Erinn Hougnon

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director of Talent Acquisition at SAFEbuilt

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Overview

As the Director of Talent Acquisition at SAFEbuilt, Erinn Hougnon leads a national team to source top talent in niche industries like Community Development, Engineering, and Planning. She is a strategic partner to company leadership, translating business goals into actionable recruiting plans. Erinn holds a Bachelors Degree from Colorado State University and a PHR certification.

Erinn is passionate about community engagement and corporate giving, actively participating in and sponsoring service days and charitable events through her company. She is also deeply involved in professional development within her industry, staying current on best practices through organizations like SHRM.

She is a vocal advocate for training the next generation of building service professionals through initiatives like the SAFEbuilt Academy.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Recruiting
Partners with executive leadership to develop talent acquisition strategies that directly support long-term business and operational goals.
Next-Gen Professionals
Champions career development and training for the younger generation, particularly through the SAFEbuilt Academy, to address skill gaps in the trades.
Employer Branding
Collaborates with marketing and communications to build the company's brand and social media presence, attracting premier talent.

Media Appearances

Erinn has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2020
Director of Talent Acquisition at SAFEbuilt
1-2016 - 11-2020
Talent Acquisition Manager at SAFEbuilt
3-2011 - 1-2016
Human Resources Manager at SAFEbuilt

Education

1986 - 1990
Bachelors Degree from Colorado State University

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Insights For Selling To Erinn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erinn is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erinn

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erinn move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Erinn take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Erinn

Personality Compatibility


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