Mike Shirk
Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Partnerships @Ifg The Ifish Group
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Partnerships @Ifg The Ifish Group
Sacramento County, CA, US
As Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Partnerships, I ensure IFG maintains a fit-for-purpose combination of talent, skills, partnerships, and external resources to meet client needs and drive long-term growth. I develop and align workforce strategies with current and projected project demands, anticipate emerging skill gaps, and build scalable workforce models that support evolving service offerings. I drive talent development by building capability pipelines, coaching consultants, supporting upskilling initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.I oversee resource planning to ensure fit-for-purpose talent placement and client satisfaction, coordinating closely with recruiting, delivery, and operations to balance workloads and adjust assignments as priorities shift. I lead the development and management of strategic partnerships by identifying, negotiating, and managing relationships with technology partners, subcontractors, and external specialists, creating an ecosystem that expands delivery capacity and strengthens market positioning.I manage staffing vendor selection and performance, maintaining a diversified vendor portfolio that provides flexibility, reliability, and speed in meeting project demands. I collaborate with executive leadership to advance operational optimization, improving processes, tools, and systems to ensure consistent, high-quality client outcomes. By connecting workforce strategy, partnerships, and operational excellence, I expand delivery capability, strengthen competitive advantage, and drive sustainable organizational growth.
EDUCATION
California State University-San Bernardino
Kinesiology-Special Education
Hartnell College
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT MIKE SHIRK
With more than 25 years of executive management recruiting experience, I currently serve as Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Partnerships at IFG, a trusted partner to state and local government agencies focused on empowering organizational success through collaboration, clear communication, and tailored strategies that improve outcomes and build sustainable capabilities. IFG’s mission is to improve client outcomes by combining proven best practices, lessons learned from prior engagements, and strategies customized to each organization’s needs, underpinned by strong relationships and problem‑solving excellence. The company’s core purpose is to bring people together to share ideas, knowledge, and experience that enable better decision‑making and measurable value for the public sector.I bring deep expertise in full‑cycle recruiting for complex system integration initiatives, supported by strong capabilities in resource and vendor management, succession planning, performance management, and the placement of highly skilled information technology professionals across both public sector and commercial environments. I focus on ensuring talent is fit for purpose, aligning the right skills and capabilities with organizational needs to drive performance and results. The possibility of finding “unicorn” talent—rare, exceptional individuals—drives my work and fuels my passion for building high-performing teams.I provide strategic leadership in talent acquisition and workforce development, collaborating closely with senior executives to shape workforce strategies, analyze market and industry trends, and ensure organizational goals align with recruitment and headcount planning. I strengthen employer brand presence, build compelling employee value propositions, and ensure diverse, high-quality talent pipelines that support long‑term growth and retention.Recognized as a trusted advisor and partner, I coach and guide candidates and hiring managers through every stage of the process to ensure successful outcomes and strong job fit. I am committed to building meaningful relationships, delivering exceptional service, and consistently driving results that shape high-performing teams.I approach every challenge with curiosity, determination, and a relentless drive to achieve results.No limits, No Excuses!
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