Ryan Whitman
About Ryan Whitman
Ryan Whitman is a Talent Associate at Kforce Inc in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in recruiting technology professionals. He has over 15 years of experience in sales and management roles, primarily in the hospitality industry with Marriott International.
Current Role at Kforce
Ryan Whitman serves as a Talent Associate at Kforce Inc, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, he specializes in recruiting technology professionals within the local market. His role involves connecting candidates with job opportunities and facilitating their job search, emphasizing the importance of building lasting relationships with both candidates and clients.
Previous Experience at Marriott International
Prior to his current role, Ryan Whitman worked at Marriott International for a total of 15 years. He held the position of Senior Sales Manager for Enterprise Accounts/Outbound from 2015 to 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before that, he served as Senior Sales Manager for Group Sales - Inbound from 2005 to 2015. His career at Marriott began as a Front Office Operations Supervisor from 2003 to 2004, where he gained foundational experience in the hospitality industry.
Experience at inSearchX
Ryan Whitman worked at inSearchX as an AskOtto.com Authorized Reseller and Avalanche Pass from 2020 to 2021. His tenure lasted for seven months, during which he contributed to the company's operations and client engagement strategies.
Education and Qualifications
Ryan Whitman studied at Colorado State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Restaurant and Resort Management from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at Oklahoma State University, achieving a specialization in European Cuisine and Tourism Management in 2012. This educational background supports his extensive experience in both the hospitality and technology sectors.
Professional Focus and Motivation
Ryan is motivated by the opportunity to connect with technology professionals and assist them in their job search, particularly in the Phoenix area. He emphasizes the importance of building strong personal relationships with candidates and customers, which is a key aspect of his work in the technology recruiting sector.