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DUANE HOFFMAN-HALL

@duanehoffman-hall

Almost two decades of experience translating strategic vision into high-growth talent operations with tech-centric, data-driven insights.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to partner with tech-centric companies where my expertise can streamline AI-enabled talent operations and scalable hiring engines—aligning strategy to KPIs, improving EVP and candidate experience, and automating workflows to drive measurable growth.

“I have built my profession on a simple rule: examine the ‘What’ will solve the ‘Why’ and the ‘How’ will follow.”

Performance-driven professional and trusted advisor to C-suite and board members, translating organisational vision into actionable roadmaps and quantifiable KPIs. Leveraging data-driven automation to rapidly scale early-stage startup funding cycles (Pre-seed to Series D) and blue-chip organisations, transforming global talent operations catered to the new frontier of technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Consultant

Current

Early-stage Startups

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

- Counsel on AI integration frameworks and automation tools to drive scalability, social identity, and commercial growth strategies
- Implemented AI workflows and operational processes leveraging advanced prompt engineering across leading LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok), successfully reducing production timelines and scaling social media content output

ChatGpt Claude Gemini Prompt Engineering Digital Marketing Employer Branding Business Strategy Grok Team Leadership Team Management Marketing Analytics Marketing Strategy AI Prompt Engineering LLM Prompt Engineering

Head of Talent

Malvern Panalytical (Spectris)

Jan 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Led UK-wide recruitment operations across five business units: R&D, Digital, Commercial and Software Engineering

- Implemented a workforce model to define talent acquisition strategies, performance management, and succession planning
- Increased direct hiring by 35%, delivering an ROI of £500k+ over 18 months
- Redefined retention frameworks, driving a 10% reduction in attrition

Venture/Growth Consultant

Early-Stage Startups

Sep 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 3 months)

Partnered with early-stage founders (Pre-Seed to Seed) to secure $250k–$2M in venture capital, providing strategic counsel to define hiring growth strategies aligned with financial runways

Strategic Advisory Talent Framework Design Workforce Planning Capital Runway Alignment Stakeholder Management Fundraising Fundraising Strategy Founder Communications Stakeholder Engagement Collaboration With Senior Stakeholders Business Development Business Strategy Business Acumen Brand Strategy Brand Management Brand Identity Startups Early Stage Scaling Environments Early Stage Startups

Head of Talent

Velocity Black: Lifestyle Concierge Service (Acquired by Capital One)

Jul 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Oversaw full-cycle recruitment and strategic workforce planning across software engineering (FullStack, Front/Back-end) and product management

- Designed a talent solution model: SWOT & GAP analysis, process audits & optimisations, talent assessments, and L&D integration
- Implemented a performance metrics overhaul, resulting in a 50% uplift in technical hires during a critical scaling phase