Demetric D.

About Demetric D.

I am a Senior Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience leading full-cycle recruiting across the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC), technical, disaster recovery, and customer service sectors. I specialize in building high-performing project teams — from field engineers and schedulers to construction managers and technical specialists — while supporting both urgent mobilization needs and long-term workforce growth.My background includes recruiting for large-scale federal and FEMA programs, disaster recovery deployments, and multidisciplinary engineering projects in Water, Buildings & Places, Transportation, Energy, and Construction. I partner closely with hiring leaders as a strategic advisor, providing market insights, compensation guidance, and process improvements to streamline hiring while protecting candidate experience.I thrive in fast-paced environments where relationship-building, empathy, and execution matter. Whether scaling project teams rapidly or sourcing niche technical talent, I stay focused on aligning the right people with meaningful work — while maintaining compliance, data accuracy, and operational excellence.Core Strengths• Senior-level & technical recruiting• AEC & disaster recovery hiring• High-volume + specialized searches• Talent pipeline development• ATS & process optimization• Onboarding & compliance support• Candidate & hiring manager partnerships• Team leadership & mentoringI’m passionate about people-first recruiting and enjoy working with organizations that value collaboration, impact, and growth. Always open to connecting with hiring leaders, recruiters, and industry peers.

Experience

1. HR Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Korn Ferry Rpo)

   Turner Construction Company

   Dec 2025 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Turner Construction Company | Contract (Korn Ferry)As a Contract Recruiter at Turner Construction, I support full-cycle recruiting efforts for one of the nation’s leading construction management firms, with a primary focus on Data Center hiring. I partner closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to attract, assess, and secure top talent for highly specialized, fast-paced project environments.Key Responsibilities & Impact:Manage full-cycle recruitment for Data Center–related roles, including corporate, field, and project-based positionsPartner with hiring managers and project leaders to understand workforce needs, timelines, and technical requirementsSource and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and targeted outreach strategiesScreen, interview, and evaluate candidates for alignment with role requirements, project demands, and Turner’s cultureCoordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experienceSupport compliance, documentation, and hiring best practices in a high-volume, deadline-driven environmentContribute to workforce planning and talent pipeline development for large-scale Data Center construction projectsSkills & Focus Areas:Data Center Recruiting • Construction & Engineering Talent • Full-Cycle Recruiting • Stakeholder Partnership • High-Volume Hiring • Candidate Experience • ATS & LinkedIn Recruiter • Contract Staffing

Education

• Northview High School

  High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2004 — 2006

• Full Sail University

  Bachelor's degree, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

  2011 — 2014