Heather is a Program Manager on the Global Talent Labs Team at Microsoft with responsibility for infusing all aspects of Microsoft’s candidate identification, outreach and engagement strategy with social media innovation. Her passion is understanding the ways in which social media shapes how we communicate our ideas, find/share information, trust,... [more]

Sodexo, like many companies, has embraced social media because it’s becoming one of the most popular forms of communication among all generations and it allows us to take an active role in our online presence and build personal relationships with candidates and employees. I have the privilege of working with... [more]

Prior to launching Tweetajob, Carmen was Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for Yahoo!. At Yahoo!, she led an award-winning team focused on the strategic application of sourcing programs, including event recruiting, employee referrals, employer branding, and sourcing skill development. Prior to Yahoo!, Carmen was Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing, for Starbucks Coffee... [more]

Gerry has no past only a future. He is committed to writing, researching and sharing his adventures, opinions and data about evolving staffing models with the HR profession, clients and friends. Together with his business partner, Mark Mehler, he strives to observe and influence new and evolving models that aspire... [more]

John Sumser has been called “the industry’s own innovation engine.” He helps people in the industry clarify their opportunities and solve real business problems. [more]

Ben is the National Recruiting Director for RSM McGladrey, the 5th largest accounting, tax and business consulting firm in the country. In this role since 2006, Ben develops and delivers programs and strategies designed to enhance the firm’s overall recruiting efforts. Since Ben has joined the firm, he... [more]

With over 17 years of experience in Human Resources, Sourcing and Recruiting, Kelly serves as a Sourcing Researcher and Trainer with AIRS. Starting her career as an HR Generalist in the healthcare field, Kelly then moved on to the Telecom and Defense industries in subsequent roles as Recruiter and Sourcer. A... [more]

As the Chief Talent Strategist of Talent Synchronicity, Susan develops strategic talent solutions through an integrated alignment with core business functions and processes. Susan is a strong advocate of integrating social media to enhance engagement of prospective talent, establish collaborative communities and advance a company’s brand equity and competitive positioning.... [more]

Fred Wilson has been a venture capitalist since 1987. He currently is a managing partner at Union Square Ventures and also founded Flatiron Partners. Fred has a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Fred... [more]

Jessica Lee is a senior employment manager for APCO Worldwide, a privately held, global communications and management consultancy based in Washington, D.C. She serves as an internal strategic human resources business partner, provides consultative advice to all levels of staff and manages APCO’s recruitment activities ranging from university relations to... [more]

Master Burnett currently serves as the Managing Director of Dr. John Sullivan & Associates, an advisory services organization providing talent management strategy and best practice guidance based on the thought leadership of Dr. John Sullivan. In his current role he advises organizational leaders on the development and execution of... [more]

Laurie Ruettimann, founder of Punk Rock HR, is a seasoned recruiting and HR professional with over a decade of experience in Fortune 500 organizations. [more]