Alex Hinkle
About Alex Hinkle
Alex Hinkle is an Enterprise Account Executive at Handshake, where he addresses the challenge of diversifying candidate pools for employers. He has a background in Business Management from UC Irvine and has held various roles in sales and account management.
Work at Handshake
Alex Hinkle serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Handshake, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on assisting employers in enhancing their brand resonance with digital natives within a competitive talent market. Hinkle addresses the challenge of creating and executing effective virtual strategies while fostering meaningful relationships. He advocates for the mission of Handshake, which aims to democratize access to opportunity for diverse candidates.
Previous Experience
Before joining Handshake, Alex Hinkle held several positions that contributed to his expertise in account management and sales. He worked as an Account Manager for Planning & Design Services at Amorology from 2013 to 2015 in Carlsbad, CA. Following this role, he served as Lead Senior & Strategic Sales Manager at Houzz from 2015 to 2021 in the Greater San Diego Area. These experiences equipped him with skills in strategic sales and client relationship management.
Education and Expertise
Alex Hinkle studied at the University of California, Irvine from 2007 to 2011, where he earned a degree in Business Management with a focus on Social Ecology. During his time at UC Irvine, he also gained practical experience as a Marketing Intern for four months in 2011. His educational background provides a foundation for his current work in enterprise account management and strategic sales.
Focus on Diversity and Data-Driven Decisions
In his current role and throughout his career, Alex Hinkle has focused on solving the problem of a lack of diverse candidate pools for employers. He helps organizations make data-driven decisions by providing them with adequate information. Hinkle's work emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive hiring practices and strategies that benefit both employers and candidates.