David McKenna

David McKenna, also known as "Dmac" to his friends, is currently working as a University Recruiter II at Riot Games in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.1 He has been in this role since February 2022.1

Professional Background

David has a diverse background in recruiting:

• Before joining Riot Games, he worked at NerdWallet as a Senior Recruiter and Recruiter, focusing on hiring for Content and Design.1
• He also has experience as a University Recruiter for Technology at Gap Inc., where he led technical recruiting for their University Recruiting Team.1
• Earlier in his career, David worked as a Recruiter at Apartment List and Maguire & Fish, Inc., as well as a UI/UX Design and Front End Engineering Technical Recruiter at Workbridge Associates.1

Education

David McKenna attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Environmental Studies from 2012 to 2016.1

Skills and Interests

As a University Recruiter, David's responsibilities typically include:

• Managing full-cycle recruiting processes
• Partnering with hiring teams to understand their needs
• Developing inclusive hiring practices
• Analyzing recruiting data for continuous improvement
• Engaging with university career services departments

David has shown interest in professional development, having attended the NACE 2019 conference and the Girls in Tech Catalyst conference.1

Personal Touch

In his LinkedIn profile, David mentions that he's open to connections and encourages people to reach out, signing off with a positive message.1 This suggests he values networking and maintains a friendly, approachable demeanor in his professional interactions.