Sales Mechanical Engineer

Shannon L. Kirkpatrick

**** ********* ***** ( SEVERN, MD 21144 443-***-**** (

*************@*****.***

Corporate Recruiter

< Seven years of progressive recruiting experience in both corporate and

agency settings across a variety of industries placing entry to C-level

professionals.

< Extensive background in high volume recruiting and large scale

recruitment events including single company and multiple company job

fairs.

< Demonstrated success in building solid relationships and ensuring a

positive candidate experience.

HR Skills

FULL-LIFE CYCLE Orientation & On-Boarding Large Scale Recruitment

RECRUITMENT High-Volume Recruitment Events

Diversity Recruitment Relationship Management Creative Sourcing

Interview Training Basic Knowledge of HR Policies, Abilities

Salary Negotiations Procedures, & Employment Laws Inter-Department

Collaboration

Professional Experience

TIC GUMS, INC. BALTIMORE, MD

A leading US supplier of food based gum systems

Contract Corporate Recruiter, 08.10 - present

Full life cycle recruiting for positions as varied as food scientist,

senior mechanical engineer, materials coordinator, safety coordinator,

and director of manufacturing.

Sabbatical, 07.09 - 08.10

Taking advantage of a downturn in the economy, pursued a life-long dream of

traveling overseas. Visited 15 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia,

and Oceania.

Cricket Communications Baltimore, MD

Wireless service provider operating in 38 markets nationwide

Contract Corporate Recruiter, 08.08 - 06.09

Recruited to launch new markets in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. Also

assisted with Chicago, IL and Philadelphia, PA launch markets.

Key Results:

< Played key role in ensuring the successful launch of both Baltimore

and DC markets. Negotiated approximately 50 offers and facilitated

dozens more at both the exempt and non-exempt level.

< Fostered relationships with candidates and continued relationships

with new hires to ensure a high number of qualified referrals.

Constellation energy Baltimore, MD

Wholesale and retail supplier of energy products and services

Contract Corporate Recruiter, 05.08 - 07.08

Quickly sourced, pre-screened, and interviewed trade professionals for

new plant opening in Alabama.

< Identified 16 hirable candidates in one month's time.

Professional Experience (continued)

DATADIRECT NETWORKS COLUMBIA, MD

Provider of high-capacity, high-performance network storage solutions

Contract Corporate Recruiter, 01.07 - 05.08

Responsible for all recruiting functions: creating job descriptions, ad

posting, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interview

process, negotiating offer packages, and on-boarding new hires.

Key Results:

< Hired 17 software engineers and three administrative professionals.

< Trained senior managers on interviewing best practices and techniques.

Elder health (now bravo health) Baltimore, MD

Health care benefits provider to Medicare recipients

Contract Corporate Recruiter, 11.06

Key Results:

< Identified 4 hirable candidates in a 2-week period.

RDa corporation Hunt Valley, MD

Custom software application developer

Contract Corporate Recruiter, 05.06 - 10.06

Brought in to help recruiting team add to their coverage in the

Philadelphia and Seattle markets.

Key Results:

< Hired 16 senior software engineers in four months, surpassing company

goal.

Include software corporation Baltimore, MD

Niche software and services provider for companies in the landscape

industry

Account Executive, 07.05 - 04.06 Contract Recruiter, 01.05 - 06.05

Responsible for recruiting sales and technical professionals at a small,

rapidly growing software company and other revenue focused sales

activities including direct mail programs, lead generation, sales follow-

up, trade shows and represented the company at professional events.

Key Results:

< Placed hard to fill position with candidate possessing unique skill

set vital to the organization.

Clovis, llC Columbia, MD

Boutique recruiting agency specializing in accounting & finance, IT, and

sales

Executive Recruiter, 09.04 - 06.05

Managed full life-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to final offer

by cultivating solid candidate network and establishing successful

working relationships with corporate hiring managers and others.

Consultant to candidates during interview process and to clients

recommending revenue generating solutions for their hiring needs.

Key Results:

< Placed 6 financial candidates with one company during a 2-month

period.

Integrated recruiting consultants Columbia, MD

National sales recruiting and consulting firm specializing in hosted job

fairs for client partners

Recruiter, 08.03 - 09.04

Recruited sales candidates for national job fair company holding an

average of 20 sales career forums per month. Attended 6 events per month

meeting with candidates and senior hiring managers.

Key Results:

< Regularly exceeded monthly recruiting goals.

< Assisted clients with multiple strategic placements.

< Significantly increased market share of three new territories.

Education

TOWSON UNIVERSITY - TOWSON, MD

BS Bachelor of Science, Psychology

What Others Have Said

"SHANNON IS EXTREMELY TALENTED AND AN EXPERT AT FINDING THE 'HARD-TO-

FIND.' SHE IS VERY THOROUGH IN HER SEARCHES."

Miriam Marsh

Former HR Director

DataDirect Networks

"She's brought us some of the finest employees we have. I sincerely

hope our company will have the privilege of working with Shannon again

in the future."

Mike Piszczek

Senior Hiring Manager DataDirect Networks

"A natural rapport with candidates, Shannon quickly gains their trust

and respect. She was a true asset to our team."

Glenn Bass

Business Development Manager, Clovis

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