James Anthony Peterson

Houston, Texas *****

M: 617-***-****

acftkn@r.postjobfree.com

Highly Proactive Sr. Recruiting Professional with 14 years of high volume corporate and agent talent acquisition and strategic staffing expertise including 5 ? years of onsite corporate staffing. Supported corporate recruiting and human resources functions which included high level sourcing for tough to fill positions. Strong employee relations skill, recruiting skilling. Ability to meet recruiting deadlines and company staffing ramps. High excellence of customer satisfaction and client deliverables. Possess strong work ethic, initiative, and solid judgment, motivated by results.

Agency / Corporate Recruitment History

August 2014 ? June 2014

Pathfinder Staffing ? 4 Month Contract

Houston, Texas

Virtual Corporate Recruiter ? 4 Month Contract

? Conducted high volume Onsite/Virtual recruitment for a top Engineering Firm ? Gulf Interstate Engineering

? Focused on Pipeline Construction Project

? Met daily with hiring managers to discuss various job requisitions

? Posted all requisitions assigned to via job boards, career sites, etc

? Sourced for qualified candidates based on detailed requirements for various projects.

o Pipelines - Onshore and Offshore

o Pump & Compressor Stations

o Gathering Systems

o Oil & Gas Production Facilities

o Corrosion Protection Facilities

o SCADA & Communications

o Pipeline Integrity

o Storage and Export Terminals

? Utilized company provided Applicant Tracking System

? Assisted in maintain database of over 90,000 candidates in the oil and gas industry

? Attended weekly meetings with team of Corporate and Virtual Recruiters via Skype

? Attended weekly training from some of the leading Recruiters in the nation via Next Level Exchange (http://www.nextlevelexchange.com/)

? Schedule first round interviews between candidates and hiring managers

? Assisted managers in the on boarding process of selected candidates

? Reason for on the market: Contract Ended

Client Focus:

Gulf Interstate Engineering

ATS Systems, Search Engines, and Software Used:

PC Recruiter, Career Builder, Monster, Hoovers, LeadFerret, Lead411, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, Word, Excel, Outlook, Skype

2012 - 2014 ? 20 Months Direct Hire

AVA ? Oil & Gas

Houston, Texas

Technical Recruiter Consultant ? February - 20 Months Direct Hire

? Coordinated with Account Managers, Business Development Mangers and applicants king in conjunction with Account Management Team to drill down to identify client personnel requirements and discover the nuances of particular assignments or project needs.

? Communicated with peers by sharing recruiting ''best practices'' and providing accurate.

? Developed relationships with key management personnel & business development staff within the Organization to identify top accounts, target skill sets, key market segments, and to assess clients' staffing requirements.

? Ensured all activities comply with relevant compliance requirement, labor laws, legal demands and ethical standards

? Established a strong rapport with client hiring managers.

? Followed and adhere to Recruiting departmental processes and procedures and policies.

? Managed and maintained recruiting assignments of various disciplines.

? Maintained relationships with industry contacts to provide customer service, gain industry knowledge.

? Negotiated candidate salaries and confirm candidate's availability.

? Obtain referrals and sales leads.

? Provided thorough documentation on employees in applicant tracking systems and / or other documentation tools.

? Reviewed applicant credentials, assess qualified candidates, and partner with potential applicants to determine their desired positions, evaluating candidates' strengths compared with clients' requirements by screening, and interviewing the candidates.

? Working closely with Sales/Business Development team under the VP of S&M

? Recorded all relevant data in the Applicant Tracking business system.

? Using network of contacts to identify candidates of high quality/caliber.

Client Focus:

ExxonMobil, Chevron, Foster Wheeler, SBM, BP, BHP

ATS Systems, Search Engines, and Software Used:

Resumate, ARC, Career Builder, Monster, Lead411, Hoovers, Excel, Word, Outlook, Skype

2011 ? 2012 ? 20 Months Direct Hire

Fircroft Group - Oil & Gas

Houston, Texas

Technical Recruiter Consultant ?2 Years Direct Hire

? Assisted with on the job training for less experienced recruitment consultants when applicable

? Assisted in heading morning recruitment team meetings to discuss hot jobs

? Coordinated interviews with clients and prepare candidates prior to the interview

? Demonstrated the correct use of internal IT systems and that all work is in compliance with relevant quality procedures.

? Demonstrated consistent performance in achieving call targets & consistent performance in terms of contractors placed.

