Recruiting & Talent Strategy

Talent that fits.
Strategy that sticks.

Fractional recruiting and talent consulting for early to mid-stage startups, and the people navigating careers within them.

Two sides of the work

Whether you're building a team
or building a career

Built Well works on both sides of the talent equation: with the companies doing the hiring, and with the people doing the searching.

For Companies   /   For Job Seekers
For Companies

Build a talent program
worth talking about.

You're growing fast and hiring matters more than ever, but your talent infrastructure hasn't kept up. I work with early to mid-stage startups across all industries to audit their recruiting processes, build their talent programs, and optimize the full candidate experience.

  • → Talent Audit A full review of your current job descriptions, job postings, career site, employer brand, and application flow with an actionable report at the end.
  • → Talent Marketing Program Building an end-to-end strategy for how your company attracts, nurtures, and converts great candidates, including content, positioning, and channel mix.
  • → Job Description Overhaul Rewriting your JDs to attract the right candidates, reduce bias, and reflect who you are as an organization.
  • → Interview Design Structuring your interview process to be consistent, equitable, and an intentionally good experience for candidates.
  • → Fractional Recruiting Embedded, part-time recruiting support. Your full-stack recruiter without the full-time overhead.

Engagement options

From one-time project audits to fully embedded fractional recruiting, I offer three retainer tiers starting at $1,500/mo, plus à la carte project work at $75/hr. The right scope depends on where you are and what you need.

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Not sure where to start?

The Talent Audit is the lowest-barrier entry point and a full review of your current hiring infrastructure delivered in two weeks for a flat fee. Most clients find it discovers exactly what to fix next.

Book a free intro call →

Services & pricing

From a focused resume audit ($125) to The Full Tune-Up, including resume, LinkedIn, and a live strategy call, for $250. Individual sessions, async reviews, and ongoing coaching also available.

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Not sure where to start?

Tell me where you are in the search and what isn't working. I'll point you to the right service, or just answer the question directly if that's all you need.

Get in touch →
For Job Seekers

You don't need someone
to find you a job.
You need an edge.

I'm not a job placement service and I don't make promises about outcomes. What I will do is help you show up better: a sharper resume, a LinkedIn that reflects who you are, and the confidence to interview well. The rest is up to you.

  • → Resume Audit I don't rewrite resumes. This is an honest and in-depth review of what's landing and what's losing you in the first 10 seconds.
  • → LinkedIn Optimization From your headline to your featured section, making sure your profile is working as hard as you are.
  • → Interview Prep Practicing out loud, refining your stories, and learning how to speak about your experience confidently and clearly.
  • → Personal Branding Clarifying your professional narrative and helping you articulate what makes you, you.

About

Nine years at
the intersection.

I've spent nine years in recruiting, both in staffing agencies and in-house, supporting hiring across early to mid-stage startups, tech orgs, and consumer brands in B2B and B2C spaces. I've sat across the table from hiring managers and candidates alike, and I've seen exactly where the system breaks down for both.

Built Well operates with both in mind. I believe great hiring starts with intentional infrastructure: clear job descriptions, thoughtful processes, and a brand that attracts the people you want. And I believe job seekers deserve better than a generic resume template and crossed fingers.

9
Years in recruiting & talent
2
Sides of the table
Specialized skillsets
Recruitment focus

"Having a consistent and repeatable process that you know works well, benefits everyone in the long run."

— Hayden Sherwood, Founder

How it works

Simple from the first conversation.

Step 01

Tell me what's happening

Book a free 30-minute intro call. We'll talk through where you are, what's not working, and whether I'm the right fit to help.

Step 02

Get a clear scope

I'll come back with a proposal: specific, priced, and scoped to exactly what you need. No retainers required just to get a number.

Step 03

We get to work

Fast turnaround, clear communication, and deliverables you can actually use. Most engagements wrap in 2–6 weeks.

For Job Seekers — 01

Book your session

Choose the service that fits where you are in your search. Most offerings have availability within a week.

For Job Seekers — 02

Share what you've got

Send over your resume, LinkedIn URL, or whatever you're working with. I review it before we meet so we hit the ground running.

For Job Seekers — 03

Walk away with a plan

A written summary of feedback, a clear action list, and optional follow-up support.

Let's work together

Ready when
you are.

Whether you're scaling a team or sharpening your search, the first conversation is free.