KUSUM JHA
FREDERICK, MD 21702
*****.***@*****.***
PROFILE
Experienced IT recruiter with a proven work ethic; exceptionally
competent in fast paced environments that depend on efficiency and
accuracy; ability to build long lasting relationships based on honesty
and integrity; excellent communication, presentation and customer
service skills
EDUCATION
M.B.A., HOOD COLLEGE, Frederick, Maryland (2010)
B.A., Economics, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, India (2000)
EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL RECRUITER, INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, Herndon, Virginia (2005-
2008)
. Sourced and Screened potential IT candidates for contract openings
. Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal
database, referrals, networking, job fairs and other strategies
. Responsibilities included employee relations, benefits, payroll, database
management, compliance of legal and government reporting and policies
. Participated in recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions;
scheduled interviews, coordinated temporary staffing
. Served as the point of contact for all personnel employee matters and
provided guidance to associates
. Coordinated and monitored leaves of absences in designated markets in the
division
. Ensured compliance and consistency of company policies, procedures and
best practices
. Maintained working contractors, including tracking personal starts and
upcoming finishes
. Responsible for increasing number of qualified applicants in database
. Tracked reviews and handled performance management issues with managers
and associates
. Monitored personnel hiring and terminations and ensured accuracy of data
input and systems access for associates
. Prepared and compiled data for staffing and diversity related reports and
distributed to management
STAFFING MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, OUTERJOIN, Silicon Valley, California (2003-
2005)
. Performed extensive recruiting for Senior Software/ Database Developers
with heavy focus on technologies such as C/C++, Java, SQL Server and
Oracle
. Placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information
Technology Industry in contract and full-time positions
. 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
. Responsible for checking references, negotiating terms and rates for each
project, coordinating the interview process, extending offers and closing
candidates
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
. Interviewing People, Management Skills, Project Management
. Coursework in Java and Oracle DBA
MEMBERSHIPS
SHRM -Professional Membership
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher; HTML/Web
Site Design, HRIS Systems, Database Management Systems, PDS/Client Server,
QuickBooks, ADP, PeopleSoft