Tom Stevenson
Talent Acquisition Lead at Wayside Chapel- Claim this Profile
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Sasha Firth
Tom is the person you want on your team. He stylishly manages both a demanding and dynamic requirement for hires across the full spectrum of the creative industry. He goes above and beyond to deliver against the brief and to sell the dream by understanding the industry and embodying the very culture that new recruits want to buy into. He understands the importance of embedding himself within the agency and the industry and has become the trusted counsel for new recruits through to C-Suite execs.
Liam Pietzka
I was fortunate enough to work with Tom when he was an Account Director with Vitamin T. Tom was responsible for building solid relationships within the Digital and Creative agency landscape, and head-hunting talent for sometimes obscure briefs. Although he worked on a different team, it was clear to see how determined and hard working Tom was. When issued with a brief, Tom worked relentlessly to find ‘hard to find’ talent, and always delivered. Particularly in the areas of Digital and Content where particular skill-sets are hard to find, he would often find talent that some others couldn’t. Tom would invest in building his brand and network within the space, even if that meant investing time and energy on external events and seminars. It was Tom’s enthusiasm and knowledge that led him to becoming a subject matter expert for other more junior members of the team; particularly in the area of Front-End Development where Tom would deliver training sessions to other members of the team. I would highly recommend Tom to any potential employer.
Sasha Firth
Tom is the person you want on your team. He stylishly manages both a demanding and dynamic requirement for hires across the full spectrum of the creative industry. He goes above and beyond to deliver against the brief and to sell the dream by understanding the industry and embodying the very culture that new recruits want to buy into. He understands the importance of embedding himself within the agency and the industry and has become the trusted counsel for new recruits through to C-Suite execs.
Liam Pietzka
I was fortunate enough to work with Tom when he was an Account Director with Vitamin T. Tom was responsible for building solid relationships within the Digital and Creative agency landscape, and head-hunting talent for sometimes obscure briefs. Although he worked on a different team, it was clear to see how determined and hard working Tom was. When issued with a brief, Tom worked relentlessly to find ‘hard to find’ talent, and always delivered. Particularly in the areas of Digital and Content where particular skill-sets are hard to find, he would often find talent that some others couldn’t. Tom would invest in building his brand and network within the space, even if that meant investing time and energy on external events and seminars. It was Tom’s enthusiasm and knowledge that led him to becoming a subject matter expert for other more junior members of the team; particularly in the area of Front-End Development where Tom would deliver training sessions to other members of the team. I would highly recommend Tom to any potential employer.
Sasha Firth
Tom is the person you want on your team. He stylishly manages both a demanding and dynamic requirement for hires across the full spectrum of the creative industry. He goes above and beyond to deliver against the brief and to sell the dream by understanding the industry and embodying the very culture that new recruits want to buy into. He understands the importance of embedding himself within the agency and the industry and has become the trusted counsel for new recruits through to C-Suite execs.
Liam Pietzka
I was fortunate enough to work with Tom when he was an Account Director with Vitamin T. Tom was responsible for building solid relationships within the Digital and Creative agency landscape, and head-hunting talent for sometimes obscure briefs. Although he worked on a different team, it was clear to see how determined and hard working Tom was. When issued with a brief, Tom worked relentlessly to find ‘hard to find’ talent, and always delivered. Particularly in the areas of Digital and Content where particular skill-sets are hard to find, he would often find talent that some others couldn’t. Tom would invest in building his brand and network within the space, even if that meant investing time and energy on external events and seminars. It was Tom’s enthusiasm and knowledge that led him to becoming a subject matter expert for other more junior members of the team; particularly in the area of Front-End Development where Tom would deliver training sessions to other members of the team. I would highly recommend Tom to any potential employer.
Sasha Firth
Tom is the person you want on your team. He stylishly manages both a demanding and dynamic requirement for hires across the full spectrum of the creative industry. He goes above and beyond to deliver against the brief and to sell the dream by understanding the industry and embodying the very culture that new recruits want to buy into. He understands the importance of embedding himself within the agency and the industry and has become the trusted counsel for new recruits through to C-Suite execs.
