Connor Holliman

Senior Growth Recruiter, Base, Coinbase

• Built and scaled global talent pipelines for Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain Base, hiring high-impact technical, product, growth, and ecosystem talent across 20+ countries to support international expansion and onchain adoption goals.
• Partnered directly with senior leadership and hiring managers to shape recruiting strategy for critical business functions, including Global Growth, Business Operations, Product, Marketing, Communications, and Creator teams.
• Drove employer brand and ecosystem awareness through high-performing written and video content, generating millions of impressions across social platforms while accelerating candidate pipeline velocity and market visibility.
• Expanded Base's global ecosystem by supporting regional growth initiatives (like international accelerator program Base Batches), student blockchain club communications, conference activations, and community programs that strengthened developer, creator, and partner adoption worldwide.
• Established a reputation for transparent, relationship-first recruiting by optimizing candidate experience, advising top-tier talent through complex hiring processes, and consistently aligning world-class hires with long-term organizational growth objectives.

Senior Recruiter, Proof of Talent

• Surpassed 2024 performance targets by reaching 124% of quota, consistently driving top-tier recruitment outcomes across the blockchain industry.
• Built and managed strategic hiring partnerships with leading crypto organizations including Aptos, Arweave, Bankless, Blockworks, THORChain, and other high-growth blockchain companies.
• Sourced and managed 100+ candidates weekly as a full lifecycle recruiter, placing technical and non-technical talent across software engineering, product, marketing, business development, legal, and executive functions.
• Co-hosted the Proof of Talent Podcast, leading industry conversations with prominent blockchain projects like SKALE Labs and OP Labs:
  • The Strategy of Scaling… SKALE Labs
  • Growing Open-Source with OP Labs
• Exceeded 100% of quota in first year performance despite having no client ownership until midway through the year, demonstrating rapid adaptability, business development strength, and recruiting execution.

Founding Technical Recruiter, METAWORK Los Angeles

• Generated over $250,000 in total revenue, outperforming all recruiters on the team.
• Sourced, developed, and managed strategic hiring partnerships with founders and hiring leaders across leading Web3 startups including CertiK, Danvas, Disco.xyz, Tally Labs, and other high-growth organizations.
• Led and mentored the technical recruiting team, training new recruiters on full lifecycle hiring strategy, candidate evaluation, client management, and end-to-end technical search execution.
• Owned full lifecycle recruitment for technical talent, sourcing and placing high-caliber professionals while negotiating competitive compensation packages and serving as the primary liaison between candidates and startup clients.

Audio Operator, FOX Sports Los Angeles

• Created and delivered artificial crowd noise and live audience enhancement for nationally televised sporting broadcasts that collectively reached over 1 billion television viewers, elevating viewer engagement and production quality.

Technical Recruiter, TEKsystems San Diego

• Secured first placement 30% faster than the average recruiter and achieved the $3,000 new recruiter revenue milestone faster than all peer hires in the same cohort.
• Executed high-volume full lifecycle technical recruiting, consistently making 100+ cold calls weekly while sourcing, qualifying, and placing IT professionals across various clients.
• Managed contracted IT professionals throughout assignment lifecycles, overseeing performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and employee relations to ensure strong client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with recruiters and account managers to refine recruiting strategies, improve operational best practices, and drive stronger business outcomes.
• Mentored and supported new recruiters in pipeline development, revenue generation, and recruiting execution, contributing to broader team performance and organizational growth.

Sales Development Representative, MINDBODY Inc. San Luis Obispo

• Recognized as "Top Grossing SDR" in the final quarter of tenure, leading revenue generation through high-performance outbound sales execution.
• Awarded "Top SDR" in the San Luis Obispo office for July, distinguishing performance among regional peers through consistent pipeline creation and sales results.
• Generated and qualified high-value leads while making 500+ outbound cold calls weekly.
• Managed a robust sales funnel of qualified prospects and booked product demonstrations to drive conversion.

Phi Sigma Kappa

Alumni Board Member Sept 2025 — Present

• Active participant and decision maker in alumni board meetings.

Alumni Events Lead Sept 2023 — Sept 2024

• Arranged and hosted alumni chapter events across California and Washington.

Alumni Association President Sept 2020 — Sept 2023

• Facilitated monthly alumni chapter meetings and organized annual Alumni Weekend.
• Provided active chapter with oversight and advice on day-to-day operations.

Eta Septaton Chapter President May 2017 — May 2018

• Awarded Phi Sigma Kappa's "National Chapter of the Year" award.
• Ran day-to-day operations, delegated and organized other positions within fraternity.
• Maintained communication with Cal Poly administration, IFC Council and Phi Sigma Kappa brotherhood.
• Built partnerships with different organizations within San Luis Obispo to build a better community.

Bachelor of Arts in History

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo