Derek P. Hassler
HR Leader & Professional Writer | People Operations & Talent Strategy | Driving Culture, Engagement & Performance | Reimagining Work & the Stage
- Role
- Recruiter at DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek P. Hassler
I’m a results-driven HR leader who thrives at the intersection of people and business…
Experience
Recruiter
Aug 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
Embedded within the HR team to support a period of rapid expansion, I led high-volume recruiting initiatives and built scalable sourcing strategies to meet aggressive growth goals. Focused on leadership and skilled trade hiring, I developed data-driven approaches that improved efficiency, diversity, and candidate quality across multiple locations- Reduced average time-to-fill to 21 days by optimizing workflows and leveraging proactive sourcing- Partnered cross-functionally with HR and operations leaders to align recruiting strategy with business expansion plans- Enhanced candidate experience and employer brand visibility during a high-growth phase- Maximized results from LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and ATS systems, reducing dependency on external agencies and overloaded internal teams- Supported DEI hiring initiatives and applied recruiting analytics to monitor pipeline performance and refine talent strategy.
Education
New York University
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Writing
2011 — 2013
Millikin University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music
2006 — 2010
Skills
- Writing
- Teaching
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Musical Theatre
- Entertainment
- Copywriting
- Music
- Composition
- Acting
- Music Theory
- Social Media
- Dramaturgy
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service Management
- Research
- Creative Writing
- Event Planning
- Performing Arts
- Marketing
- Theatre
- Casting
- Higher Education
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