James Hatch

About James Hatch

About MeI\'m James Hatch, a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional passionate about connecting exceptional talent with remarkable opportunities. With over a decade of experience, I\'ve worked with diverse clients and candidates to help them achieve their career and business objectives.Professional JourneyCurrently, I serve as a Recruiting Manager within Talent Groups, a dynamic IT talent solutions company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Our formation in 2023 merged three leading staffing firms: Talent Group, EdgeLink, and Queen Consulting Group. At Talent Groups, we\'re dedicated to forging meaningful connections in the ever-evolving IT landscape. Whether it\'s identifying top-tier talent to drive business growth or guiding candidates and consultants toward successful career paths, we\'re committed to delivering exceptional experiences.My journey with Talent Groups began as a Lead Recruiter at EdgeLink in May 2022, where I played a pivotal role in our integration with Talent Group, leading to the establishment of Talent Groups in September 2023. During my tenure, I consistently delivered results and cultivated meaningful relationships with clients and candidates.Experience Beyond RecruitingBefore entering the talent acquisition field, I spent over eight years as an educator in the Clark County School District, one of the nation\'s largest and fastest-growing school districts. As a teacher, I developed robust leadership, analytical, and curriculum development skills. My goal was to create a supportive and engaging learning environment for students, an approach that strongly influences how I connect individuals with the right career opportunities.Educational BackgroundI hold Master\'s degrees in Education and History from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, fueling my passion for continuous learning and personal growth.Skills and PassionBeyond recruitment, I bring a unique blend of skills, including coaching, customer service, and community outreach. My commitment to leadership development and higher education underscores my dedication to making a positive impact in both professional and educational spheres.Let\'s connect and explore how my skills and experiences can benefit your organization\'s success or your career goals. You can reach me on LinkedIn or at james.hatch@talentgroups. I look forward to connecting with you!

Experience

1. Recruiting Manager

   Talent Groups

   Jan 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Talent Groups, an award-winning IT talent solutions company based in Houston, Texas, was formed in 2023 through the merger of three leading technology staffing firms: Talent Group, EdgeLink, and Queen Consulting Group. Our unified brand connects great talent with great opportunities.Whether clients seek outstanding talent to grow thriving businesses or candidates and consultants seek new opportunities to build successful careers, we at Talent Groups will find the perfect match —and deliver it through an exceptional experience.With a robust nationwide presence, Talent Groups provides tailored IT talent solutions that go beyond just matching skillsets and keywords. Our focus areas are contract, healthcare IT-specific, direct hire, and project-based managed services solutions. We offer IT talent solutions across virtually all industries for clients ranging from start-ups to middle-market to Fortune 500 firms and have a KLAS top-ten Healthcare IT division with extensive expertise in Epic implementations, which provides niche talent to healthcare facilities, providers, and payers.Building Tomorrow with Today’s TalentFor more information, please visit

Education

• Eastern Oregon University

  Bachelor’s Degree, History

  2002 — 2006

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Master’s Degree, History

  2007 — 2008

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Master’s Degree, Education

  2008 — 2009