Tonya Dove

Global People & Culture Manager

UPTECH Soft

Aug 2026 - Current (3 months)

UPTECH is rebuilding toll and violation management for fleets, an industry our founders invented and led for twenty years before selling their first company. Now we're doing it again, AI-first, with no legacy debt: we register vehicles with toll authorities, prevent citations, and match every toll to the right vehicle, contract, or driver automatically. We're early, growing fast, and every person here owns real pieces of the build. US company, team across the US and Latin America.

Direct comprehensive People Operations and Talent Acquisition strategies across the US and LatAm regions. Serve as a strategic leader managing the entire employee lifecycle, building robust HR infrastructure, and championing cultural initiatives to dri

Strategic Business & Career Success Advisor

Evolve Growth Catalyst

Mar 2024 - Current (2 years 8 months)

At Evolve Growth Catalyst, I partner with start‑ups, scale‑ups, and purpose‑driven professionals to build clarity, momentum, and the right people systems for sustainable growth. What energizes me most is understanding what helps organizations and individuals thrive — then aligning the people, structures, and processes that bring that vision to life.

My work blends strategic insight with operational depth. I help leaders clarify the roles they truly need, strengthen leadership capability, build repeatable systems, and ensure compliance foundations are solid. I believe growth becomes easier when teams understand their purpose, leaders feel supported, and systems reduce chaos instead of creating it.

I also support individ

Director, Technology Recruiting

CFS

Dec 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 2 months)

At CFS, I specialize in connecting organizations with top-tier technology talent on a temporary, project, and permanent basis. With over 20 years of experience and a robust nationwide network, I provide tailored placement solutions that help clients move fast and hire confidently.

From software and AI engineers to cybersecurity specialists and data analysts, I collaborate with hiring teams to understand their needs and deliver qualified, culture-aligned candidates—fast. Reach out at TDove@CFStaffing.com

What I Focus On:
• Building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates
• Leveraging a strong local and nationa

Director of People, Talent, and Culture

Integrative Psychiatry Institute

Oct 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Built the People & Culture function from the ground up for a mission-driven business with four companies under its umbrella, supporting remote and on-site employees and independent contractors across five countries. Reported to the CFO.

Key Contributions:
• Established scalable HR initiatives aligned with business needs by partnering with the COO, CFO, and founders
• Led full HR service delivery, optimizing recruitment, training, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, and performance management
• Spearheaded engagement programs that strengthened team morale and fostered relationships across all levels of staff
• Developed and sustained HR tech platforms, creating a single source of truth for comp

Head of Talent Acquisition

SiteRx

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 (10 months)

Built and led the Technology Talent Acquisition function at a fast-scaling HealthTech SaaS startup, reporting directly to the CTO & CEO.

Managed and oversaw a high-performing TA team, driving structured hiring processes and scalable recruitment strategies to support rapid company growth.

Key Achievements:
• Scaled tech hiring operations, averaging 20 hires per month and recruiting 60+ professionals (including most of the leadership team) in under six months
• Developed hiring strategy, serving as a talent advisor and subject matter expert to drive company growth and awareness
• Led and cross-trained a tech TA team, ensuring efficiency across hiring pipelines and recruitment processes
• Streamlined r

Sr. Manager of Career Development, Talent Placement & Strategic Business Partnerships

Kenzie Academy

Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Led the Career Advising & Talent Placement Department at Kenzie Academy, supporting a nationwide, diverse candidate pool and driving job placement initiatives across the tech industry.

Managed and developed a remote advising team, coaching graduates through career transitions, interview preparation, and job search strategies to help them secure roles in tech. Additionally, assisted the Corporate Partnerships Department, helping strengthen employer relationships and increase hiring opportunities.

