Patrick Johnston

About Patrick Johnston

Experienced IT Business Development Manager dedicated to collaborating with hiring managers. Specialized in aligning top tech talent with strategic business needs. Let\'s drive your team\'s success together.With over six years of work experience in various industries, I am a versatile and adaptable business development manager with a passion for providing \"customer first\" based solutions. I have a strong background in talent acquisition, relationship management, software development, and IT consulting, and I enjoy connecting clients with top-tier technology talent that can help them achieve their business goals. I am currently working at firstPro, a leading technology staffing firm that provides customized and flexible solutions for IT professionals and employers across the US.In my role as a business development manager at firstPro, I am responsible for generating new business opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and building long-term partnerships with clients in various sectors, such as healthcare, finance, education, and government. I leverage my expertise in IT staffing and consulting to understand the client\'s needs, challenges, and objectives, and to offer them the best-fit talent solutions that can deliver value and results. I also collaborate with the recruitment team to ensure that the candidates we source and place are qualified, motivated, and aligned with the client\'s culture and vision. Some of the skills that I use and develop in my role are customer service, leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving.

Experience

1. VP of Membership

   Hdi Philly

   Apr 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor's Degree, History

  2013 — 2016