Think Evolutionary, LLC

Think Evolutionary, your premier Fractional Talent Acquisition consulting firm. We offer a robust portfolio of services, including Fractional Talent Acquisition, Talent Technology Optimization, Strategic Talent Acquisition Advisory, and Executive/Direct Hire Placement services.

Our expert approach ensures the alignment of exceptional talent with your strategic business goals, fostering innovation and productivity. Leverage our expertise to transform your talent acquisition strategies and drive your organization to new heights of success.

Founder/CEO

Boomi

At Boomi, I developed and implemented comprehensive DEI Talent strategies across the US, EMEA, and APJ regions, fostering an inclusive culture and diverse workforce. I collaborated with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance inclusive sourcing and recruiting strategies, launched diversity-focused recruitment programs, and developed diversity training for all staff levels. Additionally, I conducted audits of talent management processes, recommending improvements aligned with contemporary trends and industry best practices.

My efforts included facilitating cross-functional partnerships with HR, Marketing, and Business leaders to communicate Boomi's inclusion and diversity objectives. A notable achievement was securing the agreement to showcase Boomi's Veterans on Lifetime's "Military Makeover with Montel Williams - Operation Career," which aired in the Fall of 2022.

Global Director for DEI Talent Marketplace

Redhorse Corporation

At Redhorse Corporation, I managed a dedicated team of six, driving the successful recruitment of niche roles such as Data Scientists, DevSecOps developers, engineers, Full Stack Software Engineers, and REM (Resource Efficiency Managers) experts, thereby strengthening our competitive edge in providing high-end talent to our government clients. Spearheaded the transition of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) from Paycor to Lever, overseeing the selection process, implementation, extensive training programs, and successful rollout, enhancing our recruitment process efficiency and candidate experience.

Additionally, innovated a role framework and compensation model to delineate talent requirements, ensure internal equity, streamline EEOC/AAP reporting, and establish pricing guidelines for new bids.

Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

E3 Federal Solutions

I directed end-to-end recruitment processes, collaborating closely with senior leadership to fill key management and director-level roles within DHS and IC agencies, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational objectives. I developed and executed a targeted Campus and DEI recruitment strategy, introducing initiatives that significantly increased diversity within the organization and improved the quality of the talent pipeline.

I led recruitment for pivotal PMO, IT, and engineering positions across high-profile programs, including CBP, ICE, FPS, TSA, DNDO, DoD, and IC, contributing to the organization's operational excellence and strategic goals. Additionally, I initiated and led a strategic Workforce Planning program, enhancing the team's scalability and flexibility to adapt to dynamic proposal requirements while consistently filling fully funded roles and optimizing resource allocation and readiness.

Federal Talent Acquisition Lead

CoStar Group

I directed comprehensive recruitment operations across the Research Division, covering Richmond, DC, San Diego, Atlanta, and Toronto. I optimized team structures and strategies to effectively meet regional talent demands. I orchestrated large-scale recruitment campaigns, successfully onboarding over 500 employees annually through diverse sourcing tactics, including job fairs, college engagements, online campaigns, and targeted social media initiatives, significantly boosting workforce strength and diversity.

Led a high-performing team of 9 recruiters, consistently achieved monthly hiring goals of 80-100 employees, aligning recruitment efforts with the company's strategic growth objectives and maintaining operational excellence. I implemented a strategic evaluation of recruiting channels, identifying and leveraging the most effective platforms to enhance recruitment efficiency and reach. I spearheaded the rapid staffing of over 250 employees in a new Richmond, VA, location within the first six months, demonstrating exceptional agility and leadership in high-growth scenarios. Additionally, I managed to implement new compliance initiatives and overhaul OFCCP policies and procedures to ensure rigorous adherence to regulatory standards and mitigate risk.

Research Recruiting Manager

Vencore, Inc.

Directed an enterprise-level talent acquisition team of 15-21 recruiters for a $1.2+ billion defense contractor. I managed the full spectrum of the recruiting lifecycle, from planning and execution to optimizing sales, operations, and staff productivity, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate objectives. I led the talent acquisition strategy, ensuring meticulous sourcing, selection, and onboarding processes, successfully meeting the goal of 1,000 cleared hires annually, significantly contributing to organizational growth and security.

I championed a metrics-driven recruitment approach, leveraging advanced analytics to refine DEI initiatives, assess team performance, guide strategic decisions, and maximize return on investment, setting a new benchmark for recruitment excellence. I successfully led the end-to-end project implementation for the rollout of the new iCIMS applicant tracking system, ensuring a seamless transition and system optimization. Additionally, I leveraged advanced technological tools to maintain stringent compliance with OFCCP and EEOC documentation requirements, safeguarding organizational integrity.

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

The Tauri Group

I orchestrated a strategic overhaul of the talent acquisition framework to meet the increasing demands of proposal submissions. This initiative significantly enhanced our support for government contracting processes such as IDIQs, Task Orders, RFPs, and BPAs, bolstering our capacity to secure key government contracts.

