Adam S.
About Adam S.
Adam S. is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Wizards of the Coast, with extensive experience in technical recruitment, including previous roles at Microsoft and Take-Two Interactive Software. He specializes in recruiting for Dungeons & Dragons positions and has a strong background in implementing recruitment strategies and improving hiring processes.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Currently, Adam S. serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Wizards of the Coast, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he specializes in recruiting for both tabletop and digital Dungeons & Dragons positions. Adam focuses on enhancing the recruitment process to align with the company's strategic goals, particularly in fostering diversity hiring programs.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Adam S. has extensive experience in recruitment, having worked at Microsoft in various roles. He was a Technical Recruiter from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater Seattle Area and briefly in 2021. Additionally, he served as a Recruiting Escalations Specialist from 2015 to 2017 and as a Recruiting Coordinator for 9 months in 2014. His experience also includes a role as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in 2020 and as a Full Cycle Recruiter at Prime 8 Consulting from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Adam S. studied at Southern Oregon University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Accounting. His academic journey spanned from 2008 to 2014, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles that complement his recruitment expertise.
Expertise in Recruitment Strategies
Adam S. possesses expertise in target market mapping, which is integral to effective recruitment strategies. He has implemented and vetted Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) as part of specialized projects, enhancing the efficiency of the recruitment process. His focus on designing and improving recruiting processes emphasizes the importance of diversity hiring programs.
Background in Project Coordination
Before his recruitment career, Adam S. worked as a Project Coordinator at Hakatai Enterprises from 2007 to 2014. This role provided him with valuable project management skills that he later applied in his recruitment positions, contributing to his overall effectiveness in talent acquisition.