D'Andre Wilkerson
Indianapolis
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Partner / Senior Recruiter with 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across industrial, technical, construction, and engineering sectors. Proven track record filling high-volume and hard-to-fill roles while partnering closely with hiring managers and operations leaders. Skilled in building data-driven sourcing strategies, optimizing ATS workflows, and creating strong candidate experiences that improve time-to-fill and retention. Adept at recruiting engineers, project managers, skilled trades, and field professionals, and at advising leadership on compensation, headcount planning, and market trends.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
CraneWerks
Morristown, IN
11.2023 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades, construction, and corporate roles; consistently hire 50+ professionals per year.
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies (job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals), increasing qualified candidates for hard-to-fill positions by 25%.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, run structured intake meetings, and create compelling job descriptions and recruitment timelines.
- Own and optimize the ATS, improving recruiter and hiring manager workflows and elevating candidate experience.
- Conduct phone screens and interviews, coordinate multi-step interview processes, and administer assessments as needed.
- Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical roles, reducing time-to-fill by 15%.
- Track and report key recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline health) to senior leadership, using data to adjust strategies.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies throughout the hiring process
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Martin Marietta
Carmel, IN
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for operations, technical, and professional roles across multiple sites.
- Evaluated and updated job descriptions, aligned them with compensation programs, and partnered with corporate compensation to ensure market competitiveness.
- Created and distributed 50+ targeted job postings across job boards, corporate careers site, and social media to expand reach and improve applicant quality.
- Screened resumes, interviewed candidates, and presented qualified shortlists to hiring managers; gathered feedback to continuously refine recruiting strategy.
- Built strong relationships with executives, HR business partners, and hiring leaders to drive consistent hiring outcomes and workforce planning
- Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates.
Recruiter
Aerotek
Fishers, IN
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting for industrial and technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluation, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Used diverse sourcing channels (internal database, Salesforce, CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed, referrals) to build strong talent pipelines.
- Consistently achieved and exceeded performance metrics for submittals, interviews, and placements.
- Maintained an active bench of candidates aligned to current and forecasted client needs, supporting rapid response to high-volume staffing requests.
- Strengthened candidate relationships and delivered a high-touch hiring experience, resulting in strong redeployment and referrals.
Inside Sales Coordinator
Bridgestone Hosepower
Indianapolis, IN
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed customer orders, pricing, and product availability inquiries while maintaining high levels of service and responsiveness.
- Created daily invoices and supported end-of-day order reconciliation.
- Built long-term client relationships through effective communication and problem resolution.
- Prioritized daily workflows across inbound calls, quotes, and sales-related requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated sales activities to streamline communication between departments and enhance customer service efficiency.
- Managed order processing and tracking using CRM systems, ensuring timely delivery of products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX05-2025
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05-2017
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting (req intake to offer)
- Technical & Skilled Trades Recruiting
- High-Volume & Corporate Hiring
- Sourcing (job boards, LinkedIn, databases, referrals)
- ATS & Pipeline Management
- Hiring Manager Partnership & Intake Meetings
- Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
- Compensation & Offer Negotiation
- Employer Branding & Job Advertising
- Recruitment Metrics & Reporting
- Diversity & Inclusive Hiring Practices
- Candidate Experience & Retention Support
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
CraneWerks
11.2023 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Martin Marietta
08.2022 - 11.2023
Recruiter
Aerotek
06.2021 - 08.2022
Inside Sales Coordinator
Bridgestone Hosepower
09.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Mt. San Antonio College