening process.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Technical Recruiter
AppleOne Employment Services
Austin, TX
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Blend hands-on civil engineering knowledge with strategic talent acquisition to recruit top-tier technical professionals. Specialize in sourcing and placing candidates across engineering, IT, and infrastructure-related roles. Leverage industry insight to align recruitment strategies with project demands and technical requirements. Collaborate with hiring managers and technical teams to ensure candidate fit and long-term success.
- Onboarded new hires and set up training.
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions.
- Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Recruiter
TradeStar, Inc.
Austin, TX
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Specialize in recruiting skilled professionals in commercial construction sectors. Source and place candidates in roles in skilled trades. Partner with construction firms to understand project timelines, workforce needs, and safety requirements. Leverage industry knowledge to match candidates with roles that align with their expertise and certifications. Passionate about building strong teams that deliver quality, safety, and efficiency on every job site.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Technical Recruiter
TEKsystems
San Antonio, TX
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Recruit top-tier candidates across IT, and emerging tech roles for leading organizations. Partner with high-profile clients to understand hiring needs, team dynamics, and long-term growth strategies. Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and market insights to identify and engage elite technical talent. Deliver a seamless candidate experience from first touchpoint to final offer, ensuring alignment with both client and candidate goals. Passionate about connecting innovation-driven companies with the talent that powers their success.
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of Technology Industry trends and hiring desires.
- Built relationships with colleges and universities to stay informed on new technical talent.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Texas At San Antonio (UTSA)
San Antonio, TX12-2012
Skills
- Talent management
- Persuasive sales techniques
- Candidate pipeline management
- Recruitment
- Interviewing techniques
- Candidate tracking
- Applicant tracking systems
- Portfolio review
- Contract negotiation
- Candidate sourcing
- Global recruitment
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Compensation analysis
- Social media recruiting
Accomplishments
- Valued Award Teammate x 2 at Insight
- Stellar Achievement Award at Sirius Computer Solutions
- Foundational Award Winner (top in company) at TEKsystems
Timeline
Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager
Insight Enterprises
04.2018 - Current
Corporate/Technical Recruiter
Sirius Computer Solutions (CDW)
10.2015 - 04.2018
Technical Recruiter
AppleOne Employment Services
05.2015 - 09.2015
Recruiter
TradeStar, Inc.
10.2014 - 04.2015
Technical Recruiter
TEKsystems
02.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Texas At San Antonio (UTSA)