? Developed and maintained relationships with current clients and contractors

? Maintained day to day interaction with Blue Chip Oil and Gas clients

? Maintained recruitment monthly status report of requisitions worked, candidates submitted, interviews, and hires

? Managing existing accounts or clients under the supervision of Senior Management.

? Provided qualified candidates on domestic & international level within the Oil & Gas industry.

? Attended clients status meetings regularly where appropriate while representing the company in a professional manner,

? Reported new business potential for business development purposes and follow up on leads under the supervision of Senior Management when appropriate.

? Sourced and pre-qualified candidates for various oil & gas onshore and offshore projects

Client Focus:

Exxon, Chevron, Marathon, Wood Group, Wood Side, Rosetta Resources, Apache, Hess, BP, BHP,

ATS Systems, Search Engines and Software Used:

RMS, Career builder, Monster, Oil & Gas Jobs, Excel, Word, Outlook, Skype

2010 ? 2011 ? 1 Year Renewable Contract ? Renewed After First Year

Eissler & Associates ? Oil & Gas

The Woodlands, Texas

Recruitment Consultant / Account Manager ? 2 Year Contract

? Assisted in the arrangement and setup of social events for clients and candidates

? Assisted in assuring proper database documentation such as the input of candidates and clients information

? Assisted clients with on-boarding paperwork of new hires

? Assisted clients with relocation package offer to potential new hires

? Assisted in Client & Candidate with negotiation of compensation packages

? Assisted management with aging client service invoices

? Attended various clients meetings progress report meeting

? Attended various social networking events such as OTC, job fairs, meet and greets

? Implemented into the daily recruitment function the (15 / 10) recruitment practices

? Managed and maintain daily activities, intake of all job requisitions and job marketing

? Mentored and junior recruiting consultants daily recruitment challenges

? Provided monthly Account Management recruitment status reports to Owner/President

? Sourced and pre-qualified candidates for long-term and short term opportunities

? Sourced and pre-qualified candidate for direct hire opportunities

? Sourced and identified new business opportunity

Client Focus:

Huntsman Chemical ? Appregatta Technology ? Synchrony

ATS Systems and Software Used:

In-House System ? LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, Lead411, Hoovers, Excel, Word, Skype

2008 ? 2010 ? 2 Years Direct Hire

Moody International? Oil & Gas

Houston, Texas

Senior Recruiter ? 2 Years Direct Hire

? Attended Client meetings to discuss current and future Recruitment needs, Candidate contract renewal, etc

? Assisted ExxonMobil in fulfilling multiple vacant contract position domestic and international.

? Assisted in generating candidates contract to officially on-board Candidate to Client

? Created recruitment practices guideline (15 / 10)

? Interacted with various ExxonMobil Recruitment Coordinators, Department Heads, Project Team Leaders, and other various Staff.

? Maintained candidate work performance feedback from Client.

? Maintained Applicant Tracking System

? Provided activity report for quarterly department meetings.

? The bulk of my work for Moody was to arrange Client Candidate interviews, prepare proposals for Client WO?s,

? Sourced and pre-qualified candidates for long-term and short term contact assignments

? Sourced and pre-qualified candidates for oil & gas onshore and offshore contract projects

? Sourced and pre-qualified candidates for direct hire opportunities

? Sourced and indentified potential new business opportunities

Client Focus:

ExxonMobil, Chevron, Total, Mobil Producing Nigeria, BP

ATS Systems and Software Used:

Achemus & Taleo, Career Builder, Monster, Rigzone, Oil & Gas Jobs, Excel, Word, Outlook

2006 ? 2008 ? 2 Years Direct Hire

Resulte Universal - Oil & Gas

Houston, Texas

Accounting/Finance Recruiter

? Assisted in the Training of Junior Recruiters in utilizing the Applicant Tracking Systems to its full capacity.

? Assisted in maintaining Recruitment Reports showing monthly KPI?s.

? Attended IT Meetings to provide feedback from a Recruiter point of view to obtain a more user friendly system.

? Attended Social Networking events, OTC Houston, and Client Meetings.

? Assisted Recruitment Manager in implementing the 15/10 Recruitment Processes to utilize in daily recruitment activities.

? Communicated and coordinated the various aspects of branch operations required to ensure best possible customer service to the Candidate, Client, and colleagues.

? Managed various candidate data as needed.

? Participated in Training Meetings to development best Recruitment Practices.

? Responsible for managing a full desk providing staffing support to multiple clients.

