Keaton Williams

Technical Recruiter / Sales Recruiter

Keatoncw@gmail.com

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 5 years of experience in both technical and sales recruitment, I specialize in full-cycle hiring—from sourcing to offer negotiation—for roles ranging from individual contributors to VP-level leadership. I've successfully recruited across diverse functions, including Engineering, Product, Operations, Support, Sales, and Marketing. Known for consistently exceeding performance metrics, I bring a data-driven, collaborative approach to building high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Work Experience

Technical Recruiter

Paraform

Jun 2023 - Present
  • Recruited for a wide spectrum of roles, from Founding Engineers and Tech Leads to specialized positions in Machine Learning Infrastructure and OS Engineering, demonstrating versatility in understanding complex technical requirements
  • Leveraged deep industry knowledge to effectively recruit for both technical and non-technical roles, including Product Design Leads, Engineering Managers, and Founding Account Executives, across various company sizes and cultures
  • Managed hiring processes for positions with diverse compensation packages ($55k-$400k base salaries, up to 1% equity), adapting strategies for startups at various funding stages from seed to $150M+
  • Successfully placed high-caliber candidates in tech startups across AI/ML, Crypto/Web3, and Climate Tech sectors

Full-Cycle Recruiter

Go Car Insurance

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
  • Catalyzed rapid company growth, driving a remarkable 58% expansion in workforce size from 36 to 62 employees within a compressed 6-month contract period, significantly outpacing industry growth rates
  • Engineered and executed a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, successfully placing high-caliber professionals across critical departments including engineering, operations, product, support, sales, and claims adjusting
  • Spearheaded the creation of Go's first-ever Outside Sales teams, strategically recruiting key leadership positions including a VP of Sales, multiple Regional Sales Managers, and high-performing Account Executives, laying the foundation for the company's sales expansion
  • Conceptualized and implemented the innovative Go Talent Hub, a centralized recruitment platform that revolutionized the company's HR processes, resulting in streamlined operations, enhanced candidate experience, and improved hiring efficiency
  • Developed and implemented data-driven recruitment metrics, enabling real-time tracking of key performance indicators and facilitating continuous improvement in the hiring process
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with department heads to align recruitment efforts with Go's strategic objectives, ensuring that new hires contributed directly to the company's growth trajectory and market positioning

Full-Cycle Recruiter

CloudKitchens

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
  • Demonstrated exceptional performance by consistently ranking in the top 5 SDRs out of a competitive 48-person team, leading to an accelerated promotion to Recruiter within just 5 months
  • Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment across North America, orchestrating talent acquisition strategies for the US, Canada, and Mexico while collaborating with international offices to ensure global alignment and quality of hires
  • Achieved an outstanding 93.75% offer acceptance rate in Q1 & Q2 of 2022, successfully closing 30 out of 32 offers, significantly outperforming industry averages
  • Developed and maintained strong partnerships with hiring managers across departments, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rate and ensuring precise alignment between candidate skills and role requirements
  • Implemented innovative negotiation strategies that increased offer acceptance rate to 90% while simultaneously reducing time-to-offer by 15 days, enhancing overall recruitment efficiency
  • Utilized data-driven approach to continuously refine recruitment processes, resulting in improved candidate quality, decreased time-to-hire, and increased hiring manager satisfaction

Skills & Expertise

Boolean Search

Global Talent Acquisition

Greenhouse ATS

HR Tech & Process Innovation

Lever ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Recruitment Process Optimization

Sales Recruitment

Stakeholder Collaboration & Negotiation

Talent Sourcing & Screening

Technical Recruitment

Gem

Education

Bachelor of Arts

University of Oklahoma

Aug 2014 - May 2019

Norman, Oklahoma