Valerie Baggett
About Valerie Baggett
Valerie Baggett is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Pinnacle Technical Resources, where she has worked since 2009. She specializes in recruiting for cloud architecture, network engineering, and data center migration, and mentors new recruiters on technology and best practices.
Work at Pinnacle Group
Valerie Baggett has been employed at Pinnacle Technical Resources since 2009, currently holding the position of Senior Technical Recruiter. In this role, she specializes in recruiting for technical positions, particularly in cloud architecture, network architecture, and data center migration and consolidation. Her experience includes sourcing and qualifying candidates for technical placements across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Prior to her current role, she served as the EDS Regional Resource Manager for the West at Pinnacle from 2007 to 2009 and worked as a Technical Recruiter from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Baggett earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in International Business and Marketing from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her recruitment expertise. She has developed specialized knowledge in ERP implementations, particularly with SAP, JDEdwards, and Oracle Applications. This expertise supports her ability to identify and recruit qualified candidates for technical roles.
Background
Valerie Baggett began her career in public relations as the Director at Infinity Pro Sports from 2003 to 2005. She transitioned to retail management as a Department Manager at Bed Bath & Beyond from 2005 to 2006. Following this, she joined Pinnacle Technical Resources, where she initially worked as a Technical Recruiter before advancing to the role of EDS Regional Resource Manager. Her diverse background in both public relations and retail management has contributed to her skills in recruitment and candidate engagement.
Mentorship and Process Improvement
In her current role, Valerie Baggett actively mentors new recruiters, sharing her knowledge of new technology, sourcing techniques, best practices, and process improvement strategies. Her commitment to mentoring helps enhance the skills of her colleagues and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the recruitment team at Pinnacle Technical Resources.