Ian Smalls
About Ian Smalls
Ian Smalls is a Senior Technical Recruiter with extensive experience in the IT recruitment sector, having worked at notable companies including Allstate, MUFG, and Credit Karma. He holds a degree in Marketing from Norfolk State University and possesses skills in automation engineering, solutions architecture, and data analysis.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Ian Smalls serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Credit Karma, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on identifying and recruiting top technical talent to support the company's growth and innovation. His responsibilities include collaborating with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and developing effective recruitment strategies.
Previous Experience in Technical Recruitment
Prior to his current role, Ian Smalls gained extensive experience in technical recruitment across various organizations. He worked as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Wells Fargo from 2019 to 2020 and at MUFG from 2020 to 2021. He also held positions at DIVERSANT, LLC and Tech USA, where he managed full desk IT recruitment and account management.
Background in Sports Management
Ian Smalls has a background in sports management, having worked as an Account Manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars and as an Inside Sales Consultant for the Charlotte Bobcats. These roles involved managing client relationships and sales strategies within the sports industry, contributing to his diverse professional experience.
Education and Skills
Ian Smalls studied at Norfolk State University, where he earned a degree in Marketing. His education provided a foundation for his career in recruitment and business. He possesses skills in automation engineering, solutions architecture, infrastructure support, and data analysis, along with expertise in application development, network engineering, and data science.
Early Career and Internships
Ian Smalls began his professional journey with internships at Norfolk State University, where he served as a Compliance Intern and a Basketball Operations Assistant. These positions allowed him to gain valuable experience in compliance and operations, further shaping his career path in recruitment and management.