David Tarkenton, MBA
About David Tarkenton, MBA
David Tarkenton, MBA, is the Talent Partnerships & Events Lead at Ally, with a background in talent acquisition across various industries including finance, healthcare, and insurance.
Title and Role at Ally
David Tarkenton serves as the Talent Partnerships & Events Lead at Ally since 2021. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he is responsible for orchestrating partnerships and events aimed at elevating the company's visibility and engagement. His role includes coordinating with various stakeholders to effectively manage technology partnerships and company events.
Professional Experience at Yuma Regional Medical Center
From 2020 to 2021, David Tarkenton worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Yuma Regional Medical Center, located in Yuma, Arizona. In this role, he focused on talent acquisition strategies to fulfill the healthcare staffing needs of the organization.
Career at Allstate
Between 2018 and 2020, David Tarkenton was employed at Allstate as the Lead Technology Campus Recruiter. Operating out of the Charlotte, North Carolina area, he was responsible for recruiting top technology talent from university campuses, playing a key role in the company’s talent acquisition efforts.
Role at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
In 2018, David Tarkenton served as a Recruitment Consultant on a contract basis at Lowe's Companies, Inc. His work in Charlotte, North Carolina spanned 11 months, wherein he contributed to the company's staffing and recruitment strategies.
Position at JELD-WEN, Inc.
David Tarkenton was a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at JELD-WEN, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, he focused on recruiting talent for the manufacturing sector, aligning with the company's staffing needs and talent acquisition strategies.
Education and Qualifications
David Tarkenton holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University, completed in 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, graduating in 2015. These academic credentials underpin his expertise in talent acquisition and management.
Industry Expertise and Skills
David Tarkenton has a wealth of experience across multiple industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, retail, and staffing. His skills in branding and managing technology partnerships and events have been instrumental in enhancing company visibility and attracting top-tier talent.