NOLAN SHAW
ad5bmx@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Proven experience as a results-oriented recruiter (both an in-house recruiter and a staffing agency recruiter)
Familiarity with sourcing tools, Boolean search strings, and similar techniques
Proficiency in social media recruitment strategies, including LinkedIn Recruiter
Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively
Expert at building relationships with candidates during pre-interview, post-interview, and post offer
Hands-on experience with various selection processes (video interviewing, phone interviewing, reference check etc.)
Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
Hands-on experience with recruiting software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Sports Marketing/Broadcasting – Kennesaw State University (2012)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Bullhorn
Salesforce
iCIMS
Taleo
Big Biller
CURA
CareerBuilder
Monster
Indeed
GitHub
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems
Proficient with social media platforms
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DATAFIELDER Inc. (Contract), 02/2024 – Present
Senior Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Partner
Create effective recruitment strategies based on department needs
Develop and manage strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates
Leverage findings to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies, assessments, and closing approaches
Develop and ensure implementation of high-quality global recruitment, interviewing, selection, and strategic onboarding processes
Review applications and assess candidate qualifications against criteria established in the project job descriptions or Scope of Work requirements
Conduct thorough candidate prescreening interviews and recommend highly qualified and diverse candidates who meet the requirements for the role
Negotiate the compensation rate and packages with long-term and short-term consultants, project staff, and home office staff
Provide daily/weekly reports to hiring managers on a timely basis regarding status relating to all positions to include outreach and response for each position as needed
P.O.P Staffing (Contract), 06/2022 – 02/2024
RPO Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Consultant
Engaged with CEO and client hiring managers to understand role requirements, overall expectations, timeframes, candidate pool quality and quantity
Supported regional lead on monthly reporting at all stages of the recruitment process for review with client
Successfully managed and executed recruitment processes for multiple job requisitions concurrently, ensuring timely fulfillment of hiring needs across various departments or business units
Served as advocate and storyteller for clients, sharing inspiring information with candidates about client, their business strategy, culture, current and future opportunities
Coordinated fulfilment of other formalities such as background check, drug test etc. leading to joining post-placement
Leveraged all aspects of sourcing including but not limited to Boolean searching, Client ATS, LinkedIn, job board mining, internet sourcing, social networking, employee referrals and networking events
Led strategy development process which includes understanding client requirements and mapping the relevant targets.
Performed full-scale enterprise level talent acquisition from market sizing/scoping and requirements gathering through the final candidate hire stage
Sourced and conducted in-depth screenings to assess potential candidates for the level of interest, technical skills match, qualifications, and compensation expectations
The Judge Group (Contract), 04/2021 – 06/2022
Senior Technical Recruiter/Account Manager
Leveraged extensive recruiting experience to source and screen top talent using various recruiting tools, ATS and social media
Served as a brand ambassador for the company, promoting the company's culture and values to potential candidates
Managed full life cycle recruitment for contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement for IT, finance and accounting, manufacturing, and healthcare industries
Successfully performed recruitment cycle including resource requirement gathering, sourcing, initial screening, short listing, pre and post interview follow-ups, salary/rate negotiations and closures
Conducted thorough candidate prescreening interviews and recommend highly qualified and diverse candidates who meet the requirements for the role
Built and maintained good relationships with existing clients to facilitate repeat business
Identified and developed new business opportunities through networking, industry knowledge, current expertise and existing contacts
Managed recruiting process, placing professionals in IT, accounting and finance, administrative, and healthcare positions
Ensured timely communication with candidates, hiring managers, and vendors on the recruiting process and pending needs
Utilized platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder
Built relationships with top candidates and establish pipelines of qualified resources
Intelligent Staffing (Contract), 04/2020 – 04/2021
Lead Recruiter/Account Manager
Sourced and screened candidates for entry level to executive level positions in the IT, medical, finance and accounting, and manufacturing verticals; amassing over $400k in billable revenue
Supported the recruiting manager and served as immediate supervisor during recruiting manager's absence to ensure work was appropriately covered
Mentored and trained new department team members in the areas of full lifecycle recruiting and sourcing
Managed full life cycle recruitment for contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement for IT, finance and accounting, manufacturing, and healthcare industries
Conducted research to identify, evaluate and prioritize target companies and locations from which to attract talent
Coordinated with account managers, account coordinators, and hiring managers to schedule phone and in-person interviews with candidates
Extended offers and facilitated Intelligent Staffing onboarding process
Cultivated relationships with different business partners including hiring managers, directors, and VP's
Leveraged in-house database, LinkedIn Recruiter, other social media sites, and personal network to target, attract, and develop passive candidates
Managed job orders from initiation through completion while providing an exceptional candidate and internal customer experience
DIVERSANT, 08/2019 – 04/2020
Senior IT Recruiter
Recruited candidates for Delta Airlines for the following positions: senior systems analyst, project managers, network engineers, programmers, programmer/analyst, help desk technicians, E-commerce Solution Infrastructure Architect, database programmers/administrators, system administrators, PC technicians, business analyst, quality assurance Analyst, and SOA Architects for contact, contact-to-hire, and direct-hire positions.
