Michael Frost
acpbep@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mfrost/
Contract Recruiter
March 2014- Present
On assignment at CVS, EDMC, and Fender Musical Instruments
Working with hiring managers on the recruiting function for a variety of
positions
. In conjunction with existing HR functions, creating new recruiting
teams in established corporations
. Responsible for hiring 60 individuals in a 6 month period
. Oversaw complete recruiting function, taking searches from inception
and requisition creation to offer letters and onboarding
. Handled anywhere from 10 to 100 openings at a time, depending on
client need
. Developed and implemented social sourcing strategies to attract and
hire top-tier talent
Career Coach and Resume Writer July
2013 - Present
Self-Employed
Assisting clients in:
. Crafting resumes that show who they are and how they can help their
target employers
. Helping them plan and execute job search strategies as they seek to
better or change their professional life.
Resource Manager August 2012 -
July 2013
Signature Consultants
Assisting clients with:
. Identifying and recruiting hard to find technical talent for the
Phoenix area, working in collaboration with Account Executives and
hiring managers to determine key requirements for potential candidates
. Areas of focus included Desktop Support, Web Development, Help
Desk/Technical Services, Software Development, Data/Database
Management, Internet/Intranet Systems Integration, Security,
Infrastructure Management, and Project Management/Business Analysis
. Responsible for placing consultants in positions in multiple
industries such as financial, healthcare, insurance, software design,
and retail
. Assisted in evaluating the IT staffing requirements of our clients in
order to find the best, most qualified IT candidates to present to for
each project
. Continuously studied to stay current with emerging and existing
technologies
Clients included: Wells Fargo, SRP, Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ, and
Dignity Health
Recruiting Specialist March 2011 -
April 2012
Isos Technology
Assisting clients with:
. Sourcing and placing a variety of technical talent in the Phoenix area
. Focusing primarily on Web Development, Quality Assurance, Database
Design/Administration, and Project Management positions
. Working on both contract/project based and direct hire positions
. Conducting technical screenings as wells as behavioral-based
interviewing for cultural fit
Reason for leaving: Company cut recruiting division
Clients included: O'Reilly Auto Parts, AAA, Unicon, and Able Engineering
Faculty Recruiter May 2010
- December 2010
Everest College Phoenix, a division of Corinthian Colleges
Internal recruiter tasked with:
. Recruiting instructors/faculty for Everest College Phoenix's online
programs
. Fields included: accounting, business administration, dental
assisting, massage therapy, medical assisting, medical insurance
billing and coding, paralegal, and pharmacy technician for one of the
largest post-secondary education companies in the U.S. and Canada
. Doubled the number of hires per semester in a high volume, quick
turnaround environment
Reason for leaving: Layoffs
Contract Recruiter October 2009 -
March 2010
Edwards Lifesciences
Internal recruiter tasked with:
. Internal Recruiter specializing in finding R&D and Manufacturing
Engineers for Edwards Lifesciences, the global leader in the science
of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring
. Responsible for sourcing and screening top-tier talent through cold-
calling, internet research, job fairs, referrals, and utilizing
existing database
Reason for leaving: Contract ended
Recruiting Associate March 2007 -
December 2007
McDermott & Bull
Executive recruiter responsible for:
. Sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-level (Senior Manager to C-
Suite) candidates in a wide range of positions across the country
. Collaborated with account executives to determine sourcing strategies,
identified candidates through online and phone sourcing, networking
and referrals
. Conducted thorough interviews to determine fit (both on requirements
and culture)
. Assisted through interview and onboarding phases in collaborative
teams
Reason for leaving: Returned to school
Clients included: Google, Cisco, Meguiar's, Vizio, and Tesco/Fresh & Easy
Staffing Specialist October
2006 - March 2007
Advanced Employment Service
Full life-cycle recruiting assisting clients by:
. Going through recruiting process from sourcing to interviewing to
matching to background checks to contract negotiation to placement
. Working with a variety of office/clerical positions, accountants,
executive and administrative assistants, and HR personnel
. Recruiting for temp, temp to hire and direct hire positions
Reason for leaving: Moved from the San Francisco to Southern California for
family reasons
Clients included: Visa, McKroskey Mattresses, and PricewaterhouseCoopers
Education:
Brigham Young University Bachelors in General Studies,
Emphasis in Business
Additional skills/training:
AIRS certified internet recruiter, well versed in the Microsoft Office
suite, very experienced with multiple Applicant Tracking Systems, previous
sales and customer service experience