Antonio C.
About Antonio C.
Antonio C. is a Talent Acquisition Specialist III at Blue Origin with over 10 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Title at Blue Origin
Antonio C. holds the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist III at Blue Origin. He has been with the company since 2022 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. His role involves sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating with candidates for various positions, with a focus on technical and specialized roles, including engineers, technicians, managers, and executives.
Experience at Blue Origin
Antonio C. has developed and implemented effective recruitment strategies, processes, and tools for Blue Origin. His efforts have contributed to successfully recruiting for technical and specialized roles across multiple locations and functions. He has built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and industry networks. His work is driven by the mission to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space.
Previous Roles in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Blue Origin, Antonio C. worked as a Talent Leader at International Fire Protection from 2020 to 2022. He was the Sr VP of Recruiting at Affinity Recruiting in 2020 for 8 months and served as a Corporate Recruiter at Alliance Source Testing, LLC from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Account Executive - Recruiter at Tech USA from 2017 to 2018. Throughout these roles, he gained extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
Educational Background
Antonio C. obtained a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education and Teaching from Grand Canyon University, studying there from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Sciences with a focus on Marketing from Tennessee State University. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in talent acquisition and recruitment.
Early Career and Athletic Administration
Antonio C. began his career as Athletic Director/Administration at St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Huntsville, Alabama. He held this position from 2013 to 2016. This role marked the beginning of his professional journey and provided valuable experience in leadership and administration, which has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in talent acquisition.