Tom Kostelny

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SUMMARY

Self-motivated, results driven professional with over 20 years of recruiting experience in the IT and Engineering fields. Proven track record of consistent success in fast paced and high energy recruiting environments. Extensive experience in forming a consultative, partnering approach in meeting clients staffing needs. Can function well independently and in a team environment. Will bring strong character, leadership, and integrity into the work environment. Well versed in Internet sourcing/recruiting using meta-searching techniques (Boolean), newsgroups, job board posting, look-ups and x-ray techniques.

WORK EXPERIENCE

GDH Consulting (office start up – opened in April of 2008)

7/08 – 2/09

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Responsible for the recruiting of contract and permanent Information Technology professionals in the Chicagoland area. Worked with account executives to determine client needs. Responsibilities included locating, testing, interviewing and salary negotiations of candidates. Also responsible for placing ads on job boards.

Peak Technical Services

8/07 – 7/08

Downers Grove, IL

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, negotiating, closing, and maintenance of Engineering and Information Technology of both contract and direct hire Coordination of recruitment programs, including but not limited to internet sites, college/university career centers, networking, cold calls, out placement centers, referrals, secondary suppliers, trade shows, job fairs, and college on-site recruiting.

Reason for leaving:

I was hired to help start a new Information Technology department at the branch that was scheduled to start the following March. The owner decided to stay with the core competencies of the company and changed directions. I decided to look elsewhere due to wanting to stay in the field of Information technology.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Was top recruiter in the company for the 3rd quarter of 2008

• Qualified for company trip to Aruba for top recruiters

YOHIT

6/07 – 8/07.

Oak Brook, IL

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Was hired to help turn around failing branch. Company decided to close branch.

While employed helped Account Manager open up 6 new accounts and filled one position.

VOLT SERVICES

10/05 – 3/07

DOWNERS GROVE, IL

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and manage a creative recruiting strategy for the branch to bring in applicants through existing and new sources in order to maintain an effective pool of field employees. Utilize electronic process in recruiting and placement to maximize efficiency and time saving.

• Interview applicants to identify and summarize relevant experience and hard and soft skills to assess applicant’s suitability as a Volt employee. Insure thorough documentation that is within company and legal parameters and check references.

• Use probing questions to develop accurate job descriptions with each customer.

• Successfully oversee the order filling process from beginning to end.

• Establish pay and bill rates with customers that result in maximum gross margin for the branch. This may include presenting conversion options at any time during an assignment, or offering the facts and benefits of Professional Placement when an order is placed.

• Follow up regularly with candidates and customers to maintain relationships to build knowledge of needs and opportunities.

• Maintain familiarity with the most effective recruiting tools, including: field employee pool, availability list, database searches, internet searches, resume searches, other job boards and organizations.

• Turn customer inquiries into orders.

• Actively market qualified field employees to new and existing customers.

• Create attractive and effective ads for newspapers, the internet and other advertising mediums. Regularly review current advertising methods, managing changes as needed.

• Thoroughly orient all field employees on Volt’s policies, procedures, and expectations.

• Insure total customer satisfaction by handling all inquires and resolving problems arising with customer or field employees, including counseling, and involving management when necessary.

• Oversee administration of Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment claims, WOTC, and various field employee benefits.

• Support the sales efforts of the sales staff through good public relations, responsiveness and service. Develop new business through research and prospecting.

• Complete timely data entry of required data into automated systems. Maintain consistency and integrity of data.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Top recruiter in total placements and gross margin for first quarter of 2007

• Responsible for turning around JP Morgan Chase account by submitting and placing qualified candidates to Chicago, New York, Ohio and Texas locations

ADECCO TECHNICAL

7/04 – 10/05

CHICAGO, IL

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, negotiating, closing, and maintenance of Information Technology of both contract and direct hire Coordination of recruitment programs, including but not limited to internet sites, college/university career centers, networking, cold calls, out placement centers, referrals, secondary suppliers, trade shows, job fairs, and college on-site recruiting Daily interaction and interviewing of applicants to ensure quality of candidates Negotiate employee terms including vacation, holiday, and hourly pay, medical coverage, 401K, and other perks or benefits as needed On-going development of applicant evaluation techniques, including reference checks to ensure effective recruitment, selection, and placement• Successfully meet and exceed department and personal performance objectives relating to sales, profits, employee retention, response time on new job orders, and number of submittals, interviews, and hires. Also responsible for payroll and paying branch bills.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Responsible for 88% of current billing in branch

• Successfully trained 2 recruiters

• Personally responsible for turning around several key accounts that were not happy with past performance of previous branch staff

KELLY IT RESOURCES

7/01 – 7/04

DOWNERS GROVE, IL.

