Destry Holmes
About Destry Holmes
Destry Holmes is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in recruiting for technical and engineering roles and has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving onboarding and recruitment processes.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Destry Holmes has served as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at American Electric Power since 2018. In this role, he specializes in sourcing and recruiting for technical and engineering positions within the energy sector. He has been instrumental in implementing innovative recruitment strategies that enhance the company's talent acquisition process. Additionally, he contributed to the development of an internal training module aimed at improving interview techniques for hiring managers.
Previous Experience in Staffing and Recruitment
Destry Holmes has extensive experience in staffing and recruitment prior to his current role. He worked as a Staffing Coordinator at ACLOCHÉ STAFFING SERVICES from 2005 to 2009 and at Aerotek from 2014 to 2016. He also held positions as a Recruiter at UNICON International from 2017 to 2018 and as a Recruiter Assistant at Kelly Services in 2016. His earlier experience includes a role as a Customer Service Associate-Collections at JP Morgan from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Destry Holmes studied at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from 1994 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies, particularly in the technical and engineering fields.
Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives
Destry Holmes actively participates in community outreach programs aimed at promoting career opportunities and diversity hiring initiatives in Columbus, Ohio. His involvement reflects a commitment to enhancing workforce diversity and providing equitable access to career resources.
Mentorship Program Development
At American Electric Power, Destry Holmes developed a mentorship program for new hires. This initiative is designed to improve onboarding processes and retention rates, demonstrating his focus on fostering a supportive work environment for employees.