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

Bryan McDonald

I’ve been in sales my whole 24+ year career and my company onPurpose growth is a coaching & consulting firm that focuses on helping grow our clients revenue. 

When I look back on the start of my career, I shouldn’t have been in sales. The only reason I got into it is because for a few summers in college, I worked at a box manufacturing plant because a friend of mine’s dad was the GM and they needed help. So, a wholesale packaging company hired me for sales because "I knew the product" - the problem was I applied for a marketing job not a sales job.

The reason why I shouldn’t have been in sales, is the fact that I was so worried about what other people thought of me and that causes a problem in sales. Rejection was a part of the role and that was tough for me. Rejection also felt like conflict to me and based on my childhood I avoided conflict,

So, in the beginning  I was very hesitant to go see clients, I got worried before every meeting I had, and was constantly worried about what to say, what to do and how should I be doing things. Pile all of that on the top of the fact that I had ZERO training or mentoring on sales. 

Luckily, I had a great mentor at this business that was an example of what NOT to do. He didn't know he was mentoring me by modeling what NOT to do. After getting to know my clients and spending time with them this "mentor" insisted on coming out with me and what happened next was fascinating. My clients would say "I really like you and you can come here anytime, but if that guy is with you - DON'T COME!

So, I realized I needed to do the exact opposite of what this "mentor" did. I realized that was "sold" things was me showing up as my natural self. Because the more I was just myself and didn’t act like salesperson, the more I was calm and confident. So, how I “saw myself” determined my results. 

So, the journey of "just do the opposite" of what most sales people do began.

I was at that job for about a year and when they gave me a raise on Monday, I quit on Friday. That was my last "corporate" job and every other sales job I had was entrepreneurial. I got recruited into businesses and was told: "here is your desk, a phone and here is what we do. Let me know if you need help!"

So, I had to figure out how to:

1) What was my strategy in the marketplace
2) How do I differentiate
3) How do I find clients
4) How do I build a relevant network to get referrals
5) How do I enroll prospects to be clients

Now, I help people who are experts at what they do, figure out the same things and make more money then they did in Corporate America

Partner - Revenue Growth Coach For Entrepreneurs, Founders & Consultants

▶︎𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄: I understand how taking an idea and turning it into a business can be frustrating and not always move as fast you would like. Not enough people understand your value so clients come & go. Not enough stick around so you can building a solid base of clientele that will take you to the next level. So, I help clients predictably & reliably grow revenue by removing anxiety & frustration from their sales efforts so, they can sleep better at night & enjoy their lives when not working. This allows them to finally build the business they have always desired to create.

▶︎𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑: Group or 1 on 1 coaching in our Breakthrough Sales Program, Fractional VP of Sales & Revenue Growth Consulting. 

▶︎𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒: Business owners, entrepreneurs or sales pros that falling short of their revenue & income goals, don't have a predictable sales process, tired of competing on price & want to create a wider gap of differentiation between them & their competition. 

▶︎𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐄 𝐃𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒: 

● 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙎 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏:  Identify & verify each client's 3 biggest bottlenecks to growth

● 𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙎 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝘾𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙈𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙂: Create and document a sales process that is repeatable and predictable that our client's prospects define as valuable to them 

●𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙎 𝙎𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙂𝙔: Build out a true differentiation strategy to increase sales

●𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝘽𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙔: We support owners, consultants, entrepreneurs, sales leaders, sales teams & sales pros develop the results they desire, through holding them accountable to improvement & results.

▶︎𝑾𝑯𝑨𝑻 𝑶𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑺𝑨𝒀𝑰𝑵𝑮: "Bryan has been working with me to help grow my consulting business. I appreciate his approach because he focuses on understanding the problem first and then helps me think through possible solutions.....I enjoy working with him. I am sure he can & will help many other small business owners like me" - Matt Kroll



Thinking you have to "be" or show up like a "salesperson" to have success in sales is BS. Learn how to be yourself in sales situations and being authentic will make you a lot of $$$.  Listen to the full podcast episode of #CallTheDamnLeadsPodcast go to the link in the comments.

Corporate Execs Needing to Sell Themselves | Fractional Consulting Expert | I help former executives make MORE MONEY than they did in corporate America. Is selling a problem? DM me to find out why it’s really not!

Great entrepreneurs understand and master the art of influence. There is a lot of psychology behind that and one of the best in the biz who trainins high achievers on that distinction is Jake Stahl.

I've had the honor to partner and work with Jake and I am always impressed with how masterful he is. If you want to learn from Jake and haven't had the time to meet with him, you can get a deep look into his brain & expertise in his new book called Own The Room.

Pickup his new book now on Amazon - I put a link in the comments to take you right to the book to download on your Kindle or order a paperback right to your door!

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