Shane Pennington
About Shane Pennington
Shane Pennington is a Lead Technical Recruiter at CAVALLO, with a background in software engineering recruitment and education. He has held various recruiting roles at notable companies, including Amazon and Experis, and has a degree in English from Illinois State University.
Current Role at CAVALLO
Shane Pennington serves as the Lead Technical Recruiter at CAVALLO, previously known as SalesPad. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the recruitment of technical talent in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area. His role involves identifying and attracting skilled professionals to meet the company's technical staffing needs.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Shane Pennington worked as a Software Engineer Recruiter at Amazon for a duration of seven months in 2021. During his time there, he focused on recruiting software engineering talent in the United States, leveraging his expertise in technical recruitment to support the company's hiring goals.
Education and Expertise
Shane Pennington earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Illinois State University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. This educational background has equipped him with strong communication skills, which are essential in his recruitment roles. His expertise spans various sectors, particularly in technical recruitment.
Career Background
Shane Pennington has a diverse career background that includes roles in education and recruitment. He worked as an FLC Teacher at Hillcrest High School from 2014 to 2017. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Experis and Apex Systems as a Software Engineer Recruiter and Recruiter, respectively, from 2019 to 2021 and 2017 to 2019.
Early Career at Nestlé
Shane Pennington began his career as a Vacation Sales Representative at Nestlé, where he worked from 2009 to 2013. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in sales and customer interaction, which have been beneficial in his subsequent recruitment roles.