Mike Ferns
About Mike Ferns
Mike Ferns is a Senior GTM Recruiter in Talent Acquisition at Anaplan, with a diverse background in recruitment spanning over a decade. He has held various roles in companies such as ABB, Red Hat, and TEKsystems, contributing significantly to talent acquisition strategies.
Current Role at Anaplan
Mike Ferns serves as a Senior GTM Recruiter in Talent Acquisition at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, primarily in a remote capacity. In this role, he focuses on recruiting talent for go-to-market strategies, leveraging his extensive experience in the recruitment field.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role, Mike Ferns worked at ABB as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2014 to 2019. During his five years at ABB, he was based in Cary, NC. He also held a position at Red Hat as a Talent Advisor for GTM from 2019 to 2021, contributing to recruitment efforts in the Raleigh area.
Early Career in Recruitment
Mike began his recruitment career at TEKsystems, where he worked as a National Recruiter from 2009 to 2011 and as a National Delivery Specialist from 2011 to 2012. He also worked at Veritude as a Recruiter for one year, from 2012 to 2013, in the Raleigh-Durham area, gaining foundational experience in talent acquisition.
Educational Background
Mike Ferns studied at Fitchburg State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. His studies spanned from 2002 to 2006, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles that support his career in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Experience in Finance Management
Before transitioning to recruitment, Mike worked as a Finance Manager at Direct Capital Corporation from 2007 to 2009 in Portsmouth, NH. This role allowed him to develop financial acumen, which complements his skills in talent acquisition.