Rick Blackwell

Rick Blackwell is a seasoned talent acquisition professional currently serving as a Talent Acquisition Consultant at ConMed Linvatec since April 2011, specializing in recruiting for various open positions across all divisions. Prior experience includes working as a Medical Industry Recruiter at MRI from 1997 to 2009, where recruitment focused on the software sector initially before transitioning to the medical device industry. Rick's extensive background also includes a long tenure at IBM from 1967 to 1998, progressing from sales roles to the position of Software Product Manager. Additionally, Rick served in the US Navy Reserve from 1968 to 1988, achieving the rank of Analyst while fulfilling active duty assignments and reserve obligations. Rick Blackwell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Auburn University, earned between 1963 and 1967.