Blake Drewette
About Blake Drewette
Blake Drewette is a Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager with a strong background in marketing and talent attraction. He has successfully developed strategies that significantly improved job application metrics and managed substantial marketing budgets throughout his career.
Work at Advantage Solutions
Currently, Blake Drewette serves as the Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager - Talent Attraction at Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology. In this role, which he has held since 2022, he organizes and executes approximately 50 virtual hiring events annually. Prior to this position, he worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist - Talent Acquisition from 2018 to 2021, and as a Senior Analyst - Talent Systems from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he managed marketing strategies and analyzed talent supply and demand to enhance the company's recruitment efforts.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Talent Acquisition
Blake Drewette has a diverse background in marketing and talent acquisition. He worked at Wyndham Vacation Ownership as a Community Marketing Agent for three months in 2018. He also held the position of Seasonal Stylist at Rodd & Gunn from 2016 to 2017 for four months. Additionally, he served as the Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at OC Hit Factory for three months in 2017. His experiences across these roles have contributed to his expertise in talent attraction and marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Blake Drewette earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a focus on Entertainment and Tourism Studies from California State University, Fullerton. He studied there from 2012 to 2017. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in communication strategies, which he applies in his current role in talent acquisition marketing.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
In his current role, Blake Drewette has developed a monthly go-to-market strategy that led to significant improvements in job application metrics. This includes an 83% increase in clicks and a 118% increase in applications year over year. He has also successfully managed an $11 million marketing budget, ensuring effective distribution of funds across more than 190 departments based on strategic analysis. His efforts have enhanced the company's talent acquisition initiatives.