Donna Barker
About Donna Barker
Donna Barker is the Director of Executive Search at Talkdesk, with over a decade of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition across various industries.
Current Role at Talkdesk
Donna Barker currently holds the position of Director of Executive Search at Talkdesk. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the search and recruitment of top executive-level talent within the company. Her work involves developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain leadership candidates who align with Talkdesk's organizational goals and culture.
Professional Experience at Talkdesk
Donna Barker has held multiple roles at Talkdesk over the years. Before becoming the Director of Executive Search, she served as the Director of Global Sales Recruiting from 2021 to 2023, where she managed global sales recruitment strategies. Prior to that, she was the Sales Recruiting Manager for six months (2020-2021) in Park City, Utah, and served as an Executive Recruiter from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater Salt Lake City Area.
Career at Backcountry.com
Donna Barker spent significant time at Backcountry.com, where she progressed through various roles. She started as a Recruiter (2015-2016) and moved up to Lead Recruiter (2016-2018) before becoming Sr. Recruiting Manager (2018-2019). Her roles at Backcountry were centered in Park City, Utah, and she was instrumental in shaping the recruitment processes and strategies during her tenure.
Early Career and Transition
Donna Barker's career began with roles in recruitment and resource management at companies like Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. – Assured IT, and General Dynamics Information Technology. She also worked as an Account Manager at Collabera before fully transitioning into recruitment-focused roles. Her early experiences provided a solid foundation in both the public and private sectors.
Educational Background
Donna Barker holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. This academic background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of business and marketing principles, which she has applied throughout her career in recruitment and talent acquisition.