STEVE B. HAROLD
Wexford, PA 15090
*************@*******.***
SUMMARY:
Information Technology Staffing Specialist with almost 7 years
experience across multiple industries including: Healthcare,
Finance/Banking, Telecom, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing and
Government. Accomplished Technical Recruiter responsible for staffing
positions throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle in
addition to various ERP packages. Seeking an opportunity to make an
immediate impact with a growth oriented company.
EXPERIENCE:
Sr. Technical Recruiter (2/07 - Present)
Northeastern Executive Group Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
. Responsible for full life cycle Technical Recruiting including but not
limited to: Business/System Analysts, Quality Analyst,
Network/System/Database Administrators, Engineers, Developers,
Architects, Project Managers, and Technical Writers for contract and
direct hire positions with multiple clients on the East coast.
. Utilize multiple recruiting sources to search, locate, screen, qualify
and evaluate high end technical talent. This includes posting local
and national help wanted ads, searching for candidates on multiple job
boards, social and professional networking sites, utilizing internal
applicant tracking database, attending job fairs, using referrals and
conducting thorough interviews.
. Developed and implemented a successful third party subcontracting
network to aid in sourcing high end technical talent.
. Consult and meet with clients to verify current and future staffing
needs.
. Manage and coordinate communication between hiring managers and
candidates.
. Additional responsibilities include: negotiations, reference checking,
researching technologies, setting up client interviews, closing deals
and various Human Resource responsibilities.
Technical Recruiter (7/04 - 2/07)
Sigma Resources, Pittsburgh, PA
. Full life cycle Technical Recruiting working directly with Deloitte
Consulting for all SDLC and ERP projects in a high volume fast paced
environment.
. Responsible for locating national and international candidates with
various skill sets for placement with numerous clients.
. Developed reports for management indicating selection history of Sigma
and its various competitors.
. Assist in training new employees.
. Additional responsibilities included: researching technologies, phone
interviews, travel arrangements, back ground checks, reference checks,
negotiations, closing deals and various Human Resource
responsibilities.
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Marketing Research Internship (2004 summer)
Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh, PA
. Participated in a Marketing Research project for the Pirates that
included: interviewing consumers regarding season ticket packages via
palm pilots and promoting purchases of ticket packages.
. Collected valuable information for analysis regarding consumer
demographics and preferences on ticket packages and purchase habits to
be presented to the Marketing Department.
Marketing Research Internship (3/03 - 5/04)
Franklin, Saxonburg, PA
. Participated in a Marketing Research project with a race car parts
manufacturer to identify consumer preferences and industry
competitors.
. Analyzed interviews and findings for a strategic marketing plan to be
presented to the company board.
EDUCATION:
La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA Graduation: May 2004
Degree: Bachelor of Science Dean's List: Multiple
Semesters
Duel Major: Marketing and Management
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
TRAINING / HONORS / ACTIVITIES:
. The Essentials of Human Resource Law, Fred Pryor Seminar (2011)
. Vice-President of Communications for American Marketing Association
(2002-2003)
. Vice-President of Programs for American Marketing Association (2003-
2004)
. Achieved highest performance in a marketing strategy simulation, La
Roche College. (2002)
. Conducted a Focus group for the college paper to identify consumer
preferences. (2003)
. Member of Delta Mu Delta, National Business Honor Society. (2004)
. Member of the La Roche College soccer team. (2000-2002)