Collaborated with internal account managers and hiring managers on consistent basis to ensure positive candidate experience
Recruited, sourced, selected, and interviewed qualified candidates for IT positions for Delta Airlines.
Reviewed and evaluated applications for employment and requests for internal transfers, along with telephone pre- screening, and analysis of all data gathered during recruiting process
BlueSky Resource Solutions, 05/2018 – 07/2019
Senior IT Recruiter
Achieved top biller status, amassing over $12k in weekly spread
Collaborated and shaped the future of the IT department at BlueSky Resource Solutions by identifying, attracting, and hiring the absolute best technical candidates available
Head hunted software engineers, software test engineers, program managers, web developers, and other senior engineering leaders for Home Depot, Manhattan Associates, Turner Broadcasting, and T Mobile
Managed multiple open positions, financial activities and recruiting activities associated with the staffing and recruitment for nine engineering directorates which included the budget preparation and control, accounting, and other financial activities such as cost analysis associated with onsite interviews, videoconferencing, VISA processing, and relocation management
Developed, drove and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of top business/technical and policy initiatives and competitors
Spartan Resources, 02/2015 – 02/2018
IT Recruiter
Collaborative national recruiter and my talent acquisition verticals were procuring IT engineering talent from various geographies and technology skill-sets such as project managers, product managers, program managers, software engineers, C++/C#, Internet of Things (IoT) Developers, ETL web developers, CCIE security and route switch, CCSP, CCVP, CCDP, CCNA, CCNP, VMware, vSphere, Citrix, EMC, NetApp, and network engineers throughout North America for the Dept of Transportation, Dept. of Energy, Dept of Justice, and Dept. of Education
Researched, identified, and qualified candidates for open IT positions for clients in both the commercial and federal space
Federal Government experience includes supporting multiple Defense and Intelligence Community Agencies (CONUS and OCONUS), these opportunities require clearances from a Secret to a TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph
Private Sector experience includes recruitment of national and international software developers/engineers, UNIX/LINUX administrators, IT directors, CCNA/CCIE professionals, operations/logistics management, CFO/Controller/Financial Management, and office support staff
Interviewed, offered, negotiated and closed candidates for assigned requisitions to include software engineers, software test engineers, network engineers/architects, program managers, project managers, business analysts, web developers, directors, and other senior engineering positions for Atos, Cox Media, Home Depot, Norfolk Southern, Siemens, Disney, and Nike
Conducted recruiter interviews and evaluated candidate responses; those qualified were submitted to the hiring managers
Provided timely feedback to candidates who were not qualified
Created job descriptions and posted them on the applicant tracking system (ATS), Indeed, Craigslist, CareerBuilder, Dice, and LinkedIn Recruiter
Attained detailed, qualified job orders from managers to ensure fine-tuned recruitment of most qualified applicants.
Identified and sourced, qualified technical professionals in Information Technology industry in contract and full-time positions
Extensively utilized Boolean searches to identify and quality elite IT professionals
Ammacore, 01/2013 – 02/2015
Lead Recruiter
Conducted full desk recruiting and staffing specializing in the Information Technology industry to include future client identification and contact, sourcing and recruiting candidates, external employee hiring and termination, compensation negotiation, and determination of bill rates and project revenue
Led a team of ten recruiters with different personalities and skill sets; managed each team member to best fit their needs and best achieve our ultimate goals of economic growth
Effectively recruited IT Professionals in a time-sensitive environment, specializing in cabling and infrastructure engineering positions
Determined applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyzing responses, verifying references, and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
Established relationships with consultants/contractors in specified regions and with specified clients
Analyzed candidate information to determine matches between candidates and job openings