Eric Strathmann
About Eric Strathmann
Eric Strathmann is a Senior Manager of People Operations and Talent at Bloomerang, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment management, having held various roles at companies such as Drizly, Techstars, and Meridian Technologies.
Work at Bloomerang
Eric Strathmann serves as the Senior Manager of People Operations & Talent at Bloomerang, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on enhancing the organization's talent acquisition strategies and improving operational efficiencies. His responsibilities include overseeing recruitment processes and ensuring alignment with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Drizly
Prior to his current role, Eric Strathmann worked at Drizly as the Head of Talent Acquisition from 2021 to 2023. He also served as Team Lead for Technical Talent Acquisition at Drizly from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he was responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to attract skilled professionals in the competitive market.
Background in Talent Acquisition
Eric has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having held various roles in the field. He worked as the Global Talent Acquisition Manager at Techstars from 2018 to 2019 and as the Senior Product & Engineering Recruiting Lead at ezCater for a brief period in 2019. His background includes managing recruitment operations and vendor relationships to optimize hiring processes.
Education and Expertise
Eric Strathmann earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois Chicago, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in recruitment advertising and employer branding, which are essential for attracting top talent. He also specializes in DEI&B strategy, focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within talent acquisition.
Military Service
Before entering the recruitment field, Eric served in the US Navy as an IT Communications Technician for the USS Belleau Wood from 2001 to 2005. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in communication and technical skills, which he later applied in his recruitment roles.