Michael Maxfield

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Executive Talent Acquisition Partner at Western Governors University

Sandy, Utah, United States

Overview

Michael Maxfield is a recruiting leader and sourcing expert at Western Governors University, specializing in executive and technical talent. A LinkedIn Certified Professional with a degree from the University of Phoenix, he has built multiple "Great Place to Work Certified" teams. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated team player and one of the best recruiters they have worked with.

He once hired over 200 engineers and 100 technicians in just six months for a new manufacturing facility.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Challenger

Self-Confident

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Executive Sourcing
Passionate about sourcing for executive searches and hard-to-find technical roles by leveraging his extensive network and market knowledge.
Scaling Tech Teams
Demonstrated success in rapidly scaling people operations for technology companies and manufacturing facilities, including hiring over 300 technical staff in six months.
Inclusive Cultures
Focuses on building strong relationships and creating inclusive work environments, having built teams that became Great Place to Work Certified.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Executive Talent Acquisition Partner at Western Governors University
10-2024 - 11-2025
Lead Talent Acquisition Partner at Western Governors University
4-2024 - 9-2024
Recruiting Consultant at TSMC
2-2024
Talent Acquisition Consultant at StartupExperts
7-2021 - 11-2022
Principal Recruiter / Head of Recruiting at Tubular Labs (Acquired)

Education

Bachelor's degree from University of Phoenix

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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