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Patrick Hughes, CCWP

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Director, Enterprise Business Development at Motion Recruitment
📍 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Patrick is the Director of Enterprise Business Development at Motion Recruitment, specializing in workforce strategy and IT talent solutions for Fortune-level clients in Data, AI, and Cloud. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, colleagues describe him as approachable, proactive, and a positive partner who excels at building strong relationships.

He is driven by a personal philosophy of getting "1% better every day" and is passionate about building intentional, lasting relationships. Patrick considers Atlanta his "second home" and values making genuine, in-person connections in an increasingly digital age, often traveling to meet with partners there.

Unique fact: Patrick believes the best time to build a partnership is before there is an urgent need, focusing on proactive connection over reactive problem-solving.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Director, Enterprise Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Workforce Transformation
He focuses on delivering tailored SOW and MSP solutions to help enterprise clients solve complex talent challenges and accelerate business outcomes.
Strategic Partnerships
He believes the strongest partnerships are built with intention and before urgency arises, viewing them as foundational to long-term success.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Director, Enterprise Business Development
Motion Recruitment
2-2024 - 3-2025
Principal Client Partner - Solutions, Development & Success
Axiom Path
4-2023 - 10-2023
Manager, Talent Solutions - Global Commercial & Technology
IHG Hotels & Resorts
1-2022 - 4-2023
RPO Service Delivery Manager - Enterprise Technology Solutions & Digital Experience
T-Mobile
8-2021 - 2-2022
Lead Recruiter & Talent Advisor - Information Technology (Consultant)
Delta Air Lines
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Education
2010 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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