Jonathan Sharkey
About Jonathan Sharkey
Jonathan Sharkey is a Senior Recruiter at Web Summit, where he has worked since 2015. He has a diverse background in recruitment, having held roles at companies such as Paddy Power Betfair, Workday, and Microsoft.
Work at Web Summit
Jonathan Sharkey has served as a Senior Recruiter at Web Summit since 2015. In this role, he is part of a team that supports various departments, including Engineering & Data Science, Growth, and Online Marketing. He has played a significant role in expanding the recruitment efforts at Web Summit to accommodate the company's growth and the increasing number of events. Sharkey operates in a proactive environment that encourages innovation and creative thinking.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Web Summit, Jonathan Sharkey held several recruitment positions. He worked as an Online Recruiter at Paddy Power Betfair from 2011 to 2012 in Dublin, Ireland. He also served as a Recruiting Manager at Workday for eight months in 2014 and as a Technical Recruiter EMEA from 2012 to 2014, both in Pleasanton, California, United States. Additionally, he was an IT Recruitment Consultant at Aston Carter for six months in 2010 in London, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Jonathan Sharkey studied at De La Salle College from 1991 to 1997. He also attended Senior College Dun Laoghaire, where he focused on Web Development and Multimedia from 1998 to 2000. This educational background has contributed to his expertise in recruitment within the technology sector.
Career in Project Management
Earlier in his career, Jonathan Sharkey worked at Microsoft as a World Wide Project Lead for one year in 2007 to 2008 in Redmond, Washington, United States. This experience provided him with valuable project management skills that he has applied throughout his recruitment career.
Coaching Experience
In addition to his recruitment and project management roles, Jonathan Sharkey has experience in coaching. He served as the Rugby Senior 2nd Coach at Gonzaga College for nine months in 2009 to 2010 in Ireland.