Good Fit Careers

I help people achieve their career goals, navigate complex hiring processes, and make the most of their career transitions. In short, I help people tell their stories then find and land jobs that are a good fit for them.

With the skills and experiences I gained as a headhunter and executive recruiter hiring for companies large and small, I have an informed perspective on what goes into an effective resume, interview, and job search strategy.

I made my first hires as the founder of a college startup. Several years later I ventured into the world of recruiting so I could learn how to hire more effectively. For nearly a decade, companies hired me to hire well on their behalf or to help them build systems and processes to hire more effectively as an enterprise.

With Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), as a member of the Global Technology Officer's practice, I hired C-Level Executives for some of the most prominent companies in the world in a retained exclusive executive search format. 

With Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX), I had the opportunity to design a comprehensive hiring process, configure and implement the enterprise applicant tracking system (ATS), and hire the global Chief Technology Officer. After helping to prepare the enterprise to hire at scale, the company executed a successful IPO.

After Cardlytics, I served as General Manager of the Austin division of a headhunting firm where I trained, developed, and provided leadership to a team of 18 technical recruiters who hired for companies like Bloomberg, HBO, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Hulu, and ByteDance.

Executive Transition Consultant | Executive Career Coaching | Career Coaching | Career Coach | Resume Writing | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Interview Coaching | Mock Interviewing | Job Search Strategies | Job Search Coaching | Offer Negotiation | Executive Recruiting | Technical Recruiting | C-Level Recruiting | Recruitment Process Improvement | Cover Letter | Resume Refresh | LinkedIn Refresh | Executive Search

Executive Career Coach

Andiamo Partners

Reporting to the CEO, provided leadership to the 18 members of Andiamo's Austin Division. 
Responsible for leading teams focused on Executive Recruiting, RPO Services, Diversity and Inclusion Recruiting Services, and Hiring Events Recruitment. 

Hired, on-boarded, trained, and developed both experienced and inexperienced recruiters, sourcers, technical recruiters, and executive recruiters. 

Andiamo maintains the status of tier-one vendor for firms such as Goldman Sachs, Amazon.com, Bloomberg, HBO, TwoSigma and Citadel; as well as other major financial services firms, elite hedge funds, Google-backed tech start-ups & major software firms.

Executive Transition Consultant | Executive Career Coaching | Career Coaching | Career Consulting | Resume Writing | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Profile Writing | Career Branding | Interview Coaching | Mock Interviewing | Job Search Strategies Consulting | Job Search Coaching | Offer Negotiation | Cover Letter Writing | Executive Recruiting | Technical Recruiting | Hiring Process Consulting | C-Level Recruiting | Recruiter Training | Recruitment Process Improvement | Cover Letter | Resume Refresh | LinkedIn Refresh | Executive Search | Technical Recruiter | Personal Branding Strategy | Leadership Development | Executive Presence Coaching | Talent Acquisition Strategy

Executive Recruiting Manager

Cardlytics, Inc.

Reporting to the Senior Director of People Operations, responsible for hiring across the engineering side of the business. Hired the Chief Technology Officer, the Head of Product, Vice Presidents, Senior Directors, and Directors of Engineering, Principal and Senior Engineers, as well as Data Scientists and Analysts across the Engineering, Technology Services, R&D, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Analytics teams.

Contributed to the preparations for Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX) to go public by rebuilding the Cardlytics engineering hiring process, independently implementing Greenhouse as the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and training the enterprise on how to use the new ATS and hiring process.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Cardlytics has offices in London, New York, Chicago and San Francisco. Cardlytics was one of the fastest growing U.S. companies ranked #88 on the 2015 Inc. 5000 and #25 on the Deloitte 2015 Technology Fast 500™.

Executive Transition Consultant | Executive Career Coaching | Career Coaching | Career Consulting | Resume Writing | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Profile Writing | Career Branding | Interview Coaching | Mock Interviewing | Job Search Strategies Consulting | Job Search Coaching | Offer Negotiation | Cover Letter Writing | Executive Recruiting | Technical Recruiting | Hiring Process Consulting | C-Level Recruiting | Recruiter Training | Recruitment Process Improvement | Cover Letter | Resume Refresh | LinkedIn Refresh | Executive Search | Technical Recruiter | Personal Branding Strategy | Leadership Development | Executive Presence Coaching | Talent Acquisition Strategy

Talent Partner - Technology Recruiter & Executive Headhunter

Korn Ferry

Specializing in CTO and CIO Retained Executive Search as well as Leadership Assessment Consulting for large public, privately held, and private equity backed organizations. 

In addition to CTO and CIO search and assessment work, executed a range of CMO | CPO | EVP | SVP | CVP and VP level searches for technical positions as well as general management roles ranging from PE-backed organizations through large and small, publicly traded, and privately held companies. 

Executive Search Client base centered on Augmented Reality Devices, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Wearables, Mobility, Robotics, Software, Hardware, Mobile Devices, Retail, Professional Services, Hospitality and Biotechnology.

Korn Ferry International (NYSE: KFY) is a global provider of talent management solutions, generating $1.03B in revenues in 2014 with 3800 employees. Korn/Ferry provides retained executive search services focused on board level, chief executive and other senior executive positions for clients in the consumer, financial services, industrial, life sciences, automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, defense and advanced technology industries. Korn/Ferry also provides a broad range of leadership and talent consulting services, including executive assessment, leadership coaching, CEO and senior executive succession planning.

Executive Transition Consultant | Executive Career Coaching | Career Coaching | Career Consulting | Resume Writing | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Profile Writing | Career Branding | Interview Coaching | Mock Interviewing | Job Search Strategies Consulting | Job Search Coaching | Offer Negotiation | Cover Letter Writing | Executive Recruiting | Technical Recruiting | Hiring Process Consulting | C-Level Recruiting | Recruiter Training | Recruitment Process Improvement | Cover Letter | Resume Refresh | LinkedIn Refresh | Executive Search | Personal Branding Strategy | Leadership Development | Executive Presence Coaching | Talent Acquisition Strategy

Senior Associate - Executive Recruiter

As a member of the Global Technology Officer's Practice reporting to a Managing Director, responsible for supporting three Senior Client Partners in Korn Ferry's Atlanta office.

• Responsible for leading search strategy through execution and delivery of retained executive searches for companies ranging from the Fortune 50 through pre revenue private equity backed ventures.
• Successfully placed 11 senior executives within the first 12 months at Korn/Ferry with an average time to identify the placement of 47 days, contributing to $2.21m in revenues with 6 different Senior Client Partners. 
• Client base centers on Augmented Reality Devices, Wearables, Mobility, Robotics, Software, Hardware, Mobile Devices, Retail, Professional Services, Hospitality and Biotechnology.
• Specialized in leading, managing and executing an efficient and effective executive search, evaluation and hiring process from pitching Korn/Ferry’s services through executive evaluation and placement selection.
• Responsible for leading and managing teams of researchers, associates and project coordinators tailored to the needs of each individual project.
• Selected to train, coach and develop new Associate and Senior Associate hires based on a proven track record of excellence in process, execution, evaluation, and completion of challenging executive searches.

Executive Transition Consultant | Executive Career Coaching | Career Coaching | Career Consulting | Resume Writing | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Profile Writing | Career Branding | Interview Coaching | Mock Interviewing | Job Search Strategies Consulting | Job Search Coaching | Offer Negotiation | Cover Letter Writing | Executive Recruiting | Technical Recruiting | Hiring Process Consulting | C-Level Recruiting | Recruiter Training | Recruitment Process Improvement | Cover Letter | Resume Refresh | LinkedIn Refresh | Executive Search | Personal Branding Strategy | Leadership Development | Talent Acquisition Strategy

Associate - Executive Recruiter

BIAS Corporation

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and hiring full time and contract employees for direct placement, contingent recruiting, and Federal consulting projects. 

• Responsible for managing the full lifecycle hiring process for project teams and internal full-time hires. 
• Achieved a 92% offer acceptance ratio, contributed to $285,110 in profit margin from contractors and successfully hired 11 full time hires ranging from practice leaders to senior executives and sales leaders.
• Led the design, rationalization and implementation of the BIAS Corporation hiring process for both internal and external placements. 

Executive Transition Consultant | Executive Career Coaching | Career Coaching | Career Consulting | Resume Writing | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Profile Writing | Career Branding | Interview Coaching | Mock Interviewing | Job Search Strategies Consulting | Job Search Coaching | Offer Negotiation | Cover Letter Writing | Executive Recruiting | Technical Recruiting | Hiring Process Consulting | C-Level Recruiting | Recruiter Training | Recruitment Process Improvement | Cover Letter | Resume Refresh | LinkedIn Refresh | Executive Search | Technical Recruiter | Personal Branding Strategy | Leadership Development | Executive Presence Coaching | Talent Acquisition Strategy

Technical Recruiter

Helping Executives Land Opportunities That Fit | Executive Career Coaching | Interview Coach | Former Executive Recruiter

Changing jobs after several years with the same company can be confusing, frustrating, and painful. 

Good Fit Careers guides you through the hiring process to help you find and land a job that you love.

Hi, I’m Ryan 👋

After 8 years in Retained Executive Search, in-house Talent Acquisition, and Contingent Recruiting General Management, I started coaching. 

This recruiting experience helped me understand how to build an effective resume, search for a job efficiently, deliver outstanding interviews, and negotiate reasonable compensation packages.

With Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), I hired C-level executives for some of the world's most prominent companies. 

With Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX), I had the opportunity to design a comprehensive hiring process, configure and implement the enterprise applicant tracking system (ATS), and hire the global Chief Technology Officer. After helping to prepare the enterprise to hire at scale, the company executed a successful IPO.

After Cardlytics, I served as General Manager of the Austin division of a headhunting firm where I trained, developed, and provided leadership to a team of 18 technical recruiters who hired for companies like Bloomberg, HBO, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Hulu, and ByteDance.

While working in each of those roles, I saw executives struggling to transition out of companies for which they were no longer a good fit. 

I saw the frustration, confusion, and uncertainty they faced – even when they were exceptionally qualified and highly experienced.

So, I decided that I would try to help. 

In 2019, I switched sides and started my executive coaching practice. The Good Fit Formula is a blueprint for professionals ready to make a change in their professional lives.

Ryan Dickerson

GolfCard

At GolfCard, I helped build the foundation of a brand, credit card, and rewards network designed for golfers and the golf industry.
◆ Shaped brand positioning, messaging, and early campaign strategy for a first-of-its-kind golf loyalty platform
◆ Contributed to loyalty program design, including tiering, member engagement triggers, and CRM planning
◆ Built partnership briefs and pitch decks to attract marquee golf and lifestyle brands
◆ Deepened industry fluency in loyalty, golf, and travel while strengthening leadership and strategic resilience in a startup environment

Head of Marketing & Partnerships

ADWEEK

Selected for Adweek's flagship Mentorship program, matching rising stars with top CMO and senior-level marketers for 1:1 knowledge exchange and mentorship guidance.

2024 Executive Mentee

Visa

◆ Developed and built upon the global brand launch of Visa Acceptance Solutions – a $1.6B business encompassing three brands – including brand identity, website, messaging, campaign planning, content strategy, and creative execution
◆ Oversaw integrated marketing programs through content development – crafting the value proposition, creating briefs, project managing creative agencies, and assessing campaign performance and optimization
◆ Unified digital, social media, paid media, events, design, partners, comms/PR, and product marketing

Senior Manager - Content, Brand, and Campaigns

Senior Manager, Global Partner Marketing

2021-2022:
◆ Led the go-to-market strategy, content development/production, and integrated lifecycle planning for the partner audience – crafting positioning, defining KPIs, and reporting on campaign performance
◆ Oversaw messaging strategy and campaign creation through directing designers, creative agencies, sales and sales enablement, legal, communications, and product
◆ 1 of 5 selected (out of 90 Visa applicants) for "Return to Travel" special project; built storytelling framework and developed branded toolkit to empower sales and educate partners on most valuable products/solutions; led airline journey mapping (steps and differences in a post-COVID world) and product indexing for customer experience-driven products

2020-Spring 2021:
◆ Developed and drove go-to-market strategy/execution for the Cybersource payment platform within Barclays’ $632M Acquiring division, facilitating adoption and project management of a new international technology solution
◆ Facilitated 1M merchant transaction (in first 6 months) and drove marketing plan for first two tech partner launches
◆ Led agency management, brand advocacy, legal, and product marketing for solutions whitelabeled via the Barclays brand
◆ Drove top-line revenue growth through the creation and management of scalable integrated marketing and sales enablement programs, targeting both tech partners and merchants
◆ Managed internal/external global stakeholder relationships among Visa & Barclaycard, enabling collaboration and efficiency
◆ Created onboarding and training library of 40+ files, including a 150-row spreadsheet of company and industry terms

Manager, Global Partner Marketing

Swizzy Golf

Formerly Golf Pro Inc., Swizzy Golf is the first company to power a live, remote golf lesson experience - think Zoom or FaceTime…but with on-screen drawings, a Media Library to review videos/photos (in real time), and more.

◆ Led rebrand from Golf Pro, Inc. to Swizzy Golf - driving brand identity, name/colors/logo selection, app redesign, social media refresh, and website creation
◆ Consulted on brand strategy and marketing planning/execution for the Swizzy Golf brand
◆ Advised CEO and CFO on overall business and sales strategy to accelerate user growth

Brand Marketing Consultant

Spurs Sports & Entertainment

◆ Designed marketing/activation strategy concluding in a social media technology partnership recommendation with a large social networking brand
◆ Presented to Spurs senior leadership on an industry analysis (qualitative and quantitative research), case study examples, activation opportunities, and structured terms
◆ Advised the Spurs organization (keen on partnering in this industry) on a strategic partnership driving revenue generation, value alignment, increased Gen Z fandom, and virtual activation

