Aspireship

Aspireship Inc operates multiple brands to help people transform their career trajectory.

Our brands:

Aspireship - Upskilling platform for B2B tech companies 
- aspireship.com

Orchard - Career Discovery for students and career changers
- orchard.careers

Teacher Career Coach - Online Courses, resources and community to help transitioning teachers find a great career after deciding to leave the classroom. 
- teachercareercoach.com

Founder & CEO

Story Ventures

As a Scout Investor, I'm privileged to be able to invest in founders of early-stage startups with the conviction to create positive change.

Story Ventures is an early stage VC fund based in NYC.

We invest in entrepreneurs with big visions that leverage technology and the proliferation of data to impact the way people interact with the world.

Scout Investor

MINDBODY, Inc.

Acquired by Vista Equity Partners.

Led the integration of Frederick into the MINDBODY organization. Frederick now powers the MINDBODY and Booker premium product editions to bring AI driven marketing to beauty, fitness and wellness businesses worldwide.

Vice President & GM, Frederick

Booker Software

Acquired by MINDBODY.

Continued to operate as CEO of Frederick following the acquisition by Booker Software.

CEO, Frederick

Frederick

Acquired by Booker and MINDBODY. 

Created the world’s first marketing automation platform for local businesses that’s powered by artificial intelligence. We call him Frederick, and he’s the smartest marketing engine local businesses have ever seen.

Dell

Building Dell's relationships with top venture capital firms, angel investors, Fortune 500 innovation departments and fast-growth startups.

Director, Center for Entrepreneurs

PhoneTell

PhoneTell makes mobile local search apps for consumers and wireless operators. 

My role was a hybrid of product management and business development. I was responsible for a Top 40 Travel & Local consumer app and worked alongside the CEO/COO to close and support deals with large wireless carriers globally.

VP, Product & Business Development

Game Change Ventures

Worked with consumer internet, e-commerce and SaaS startups to help them launch and grow innovative companies.

Managing Partner

Club E Network

Grew a local organization that began as a student club at Arizona State University into a multi-state organization with 10 chapters and an online network reaching entrepreneurs around the world.

President

The Business Journal

Guest Columnist

CEO @ Aspireship | Helping people get hired in tech sales and customer success

I’ve dedicated my professional career to helping people who want to help themselves. Currently, I’m building Aspireship Inc.

Aspireship Inc operates multiple brands to help people transform their career trajectory.

Our brands:

Aspireship - Upskilling platform for B2B tech companies 
- aspireship.com

Orchard - Career Discovery for students and career changers
- orchard.careers

Teacher Career Coach - Online Courses, resources and community to help transitioning teachers find a great career after deciding to leave the classroom. 
- teachercareercoach.com



Corey Kossack

St. Luke's Health System

• Recruited and placed LPNs, CMAs, and specialty healthcare roles using diverse sourcing strategies.
• Conducted candidate assessments to ensure role alignment and cultural fit.
• Established talent pipelines for high-demand roles by building strong relationships.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to tailor recruitment strategies for specialty positions.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Outlier Project

Outlier

Darigold

• Recruited top talent for various roles within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, focusing on building high-performing teams in production, supply chain, and sales.
• Developed and implemented effective sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, and industry events to attract candidates with diverse backgrounds and specialized skill sets.
• Supervised a team of junior recruiters, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure consistent achievement of recruitment goals and high candidate satisfaction.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Security Finance

Specializing in recruiting of emerging talent for Career opportunities.

Truckstop

Truckstop is a Freight tech Saas company back by VC Iconqic GTM focused 

•	Recruited in a high-growth company environment with 30 percent growth
Successfully recruited over 400 new hires GTM
3 to 1 submittal rate
•	Mentored new employees and Junior level recruiters 
Recruited: Sales FP Analyst, Accounting, Business Analyst, Revenue Operations, Sales, Software engineering, Customer Success and Customer service.
Consulted with Senior Leadership to identify personnel needs, workforce planning strategies and search assignments.
•	Regularly interface with external community groups and organizations to provide employment opportunities.
•	Leveraged online recruiting resources such as LinkedIn, Wellfound, Indeed and Slack Miro groups. 
•	Created and collaborated on screening questions with hiring managers.
•	Developed and Provided Interview training to hiring managers.
•	Created the first national hiring campaign virtually with 100 candidates and 26 hires in two weeks
Lead ERG ambassador for DEI and created internal Share point channels for DEI

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

WEISER OF CASCADIA, LLC

Talent Acquisition Manager for Skilled Nursing Facility

•	Deep Understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements to ensure that all hiring practices are in accordance with industry standards.
•	Proven track record in recruiting for RNS , CNA , OT and PT candidates during COVID 
•	Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies that attract top candidates such as standing up an Apprenticeship program and increased funding through rural development grants
•	Manage the entire recruiting life cycle, from initial conversation through the offer letter
•	Used Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address staffing challenges.
•	Documentation for all interviews and process for managing scorecards.

CorTech International

Contractor for Kraft Heinz


• Input and maintain employee information.
• Assist all new hires with first day tasks (plant tour, clocking in, review
safety info, company policies and procedures, and escort employee to
assigned supervisor).
• Discipline and terminate employees as needed.
• Recruited for various sites and trained and mentored other recruiters 
Recruited for: Machine Operators, Quality Assurance, Skilled trades, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers.
• Analyzes client recruiting needs and works with the account team to develop and delivered recruiting strategy
• Develop and delivers client orientation/onboarding programs for
temporary employees.

Talent Acquisition Manager/HR Generalist /People and Culture Generalist 

TForce Logistics

Tforce is a 3pl provider

•	Responsible for Recruitment of Independent contractors for Final Mile 
•	Prospective small fleet owners through Courier boards, yellow pages, craigslist and Facebook
•	Onboarded new Carrier partners and compliance review. 
•	Completed Carrier packets including all commercial licenses, permits, drug screening and background checks and insurance documents.
•	Provide Support to Operation Managers and work with multiple departments to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing relationships.
•	Successfully Managed 5 states and 8 distribution centers with 54 new carrier contractors throughout my region
•	Travel to trade shows and hosted onsite open houses. 
•	Created SOP for Carriers such as resource guides for each location from Local permits, DOT Registration Screen Shots, as well each document required for onboarding

Recruiter

MAXIMUS

Career Counselor for Underserved populations 

•	Develop customized career plans and strategies that are tailored to the needs and strengths of individual clients.
•	Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
•	Collaborative and team-oriented approach to working with community partners and other stakeholders to maximize impact and resources.
•	Knowledge of resources and programs available to underserved populations, such as training programs, apprenticeships, and job placement services.
•	Experience in helping clients navigate systemic and structural barriers to employment, such as discrimination, lack of access to transportation or childcare, and criminal records.
•	Commitment to cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with clients from different cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
•	Knowledge of labor market trends and industries that are hiring, as well as the skills and qualifications needed to succeed in those fields.
•	Ability to provide ongoing support and guidance to clients throughout their job search and career development process.
•	Passion for social justice and equity, and a commitment to empowering underserved populations to achieve economic independence and stability.
	
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Career Counselor

Progressive Staffing Solutions, Inc. Nationwide

A small boutique recruitment firm focused on Health Care, Academic, and Technical industries such as Manufacturing, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and OSHA Certified Safety trainers.

•	Designed Recruitment processes and client touch points.
•	Directed and led three recruitment staff including Business Development 
•	Designs the selection matrix for choosing the optimum recruitment channel and recruitment source.
•	Built quality relationship with the internal customers and external customers.
•	Monitors and constantly reduces the costs of the recruitment process.
•	Set the social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in the organization.
•	Conducts job interviews for the managerial job positions (or key jobs in the organization)
•	Monitors the labor legislation and implements required changes to keep the process compliant.

Director of Recruiting

SR Talent Acquisition Partner (Open for my next role)

I believe in the power of connection — that even the smallest gestures can leave the greatest impact. Whether it's through a smile, a kind word, or helping others discover their own passion, my purpose is to empower people and create positive experiences.


Kindness is always free — and it has the power to change lives.

Let's create something meaningful together.

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