Carrie Arrowsmith
Carrie A. is a seasoned talent acquisition and recruitment leader, currently driving recruitment excellence at Missouri University of Science and Technology. With a career spanning more than a decade in higher education and life sciences, she has developed deep expertise in building high-performing teams, optimizing recruitment strategies, and creating meaningful relationships with candidates and stakeholders. Carrie’s strategic approach has helped organizations attract top talent while fostering inclusive and efficient hiring processes.
Prior to her current role, Carrie held leadership positions across a range of institutions and companies, including Korn Ferry, Cielo Talent, EP Group, and James Island Christian School. She has extensive experience managing recruitment operations for large-scale, complex environments, including pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations, where she led talent acquisition, sourcing, and client services initiatives. Her collaborative approach and data-driven decision-making have consistently driven recruitment success and organizational growth.
Carrie holds a Master’s degree in Human Environmental Science from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Missouri Southern State University. Known for her integrity, thoughtfulness, and strategic vision, she brings both expertise and heart to her work, mentoring teams and guiding organizations to attract, retain, and develop the talent they need to thrive.
• University of Arkansas
• Missouri Southern State University
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the guidance of great mentors, especially Dave Napaloni from Korn Ferry. He challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and focus more on serving clients, which shaped the way I approach my work and grow professionally.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering this industry to focus on building strong relationships and always treating everyone with professionalism and respect. These qualities create trust and open doors for growth and opportunity.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
One of the most important values in my work and personal life is giving back to the community. I’m deeply involved with Woodhaven in Columbia, an organization that provides housing and care for adults with special needs. My daughter, who has special needs, will eventually live in their new village, which combines housing and medical care, and I’m proud to support its current fundraising efforts to bring this vision to life.