Rob***vid

Owner/ Professional Recruiter

Education

Davenport University

Davenport University (1990 - 1994)

  • Degree: Unknown Degree
  • Field of Study: Unknown Field
  • Description: Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Michigan – 1990 – 1994 International Business Mgt. Major.

Skills:

recruiter, Customer Service, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition

Work Experience:

Owner/ Professional Recruiter at Robert David & Associates, Inc.

  • Location: Caledonia, Michigan
  • Duration: 1997-05 to Present
  • Description: “Full life-cycle” recruiting for a myriad of industries that includes; Automotive, Aerospace, Office Furniture, CPG, Tooling, Automation, Banking, Software, IT, etc. My client list spans many industries and disciplines. I have successfully filled positions at almost every level in a manufacturing plant, production, sales, supply chain, logistics, finance, engineering roles to C- Suite roles, CEO, CFO, etc. I also have significant expertise in recruiting for Advanced Materials e.g. Composites, for the Aerospace arena, my clients serviced major OEMs to supply products to companies like Lockheed, Boeing, Vought, Cessna, and Bell Helicopter, etc. The bulk of my career is that of a Retainer Recruiter so I am very process orientated and thorough. I am open to projects on Retainer, Contingency or 1099 Contract /Hourly projects in Recruiting or Sales. Contact me direct at: 616-481-9475 or email: [email protected]

Senior HeadHunter at Movement Search & Delivery

  • Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
  • Duration: 2024-05 to 2025-01
  • Description: MOVEMENT is a recruiting and search firm with global reach. Our headhunters' advanced training, experience, and knowledge in both the art and science of the recruitment business is unparalleled in the industry. We take a team approach to every assignment, pooling our vast knowledge of recruitment. MVMT has 60+ Headhunters in 11 offices in 7 states throughout the US with specialist in almost every area, MVMT makes over 600 placements annually. At MOVEMENT, we aspire to be your recruiter of choice. Our client-centered culture separates us from our peers and other contingency and retained-search competitors. We focus on ensuring a successful outcome for every assignment you entrust in us. Our consultative, detail-oriented approach to interacting with your prospective candidates ensures only the best people are located and delivered to your organization.

Account Manager at Skilltech Employment

  • Location: Lansing, Michigan Area
  • Duration: 1996 to 1997
  • Description: Built new Executive Search Division for this Temp Staffing Agency from scratch. I managed a staff of 8 and was responsible for hiring, training, P&L, client development, sales, and “full life-cycle” recruiting.

Executive Recruiter/ Account Manager at FirstSource, Executive Recruitment Division

  • Location: Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
  • Duration: 1994 to 1996
  • Description: Retainer Recruiter for the 6th largest staffing firm in Michigan. I was responsible for “full life-cycle” recruiting. This included talent identification through direct sourcing/research, candidate development/assessment and client maintenance. I developed forms and processes to automate the entire process and develop consistency in the overall search process. I gained expertise in staffing a wide variety of skill sets with an emphasis in engineering, manufacturing, information systems, CPG, etc. I staffed positions from the mid level engineer to the executive level.

Executive Interviewer/ Project Supervisor/ Trainer at Kennedy Research

  • Location: Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
  • Duration: 1991 to 1994
  • Description: Started out doing consumer phone market research, then quickly moved into a business interviewing role that required getting past “Gate Keepers” to interview high ranking officials (CEO’s, CFO’s, COO, CIO’s VP’s etc.) at numerous Fortune 500 companies. I was also involved in managing projects from start to finish, this included script development, client contact and focus group management. Concurrently I was responsible for training new hires on the art of phone etiquette as well as monitoring and critiquing their performance.
AI Resume Analysis

Candidate Intelligence Report

AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.

Career Continuity & Risk Assessment

Employment Gap | Industry Consistency | Tenure Stability | Education-Career MatchLow

No evident employment gaps; continuous activity in recruitment roles. Industry experience is broad but centered on recruiting across manufacturing and technical sectors, aligning well with a US talent market. Long-term tenure in own firm plus recent senior roles suggests solid stability, though early smaller stints exist. Education is listed without a degree detail; extensive experience mitigates this in recruiting, but may vary by employer expectations.

Career Growth Curve

Executive Interviewer/Project Supervisor/Trainer ↑ Promoted
Kennedy Research
1991-1994
Executive Recruiter/Account Manager Lateral
FirstSource, Executive Recruitment Division
1994-1996
Account Manager ↑ Promoted
Skilltech Employment
1996-1997
Owner/ Professional Recruiter ↑ Promoted
Robert David & Associates, Inc.
1997-Present
Senior HeadHunter Lateral
Movement Search & Delivery
2024-2025
Assessment: Robert David showcases a steady upward trajectory from early market research roles into executive-level recruitment leadership, culminating in entrepreneurship with a retained focus and a recent strategic role with a national recruiting firm. The trajectory indicates readiness for senior leadership in Talent Acquisition or strategic advisory roles for engineering, manufacturing, and aerospace sectors.

Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)

1

Senior Director of Talent Acquisition – Global Manufacturing & Aerospace99% fit

Extensive full-cycle recruiting across manufacturing sectors; proven success with C-suite placements, retainers, and complex stakeholder engagement; strong industry network aligns with global manufacturing demands.

2

Vice President / Director of Talent Acquisition – Manufacturing & Engineering96% fit

Long tenure leading recruitment practices, capability to scale teams, and experience working with OEMs and high-level roles; strategic leadership fit for large organizations.

3

Senior Executive Recruiter / Director of Executive Search – Engineering & IT92% fit

Direct experience staffing engineering and IT with C-suite placements; strong candidate development and retained-search orientation; versatile across manufacturing-adjacent functions.

4

Retained Search Practice Lead – Aerospace & Advanced Materials86% fit

Deep aerospace and materials domain knowledge; track record with OEMs and high-stakes searches; ideal for firms needing an expert search leader with retention-focused delivery.

5

Global Sourcing & Talent Acquisition Manager – Manufacturing & Supply Chain80% fit

Strong sourcing acumen (Boolean/ social media) and supply chain/ops exposure; good for organizations seeking to optimize global talent pipelines and cross-functional teams.

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