Taylor Driesell
About Taylor Driesell
Taylor Driesell is a Senior Corporate Recruiter currently working at Redaptive, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, with extensive experience in technical recruitment across various companies, including Meta and Trader Interactive.
Work at Redaptive
Taylor Driesell currently serves as a Senior Corporate Recruiter at Redaptive, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Taylor is responsible for sourcing and recruiting top talent to support the company's growth and operational needs. The position involves utilizing various recruitment strategies to attract candidates, including direct sourcing and leveraging social media platforms. Taylor's focus is on building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers to facilitate a smooth recruitment process.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to joining Redaptive, Taylor worked as a Senior Talent Partner at Trader Interactive for four months in 2023. Taylor also has extensive experience as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Meta from 2020 to 2023, where the focus was on recruiting technical professionals. Additionally, Taylor held a similar role at Mapbox for nine months in 2019 to 2020. Taylor's background in recruitment spans various industries, emphasizing technical roles and project management.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Driesell holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees. The first is in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, completed from 2010 to 2012. The second degree is in Criminology from the University of South Carolina, obtained from 2012 to 2014. Taylor possesses a deep understanding of the technology landscape, particularly in areas such as software engineering, AI/ML, data science, and leadership roles. This educational background supports Taylor's expertise in recruitment within technical fields.
Background in Project Management
Before focusing on recruitment, Taylor worked as a Technical Project Manager and Customer Success Manager at Red Ventures from 2018 to 2019. This role involved managing technical projects and ensuring client satisfaction. Taylor also served as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Red Ventures from 2017 to 2018. The combination of project management and recruitment experience enhances Taylor's ability to understand both candidate and client needs effectively.
Recruitment Strategies and Skills
Taylor Driesell utilizes a variety of recruitment strategies to attract and engage candidates. These strategies include direct sourcing, talent mapping, and leveraging social media to reach passive candidates. Taylor emphasizes building diverse teams and possesses strong communication and negotiation skills, which are essential for ensuring a good match between candidates and clients. Taylor thrives on the challenge of sourcing and hiring top technical talent in the market.