Travis Snow
@travissnow
Experienced talent acquisition and project management professional with global expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished talent acquisition and project management professional with over 15 years of experience in recruitment, project and human resources management, client relations, business development, and international business operations. My leadership experience includes managing multimillion-dollar US government-funded projects across the globe, particularly in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. I pride myself on my ability to build a deep global professional network and demonstrate strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills.
As a former Peace Corps volunteer, I am mission-oriented, adaptable, and resilient. I have successfully recruited over 200 candidates for various projects and have trained junior staff in recruitment best practices. My commitment to increasing business efficiency is evident in my early adoption of new technologies. Outside of work, I have completed 19 Ultramarathons and have crossed the United States by bicycle three times, showcasing my dedication and perseverance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
DAI Global
Jul 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Leads complex recruitment for governance projects across 20 countries, focusing on Latin America. Successfully recruited over 200 candidates and mentors junior staff. Provides project management support and training in recruitment best practices.
Senior Recruiter/Project Closedown Manager
DAI Global
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)
Led recruitment for governance projects in Latin America and managed project closedowns in El Salvador. Coordinated between field and home office teams and documented best practices in remote project management.
Finance and Administration Manager
DAI Global
Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Managed financial and administrative operations for a $10M USAID project, overseeing HR, recruitment, compliance, and training. Supervised a team and supported financial reporting and risk mitigation.
Project Manager
DAI Global
Mar 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 9 months)
Managed multiple USAID-funded environmental projects, overseeing financial management, recruitment, and project deliverables. Supervised junior staff and contributed to project reports.
Senior Analyst/Technical Project Officer
Abt Associates Inc
Aug 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 7 months)
Provided technical and project management services for a global health project, managing client relations and recruitment efforts across multiple countries.
Teaching Fellow
Yale School of Management
Sep 2011 - May 2013 (1 year 8 months)
Assisted in teaching courses on economic strategy and quantitative analysis to over 200 students at Yale University.
Graduate Fellow/Research Assistant
Yale University
May 2011 - May 2013 (2 years)
Conducted research on global social protection policies and co-authored a study during my fellowship at Yale.
Volunteer, Municipal Coordinator
United States Peace Corps
Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 (2 years 2 months)
Implemented a health education project in rural schools, designing workshops for teachers and community members.
Course Lead Instructor
Broadreach Academic Treks
Apr 2006 - Apr 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Led cultural immersion programs for American high school students, focusing on experiential learning and cultural exchange.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Yale University
Master of Arts, International Relations
2011 - 2013
Completed a Master of Arts in International Relations with a concentration in International Development. Received a merit scholarship for academic excellence.
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts, Latin American Studies and International Studies
2001 - 2005
Activities and societies: Study Abroad: University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2004; Cuernavaca, Mexico, 2003.
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and International Studies, with minors in Economics and Philosophy. Achieved Phi Beta Kappa honors and was on the Dean's List every semester.
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