Todd Bradford
@toddbradford
Senior talent acquisition leader driving data-informed recruiting and operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior recruiting and operations leader with 20+ years building high-performing teams and leading end-to-end talent acquisition for complex, compliance-driven organizations.
I design recruiting strategy and workforce planning, scale recruiting teams, and partner with executive leadership to meet organizational growth goals while managing compliance, policy, and governance.
My background includes leading employer branding, recruitment marketing, workforce analytics, and people development, with measurable improvements in operational metrics and talent performance.
I have also led operational and executive roles across multiple industries, scaling organizations, managing multi-million dollar projects, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Recruiting
Oklahoma State University
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years)
Lead enterprise-wide recruiting strategy and workforce planning for a large multi-unit organization; oversee full-cycle recruiting, manage recruiting staff, and ensure compliance while driving employer branding and talent analytics.
President / Vice President
Skyview Investments
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Led operations across construction, automation, and infrastructure companies, managing projects sized $2M–$10M per site and overseeing combined billing exceeding $80M.
Senior Recruiting & Development Leader
University of Kansas
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Led recruiting initiatives and talent development programs that improved operational metrics and accelerated performance through targeted onboarding, training, and development strategies.
President
Tuff Tanks & Hydro Clear Solutions
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Developed and commercialized water containment and oil/water separation technologies for the energy sector, leading product commercialization and market entry efforts.
President
Wind River Oil Services
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 11 months)
Scaled a startup to $65M annual revenue within three years, grew workforce to 100+ employees, and strengthened banking and capital relationships to support rapid expansion.
Defensive Coordinator
University of Maryland
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Coordinated defensive strategy and assisted with recruiting and program operations, producing nationally ranked defensive statistics including top-30 turnovers and tackles for loss.
Defensive Coordinator
University of Southern Mississippi
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 11 months)
Designed and called defensive schemes, supervised coaching staff, and delivered top-15 national rush defense and consistent top-30 defensive rankings leading to three consecutive bowl victories.
Linebacker Coach
Oklahoma State University
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Recruited nationally and developed linebackers within a Power Five program, driving player development that produced multiple Freshman All-Americans and bowl successes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education / Geology
Completed a Bachelor of Science with focus on Physical Education and Geology.
Ricks College
Associate of Arts & Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Completed an Associate of Arts & Sciences program.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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