Led targeted recruitment campaigns to attract high-caliber professionals, including CBRN Analysts, Epidemiologists, Regulatory Affairs SMEs, and Public Health experts. These hires were crucial for advancing our infectious disease initiatives and projects. My active participation in weekly business development meetings allowed me to craft and refine sourcing strategies, supporting our competitive positioning in securing government proposals.

Ensursed compliance with federal and state requirements, I safeguarded the organization against compliance risks by adhering to OFCCP and EEOC guidelines, fostering an environment of ethical hiring practices.

Recruiting Manager

Pariveda Solutions

In my role on the Recruiting Management Council, I was pivotal in shaping and executing the company’s strategic recruiting vision, ensuring it was aligned with corporate goals and responsive to market dynamics. I directed talent acquisition operations and strategic initiatives across our East Coast offices in DC, NYC, and ATL, leading a team of recruiters to optimize regional recruitment efforts and develop a robust talent pipeline.

I played a significant role in adopting and refining both active and passive recruiting strategies and technological processes for consultant engagements. This involved leveraging cutting-edge job boards and professional networking platforms to enhance our talent acquisition capabilities. Additionally, I championed community engagement and strengthened the organization's commitment to diversity by establishing formal partnerships with academic institutions, non-profits, and community groups. These efforts enriched our talent ecosystem and boosted our brand presence.

Regional Recruiting Manager

ActioNet, Inc.

As a Recruiting Director, I oversaw recruiting operations, including process optimization and leadership of a six-member team of corporate recruiters, driving efficiency and effectiveness in talent acquisition. I established new SOPs and recruitment strategies, significantly elevating the organization's recruitment efficacy and setting new industry benchmarks.

Recognized as the go-to industry authority for salary benchmarking and market trend analyses, providing critical insights that informed organizational development and ensured compensation equity. Additionally, I cultivated strategic alliances with academic institutions, professional organizations, and industry agencies to align talent acquisition metrics with broader market trends and compensation benchmarks.

Recruiting Director

L-3 Communications GSES

• Managed a dedicated team of two senior recruiters, consistently overseeing a dynamic pipeline of 85 to 115 active and proposal job vacancies, demonstrating exceptional capacity in high-volume recruitment management.

• Pioneered L-3 Communications’ inaugural Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Program, leading a Diversity Council of 30 members to craft a comprehensive, multi-faceted plan to foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

• Developed L-3's first Diversity Blueprint, detailing the mission, objectives, program and training initiatives, company-wide and community engagement efforts, metrics, and ROI analysis, setting a foundational model for corporate diversity strategy.

Recruiting/ Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Tired of the long timelines and high costs of hiring executives? 

As the CEO of Think Evolutionary and Co-Founder of f/EVO, I provide on-demand access to top-tier leadership, giving your GovCon or startup the expertise it needs—without the wait or expense.

From leading talent teams in high-stakes environments like government contracting, consulting firms, and competitive tech companies, I’ve seen firsthand how the right leadership and strategy can transform a company’s trajectory. After 25 years in talent acquisition, I realized many businesses need an alternative to traditional executive hires—something flexible, efficient, and tailored to their unique challenges. This insight led to the creation of:

* Think Evolutionary: Specializing in fractional talent acquisition solutions.
* f/EVO: A collective offering fractional executives and niche operational talent to empower businesses.

At Think Evolutionary and f/EVO, I provide access to top-tier talent without the overhead and long-term commitment of traditional hiring. My approach is centered on understanding your organization’s unique needs and challenges, offering:

Flexible Fractional Executives: From a Chief Talent Officer to a strategic advisor, get access to high-level leadership as needed.

* Niche Talent Acquisition: Streamline your recruitment processes and secure specialized talent.
* Agile Solutions: Scale operations, maintain flexibility, and drive growth—all while keeping costs manageable.

Clients trust me because I combine deep industry expertise with a proven track record of results, including:

- Building efficient Talent Acquisition frameworks for GovCon firms.
- Helping startups secure leadership that aligns with their vision and growth objectives.
- Filling critical roles in weeks, not months, enabling businesses to stay competitive in fast-moving markets.

Ready to transform your talent strategy? Let’s discuss how fractional leadership can give your company the agility and expertise it needs to succeed.

* Connect with me here on LinkedIn
*  Schedule a time to chat through my Calendly link:  https://calendly.com/james-dyson-jte/fractional-coffee-chat

Together, we can elevate your talent game and position your organization for sustainable growth.

James Dyson Jr

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Centurion Consulting Group, LLC

Senior Technical Recruiter - US Department of Transportation (DOT-OCIO)

eSimplicity

Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist, Growth

Publicis Sapient

Successfully filled technical & cleared openings (global and domestic) for Public Sector & Corporate groups
Applied innovative sourcing skills to attract and engage with potential candidates
Built and maintained talent pipelines based on needs of the business to ensure openings were filled quickly

Advanced consulting efforts as part of team leading client engagements & their implementation & integration projects within SuccessFactors Employee Central and Recruiting/Onboarding modules.

Offered solutions as Talent SME/advisor on recruiting process improvement & best practices

Completed system configurations according to set business requirements

Ensured assigned tasks (process mapping/improvements & workflows/roadmapping) are completed on deadline
Participated in requirements gathering workshops, acting as liaison between client and
Project Team Lead

Manager, Talent Acquisition - Public Sector

Successfully supported Redhorse’s defense and intelligence, cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, telecommunications, data analytics, and management engagements by identifying and hiring qualified/cleared talent for federal agencies such as GSA, DOD, DOE, USCIS, CBP, EPA, etc.

Developed diverse sourcing strategies for all openings.

Served as an internal consultant & business partner to program managers and senior leadership regarding staffing projections, advising on the best course of action for talent management, utilizing SAP SuccessFactors as HRIS administrator.

Recruiting Lead

FiscalNote

Effectively identified and attracted diverse talent at all levels while partnering with domestic and global teams, ensuring managers had an excellent hiring experience and roles were filled efficiently.  

Sourced passive potential candidates by using a variety of outreach techniques with a focus on diversity. Developed and nurtured talent pipeline to ensure future hiring needs were met.

Served as an advocate for potential FiscalNoters by keeping them informed of their status in the selection process.

Following the recent merger with CQ & RollCall, served as a strategic partner with Sales/Business Development, Engineering and Operations teams for staffing plans and sourcing strategies.

Senior Recruiter

McClatchy

Solely led talent acquisition and diversity strategy for specialized roles with McClatchy Studios including New Ventures Lab, The Creative Lab (Branded Content) and Documentary groups.
* Increased team diversity to over 40% in first year.

Talent Acquisition Specialist-Video Operations

Provided high-volume full lifecycle recruiting & sourcing for the Research team, filling several Associate positions for the Toronto, Columbia, MD and Washington, DC locations.

Contract Recruiter

Huntbridge

Served as the core of the talent acquisition function by working with corporate clients to perform full lifecycle recruitment and sourcing for executive placements.  Proficient client engagement was essential to ensuring an exceptional experience.

Global client industries included:
Biotech/pharmaceutical 
Legal technology services 
Footwear designer & distributor 
Telecommunications & broadband services

Senior Search Consultant, Media & Corporate

Hogan Lovells US LLP

Successfully supported the firm's recruiting efforts by closing over 15 positions in Finance, IT, Marketing and other Business Services departments.

Business Services Recruiter

NPR (2011-2014)

Played a vital role in implementing recruiting strategies which included completing full lifecycle recruitment for a variety of roles and building relationships with hiring managers/team. Serving as the iCIMS (ATS) administrator allowed tracking new hires/candidates and run detailed queries & reports, as needed.  Managed contracts for ATS, background check and recruiting tool vendors. 

Achieved key corporate diversity goals.  Sourcing was indispensable to ensure proactive identification strong & culturally diverse candidates which in turn strengthened the candidate pool.  
Utilized Linkedin Recruiter, Facebook & Twitter for most positions; for more specialized roles, Entelo, GitHub and Dice (Digital/Creative/IT roles), AFP (Development/Fundraising roles), etc.

Successfully closed jobs in the following departments: Audience Insight & Research, Development, Digital Media, Finance, Human Resources, News & Information/Content, The Office of the General Counsel/Legal. 

Closed the following roles with directly sourced candidates:
* Gift Officer
* Manager, Development Research 
* Institutional Giving Assistant (Development/Fundraising)
* Facilities Manager
* NPR's first Data Scientist

Recruiter

Completed full-cycle recruiting/selection process for a variety of open roles in Development, Finance, Legal, etc.
Conducted Internet research and sourcing by using Linkedin Recruiter including talent pipeline building
Managed background and reference checks for selected candidates
Coordinated relocation assistance and Employee Referral Program
Represented NPR at job fairs/events

Senior Recruiting Coordinator

Screened and interviewed candidates for a variety of roles and worked closely with hiring/recruiting team and Business Partners to complete full-cycle recruiting/selection process 
Conducted Internet research & sourcing by using Linkedin Recruiter and other social media projects
Posted jobs on various websites (professional, niche, university, etc) as well as updated the internal HR newsletter
Assisted with implementation of company ATS, iCIMS 
Managed background and reference checks for selected candidates 
Coordinated relocation assistance
Managed Internship Program (3 semesters) by setting deadlines, sending official offer letters and other necessary documents, overseeing intern selection & on-boarding and working with hiring managers to utilize iCIMS during interview/selection process 
Interfaced with and provide exceptional levels of customer service to candidates, hiring managers, business unit leaders, executives and vendors
Supported college recruiting efforts and represent NPR at job fairs/events

Recruiting Coordinator

Supported Talent Acquisition, Training/Organizational & Employee Development and Employee Relations departments by coordinating various meetings, seminars and interviews, implementing new training vendor for mandatory employee orientations, posting positions by using company ATS, updating Intranet/Internet webpages, performing Internet research in relation to various project-related duties as assigned.

Human Resources Coordinator

I am a passionate HR professional with over 10 years of experience, specializing in talent acquisition and more specifically, technical/information technology recruiting.
Let's connect and explore how I can help you achieve your career goals.

Certifications include:

SHRM:
Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
 
AIRS:
Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter
Certified Diversity Recruiter
Certified Internet Recruiter
Professional Recruiter

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