Quality Assurance Project
Resume:
Edward Lambert
Chicago, IL 60616
**************@***.***
Summary
* Dynamic and results-oriented individual with 6+ years of technical
recruiting experience, focused mainly in the placement of Software
Engineers/Architects (Distributed and Mainframe), Database
Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security
Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Assurance/Test Engineers, Technical
Program/Product/Project Managers, Development Managers, and Business
Analysts.
* Ranked in the Top 10% of Recruiters within each organization.
* Consistently meet quarterly goals and bonus numbers.
* Advanced knowledge of recruiting and hiring processes including
sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, tracking, and salary
negotiations.
* Responsible, loyal, reliable, and independent worker with high level
of enthusiasm and creativity.
Employment History
MMD Services (short term contract)
Chicago, IL
Senior Technical Recruiter
11/2010 - 1/28/2011
* Provided direct recruitment support for Projects, Fulltime positions,
and Contract positions
* Responsible for full cycle recruiting in a fast pace environment
(source, screen, interview, reference, negotiation, offer).
* Experience with Bullhorn Applicant Tracking System
* Experience coordinating walk-in interview with Client
* Contract produced 3 (likely 5) starts in a short period of time.
Modis Inc.
Chicago, IL
Senior Technical Recruiter
6/2009 - 11/2010
* Responsible for full-cycle recruiting: interviewed, offered,
negotiated and closed candidates for assigned requisitions.
* Responsible for as many 30 Consultants working various contracts in
and around Chicago.
* Interview-to-Hire ratio was consistently in the top 10% of the
organization.
* Developed, drove and executed comprehensive search strategies to
recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces.
* Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current business/technical and
policy initiatives vital to I.T.
* Consistently met/exceeded quarterly goals in regards to number of
placements and revenue.
* Staffed both consulting and permanent Candidates.
* Had a total of 20 Contracts and 7 perm starts through September 2010
with several Consultants in the interview process.
Digital Staffing
Chicago, IL
Senior Technical Recruiter
8/2007 2/2009
* Focused on IT Staffing with particular emphasis on .Net and Java
Technologies as well as Network equipment
* Collaborated and shaped the future of the Engineering department at
Pure Networks by identifying, attracting and hiring the very best
technical candidates available! Partnered with internal hiring
managers to drive staffing solutions that met the needs of the
business.
* Responsible for full-cycle recruiting: interviewed, offered,
negotiated and closed candidates for assigned requisitions.
* Headhunted superstar Software Engineers, Software Test Engineers,
Program Managers, Web Developers, and other senior engineering
leaders.
* Developed, drove and executed comprehensive search strategies to
recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces.
* Maintained up-to-date knowledge of top Pure Networks
business/technical and policy initiatives and competitors.
* Consistently met/exceeded quarterly goals and finished 2008 #1 in
regards to number of placements and revenue
* Staffed both consulting and permanent Candidates.
Robert Half Technology
Oak Brook Terrace, IL
Staff Recruiter
11/2006 05/2007
* Full life-cycle Recruiter
* Drove the hiring process in a high-volume / time-sensitive
environment, working directly with hiring managers.
* Managed candidates through the hiring process and have them placed on
assignments.
* Placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information
Technology for both contract and full-time positions. Specialized in
Software Engineers/Architects (Distributed and Mainframe), Database
Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security
Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Assurance/Test Engineers, Technical
Program/Product/Project Managers, Development Managers, and Business
Analysts.
* Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal
database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other
strategies.
* Responsible for checking references, negotiating terms and rates for
each project, coordinating the interview process, extending offers,
and closing candidates.
* Performed extensive recruiting for Senior Software/Database Developers
with heavy focus on technologies such as: C/C++, (Windows &
UNIX/Linux), .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, and Oracle.
* Consistently # 1 revenue generator (gross margin $ as well as
professional placement fee $) for the branch, month after month, and
always ranked in the Top 10 Recruiters within the region each month.
* Responsible for mentoring and providing on-going training and support
for new recruiters and serve as a resource for learning and navigating
senior technical policies and procedures.
Allstate Insurance (Consultant with Wellington Group)
South Barrington, IL
Recruiter
12/2005 07/2006 - Corporate Recruiter
* Full life-cycle Recruiter
* Recruited and hired candidates in state and out-of-state for contract,
contract-to-hire and permanent placements for all IT positions for
multiple client companies.
* Identified, qualified, and closed candidates through the use of the
Internet sites, senior technical resume database, and referrals.
* Filtered through and reviewed completed candidate profile/resume and
evaluated work history, education and training, job skills, desired
salary/hourly rate, and personal qualifications against open
requirements.
* Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended offers of employment to
successful candidates and filled all the necessary paper work after
the hire.
* Generated sales leads via Internet (data mining) and networking.
* IT careers recruited for: Web Developers, Software
Developers/Analysts, Database
Developers/Administrators/Analysts/Architects, Network
Administrators/Engineers, Technical Writers, QA Testers, and
Program/Project Managers.
* Responsible for recruiting Auto and Property Appraisers for the East
and West Coast
* High volume Recruiter with over 60 open reqs at any given time
Comcast Cable (Consultant with Wellington Group)
Oak Brook, IL
Recruiter
10/2004 12/2005 Corporate Recruiter
* Full life-cycle Recruiter
* Recruited for Technical Operations for the entire Chicago Region,
which totaled over 5,000 employees
* Conducted New Hire Orientation
* Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to
attract, screen, recruit, and elect high quality candidates.
* Practiced numerous sourcing strategies including referral generation,
ad placement, position postings, direct sourcing/cold calling and
networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates.
* Interviewed and screened candidates.
* Articulated and negotiated job offers with candidates
* Clearly communicated all aspects of the offer including salary, stock
options, benefits, bonuses, relocating, etc.
* Established and maintained solid working relationships with hiring
managers.
* Determined the needs of the hiring managers.
* Developed databases for client and candidates contact information.
* High volume Recruiter with over 100 open reqs at any given time
Education:
Bachelors of Science (1997)
Major: Political Science
California State University Northridge, CA
Masters of Business Administration (2005)
Major: Telecommunications
University of Dallas, TX
Certificates and Licenses:
Project Management Certificate, Kerzner School of Project Management, TX
Skills and Abilities:
I am proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Power Point,
Word, Access, etc.), Outlook, Lotus Notes, People Soft, HRIS Systems,
Bullhorn, Big Biller, Brass Ring, Taleo, Resumix, Customer Management
(Adecco proprietary system), and have been trained in many OSHA standards
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