Nicholas Bruno
About Nicholas Bruno
Nicholas Bruno serves as the Vice President of Talent at Forge, where he focuses on recruiting for leadership roles across various sectors. With a background in sales, marketing, and recruiting, he has held multiple positions in different companies, contributing to team-building efforts in the Bay Area and beyond.
Current Role at Forge
Nicholas Bruno serves as the Vice President of Talent at Forge, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on recruiting for leadership positions across various functions, including sales, marketing, product, operations, customer success, and sales engineering. His expertise in talent acquisition is instrumental in shaping the company's workforce and ensuring alignment with its strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Recruiting
Before his current role, Nicholas held several positions at Forge, including Director of Recruiting and Senior Director of Recruiting, from 2020 to 2023. He also worked as a Senior Recruiter at Forge from 2019 to 2020. His extensive background in recruitment includes roles at Netomi, where he served as a Senior Recruiter and Head of Talent, and at Vanetta Partners, where he worked in partnerships and recruiting.
Educational Background
Nicholas Bruno earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Information Systems from the University of Nevada, Reno. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in talent acquisition and recruitment, allowing him to effectively understand the needs of various roles within organizations.
Career Progression and Roles
Nicholas has a diverse career history that includes positions in marketing and sales, such as his role at Rose Associates as a Residential Marketing and Sales Associate and at Demandforce as a Senior Sales Development Representative. He also gained experience in business development at Dibbs. His career has spanned various industries, providing him with a broad perspective on talent needs across different sectors.
Community Engagement and Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Nicholas has a passion for cycling and values building human connections and friendships. He also has experience in community service, having interned with the City of Reno as a City Council Intern. His commitment to fostering relationships extends beyond the workplace, reflecting his belief in the importance of personal connections.