Eric M. Johnson
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in IT recruiting that utilizes my comprehensive
experience, communication, and relationship-building skills in order
to make a valuable and significant contribution to the growth and
profitability of an organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEKsystems, Phoenix, AZ
September 2008 to Present
Technical Recruiter
TEKsystems is the nation's leading IT staffing and services company
specializing in applications, infrastructure, and communications
technologies with capabilities spanning a wide range of services: from
technical staff augmentation and direct placement services, to full
management of technology projects and comprehensive workforce
management solutions.
Worked with a team of 20 Technical Recruiters and 15 Account Managers
and contributed to the overall success of this international IT
services organization.
Responsible for full life cycle recruiting efforts to support over 50
companies in the greater Phoenix area including Fortune 500 clients
such as US Airways, Wells Fargo, Bank of America.
Provided applications staffing needs in the skill set of .Net / Java
Developers, Database Administrators (Oracle / SQL), Quality Assurance
Analysts, Business / Systems Analysts, and Project Managers.
Executed strategic sourcing techniques to include a variety of
resources such as internal and external databases, public job boards,
professional networking sites, Internet research, advertising,
employee referrals and job fairs.
Met with Account Managers daily to ensure project deadlines are being
met and to create an Employee Value Proposition in order to promote
and market clients to potential candidates.
Conducted preliminary screenings and in-depth interviews to match
qualified direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and contract applicants to
appropriate client requirements.
Input acquired information into internal applicant tracking system.
Determined most qualified candidates and made recommendations to
hiring managers.
Negotiated contract rates and benefits on an hourly and salaried basis
per consultant.
Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates.
Worked with external vendors or ensure appropriate assessments,
background screens, and reference checks were completed.
Ensured post-placement consultant satisfaction and career development
via relationship building and career counseling.
Used networking events, daily interactions with current and future
consultants to analyze market conditions and create future business
opportunities.
Generated new leads through research, networking, cold and warm calls
in order to increase local and national business.
Analyzed current and future clients in order to align future resource
needs.
Responsible for promoting technical services such as instructor led
and web-based training, component services, integrations solutions,
asset services, disposal services, and managed services.
Represented company at local networking events and national meetings.
Met and exceeded quotas for expected business results.
Facilitated the training and development of new team members.
Verdict Systems LLC, Tempe, AZ
June 2006 to September 2008
Account Executive
Before its sale to Alexander Gallo Holdings in 2009, Verdict Systems
was the worldwide leader in litigation presentation software
development and related services focused on law firms, government
agencies and independent contractors.
Grossed over $700,000 in profit over 2 years of employment, making
sales primarily through telephone calls.
Responsible for over 2,000 accounts across 21 states.
Scheduled product demonstrations for several of the top 250 law firms
in the United States.
Coordinated and sold software training sessions in various U.S.
cities.
Maintained relationships with existing customers in need of additional
purchases or software upgrades.
Worked with current contacts in order to refer new business.
Represented the company at American Associates of Justice conferences
in Seattle, WA and Philadelphia, PA.
Utilized Microsoft CRM software to organize accounts and contacts.
Assisted in training new employees.
Nebraska Attorney General's Office, Lincoln, NE
January 2006 to May 2006
Legal Intern
Contributed to the team success of the inmate litigation department of
the Nebraska Attorney General's Office.
Assisted in case preparation.
Performed administrative duties such as filing, organizing and
copying.
Legal Aid of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
August 2005 to December 2005
Legal Intern
Contributed to the team success of this 9 attorney law firm.
Maintained contact database, including conducting fax, e-mail, and
regular mail correspondence.
Assisted with document production.
Gathered records and pertinent client information.
Conducted Web research in case preparation.
EDUCATION
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
May 2006
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice; Concentration in Political
Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0