SENIOR STAFFING SPECIALIST / TECHNICAL RECRUITER:

A dynamic, results-oriented recruiter with a commitment to customer service (client and candidate) who with creative recruiting has a proven track record of success in locating, identifying and closing top and hard to find talent. With a special emphasis on hard to fill positions.
I build and maintain long-term relationships to ensure a consistent talent pipeline, a good base of business lead-gen and the ability to negotiate a close to my search efforts.
A decisive, results-oriented salesperson, team leader, manager with more 15 years of experience in fast-paced deadline-driven environments. I believe in being flexible, tactical, strategic, providing great communication, customer service, sales and leadership.
I utilize a collaborative consultative approach and demonstrate a commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Professional Experience :

Confidential,Portland Oregon
Consultant |Senior Director of Recruiting 03/2010-Present

Manage the entire recruitment function across multiple business units. Including IT, Business Development, Finance and Accounting, Product Development, Product Marketing, Global Services Consulting and utilizing a consultative sourcing, assessment and selection approach that addresses client needs in a cost effective manner.

• Consult with business and functional leaders to define competencies for specific roles.
• Interview, pre-qualify, negotiate offers and close hires.
• Perform reference checks and coaching hiring managers.
• Troubleshoot difficult positions, building a strategy to: source, qualify, attract, secure and close hard to find candidates.
• Pre-screen candidates through detailed phone screens; evaluate candidate’s compatibility with the specific job requirements-ensuring a right fit prior to client review.
• Track candidate and recruiting activities in the applicant tracking system |CRM.
• Consult candidates on resumes and emphasis of skills if and where necessary.
• Vendor management.

Types of Positions Filled: Software Engineers, Application Developers, Directors, Senior Directors, Technical Support, QA, SQA, Managers, Senior Managers, Network Engineers, Systems Administration, Technical Writers, Senior Product Managers, Senior Architects, Executives, Accountants, Contractors, Contract to Hire, Consultants, and Vendors.

Confidential,Portland Oregon
Operations Manager: 04/2008-Present

Provided operation and management oversight for a client’s payroll service division. Set up all appropriate tax deductions. Costing analysis all additional employment expenses and setting up overall payroll. Additional sourcing provided to support of internal and external recruiting efforts which involves both creating and posting ads, managing responses and recruiters candidates with cursory level involvement setting up phone screens and interviews.

Accomplishments:

• Maintained a successful track record of filling the hard to fill positions.
• Established 3 new major accounts and 40+ new job orders per year.
• Managed Federal and State programs.
• Created partnerships with 2 other sourcing partners.
• Developed a profit forecasting tool to for all business transactions.

Confidential,03/2002-04/2008
Sales Manager and Finance Manager Consultant

Responsible for recruiting, training and retention of the sales staff. Implemented strategies for business development. Forecasted and planned daily activities. Managed first level originators. Prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties to meet operational objectives. Determined overall staffing requirements, performance reviews. Interfaced directly with the customers to ensure complete understanding of each financial transaction. Developed and enforced strict financial guidelines with business development staff. I assisted the sales team with transaction structuring and closing sales. Originated, developed and maintained relationships with 30 to 50+ lending institutions which included banks and credit unions. Responsible for maintaining loss control measures and customer satisfaction. I took ownership and was directly responsible for developing a “new” dealership facility. Some of the key components to my success; overseeing the fleet department, used cars sales and internet sales. Daily activities included staffing, mentoring, developing and managing results for each sales person and managers. Managed advertising and marketing as well as sales incentives for promotions. Managed the revenue and profit and loss.

Accomplishments:

• Improved service and increased efficiency through implementation of training programs.
• (Included sales techniques, closing techniques and company procedures)
• Successfully directed and coordinated team financial and sales activities to ensure productivity.
• Act as liaison for operational issues with internal departments, including senior management and credit department.
• Exceeded monthly revenue targets by 40 percent.

Confidential,Oregon 01/1999 - 02/2002
General Manager

Responsible for the overall operations of the company including mergers, acquisitions, new construction and new purchases. Managed the gross sales for 11 facilities which generated over $2.5 Million annually. Developed and prepared forecasts for sales, profits and investment dollars. Managed corporate budgets. Conducted financial analysis to ensure company profitability. Developed acquisition plans, identified market trends through analysis, and managed cash flow.

Accomplishments:
Increased company revenues by 30% in the first year and increased company bottom line by 5%.
Streamlined business procedures that resulted in an overall growth of the company by 98%.

Confidential,Portland Oregon 01/1994- 01/1999
General Manager

Hands on General Manager with 38 direct reports. Oversee company sales which were exceeded $900k annually. Successfully managed the conversion of three franchises and projected budgets that exceeded $2 Million in revenue. Directly responsible for the recruitment, hiring and training of all staff.

Accomplishments:

• Maintained a staff retention rate of 80% for staff which I hired and trained.
• All budget projections for the franchise conversions were completed under budget.
• Successfully co-branded two franchises to increase revenue per square foot.

Education:
Confidential, School
Confidential, College
Business Management

Certifications:
Financial Insurance License, State of Oregon, 2002
Combat Rescue Swimmer, United States Navy 1989-1994

Skills:
Microsoft Office, Best Practices, Remote Recruiter, Outlook, Excel, TAMS, PeopleSoft, CRM, Dealer Track, Reynolds and Reynolds, ADP, Higher Gear, Dealer Peak, Wide Storm, First Look, Monster, Dice, Recruiter, Remote Business Manager, Remote Executive, Talent, Contract Recruiter, Technical Recruiter, Self Starter, Motivated, Executive Recruiter, National Manager, Business Development, Relationship Stylist, Bullhorn, Smart Recruiter, Sourcing, IT Recruiter, Social Media Recruiter, Social Network Recruiter, Sales Manager, Vendor Management, Telecom, Networking, ATS, National, Global, Talent Acquisitions, Negotiating, Data Management, Data Mining, Web Mining. RF, Java, Linux, Unix, C++, C#, MVC, MVC3, VIOP, F5, EMC, Juniper, Black Box, Cisco, Asp.net, Cold Calling, Work Force Management, Mobile Devices, Advertising, Marketing, Windows, Video, VOD, IPTV, QTP, Full Cycle Recruiting,