Rob Lockard

Rob LockardRob LockardRob Lockard

Rob Lockard

Rob LockardRob LockardRob Lockard

816-678-1356

PreCision Hiring.

PreCision Hiring.PreCision Hiring.PreCision Hiring.

For Founders and Small Business Leaders.

See how I work.

I help founders and small business leaders make confident hiring decisions 

without overcomplicating the recruitment process. 

Hiring shouldn't be harder than running a business.

I help most when...

Hiring Feels Heavy.

Every role feels high risk.

Every role feels high risk.

Every role feels high risk.

Every role feels high risk.

Every role feels high risk.

You don't have time.

Waiting for perfection feels safter.

Waiting for perfection feels safter.

Waiting for perfection feels safter.

Waiting for perfection feels safter.

Waiting for perfection feels safter.

My Core Abilities

Clarify what matters.

Clarify what matters.

Clarify what matters.

Defining the real role in the context of hiring (not just the job description) is crucial for effective talent acquisition. Identifying success signals early in the recruitment strategies helps streamline the process, while removing noise from the decision enhances the overall talent sourcing efforts.

Find capable people.

Clarify what matters.

Clarify what matters.

Active and passive sourcing are essential components of effective talent acquisition. In the hiring process, evaluating ability over pedigree is crucial for successful recruitment strategies. Additionally, pattern recognition across talent markets can significantly enhance recruiting efforts.

Decisions, executed.

Clarify what matters.

Decisions, executed.

Pressure-testing tradeoffs in the hiring processes, managing risk intelligently in recruitment strategies, and helping founders move forward with confidence in their talent acquisition efforts.

How I think about hiring

Speed and precision must coexist.

Moving quickly without clarity in hiring and recruiting can create churn, but waiting for perfect information in your recruitment strategies can cost momentum that most growing companies can't afford in their talent acquisition and talent sourcing efforts.

Perfect candidates don’t exist.

Strong hires in talent acquisition are defined by their trajectory and capability, rather than by a recruitment strategies checklist that only makes sense on paper.

Hiring is a decision problem, not a sourcing problem.

The real risk in hiring isn't access to talent; it's making the wrong call during the recruitment process because the role, tradeoffs, or expectations weren't clear. Effective recruitment strategies are essential in talent acquisition and talent sourcing to mitigate this risk.

Trust matters more than volume.

Introducing fewer, well-aligned candidates through effective talent acquisition strategies builds confidence and leads to better decisions than flooding founders with options during the hiring and recruiting process.

Context matters more than credentials..

In the context of hiring, what someone can do in your environment is far more significant than where they’ve been or who they’ve worked for, especially when considering effective recruitment strategies and talent acquisition.

Clarity reduces risk before it shows up.

When success is clearly defined early and honestly, hiring becomes less burdensome, and decisions regarding recruiting and talent acquisition are easier to support.

"Rob's strategic recruiting skills are truly unparalleled. He possesses a deep understanding of the talent landscape and has an incredible knack for identifying and attracting top-tier candidates. His ability to think outside the box and implement creative sourcing strategies has been instrumental."


Alicia Anzalone, CDR, PRC, CIR

Rob is a fantastic professional, and I highly recommend working with him. He is highly knowledgeable and skilled in recruiting, and he is supportive of helping others grow and succeed. He is dynamic and has the foresight to recognize emerging tools and their potential impact on business operations.


Katherine Chen, PRC, CSMR

Proof Founders trust, not just talk.

Proof Founders trust, not just talk.

Proof Founders trust, not just talk.

Proof Founders trust, not just talk.

Proof Founders trust, not just talk.

Proof Founders trust, not just talk.

An Invitation...

If you’re thinking through a hire, I’m happy to talk.
Freelance RecruitingRecruitment & Talent Advisor @ Arc Human Capital, LLC

More About Rob Lockard

Experience

Progressive Sourcing & Talent Professional

Progressive Sourcing & Talent Professional

Rob has 20+ of HR & Talent Acquisition experience. He has helped clients secure necessary skills, and abilities in the Accounting / Financial Services, Education, Governmental Affairs, Healthcare, IT / Technology, International Recruiting, Interior Design, Non-Profit, Pharamaceuticals, Property Management, Retail, Trucking / Transportiation, Wholesale, Consulting, Fintech, Government Contracting, Human Resources, Insuratech, Legal Services, Petro-Chemical, Professional Services, Real Estate, Trade Association, and Youth Services Arenas.

Progressive Sourcing & Talent Professional

Progressive Sourcing & Talent Professional

Progressive Sourcing & Talent Professional



Rob is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their goals & advancing Talent Acquisition as a profession. Leveraging the latest technologies, he works tirelessly to his clients secure the best possible roles and negotiate the most favorable employment offers and agreements.

Certifications

Certifications

Certifications

Rob has secured some of the highest quality and caliber of Recruiting Certifications available, including: 


  • Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (AIRS).
  • Certified Diversity Sourcing Professional (CDSP) 
  • Certified Tech Recruiter (AIRS) 
  • Certified Military Veteran Recruiter (AIRS) 
  • SHRM-SCP

Services

Certifications

Certifications

Rob offers a wide range of Recruiting & Talent Acquisition services to help his clients succeed. From Talent Sourcing to negotiating a job offer, he provides the support and resources needed for Founders & Small Business Leaders to take their team to the next level.

emineo talent consulting - founded by Rob Lockard

I help founders and small business leaders make confident hiring decisions—without overcomplicating the recruitment process. Hiring doesn’t fail due to effort; it often fails because of uncertainty in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.

An ability to build remarkable teams.

Rob founded emineo in 2018, which literally means "to be remarkable" in Latin.  Since then, as a solo-preneur, Rob has consistently displayed his sourcing & recruiting skills, 

and leveraged his talent acquisition experience so that 

founders move faster with the right hires, minus the noise. 

Thinking about your next hire? Let's talk!

Rob the Recruiter

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Rob Lockard

816-678-1356

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