Hi, I'm Tasha Burks

Founder & CEO of T. Burks & Associates, a recruiting firm that's been connecting engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing talent with opportunities for almost two decades.

Over that time, I've sat across from VPs who got pushed out after years of results. I've watched hiring managers interview 47 people and still freeze. I've taught early career professionals it's okay to stand out, and I've coached brilliant professionals who were burning out in roles that should've been their sweet spot.

Make SHIfT Happen came from those conversations, the real ones that happen when someone's between what was, what is, and what's next.

If you’re wondering about the lowercase "f" in SHIfT…that's intentional. Because sometimes the shift you're in feels like sh*t. The job that went sideways. The promotion that didn't come. The market that shifted while you were heads down doing the work. The pivot that placed you back at square one.

I'm here to show you how to move through it, with clarity, strategy, and the kind of tough love that actually helps you grow. Whether you’ve been laid off, you're hiring, leading, or starting over, this is where we talk about what's really happening. No fluff. No BS. Just what works when you're in it.

I built this from nearly two decades in niche recruiting, but if you're in the middle of a shift, this is for you too.

I'm not here to sugarcoat it. I'm here to help you Make SHIfT Happen.