Dalton Thurlow

Dalton James Thurlow is an accomplished recruiting professional based in Raleigh, NC, with over seven years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across various industries, including IT, healthcare, entertainment, and finance. He has a proven track record in successfully sourcing and placing candidates for hard-to-fill positions, utilizing a wide range of sourcing platforms and strategies. Currently, as a Technical Talent Sourcer at Activision Blizzard, Dalton focuses on identifying engineering talent globally, achieving high-quality searches, and enhancing candidate engagement. He has significantly improved the hiring process by addressing pain points and implementing creative sourcing strategies, contributing to an increased offer acceptance rate and successful hires in previously underserved disciplines.

Before joining Activision Blizzard, Dalton held positions at Allscripts Healthcare Solutions as a Talent Acquisition Consultant, where he managed the recruitment cycle for healthcare IT roles, and at TEKsystems as a Technical Recruiter, where he recruited IT professionals for a variety of companies. He has consistently exceeded hiring goals, filled numerous positions with a high acceptance rate, and developed strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. Dalton’s diverse skill set includes proficiency in various recruiting tools, market analysis, and project coordination, all of which support his goal of aligning talent with organizational needs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a specialization in Marketing and Sales from Michigan State University.