Tyler Mikkelson

Inquirer
DISC Type : cd

Director, Talent Acquisition at Slalom

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

As Director of Talent Acquisition at Slalom, Tyler Mikkelson leads strategic hiring for U. S. go-to-market teams. He focuses on creating a data-informed and deeply human talent strategy, blending analytics with storytelling. Described by others as solutions-oriented, communicative, and organized, he holds an AWS Business Professional certification and a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Outside of his professional life, Tyler maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This affiliation suggests an interest in collegiate events, community engagement, and potentially supporting its athletic programs.

He has been described by a professional contact as a "dream recruiter. "

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Upfront

ROI Conscious

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Hiring
He leads strategic hiring and shapes proactive, data-informed talent strategies for Slalom's go-to-market organization, focusing on long-term business and cultural growth.
GTM Talent
His primary focus is recruiting for sales, client leadership, and key industry roles that directly drive Slalom's business growth across the United States.
Tech-Driven Business
He shares company news on partnerships with Databricks and GitHub and holds an AWS certification, showing his interest in technology's role in business success.

Media Appearances

Tyler has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Director, Talent Acquisition at Slalom
4-2020 - 1-2022
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at Slalom
10-2016 - 4-2020
Manager, Talent Acquisition at Slalom
11-2015 - 9-2016
Regional Recruiting Manager, West at Mondo
1-2015 - 11-2015
Team Lead, Recruiting at Mondo

Education

2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of Wisconsin-Madison
2009 - 2011
MA from The Chicago School

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 14 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Talent Acquisition at Slalom
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Tyler

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tyler is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tyler move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Tyler take some risk or not?

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

You And Tyler

Personality Compatibility


Other Slalom Employees

Explore more public profiles from related professionals at the same organization.

More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.