Tanner Cockerill
About Tanner Cockerill
Tanner Cockerill serves as a Market Manager and Senior Technical Recruiter at Kforce Inc, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in recruiting for Microsoft Game Studios and has a strong interest in emerging technologies and the gaming industry.
Work at Kforce
Tanner Cockerill has been employed at Kforce Inc as a Market Manager and Senior Technical Recruiter since 2017. He operates out of Bellevue, Washington, and has accumulated over seven years of experience in this role. His primary focus includes leading recruiting efforts for Microsoft Game Studios, where he specializes in sourcing video game developers proficient in Unity3D and Unreal engines. Cockerill actively engages with top professionals in Quality Assurance, Testing, and Production within the gaming sector.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kforce, Tanner Cockerill worked at International Employment Experts from 2016 to 2017. He held two positions during his time there: Senior Relationships Manager for seven months and Talent Coordinator for one year. Prior to that, he served as a Group Sales Coordinator at Stevens Pass Mountain Resort for five months in 2015. These roles contributed to his expertise in recruitment and relationship management.
Education and Expertise
Tanner Cockerill studied at the University of Idaho, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business/Managerial Economics from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a foundation for his professional endeavors in recruitment and market management. Cockerill has a keen interest in new and emerging technologies, which informs his approach to expanding his professional network, particularly among coders, hardware engineers, and project managers.
Personal Interests
In his personal time, Tanner Cockerill enjoys outdoor activities such as golfing and skiing. He is also an avid gamer, which aligns with his professional focus on the gaming industry. Cockerill advocates for enhancing the human factor in recruitment by fostering open communication for both professional and personal discussions, reflecting his commitment to building strong relationships in his field.