Liam Pietzka
I was fortunate enough to work with Tom when he was an Account Director with Vitamin T. Tom was responsible for building solid relationships within the Digital and Creative agency landscape, and head-hunting talent for sometimes obscure briefs. Although he worked on a different team, it was clear to see how determined and hard working Tom was. When issued with a brief, Tom worked relentlessly to find ‘hard to find’ talent, and always delivered. Particularly in the areas of Digital and Content where particular skill-sets are hard to find, he would often find talent that some others couldn’t. Tom would invest in building his brand and network within the space, even if that meant investing time and energy on external events and seminars. It was Tom’s enthusiasm and knowledge that led him to becoming a subject matter expert for other more junior members of the team; particularly in the area of Front-End Development where Tom would deliver training sessions to other members of the team. I would highly recommend Tom to any potential employer.
Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid Accreditation
Mental Health First Aid AustraliaNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
RCSA Accredited Recruiter
RCSA Australia and New ZealandApr, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wayside Chapel
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent Acquisition Lead
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Apr 2022 - Present
Wayside Chapel provides unconditional love, care, support and essential services for people experiencing homelessness and social isolation in Sydney. Our mission is creating community with no ‘us and them’. We do this by breaking down the barriers of judgement and providing a safe place where people from all walks of life are welcome. My role encompasses end-to-end recruitment services for Wayside, talent strategy development and execution, process design, hiring manager training, employer branding and executive search activities.
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WPP
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Talent Acquisition
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Feb 2017 - Nov 2021
WPP AUNZ is a group of 45+ marketing services companies that collaborate to create world-class customer experiences and drive growth for our clients. Our offerings include Advertising, Media Investment Management, Insights & Consulting, Public Relations, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, Branding & Identity, Specialist Communications, Marketing Infrastructure, Activation, POS & Promotion, Digital and Proprietary Offerings.
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Group Talent Partner
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
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Young & Rubicam Group
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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National Talent Acquisition Manager
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
Talent Acquisition lead for the Y&R Group in Australia. I worked with business leaders within the Group to attract and retain the very best creative, content, account service and digital talent in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Worked concurrently at VMLY&R at this time. Talent Acquisition lead for the Y&R Group in Australia. I worked with business leaders within the Group to attract and retain the very best creative, content, account service and digital talent in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Worked concurrently at VMLY&R at this time.
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VML
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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National Talent Acquisition Manager
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
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Account Manager
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
Secondment to work as a hybrid suit/producer on one of Y&R Sydney's flagship accounts, the National Roads and Motorists Association (NRMA). Integrated and Digital. Creative production, shoot and post production of 30' TVC and full production of an experiential activation and associated digital content.
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Aquent Talent
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Director
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
Vitamin T was established by Aquent been established to provide outstanding freelance digital and creative talent within the agency space. My role was client facing, and I was successful in growing the Vitamin T business, raising awareness of a new brand and servicing complex digital projects with exceptional talent. Specialties: Creative, Design, Marketing, Recruitment, Advertising Agency, Art Director, Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Finished Artist, Digital, Developer, Front end, Producer, UX, IA, HTML, Flash, CSS, Indesign, Adobe CS, Interactive, Designer.
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Randstad Australia
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Australia
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
I worked as part of Australia's largest and leading Life Sciences recruitment team. Full 360 degree recruitment role specialising in Medical Devices Sales & Marketing positions. I worked as part of Australia's largest and leading Life Sciences recruitment team. Full 360 degree recruitment role specialising in Medical Devices Sales & Marketing positions.
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Hays
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Jan 2008 - Mar 2012
Started in Hays Associate/Trainee programme in 2008. Completed my tenure as Senior Consultant with Hays Life Sciences. Started in Hays Associate/Trainee programme in 2008. Completed my tenure as Senior Consultant with Hays Life Sciences.
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Education
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2000 - 2004
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication -
1995 - 1999
Nayland College
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