SUMMARY

• 14+ years experience recruiting for start-ups, mid-sized companies and Fortune 500 organizations
• Broad experience includes in-house corporate recruiting & agency environments (Direct-Hire/Exec. Search)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced skills and training in interviewing techniques, guiding negotiations and securing new hires
• Experienced working with various HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g. Taleo), EZ Access Brass Ring, Sendouts

A knowledgeable and passionate recruiting professional known for integrity, attention to detail, a consultative approach and quality results. Responsibilities in all positions involve full-cycle recruiting, from establishing, building, and managing multiple client relationships, to recruiting and securing key staff to senior management professionals. Experienced in formalizing and documenting recruitment policies/procedures, coaching managers and recruiting through heavy networking, job boards, college/job fairs, and advanced e-recruitment techniques.

Confidential,is a medical device company that manufactures the broadest circulatory support portfolio to treat chronic and acute heart failure. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton CA and is publicly traded company.

Contracted to assume full-cycle recruiting responsibilities for exempt and senior management for the field sales nationally. Responsible for the recruitment and placement of sales positions across the United States due to an expansion and growth of the organization. Responsible for functioning as a business partner to several Territory Sales Directors, filling 30 positions in less than 6 months and playing a key role in improving and formalizing the recruitment process and ensuring the on boarding of the sales team, coaching and partnering with hiring managers.

Executive Recruiter/ Recruiting Manager

Confidential,is a Professional Search firm that provides Direct-Hire and Executive Search services to companies on a National level.

As a hands-on Manager for direct hire positions, was responsible for management and leadership of a fast-paced, dynamic and profitable recruiting firm, while maintaining personal recruiting activities. Played a key role in developing and implementing processes in this start up environment. Responsible for implementing the ATS system and recruiting strategies. Hired, trained and mentored the new recruiters. Trained the marketing coordinator and receptionist. Created and approved marketing materials. Conducted and participated in leadership and strategic planning meetings.

Recruited and placed professional-level candidates in key positions at companies in various industries to include: High-Technology, Life Sciences, Med Device Sales, Healthcare, Financial Services, Non-Profits, Real Estate Development, Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality/Food/Beverage, etc.

Confidential,Pleasanton CA Sept 2004 to Dec 2007
Corporate Recruiter (contract)

Responsible for the full cycle recruitment of the National Sales and Marketing Divisions. Positions included; Respiratory Sales Managers, Clinical Marketing Specialists, Director of National Accounts, Regional Sales Managers, Product Marketing Managers, Marketing Analysts, Executive support and Finance positions. Successfully hired over 200 plus personnel. Scheduled all interviews and debriefs with candidates and hiring managers. Negotiated and extended all offers. Conducted reference checks, background checks and relocation packages for new hires. Utilized and maintained ATS system to create monthly candidate and requisition activity reports. Developed and maintained relationship with Senior Executives and Hiring Managers to ensure the fulfillment of the requirements and staffing plans. Managed Executive and staff recruitment searches on a national level. Negotiated and managed external vendor recruiting agencies and contracts.

Confidential,Pleasanton ,CA July 2003 to May 2004
Senior Recruiter /Direct Placement Consultant

Managed recruiting effort for the 680/880 corridor. Partnered with 8 Branch Managers to define and identify new client relationships. Strategized sourcing/recruitment efforts and developed candidate pipeline. Sole direct hire recruiter for Adecco in the East Bay. Successfully sourced clients and obtained multiple positions. Was able to source, identify, screen and interview candidates and successfully placed all open positions for a large Corporate Banking client by selective Internet recruiting strategies and effective candidate screening, resulting in an increase in offer/acceptance rates and a reduction in the recruitment cycle.

Confidential,San Francisco, CA July 1998 to Sept 2002
Senior Recruiter/ Direct Placement Consultant

Full cycle recruitment from staff level to executive level professionals within Finance, Legal, Retail, Marketing, Investment Banking and Communications. Partnered with Human Resources Departments and hiring Managers to determine ongoing recruiting needs and to define recruiting strategies to maximize search efficiency. Direct sourcing and Internet recruiting for several large corporate accounts. Effectively screened candidates based on client’s parameters in order to achieve a successful hire. Sourced and developed solid candidate pool, detailed candidate screening and interviewing. Negotiated and extended formal offers Developed and maintained candidate pipeline through Internet resources, advertising, career fairs, networking and direct recruiting.

Confidential,San Francisco, CA Jan 1996 to July 1998
Senior Recruiter/ Direct Placement Consultant

Recruitment and placement of all levels of support professionals in finance, advertising and marketing fields. Actively sourced large candidate pools. Pre-screened, interviewed, tested and checked references of qualified candidates. Presented and negotiated offers. Developed key Client Relationships, providing strategic consultations to identify needs and best solutions to the client.