Kent Atwood is an experienced professional recruiter with a diverse background in corporate and agency environments, having led his teams to success in sourcing and recruiting candidates for engineering, I.T., sales, human resources, accounting, project management, administrative, warehouse & logistics, and director-level and general manager positions. Kent's 18-year career includes work in several industries, including manufacturing, oil & gas, telecommunications, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, travel, logistics, import/export, advertising, electronics, telematics, finance, insurance, energy, industrial equipment, food & beverages, aerospace, and automotive.

Kent's areas of expertise include leadership, training, mentoring, strategic planning, implementation, accountability, and Operations Management. He has demonstrated excellent research and headhunting skills coupled with strong behavioral interviewing skills and has been successful in finding highly qualified candidates. Additionally, Kent is proficient in the use of ATS systems, office software, and network administration. He has a strong communication style built on direct, transparent, and positive communication, which enables him to build a rapport quickly with hiring managers and candidates. Kent has also been involved in pre-employment activities, including background screening, drug testing, aptitude test administration, interview scheduling, relocation assistance, compensation negotiation, and offer letters.

Kent has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from Western Governors University, and he studied Business Administration and Business Management at Western Governors University. He also studied music and business at Snow College and Middle Tennessee State University, respectively. Kent has served in several organizations with roles such as a corporate recruiter at Hanna Distributing, Inc., talent acquisition at G&A Partners, and more recently, a corporate recruiter at Vyper LLC.