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, negotiating, closing, and maintenance of Information Technology of both contract and direct hire Coordination of recruitment programs, including but not limited to internet sites, college/university career centers, networking, cold calls, out placement centers, referrals, secondary suppliers, trade shows, job fairs, and college on-site recruiting Daily interaction and interviewing of applicants to ensure quality of candidates Negotiate employee terms including vacation, holiday, and hourly pay, medical coverage, 401K, and other perks or benefits as needed On-going development of applicant evaluation techniques, including reference checks to ensure effective recruitment, selection, and placement• Successfully meet and exceed department and personal performance objectives relating to sales, profits, employee retention, response time on new job orders, and number of submittals, interviews, and hires Speaking engagements to various colleges and professional organizations on placement of professional candidates, market conditions, and careers in Professional Staffing

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Averaged 85% fill rate for new orders

• Doubled billing hours to over 2300 hours weekly in two years

ADVANCE CAREER TECHNOLOGY

3/99 - 6/01

NAPERVILLE, IL.

TECHNICAL RECRUITER/ACCOUNT MANAGER

Responsible for starting Information Technology department from inception. Responsible for permanent recruiting of IT professionals in the Chicagoland area. Worked with clients to determine needs.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Billed over 250K in first year

• Designed worksheet for Sales and Recruiting staff aimed at making sure appropriate questions are asked when obtaining IT Job Orders

• Mentored Junior Recruiters

• Designed PowerPoint presentation for IT Job Fairs

THE POLLAK AND SKAN GROUP

3/98 - 3/99

ELK GROVE, IL.

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Responsible for the recruiting of contract and permanent IT professionals in the Chicagoland area. Worked with account executives to determine client needs. Responsibilities included locating, testing, interviewing and salary negotiations of candidates. Also responsible for placing ads on job boards and in newspapers.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Top producer in I.T. Department in first year

• Designed worksheet for Sales and Recruiting staff aimed at making sure appropriate questions are asked when obtaining IT Job Orders

• Mentored Junior Recruiters

• Designed PowerPoint presentation for IT Job Fairs

INDECON, INC.

2/97 - 3/98

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL.

BRANCH RECRUITER

Responsible for all of IT Consultant recruiting efforts for the Chicago branch including Recruiters and Administrative Staff. Responsibilities included locating, testing, interviewing, and salary negotiations, hiring, training and managing of staff. Also responsible for hardware and software installations for PCs. Negotiated with other consulting and recruiting firms to bring on consultants on a sub-contracting basis.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Doubled staff from 9 to 18 in first two months of service

• Designed and maintained database for IS Consultants including forms and queries to look up certain criteria

• Mentored Junior Recruiters

• Designed spreadsheets for Recruiters commissions

• Devised and implemented training program for recruiting staff

• Designed most of forms used by recruiting staff

• Set up and maintained recruiting efforts via Web site on the Internet

SOFTWARE CONSULTANT

9/95 – Present

Training in MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE, WINDOWS 3.1, Windows 95/98 and DOS to companies and individuals. Training geared to specific needs.

HAMILTON GREY EXECUTIVE SEARCH

2/96 -1/97

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Responsible for the recruiting of IT professionals for client companies in the Chicago metropolitan area. Maintained a Database of 500 plus client companies and applicants. Responsible for screening applicants and helping client companies locate quality IT Professionals.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Set up and maintained recruiting efforts via Web site on the Internet

• Designed and maintained Excel spreadsheets that kept track of all sales and commissions.

OFFICIALS TIME OUT

3/91 - 2/95

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

MANAGER

• Responsible for scheduling, interviewing, hiring and training of all new employees

• Responsible for purchasing and price negotiations for liquor, food, equipment and entertainment

• Advertising

SEARCH ENTERPRISES

3/87 - 3/91

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL.

TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Maintained a database of 150 plus clients for the engineering industry. Assisted Engineers with resumes and interviewing strategies. Worked nationwide locating Engineers for Fortune 500 Companies in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Windows 9.x, 2000, XP Lotus Notes MS Office Suite

ACT MS Publisher MS Outlook

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Computer Learning Center of Washington - Lombard, IL. October 1995

Diploma IN Computerized Business Systems GPA 4.0/4.0

Tom Hopkins•Sales Training Seminar 1989, 1990 and 1991

Anthony Byrne•Recruitment Training 1996

Michael LeMonier•National Business Seminars Staffing Selling Skills Seminar 1996

Peter Leffkowitz•Sourcing, Recruiting and Interviewing Training 1996

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