Garrett Arseneault

Recruiter and people leader with current technical recruiting experience at Actalent and 8+ years of progressive retail leadership, including direct responsibility for recruiting, training, coaching, and retaining high-performing teams. Experienced supporting talent needs across systems/software, automotive, aerospace, and construction environments. Brings a customer-first mindset, strong sense of urgency, KPI discipline, and hands-on experience assessing talent, developing people, and adapting quickly in fast-paced operations.

Recruiter - Actalent - Tempe, AZ

(2025-01)

• Recruit and qualify technical talent with a focus on systems and software professionals across automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.
• Screen resumes and evaluate candidates for technical alignment, relevant experience, and fit for client opportunities.
• Leverage candidate qualification and technical recruiting expertise to connect specialized talent with engineering and science-focused opportunities.
• Represent a global talent solutions organization while supporting a candidate experience centered on career alignment, growth, and long-term fit.

Store Manager - TravisMathew - Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ

(2022-05 - 2025-01)

• Recruited, trained, coached, and retained support managers and customer-focused associates while setting clear performance expectations and building team capability.
• Led high-volume retail operations and executed strategies to drive sales, KPIs, profitability, inventory accuracy, and shrink performance.
• Analyzed customer profiles, buying trends, and competitive information to identify opportunities and adjust business strategy quickly.
• Partnered with district and HQ teams on new store openings, remodels, pop-ups, special events, merchandising, and operational priorities.

Assistant Store Manager - TravisMathew - Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ

(2019-03 - 2022-05)

• Recruited, trained, and retained team members; supported new store openings through hiring and training of newly added employees.
• Coached employees on performance, communicated policy and initiative changes, and supported performance improvement planning.
• Built employee knowledge through hands-on training, mentoring, and clear communication of expectations and product knowledge.

Supervisor - TravisMathew - Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ

(2016-09 - 2019-03)

• Led floor execution with an approachable, service-driven style focused on sales goals, customer loyalty, and a consistent client experience.
• Monitored workflow processes for accuracy and timeliness while supporting merchandising, sales generation, marketing, and event coordination.

Business / Managerial Economics - Glendale Community College