#10 Timothy Kirk: Human Resources Development

Spencer speaks with Timothy Kirk (he/him) about the winding path he has followed throughout his career. He shares his reflections on how the Army prepared him to work in the Ivy League and why emotional intelligence matters in his work. Tim currently serves as a Senior Learning Experience Facilitator at Indeed, where the mission is, simply, “We help people get jobs.” As a part of the Human Resources team, Tim provides internal training and facilitation for his fellow Indeedians on interpersonal learning, leadership, and development, while also serving as co-chair for Indeed’s Veterans and Allies Inclusion Resource Group (IRG). Previously, he served three years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment in Iraq during Operation New Dawn, after which he worked in university student affairs at Stanford University. He earned his Bachelor’s in Public Administration and Master’s in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Oklahoma. Outside of work, Tim is passionate about DJing and fitness. He currently lives in Arizona with his partner and their dog, Nutmeg. You can connect with Tim in the Careeriosity LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13924312/. Episode music by Wataboi. To learn more about Careeriosity, visit https://careeriosity.wixsite.com/podcast.