Nicholas Swanson
Technical Recruiter
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area,MN
Summary
Results-driven professional with experience in scaling early-stage startups and hiring top technical and business talent. Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, prospecting and sourcing, operational excellence, account and stakeholder management, and building high-impact teams. Passionate about connecting businesses and people with the right products, services, and companies to fuel their growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter
Konik
04.2025 - Current
- Developed targeted sourcing strategies for technical roles to enhance candidate pipeline quality.
- Partnering directly with strong industry leaders to recruit for engineering, construction, robotics + automation, manufacturing, medical device, and architecturePartnering
- Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-fill metrics through effective candidate engagement techniques.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and optimize interview processes for efficiency.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in candidate screening and behavioral interviewing techniques.
- Conducted market research to identify talent trends, informing strategic recruitment initiatives and workforce planning.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Technical Recruiter
Boulevard Recruiting
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: RPO firm - operated as in-house fractional employees
- Partnered with VC-backed startups (Series A-C) to lead full-cycle recruitment across engineering, product, sales, and leadership roles.
- Developed and implemented customized recruitment strategies with founders, C-suite executives, and hiring managers to meet hiring objectives.
- Scaled startups ranging from 10 to 100+ employees by employing innovative sourcing/prospecting methods and targeted outbound campaigns.
- Specialized in recruiting for SaaS, AI, IoT, healthtech, defense, energy, and developer tools startups, building high-performing teams with tailored strategies.
- Sourced and engaged top-tier talent using ATS and outbound tools such as Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby, Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Teamable.
- Conducted in-depth interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Delivered weekly and monthly pipeline updates with detailed hiring metrics to keep stakeholders informed.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and candidates.
- Built strong client relationships by acting as a trusted talent acquisition advisor.
- RPO firm - operated as in-house fractional employees
General Manager
Herd & Horns Bar and Grill
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Managed day-to-day operations for a business generating $2 million in annual revenue.
- Led and trained a team of 30+ employees, improving efficiency and enhancing service quality.
- Oversaw inventory management, vendor relations, and financial analysis to drive profitability and cost control.
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives, including social media campaigns and community engagement, to boost brand visibility and sales.
- Ensured operational compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.
Education
North Dakota State University - Construction Management and Marketing
North Dakota State University
Skills
- Lever
- Greenhouse
- Ashby
- Gem
- Teamable
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Juicebox
- Rippling
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Notion
- MacOS
- Calendly
- Zoom
- Crunchbase
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Startup hiring
- Technical & business prospecting
- Stakeholder and account management
- Customer service
Technical Skills And Tools
Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby, Gem, Teamable, LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, Rippling, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Notion, MacOS, Calendly, Zoom, Crunchbase, Full-cycle recruitment, Startup hiring, Technical & business prospecting, Stakeholder and account management, Customer service, FAA Certified Part 107 Remote Pilot
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
Konik
04.2025 - Current
Technical Recruiter
Boulevard Recruiting
03.2022 - 03.2025
General Manager
Herd & Horns Bar and Grill
08.2017 - 02.2022
North Dakota State University - Construction Management and Marketing
North Dakota State University
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