Diney Hobgood

Doer
DISC Type : sd

Talent Acquisition Manager at Dave & Buster's Inc.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

Diney Hobgood is a relationship-oriented Talent Acquisition Manager at Dave & Busters, specializing in the hospitality and entertainment industries. With a background that includes Drive Shack and the NFL, she is skilled in full life-cycle recruitment. Colleagues describe her as proactive, personable, and knowledgeable.

Outside of her professional life, Diney is a mother and a self-proclaimed "Swiftie" (Taylor Swift fan). She engages with current trends like ChatGPT and has previously volunteered for Bridge Lacrosse, a community organization, showcasing her commitment to causes she cares about.

She once let her "Swiftie" personality take over her companys LinkedIn posts to attract new candidates.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Long-term Focused

Risk-Accepting

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Hospitality Recruiting
Focuses on attracting and hiring talent for major entertainment and hospitality brands, including Dave & Buster's and Main Event.
Employer Branding
Actively uses social media to create an engaging brand presence and attract candidates, often incorporating personal interests to connect with her network.
Candidate Experience
Passionate about ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all candidates throughout the entire recruitment process.

Media Appearances

Diney has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Talent Acquisition Manager at Dave & Buster's Inc.
6-2024
Talent Acquisition Manager at Main Event
12-2023 - 6-2024
Talent Acquisition Partner at Main Event
8-2021 - 9-2022
Talent Acquisition Manager at Drive Shack Inc.
5-2021 - 8-2021
Corporate Recruiter at NFL On Location Experiences

Education

2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from University of North Texas at Dallas

More Information

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Exp : 5 Location : Dallas, Texas, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Talent Acquisition Manager at Dave & Buster's Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Diney

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Diney is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Diney

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Diney move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Diney take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Diney

Personality Compatibility


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