Key Achievements:
• Built and led career advising & talent placement operations, increasing graduate job placements by 25% in 2021
• Developed new corporate partnerships, expanding employer networks and creating fresh

Technical Recruiting & Business Development Manager

Creative Financial Staffing CFS

May 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Spearheaded, engineered, and expanded a new tech division at a nationally recognized financial recruiting agency listed on the Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firms list.

Successfully ran a commission-based, full-desk in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, driving placements and business growth.

Key Achievements:
• President’s Club Inductee, hitting the sales marker in Year 1 and ranking #4 company-wide within six months
• Achieved 87% conversion rate, placing top-tier candidates in competitive markets
• Sourced and recruited passive tech candidates, leveraging proactive market searches and strategic networking
• Vetted, prepped, and hired mid-level to leadership tech professionals across var

Digital Marketing Strategist & CRM Sales Trainer

Ruoff Mortgage

Jun 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Appointed by the company president to lead the new digital marketing department, bridging the gap between technology, sales, and operations while training and supporting the nationwide sales team.

Developed and implemented strategic digital marketing initiatives, optimized CRM systems, and empowered sales professionals with technology-driven training to enhance customer engagement and revenue growth.

Key Achievements:
• Led the integration of HubSpot CRM, serving as Super Admin & Trainer, ensuring seamless adoption and optimized functionality
• Customized and executed on-site trainings for hundreds of sales team members across the Midwest, helping them amplify their existing skills through technology and inbo

Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Manager

Ruoff Mortgage

Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Rapidly scaled HR and Talent Acquisition operations during Ruoff’s period of explosive growth, creating structured hiring processes, introducing new technology, and optimizing workforce strategies nationwide.

Played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s HR and recruiting functions, ensuring seamless onboarding, data-driven hiring decisions, and scalable workflows to support Ruoff’s industry-leading momentum.

Key Achievements:
• Partnered directly with the executive team of an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, contributing to strategic growth initiatives
• Built Ruoff’s first HR department, developing talent acquisition processes from the ground up
• Recruited 200 employees across 26 location

HR, Recruiting, Marketing, and Business Development

Leaders

Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Drove HR, recruiting, marketing, and business development for Leaders Staffing's largest client, before expanding into a regional recruiting role, leading sales growth month over month.

Managed full-cycle recruiting for 10 facilities simultaneously, overseeing 200–300 employees, optimizing hiring strategies, and fostering employer relationships to scale workforce solutions.

Key Achievements:
• Led division-wide sales growth, increasing revenue by 120% in Year 1 and surpassing larger-market competitors
• Expanded headcount across 90% of client organizations, strengthening workforce solutions
• Boosted division client base by 70%, driving business development through strategic relationship-building
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Market Research Analyst, Appraiser

Good Inc

Sep 2011 - Apr 2014 (2 years 8 months)

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Operations—Recruiting, Marketing and Business Development

Back in the Game

Mar 2009 - Mar 2012 (3 years 1 month)

Operated a facility including hiring, product development, marketing, training, feasibility studies, sales, public relations, merchandising, and community engagement. Voted as secretary of the Downtown Business Association.

Operations Supervisor

YMCA of DeKalb County

Sep 2007 - Mar 2009 (1 year 7 months)

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Board of Directors- Development & Marketing Chair

FORT WAYNE DERBY GIRLS

Jun 2006 - Mar 2014 (7 years 10 months)

The Fort Wayne Derby Girls, an all-female flat-track roller derby league encourages community involvement from all socioeconomic groups in Fort Wayne and its surrounding communities. The league embodies the strength, courage, and vitality of Fort Wayne women but also serves to provide another form of semi-professional athletic entertainment to the Summit City.

Since 2006, the league as donated tens of thousands of dollars to local women's and children's charities, as well as an countless volunteer hours to make a positive impact on our community.

Interested skaters and volunteers: http://fwderbygirls.com/abo

Recruitment, Marketing & Outreach

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

May 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year 5 months)

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Owner, HR, Operations, & Marketing

Darling Doves

Sep 1995 - Sep 2007 (12 years 1 month)

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