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Darsan Mitchell

@darsanmitchell

Talent acquisition and workforce development specialist driving strategic hiring, partnerships, and data-informed recruitment.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a strategic HR or talent acquisition role where I can lead recruitment, build partnerships, use data-driven workforce planning, and drive program growth.

I am a talent management professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition, workforce development, and business development, focused on building strategic partnerships and delivering measurable program outcomes. I recruit across diverse departments, lead large-scale hiring initiatives, and serve as an HR business partner to stakeholders at all levels.

My background includes developing recruitment strategies, leveraging ATS and digital sourcing to build robust pipelines, and using HR metrics and MIS data to inform workforce planning. I have a proven record of improving program performance, securing funding, and managing employer relations with organizations such as Henry Ford Health Systems, DTE Energy, CVS, and Meijer.

I combine operational discipline, data-driven decision-making, and relationship management to meet organizational staffing needs and drive community workforce solutions. I embrace emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance sourcing, reporting, and candidate experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Current

City of Detroit

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Recruit across diverse municipal departments, leading full-cycle recruitment, intake meetings, candidate screening, and workforce planning to meet staffing needs and improve hiring outcomes.

Workforce Planning Behavioral Interviewing Stakeholder Management ATS Candidate Sourcing

Workforce Development Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Metro Detroit

May 2015 - Sep 2020 (5 years 4 months)

Built employer partnerships and pipelines, sourced and placed candidates via digital recruitment and outreach, and maintained MIS data to meet program performance metrics.

Workforce Development ATS Community Outreach MIS Data Integrity

Field Interviewer

Research Triangle Institute

Jun 2018 - Nov 2018 (5 months)

Conducted survey research and primary data collection using qualitative and quantitative methods, performed needs assessments, and produced analytical reports and visualizations for clients.

Survey Research Qualitative Methods Data Collection Interviewing Data Analysis Reporting Data Visualization

Business Services Representative

Providence Services Corporation

Mar 2010 - Mar 2015 (5 years)

Executed business outreach and sales strategies, cultivated executive-level client relationships, and maintained CRM records to support program growth and client retention.

Business Development Account Management CRM Client Relations Sales Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Data Management

Employment Services Coordinator

Foundation for Behavioral Resources

Apr 1997 - Nov 2009 (12 years 7 months)

Oversaw operations and staff training, managed performance reporting and contract compliance, and led initiatives that improved program performance by 20% and increased funding.

Program Management performance reporting Compliance Staff Training Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement