Bryan Goode

About Bryan Goode

As the Talent Manager at the University of Illinois Research Park, I am committed to driving workforce development and recruitment strategies that empower both individuals and companies to succeed. With a focus on fostering connections between top-tier talent and innovative opportunities, I leverage my expertise in human resources, recruitment, and technology to create impactful programs and initiatives. I continuously seek new ways to support professionals and organizations in achieving their goals. Let\'s connect and see what opportunities the University of Illinois Research Park might have in store for you!

Experience

1. Talent Manager

   University Of Illinois Research Park

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Build and manage relationships with CEOs and Site Directors across 120+ companies, guiding them through the university\'s decentralized ecosystem to access talent, technical programs, and strategic resources. Facilitated connections to key partners including TEC, the Office of Corporate Relations, OVCRI, and other academic units.•Maintain ongoing awareness of sector-specific challenges and trends in areas like AI, machine learning, technical hiring, and data-driven project delivery, then connect companies with campus resources to help them navigate those needs.•Manage a team of 7 to 10 student interns and collaborate with the marketing department to lead cross-functional outreach projects; provided mentorship, delegated responsibilities, and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with communication strategy and stakeholder engagement goals.•Serve as the initial point of contact for Research Park startups seeking guidance on early hiring, technical team structures, and growth milestones, often translating ambiguous technical needs into actionable plans.•Help coordinate and participate in executive visits to the Research Park, supporting site directors and faculty in delivering tours and presentations that showcase the park\'s ROI to corporate leadership.•Lead the design of workforce initiatives across company sites, using multi-stakeholder feedback to shape scalable, high-impact programming.•Analyze engagement data from 200+ annual events to identify workforce trends and guide strategic planning across hiring, training, and innovation efforts.•Lead workshops on career strategy, negotiation tactics, and professional networking to support talent development for students, interns, and early-career professionals.•Facilitate and present at high-visibility events including the Research Park Hackathon, Intern Awards, and AgTech Summit to engage corporate partners, showcase innovation, and strengthen campus-industry relationships.

Education

• Bethel University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

  2008 — 2013