Darlene Shoemake

Recruiting Strategist | TA Leader

Role
Talent Acquisition Supervisor at Wagner Equipment
Location
Albuquerque, NM, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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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

  1. Talent Acquisition Supervisor

    Wagner Equipment

    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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