Brand Partnerships Consultant

The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business

◆ Built out and executed comprehensive marketing strategy for the SEMA Symposium (event series of business panels including Spurs Sports and Entertainment and ESPN executives); moderated ESPN panel among a 250-person crowd 
◆ Created customer journey map, analyzing hospitality guest experience for local hotel brand
◆ Deloitte MBA+ Consultant: Worked with Deloitte and Texas Extended Campus on soft skills training strategies for the millennial generation amidst the changing attitudes, perceptions, and landscape in today's workforce; developed skills packages and branding/marketing strategy to reach the target millennial audience
◆ Second place finish in the 2018 National MBA Human Capital Case Competition
◆ *Unofficial* Slack emoji creator for the 750 person McCombs MBA community

◆ LEADER: Center for Leadership & Ethics Fellow, President - MBA Golf Club, Vice President - Sports, Entertainment, & Media Association
◆ MEMBER: McCombs Ambassador Committee, Graduate Women in Business (Male Ally), Graduate Marketing Network, Graduate Consulting Group, Taco Fellows

Full-time MBA Student

◆ Managed relationships and digital marketing strategies for 35+ regional and national clients across eCommerce, sporting goods, apparel, and grocery industries, totaling $4M+ in revenue
◆ Oversaw campaign forecasting, positioning, pricing, budget, execution, and reporting insights through unifying Management, Sales, Finance, Analytics, and Operations to enable cohesive decision-making; highlighted by securing $500K in billings from new clients in Q4 2017 alone
◆ Optimized client projections and campaign strategies by increasing accuracy of revenue forecasts and budget projections, cross-functionally enhancing internal organizational performance by identifying process inefficiencies
◆ Presented marketing analytics and consumer purchase data from 2,500 financial institutions to clients, strengthening client relationships and offering quantitative insight into consumers’ spending habits and trends for 100M bank accounts and over $1.3T in spending
◆ Pioneered biweekly speaker series to share cross-department knowledge and facilitate collaborative discussions, featuring executive leaders and topics such as machine learning, IPO financing, and solution selling

Account Manager, Retail Partnerships

◆ Led alignment of Digital Strategy team and product positioning recently launched digital marketing channel, growing to over $9M in revenue through sharing of best practices and recommended targeting solutions
◆ Transformed ambiguous Digital Planner role from assistant to autonomous partner collaborating with Sales and Account Managers to understand client and agency marketing objectives
◆ Recognized by SVP for success in new role, leading to hiring of two additional Digital Planners; supervised training for new hires
◆ Optimized ad targeting strategies, resulting in account revenue growth of 147% for ExxonMobil, 132% for CVS, and 92% for H&M
◆ Improved efficiency and speed of the digital inventory projection and RFP processes by 10x for all digital advertising proposals
◆ Created first training guides for Digital Planner role and 10 customer targeting resources for Account Manager role, streamlining employee onboarding and bolstering colleagues’ growth and development

Associate Digital Planner

◆ Developed, pitched, and implemented digital and traditional media campaigns for AT&T Entertainment Group (U-verse, DirecTV, and Broadband) through DirecTV merger as a member of six-person team managing $300M media budget
◆ Owned client relationship/budget while leading research, planning, pitching, and execution of two full-year media plans
◆ Demonstrated strength of AT&T’s Fox Sports partnership during DirecTV merger, growing relationship and ad placements by 25% 
◆ Managed student internship program, providing guidance on key projects, synchronizing schedules, and arranging lunch & learns

Associate Media Planner

Reed Exhibitions

◆ Interned for sales department of the PGA Expo & PGA Merchandise shows
◆ Recruited exhibitors & attendees by focusing on how PGA trade shows would support & promote their businesses

Sales Assistant - PGA Shows

Chip In for Youth

◆ Created and developed a charitable program, collecting and providing dozens of used youth golf club sets to the local Connecticut chapter of The First Tee for programs focused on less fortunate youth
◆ Received a Presidential Volunteer Service Award for service and commitment to community

Founder

To put it simply, I’m an enthusiastic marketer, collaborator, and unifier.

My journey as a marketer began at age 9, inspired by Nike’s iconic Tiger Woods juggling commercial – a moment that sparked a lifelong fascination with how brands create emotional connection. That curiosity evolved into majoring in psychology as well as a marketing career spanning both B2B and B2C, where I’ve built a foundation in brand marketing, loyalty partnerships, and content/campaigns - all while fostering collaboration and alignment across teams.

Having lived on three continents, I bring a global, inclusive perspective to my work and a deep appreciation for the role of culture, identity, and emotion in how people connect with brands (and with each other). I love connecting the dots between insights, creative, and business goals to deliver impactful, customer-centric solutions.

At my core, I’m driven by growth – of brands, teams, and individuals. Whether I’m building something from the ground up or scaling what’s already working, I (truly) bring a future-focused, people-first mindset to everything I do.

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