Client Focus:

Universal Compression ? Apache ? Elpaso ? BMC

ATS Systems and Software Used:

Applicant Tracking Systems used Res100, Career Builder, Monster, Excel, Word

2000 ? 2006 ? 6 Years Direct Hire

Vedior North America ? Multiple Industries

Wakefield, MA

National Recruiter Team Leader

? Conducted high volume Onsite/Virtual recruitment for Praxair

? Manages requisition load and full life-cycle recruiting process

? Provided a high level of service throughout the entire recruiting life-cycle and ensure that diversity talent acquisition are in place

? Assisted in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of labor laws, and legislative initiatives that have implications on the business

? Pre-screen applicants by reviewing resumes, conducting phone and in-person interviews for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge

? Served as the main point of contact for candidates, providing complete, accurate, and inspiring information about the company and position

? Informed and guide hiring managers regarding staffing issues, policies, and processes

? Organized, lead and documented post-interview feedback with interview teams and candidates

? Maintained accurate and well-ordered documentation on candidates, searches, hiring managers? interactions, and other recruiting activities. This included applicant tracking for EEO purposes

? Proactively keep hiring managers and HR team informed of all recruiting activity

? Maintained recruiting activity report including open jobs, sourcing tools, candidate status, closed requisitions and offers accepted

Client Focus:

Praxair

ATS Systems and Software Used

TKO, VMS System Chime, Word, Excel

Education

AAD

I am experienced with the following disciplines in sourcing qualified professionals for various Oil & Gas Engineering Projects (Contract & Direct)

Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Mineral and Mining Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Information Technologies, Other Engineering Disciplines, C-Level Executive, Administrative support, Manufacturing, Call Centers, etc,.

8 years of experience with the following certifications and codes:

NACE, NDT, CWI, LT, QA/QC procedures based on ISO 9000, CSA, ACI, ASTM, API, ANSI/ASME, AWS, NACE, IEEE standards, Offshore regulatory guidelines CNLOPB, CNSOPB, DNV, Lloyds Register

Basic Survival Training (BST) & HUET, HEUBA Training, H2S Alive, Construction Safety Training System CSTS, Offshore TEMPSC/Helmsman training, Powerline Hazards Training, WHIMIS, Safety for Supervisors, Emergency First Aid/CPR, Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC-MC & ROC-AV), General Operators Certificate (GOC) & Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS),

Subsea: Jack-up, Drilling Rigs, Diving, Deep-water, FPSO, ROV, Power Transmission, anchoring, cable structures, Floating wind turbine, Christmas tree (oil well), List of offshore wind farms, Marine engineering, Ocean engineering, Offshore geotechnical engineering, Oil Well, Well Head, Riserless Light Well Intervention, Riserless Light Well Intervention, Passive heave compensation,

Construction: Offshore platforms, Fixed Platforms, Semi-submersibles, Spars, Tension leg platforms (TLPs), Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSOs), etc.

Pipeline: Smart Pigs, Hydrostatic Test, Contracts, Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost, Estimate, Audits, Inspections: AUT, Coating, Corrosion, Welding, Engineering Levels I, II, III, IV, V, Etc.,

8 years of providing the following companies with some of the best and brightest professionals available:

Anadarko, BP, HP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, Mecor Group, WorleyParsons, Total, Dresser-Rand, Tyco, Huntsman Chemical, Rosetta Resources, Marathon Oil & Gas,WoodGroup, WoodSide, Foster Wheeler, Molly Corp, cH2m Hill, Dooson, SBM, Technip, Bechtal, Nexen, Synchrony, Appregatta Technology, Gulf Interstate Engineering

8 years of interacting with various Hiring Managers, Project Managers, and C- Level Management in planning of manpower for Onshore/Offshore Oil & Gas Projects

Julia Project, Hebron Project, Odoptu Stage 2 Project, Kizombia Project, St. John Newfoundland, Tapis EOR & Rejuvenation, Marine Well Containment, Kashagan project, Point Thomas Project, Hadrian, Sakhalin, Wheatstone, Qatar Gas Plateau Maintenance, NPO/MPN, Barzan, Kizomba Satellites Phase 2, Kitimat LNG, Rosebank-Lochnagar, Lianzi, Wheatstone, Keystone Pipeline

Software Skills:

MS Office, Quick books, Azer, Outlook, Act 2000 Word, Excel, Photo Shop, Adobe, Access, VMS Chime, PeopleSoft 8,0, Alchemus, Res100, Bullhorn, Breeze, RMS, Resumate, ARC, PC Recruiter

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