Gary W.
About Gary W.
Gary W. is a Senior Corporate Recruiter at Patelco Credit Union, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in recruitment across various sectors, having previously held roles at Wells Fargo, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Target.
Work at Patelco Credit Union
Gary W. serves as a Senior Corporate Recruiter at Patelco Credit Union, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he supports recruitment efforts across various departments, including IT, legal, marketing, mortgage, and operations. He collaborates closely with hiring managers to develop recruitment plans and strategies aimed at sourcing top talent. His experience in recruitment allows him to effectively identify and attract candidates for roles ranging from individual contributors to director-level positions.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo
Before joining Patelco Credit Union, Gary W. worked at Wells Fargo as a Talent Acquisition Recruiter from 2018 to 2021. During his three years in this role, he focused on recruitment efforts across the West Coast, enhancing his expertise in identifying suitable candidates for various positions within the organization.
Career at Lowe's Home Improvement
Gary W. has a background in retail management, having worked at Lowe's Home Improvement from 2008 to 2014. He held the positions of Retail Operations Manager and Assistant Manager during his six years in the San Francisco Bay Area. This experience contributed to his understanding of operational needs and the importance of effective team recruitment.
Human Resources Management at Target
From 2014 to 2018, Gary W. was employed at Target as a Human Resources Manager in San Jose, California. In this role, he was responsible for various HR functions, including talent acquisition and employee management, further solidifying his expertise in human resources and recruitment.
Education and Expertise
Gary W. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from California State University-Long Beach, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Human Resources Management at Notre Dame de Namur University from 2016 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in recruitment and human resources.