Theo Hawthorne Home/Cell: ***/***-
Work: 205/314-5208
Birmingham, AL 35226 Email:
abm95y@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
. Experienced Recruiter with over 3 years of solid full lifecycle
recruiting experience pursuing a position that places me in a team
environment where my work ethic is recognized and my individual
contributions are rewarded.
. Experience recruiting for positions that were involved in Information
Technology, Engineering, Human Resources, and Clerical.
. Experience performing candidate sourcing, candidate screening, resume
re-writing, background/references checks, and negotiating pay rates
EDUCATION
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration
Major: Management
Graduated: August 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Matrix Resources, Birmingham, AL
September 2008 - Present
Technical Recruiter
. Perform entire I.T. recruiting process (Receive/review resumes,
conduct phone screens, schedule interview sessions, provide
information about clients, selecting candidates for interview based on
specific job criteria, maintain candidate profile/records, coordinate
drug screens when necessary, process paperwork/background checks for
administrative review)
. Provide regular updates to manager of recruiting on progress, issues,
and obstacles
. Coordinate employment advertising /internet postings with the manager
as needed
. Initiate contact via telephone/email with possible qualified
candidates using internal/external resources
. Identify, evaluate, negotiate offers, and close candidates
. Manage the hiring and feedback process for candidates
. Utilize "MMT (MyMatrixTalent)" which was our internal Talent
Acquisition Management tool
. Increase personalized database by utilizing Web 2.0 tools such as
LinkedIn and Gmail instant messenger
. Train/coach new hires on company policies and effective methods of
recruiting
Revolution Technologies, Atlanta, Georgia
September 2006 - September 2008
Technical Recruiter
. Perform entire I.T. recruiting process (Receive/review resumes,
conduct phone screens, schedule interview sessions, provide
information about clients, selecting candidates for interview based on
specific job criteria, maintain candidate profile/records, coordinate
drug screens when necessary, process paperwork/background checks for
administrative review)
. Provide regular updates to manager of recruiting on progress, issues,
and obstacles
. Coordinate employment advertising /internet postings with the manager
as needed
. Initiate contact via telephone/email with possible qualified
candidates using internal/external resources
. Identify, evaluate, negotiate offers, and close candidates
. Manage the hiring and feedback process for candidates
. Utilize "Sendouts Pro" which was our internal Talent Acquisition
Management tool
. Increase personalized database by utilizing Web 2.0 tools such as
LinkedIn and Gmail instant messenger
. Train/coach new hires on company policies and effective methods of
recruiting
Promove, Atlanta, Georgia
April 2006 - September 2006
Property Sales Specialist
. Conduct interviews/screenings to determine qualified clients
. Schedule office appointments to provide apt information to new clients
. Provide one on one analysis to determine clients needs/wants
. Distribute apt material (company information, pricing, area, specials)
State Farm Insurance, Birmingham, Alabama January 2005
- April 2006
Claims Adjuster/Processor
. Managed/Accessed approximately 110+ claims per week
. Performed data entry/analysis to determine accurate amounts to collect
from third parties to negotiate effectively
. Provided instructions to downstream segments for preparation of demand
packages to send out to third party claimants
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Matrix Resources---Functioning as the single recruiter for the Birmingham
remote office in charge of all recruiting activities
Matrix Resources---Set record for most placements in a month for the
Birmingham office
Revolution Technologies---Set company record for quickest permanent
placement upon being hired
Revolution Technologies---Recognized in the company newsletter for opening
multiple accounts with new clients
Promove---Ranked #1 in office during the July 2006 sales period ($10,000+)
State Farm---Recognized by Team Manager for being one of top claim
producers in the department
State Farm---Appointed United Way host for charity campaign, raised highest
amt in 2005
TECHNICAL SKILLS/ACTIVITIES
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Power point, Access,
Internet)
Typing---55+wpm
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated Member---Financial Exchequer (2
years)
Collegiate Football Athlete--- (2 years)
References Available Upon Request