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Shannon is a senior recruiting professional with extensive experience in client and account management, and technical recruiting practices and development. Her focus is on building long-term partnerships with her candidates and clients. She identifies and locates top-notch talent by directly recruiting and networking within the technology community. Shannon specializes in building key relationships to help ensure growth for the long term.

Prior to joining EdgeLink, Shannon worked as a member of Evergreen Aviation’s marketing team where she was responsible for raising public awareness and researching customer needs for the museum’s new IMAX Theater. There, she designed and organized IMAX launch events and worked with theater staff on budget proposals, film contracts and financial reports.

Born and raised in Pendleton, Oregon, Shannon is very proud of her small town roots. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Management and Marketing from Linfield College. At Linfield, she served as President of the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority and as President of the Student Alumni Association. She enjoys college sports, Blazer basketball, Beaver football, traveling, working out, networking, leadership opportunities, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Getting the Edge on Shannon

First job:

Nanny for a family in my hometown Pendleton.  Primary care giver for a seven-year-old and two-year-old for the summer – fun and lots of sun! 

Favorite quote:

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery.  Today is a gift…that is why we call it the present.” -   Eleanor Roosevelt

Who inspires you?

My parents! They have helped shape me into the person that I am today and I admire their wisdom, success and love what they have engrained in me over the years. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. 

Favorite music:

Country Music – Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Sugarland, Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, etc.

Favorite hobbies:

Traveling, college sports, Blazers basketball, Beaver football, working out, shopping at Nordstrom’s, yoga, shooting hoops, being with family and friends, baking cookies, happy hour, being in the sun, reading, etc.

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