Bruce Allen
About Bruce Allen
Bruce Allen is a Senior Technical Recruiter with extensive experience in recruiting for IT Infrastructure and IT Applications. He has worked at notable companies such as Amazon, LinkedIn, Google, and Teksystems, and offers resume consultation and career advisement services to job seekers.
Current Role at Amazon
Bruce Allen serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Amazon, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on recruiting for IT Infrastructure and IT Applications. His responsibilities include developing recruiting sourcing strategies and engaging with user groups and workforce management to enhance the recruitment process. His extensive experience in the tech industry aids in identifying and attracting top talent.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current role at Amazon, Bruce Allen worked as an Engineering Recruiter at Google from 2013 to 2014. He also held the position of Engineering Recruiter at LinkedIn for one year from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Senior Recruiter at Premise Data for eight months in 2015 and 2016, and as a Technical Recruiter at Teksystems from 2010 to 2013. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad understanding of the recruitment landscape in the technology sector.
Education and Qualifications
Bruce Allen studied at Northern Arizona University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2003 to 2009. He also attended Tucson High School. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Recruitment Skills and Expertise
Bruce Allen specializes in developing recruiting sourcing strategies utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and open-source tools. He is skilled in conducting Boolean searches for recruitment purposes, which enhances his ability to identify suitable candidates. His expertise also extends to talent acquisition and retention strategies, as well as providing career advisement and interview preparation services to job seekers.
Early Career and Internships
Before establishing himself in technical recruitment, Bruce Allen gained experience as a Pre-trial Intern at Pima County in 2009. This role lasted for three months and provided him with insights into the professional environment, contributing to his overall career development.