Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Tom Brady is an accomplished talent acquisition and strategic resourcing professional with extensive experience in the commercial and consulting sectors. He currently serves as the Head of Strategic Resourcing Relationships - Commercial at Entain, where he is responsible for driving strategic talent initiatives and fostering collaborative partnerships. Additionally, he holds an interim role as Talent Acquisition Project Manager, LATAM, overseeing key talent acquisition projects in the Latin American region. Tom also maintains his position as the Managing Director at Blind Side Consulting, a boutique consulting firm he founded over a decade ago.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Head of Strategic Resourcing Relationships - Commercial, Entain (2024-04-01 to Present)

Spearheads the development and implementation of strategic talent acquisition initiatives to support the company's commercial growth objectives.

Leads the creation and management of collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, ensuring a seamless talent pipeline and optimal resource allocation.

Drives the adoption of innovative recruitment strategies and technologies to enhance the organization's ability to attract and retain top talent.

Provides strategic guidance to the executive leadership team on talent-related matters, aligning talent management with the overall business strategy.

Talent Acquisition Project Manager, LATAM (Interim), Entain (2023-07-01 to Present)

Oversees the execution of critical talent acquisition projects in the Latin American region, ensuring the timely delivery of key objectives.

Collaborates with regional teams to identify and address talent gaps, implementing tailored recruitment solutions.

Introduces new talent acquisition processes and best practices to enhance the company's ability to source, screen, and onboard top-tier candidates.

Serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to local talent acquisition teams to drive continuous improvement.

Managing Director, Blind Side Consulting (2010-04-01 to Present)

Founded and leads a boutique consulting firm specializing in talent management, organizational development, and strategic resourcing.

Provides advisory services to clients across various industries, helping them to optimize their talent strategies and drive business performance.

Develops and implements innovative talent management solutions, leveraging data-driven insights to drive measurable outcomes.

Serves as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, guiding them in the alignment of talent initiatives with overall business objectives.

Past Roles

Global Lead Talent Acquisition-Design and Engineering, PA Consulting (2022-04-01 to 2023-07-01)

Spearheaded the development and execution of global talent acquisition strategies for the design and engineering functions.

Implemented data-driven recruitment practices to identify, attract, and onboard top-tier technical talent, contributing to the firm's growth and competitiveness.

Introduced new technologies and automation tools to enhance the candidate experience and improve recruitment efficiency.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align talent acquisition initiatives with the overall business goals.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Dentsu (2021-05-01 to 2022-04-01)

Served as a key member of the talent acquisition team, responsible for sourcing and screening candidates for various roles within the organization.

Utilized innovative recruitment strategies and social media platforms to identify and engage with passive candidates, expanding the talent pipeline.

Provided training and mentorship to junior talent acquisition professionals, sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement.

Partnered with hiring managers to understand their talent needs and develop tailored recruitment solutions.

Academic Background

Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, with a concentration in Human Resource Management.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic talent acquisition and workforce planning

Talent management and organizational development

Recruitment process optimization and automation

Data-driven decision-making and analytics

Collaborative stakeholder engagement and partnership management

Consulting and advisory services for C-suite executives

Professional Impact

Spearheaded the implementation of a robust talent acquisition strategy at Entain, which resulted in a 25% increase in the retention of high-performing employees.

Led the successful execution of a large-scale talent acquisition project for PA Consulting's design and engineering functions, contributing to a 30% reduction in time-to-fill for critical roles.

Designed and implemented innovative talent management solutions for Blind Side Consulting's clients, driving an average of 15% improvement in employee engagement and productivity.