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Concord, MA
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Martha Livingston
Summary
Experienced, self-managed talent detective with
wide-range industry experience, including hi-tech,
consulting, investment/finance, energy.
A leader, mentor and dynamic presence on corporate
teams.
Problem solver who quickly but thoughtfully
assesses needs and assists executives with
recruitment strategy.
Relationship builder who prides herself on making
connections that last with internal management,
vendors, colleges, professional organizations.
Strong commitment to diversity.
Keen observer of human behavior who takes a
consultative approach to business.
Outstanding writer who crafts effective job
descriptions and recruitment copy.
Experience 5/2009 - 9/2010 Memento, Inc.
Burlington, MA
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Manage full-cycle recruiting as sole recruiter for
this growing 62-person software firm.
Partner with senior management to develop, plan and
execute recruiting strategies for hiring
world-class talent.
Creatively utilize various recruiting tools: search
engines, social networks, job fairs, networking,
cold-calling, and advertisements to locate
candidates.
Developed knowledge of US immigration and
employment laws.
Utilize well-honed negotiation and closing skills.
Commitment to diversity sourcing. Enhanced firm's
onboarding process with an eye toward retention.
Dramatically reduced agency recruitment costs while
delivering outstanding recruitment results.
Sample successful searches: Solution Architects,
Solution Consultants, Software Developers, Graphic
Designer, Math Developer, and Corporate Marketing
Director.
1/2002-5/2009 Recruitment & Retention Solutions
Concord, MA
Founder/President
Founded sole-proprietorship to staff professionals
in a variety of companies including a successful
energy brokerage firm, several non-profit
organizations and a hedge fund.
Partnered with CEOs and founders to assess needs,
cementing long-term relationships.
Developed collaborative business relationships with
other independent recruiters; met regularly to
exchange information and strategize.
Placement success rate close to 100%.
Launched Inclusive Recruitment, LLC, a
diversity-focused satellite firm focused on helping
GLBT individuals find work in inclusive and
welcoming environments (2007).
Sample successful searches: Director of Marketing
(From the Top), Sales Executives (World Energy),
Director of Operations (Martingale Asset
Management), Engagement Director (Fast Search &
Transfer), HR Associate (Liberty Mutual), Marketing
Director, Analysts, Operations Manager (Clough
Capital Management).
1/2000-1/2002 Hollister Staffing Solutions Boston,
MA
Senior Staffing Consultant
Consistently billed in the top 10%; leader and
go-to person.
Trained, managed and mentored five junior
recruiters.
Designed, implemented and led training courses for
new recruiters.
Awarded Most Valuable Employee for 2000.
Sample successful searches: College Recruiters,
Office Manager, Executive Assistants (Monitor
Group), Administrative and Executive Assistants
(Akamai), Executive Assistant to CEO (Gomez),
Executive Assistant to CEO (GEAC, Inc.), Accounting
Assistant (ERM), Compliance Manager (Pulse
Trading).
8/1990-1/2000 New Boston Select Staffing Boston, MA
Senior Staffing Consultant
Consistent top 5% producer over my tenure of 10
years.
Tripled division revenues as part of a dynamic and
consistent team.
Expanded client relationships to include multiple
industries.
Partial client list: Forrester Research, Children's
Hospital, Bank of Boston, Monitor Company, MGH,
Harvard Management Company, Loring, Wolcott &
Coolidge, Praecis Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca,
Independence Investment, Wells Fargo Bank, ACS
Unclaimed Property Clearing House.
10/1988-8/1990 Kennison, Nussbaum, Fiol & Tucker
Boston, MA
Staffing Consultant
Initiated my recruiting career and quickly rose to
top biller status.
Received company award for top producer.
Developed excellent client relationships that exist
to this day.
Education Williams College
Williamstown, MA
B.A., American Studies with concentration in
English
Varsity Soccer, Ice Hockey (Captain), Softball
(Captain)
Concord Academy
Concord, MA
High School diploma awarded
Varsity Soccer (Captain), Ice Hockey (Captain),
Softball (Captain)
Interests
Ice Hockey player (co-founder, Waltham Women's
League; founder, Phantastics women's hockey team;
captain, Phantoms women's hockey team); volunteer
costumer for Concord-Carlisle High School and
Concord Middle School musicals; avid reader,
runner, fashionista and dog lover.
Technical Skills
MS Office Suite, Jobvite (Applicant Tracking
System)