Objective

Seeking a full-time Senior Recruiter position where I can utilize my 11+ years of Full Life Cycle recruiting experience. To become an integral member of a team within a highly-respected organization where my expert-level head hunter skills. My extensive contacts and excellent reputation with both hiring managers and candidates will ensure that only top talent is provided to the company.

Summary of expertise

• Expert is direct recruitment of passive candidates from competitors and related medical device companies. I do not use job boards but utilize my extensive contacts and Linked In.
• Excellent understanding of medical device technology in orthopedics, biologics, reconstruction, cardiology and neurosurgery
• Expert candidate interviewing skills and reference checks
• Fine-tuned networking and headhunting abilities.
• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows XP, MS Word, MS Office and Fox HR and Recruiting management software.
• Ability to assimilate into any environment and excel at any task.
• Uncanny intuition with strong attention to details; highly organized.
• Top-notch journalistic skills (researching, proofreading, editing, grammar, spelling and punctuation).
• Highly self-motivated with unparalleled self-discipline.

Experience

Self Employed Recruiter - FEBRUARY 2011 to present

Company Confidential, Minneapolis, MN
Sr. Direct Hire Recruiter, May 2008 - February 2011

Spearheaded company' s entrance in to direct hire medical device recruitment.
Currently ranked # 2 in the nation for candidates placed and fees generated.

Conduct Full Life Cycle recruiting for candidates ranging in experience from entry-level to executive-level Medical Device professionals in the Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Clinical, Regulatory and Operations (all disciplines).

Specializing in orthopedics, orthobiologics and biologics (tissue) with a 98% success rate.

Skillful in locating and recruiting qualified candidates for any position by using direct recruiting of candidates from competitors, Linked In, networking and utilizing extensive contacts in the industry.

Consult with HR and Hiring managers to indentify staffing needs to customize job description.

Screen candidates' résumés for initial qualifications and conduct customized interviews for further evaluation of their overall background, thereby ensuring that they meet or exceed the expectations of the respective hiring managers.

Personalities are also evaluated to determine compatibility with the client' s existing employees to ensure long-term employment.

Conduct reference checks, background checks.

Present and negotiate offers.

Regular calls to client and candidate after placement to ensure mutual satisfaction.

Optimize staffing strategies, tactics and guidelines for clients with small or no HR and recommended applicant tracking systems and policies to ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP, state and federal regulations.

Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to proactively troubleshoot internal and external recruitment issues.

Regularly consulted by CEO' s, Controllers, CFO' s, Human Resources Directors and other high-level management officials for expertise on market conditions, salary trends, and hiring practices.

March 2005- May 2008
Confidential

My husband died suddenly in March of 2005. I took this time to heal and care for my 12 year old son.

Minneapolis, MN
Self Employed Medical Device Recruiter - May 1997- March 2005

Conducted Full Cycle recruiting for medical device clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on Sales and Marketing.

Marketed top candidates to companies in their area of expertise and developed many long term clients because I could deliver top candidates quickly with 100& success rate.

Developed and extensive network of contacts from which I received job orders and also candidates when I was conducting a search.

Candidates were directly recruited from competitors and Linked In.

Met with client HR Managers and dealt directly with hiring managers to develop a clear understanding of their search.

Consulted with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions and consistently communicated through the hiring process.

Thorough interview of candidates and conduct extensive reference and background check.

Thorough interview prep and debrief of candidate after each interview with detailed report given to hiring manager.
Candidates are well screened and prepped which resulted in a 100% placement success rate. No offers were ever declined.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN -
Sr. Financial Planner, April 1991 - May 1997- (Company closed)

This firm specialized in financial services and mortgages.

Managed the portfolios of high net worth clients from 10 MM and above to endure adequate return and appropriate investments based on risk tolerance.

Reviewed legal and issues to minimize income and estate tax exposure, Consulted with attorneys and accountant to develop best and most comprehensive solutions.

Developed comprehensive plan to ensure growth with minimal risk and reviewed with clients and other professionals.

Implemented plan with client and other professionals.
Regular review with client to monitor progress and makes changes if necessary.

Regular speaker on investment and retirement issues at attorney and accountant continuing education programs.

Regular contributor and subject matter expert in several trade magazines and journals.

Speaker at various senior citizen forums and events.

Hosted a radio show for 3 years on investment, tax and retirement issues, "Your Money Matters".

Received Client Service Awards annually - voted by the clients themselves.

Holder of numerous industry awards and voted one of the top advisors in the country.

Education

Biology
Certified Financial Planner
3 year course. Passed exam on the first try

Volunteer Activities

Speak to corporate groups about sudden cardiac death and its impact on families.

Spearheaded development of groups and a list of resources for young widows and their children.