Kent Hammer

Kent Hammer is a seasoned professional in the recruiting industry, currently serving as the President of Hammer Consulting Inc. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and management, particularly in the technology and sales sectors.

Professional Background

• President, Hammer Consulting Inc.
  Kent led Hammer Consulting from May 1997 to March 2018, where he specialized in recruiting top talent for software and technology sales positions. His firm operated offices in Minneapolis and Washington D.C., focusing on connecting highly skilled professionals with suitable job opportunities.

• Vice President of Direct, C4 Technical Services
  Since May 2022, Kent has been responsible for expanding the direct placement division at C4 Technical Services. His role involves overseeing recruitment for technical roles and executive positions, leveraging over 30 years of experience in the field. Notably, he played a significant role in scaling Zoom's workforce from 2,000 to over 7,000 employees during his tenure there.1

• Previous Roles at Zoom
  Kent held various positions at Zoom, including Senior Manager of Field Recruiting and Global Head of Technical Recruiting (Interim). His responsibilities included managing large teams of recruiters and overseeing significant hiring initiatives.1

Education

Kent holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications from St. Cloud State University. He also has proficiency in Spanish at an elementary level.1

Location

He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he continues to influence the recruiting landscape through his leadership roles.