Al Blakemore is an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager at Teijin Automotive Technologies since August 2015, specializing in recruiting top talent across various disciplines including engineering, manufacturing, and finance. Prior to this role, Al served as a Corporate Recruiter at N.S. International, Ltd and as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Kelly Engineering Resources, where skills in technical and engineering recruitment were honed. Al's career began at The Bartech Group, managing accounts for major automotive clients, and includes experience in staffing and sales as a Recruiter and Account Manager at Spherion. Military experience as a Personnel Administrative Specialist in the U.S. Army includes the rank of Sergeant and multiple commendations. Al holds a BA in History, Interpersonal Communication, and Education from The University of Olivet.