Colin Sanders
About Colin Sanders
Colin Sanders is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in technical recruiting and has contributed to significant projects in fusion energy and neutron research.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Colin Sanders has served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for recruiting top talent for various projects, including the Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate. He plays a critical role in supporting the US ITER project, which focuses on constructing a tokamak fusion reactor in France. Additionally, he is involved in talent acquisition for the Second Target Station project at the Spallation Neutron Source, a facility dedicated to producing neutrons for scientific research.
Previous Experience in Technical Recruitment
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Colin Sanders worked as a Technical Recruiter at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory from 2015 to 2019. His experience in technical recruitment provided him with the skills necessary to identify and attract qualified candidates for specialized roles in scientific research and development. Prior to this, he held various positions in customer service and sales, including roles at Costco Wholesale and Canon Solutions America.
Educational Background
Colin Sanders studied at Whitworth University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. His academic journey spanned from 2007 to 2011, during which he developed a foundational understanding of social dynamics and human behavior. This educational background contributes to his effectiveness in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Early Career and Customer Service Roles
Colin Sanders began his career in customer service, working as a Barista at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2007 to 2008. He later took on the role of Cashier Assistant at Costco Wholesale from 2009 to 2011. These early experiences in the service industry helped him develop strong interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented approach, which are valuable in his current role in talent acquisition.