Brennan Ledford
@brennanledford
Executive talent partner specializing in executive search, succession, and workforce strategy.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an executive talent partner with deep experience building and leading centralized executive search functions for large institutions. I design and run full-cycle searches for senior leadership (AVP and above), deliver talent intelligence and compensation insights, and advise executive stakeholders on hiring strategy and organizational design.
I have driven measurable impact by creating in-house executive search models that achieved over $1M in cost savings while maintaining high-touch candidate and stakeholder experiences. I also bring background in recruitment operations, technical systems support, data analysis, and managing confidential, complex searches across cross-functional teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CUBuilt and lead Clemson's first centralized Executive Talent function, delivering $1M+ in cost savings by implementing an in-house executive search model and managing full-cycle searches for AVP-level and above.
CULed full-cycle recruitment for assigned territories, implemented Slate CRM features to improve communications tracking, and analyzed applicant data using Tableau to support forecasting and planning.
Member Services Coordinator
Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club
Aug 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Delivered concierge-level support to C-suite and high-profile members, supervised a 15-person valet/concierge team, and led event planning, vendor coordination, budgeting, and execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUClemson University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Master of Business Administration from Clemson University focusing on graduate business studies.
WUWestern Carolina University
Master of Education, Higher Education Student Affairs
Master of Education in Higher Education Student Affairs from Western Carolina University.
WUWestern Carolina University
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work from Western Carolina University.
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