Darlene Shoemake
Recruiting Strategist | TA Leader
- Role
- Talent Acquisition Supervisor at Wagner Equipment
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Darlene Shoemake
Talent acquisition leader skilled in developing talent acquisition strategies and optimizing candidate pipelines. Recognized for building strong partnerships with hiring managers and stakeholders and leading inclusive, people-focused recruitment processes. Known for elevating candidate experience through data-driven insights and creative talent-sourcing techniques.If you\'re passionate about talent, workforce development, or the future of skilled trades, let’s connect. I’m always open to sharing insights, collaborating on industry trends or exploring how we can build stronger teams together.
Experience
Talent Acquisition Supervisor
Dec 2024 — Present · Albuquerque, NM, US
As a Talent Acquisition leader and innovator at Wagner Equipment Company, I’m proud to help power the heavy equipment industry by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers. With over two decades of experience in recruitment strategy, workforce planning, and employer branding, I specialize in building high-performing teams that drive operational excellence and innovation.At Wagner, a trusted Caterpillar dealer with a legacy of service across Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas, I lead initiatives that align talent acquisition with business goals—whether that’s scaling our technician workforce, enhancing diversity hiring, or optimizing our recruitment tech stack. What sets me apart is my passion for people and process. I believe great hiring starts with listening—understanding the needs of both the business and the candidate. I thrive on building relationships, mentoring recruiters, and creating candidate experiences that reflect our values of integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
Education
California State University, Northridge
Business Administration and Management, General
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Human Resources
- Talent Acquisition
- Executive Search
- Technical Recruiting
- Management
- Recruitment Advertising
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Interviews
- Onboarding
- Recruiting
- Career Development
- Start-Ups
- Sourcing
- Training
- Strategic Sourcing
- College Recruiting
- Contract Recruitment
- Talent Management
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Training
- Internet Recruiting
- Organizational Design
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- HR Consulting
- Organizational Development
- Temporary Placement
- Hris
- HR Policies
- Employee Engagement
- Personnel Management
- Screening Resumes
- Succession Planning
- Employee Benefits
- Crm
- Taleo
- Labor Relations
- Job Descriptions
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