Shawn M.

Strategic Recruiting & Executive Search for Growth-Focused Companies Operator-Led. AI-Driven. Precision & Volume. Industries Supported: • Tech • SaaS & B2B • FinTech • AdTech • Marketing & Digital • Finance • Healthcare • AI / Machine Learning • Aerospace • Manufacturing • Electrical & Industrial • Oil & Gas • HVAC • Construction Roles I Recruit For: • Business Development & Sales • Social Media & Marketing • Graphic & Creative Designers • Software Engineering (Frontend, Backend, Full-Stack) • Web Developers • Cybersecurity • Network Engineering • AI / ML Engineers • Data Science & Data Analysts • Database Administrators • Financial Analysts • PMO & Project Management • Construction Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators (Residential, Commercial, Civil) • Managers, Directors, and VP-level leaders My name is Shawn McKinney. Although I am new to Upwork. I bring over 10+ years of niche technical and non-technical recruiting expertise across both agency and in-house environments, I have designed recruiting systems and workflows from scratch. I have recruited talent from individual contributor backgrounds through VP-level leadership and partnered with startups, growth-stage companies, and enterprise organizations to solve complex hiring challenges across multiple industries. I approach recruiting from an operator’s lens, combining executive search discipline, market intelligence, and structured hiring systems. Before engaging talent, I calibrate role scope, compensation, and trajectory to ensure opportunities attract top performers, not just active applicants. What I Deliver • Executive and leadership search • Precision sourcing and targeted passive and proactive outreach • Structured interview frameworks and techniques • Clear, decision-ready candidate networks • Relationship Driven Recruiting & Talent Pipelines • Fast, disciplined hiring processes without inflated agency fees If you’re looking for a strategic recruiting partner who delivers clarity, precision, and scalable hiring outcomes, let set up a quick 15 minute call.