James Blake
Talent Acquisition Manager | Specializing in Sourcing Top Talent & Building Dynamic Teams | Passionate About Employee Engagement & Retention
- Role
- Executive Recruiter at Direct Recruiters, Inc.
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Blake
I’m a Talent Acquisition Manager dedicated to connecting exceptional people with meaningful opportunities. With a strong background in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing strategy, and team leadership, I specialize in building dynamic, high-performing teams that drive organizational growth and success.Over the past several years, I’ve developed and executed strategic hiring plans across diverse industries improving time-to-fill by 75%, increasing employee retention rates by 50%, and enhancing employer branding through innovative candidate engagement programs.I’m passionate about creating a workplace culture where top talent can thrive. From data-driven talent acquisition to employee engagement and retention initiatives, I focus on aligning recruitment strategies with long-term business goals. Core Expertise: Talent Acquisition | Workforce Planning | Full-Cycle Recruitment | Sourcing & Screening | Candidate Experience | Employer Branding | HR Analytics | Diversity & Inclusion | Retention Strategy | Leadership DevelopmentIf you’re seeking a strategic partner to build a strong talent pipeline or transform your recruitment process, let’s connect I’m always open to collaborating on innovative hiring strategies.
Experience
Executive Recruiter
Mar 2026 — Present · Fort Wayne, IN, US
Education
Indiana university
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching
1999 — 2004
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2001 — 2009
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science (A.S.), Human Resources Management and Services
2009 — 2011
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science (A.S.), Education
2011 — 2012
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