SUMMARY:

• Strategic advisor to hiring managers and heads of departments, providing competitive market analysis in a dynamic and time sensitive environment
• 15 years in end - to-end recruiting, focused primarily in the HR, Learning and Development, Technical, Financial and Manufacturing markets
• Passionate about identifying top talent who are able to meet the unique requirements of the organization using non-traditional search techniques
• Adept in sourcing and tracking technologies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, Networking, Social Media

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Sun OS, Solaris, Unix, pSOS, VxWorks, AIX, LynxOS, VRTX, IRIX, NT, 95.

System Hardware: Sun/SPARC, RS/6000, Harris, HP, Macintosh

Embedded HW: i860, R4000, 80x86, PowerPC

Other HW: VME, Fiber Optics, Sbus, PCI, SCSI

Languages: C++, Fortran, Ada, Object Time, SQL, Assembly, Visual C++

Application Areas: Unix OS, NT internals, Device Driver, Network, GL, 3D Graphics

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Rahway, NJ

Lead Recruiter

Responsibilities:

• Developing and fostering strong relationships with line Confidential clients and HR colleagues to ensure an understanding of organizational need and developing strategies to effectively source talent internally and externally where vacancies occur.
• Supporting a team of two Recruiting Specialists and a Recruiting Coordinator to fill 78 Learning and Development, HRBP, Strategy, Security, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Manufacturing and Operations’ positions.
• Worked with social media recruiting methods, candidate pipelining, cold calling, marketing analytics and sourcing science to parse out only the most qualified candidates.
• Responsible for end-to-end recruiting in various business areas
• Consult and influence selection decisions ensuring a diverse pipeline
• Partner with the Confidential COE leads to identify and deploy Employee Branding, Social Media and Diversity strategies.

Confidential, Secaucus, NJ and NY

Recruiter and Recruiting Manager

Responsibilities:

• Sourced, pre-screened, interviewed and evaluated candidates for hire. Translated requirements from hiring manager and heads of departments into job descriptions, presented qualified candidates, interviewed and negotiated/presented offers for IT, Finance, HR, Legal, and Administrative positions.
• Worked with social media recruiting methods, candidate pipelining, cold calling, marketing analytics and vendor management to parse out only the most qualified candidates.
• Reoriented the IT department from an agency focused hiring approach to an organic hiring process resulting in a cost avoidance of over $200K.
• Managed and mentored a three-person recruiting team that provided high-quality and cost efficient solutions to internal clients.
• Developed an effective pipeline of key talent, potentially available for immediate hire, as succession planning needs dictated
• Exhibited strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work competently both individually and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask; worked in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment, with highly confidential information.

Confidential, Eatontown, NJ and Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Technical and Finance Recruiter

Responsibilities:

• Sourced, pre-screened, interviewed and evaluated candidates for hire.
• Understood requirements from Hiring Manager, presented qualified candidates, interviewed and negotiated/presented offers.
• Averaged over 140 hires/year, 30% International hires. Mentored 2 recruiters and assisted in hiring needs.
• Understood the business environment, customer requirements, and worked with managers to identify, source, and fill staffing requirements.
• Played a key role at the Operating Group in supporting Executive Management by advising, developing, and executing recruiting strategy. Provided recruiting support to a variety of hard-to-fill and sensitive positions in New Jersey, Maryland, Tampa, California, and Afghanistan. Initiated reports to articulate recruiting performance and trends.
• Supported branding of Confidential as employer of choice through presence at job fairs in New Jersey and Maryland and after-hours community events thereby enhancing Confidential ’s positive reputation. Sourced and screened quality candidates to ensure the best workforce for the Confidential team.
• Actively contributed to process improvements and performance measurements resulting in improved performance across the entire recruiting effort, particularly with respect to recruiting hard to fill staff positions for OCONUS assignments.
• Maintained an outstanding relationship with hiring managers and Executive Management. Provided advice to managers on hiring potential employees, ensuring that we hired only the best employees.

Confidential, NJ

Sr. Recruiter/Owner

Responsibilities:

• Provided consistent, quality service to valued clients in various industries and maintained high-level client satisfaction.
• Conducted meetings with clients to determine staffing requirements.
• Sourced, pre-screened, interviewed and evaluated candidates for hire.
• Recruited various individuals including: Software Engineers, Mobile Developers, Java Developers, Web Developers, Test Engineers, Project Managers, Systems Analysts, Product Managers, SAP Developers, Business Analysts, Financial Analysts, and all facets of Administrative support.

Confidential, Commack, NY

Technical Recruiter

Responsibilities:

• Sourced and hired new candidates through multiple channels, personal d Confidential base, internet, job fairs and networking
• Increased staff by 40% over 3 years.
• Cold calls to competitive companies in market place
• Skills needed for openings included: