POOJA KOHLI
PLANO, TX *****
Home: (972) 208- 0625
Cell: 469-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Over 6 plus years of success in HR, consulting and staffing, adding value
and profitability to
companies by sourcing and recruiting the best talent available in Domestic
& International market.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LeverX Inc., CA
Sr. Staffing Specialist/Resource Manager
May2007 to sep2008
. Effectively recruited IT Professionals in a time-sensitive
environment.
. Placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information
Technology Industries in contract positions. Specialized in SAP(All
modules specially SAP PLM)
. Located potential candidates through Internet research, internal
database, cold calling, referrals, networking, and other strategies.
. Extensive knowledge using various selection tools and internet sites.
. Qualified candidates for appropriate positions through a process of
sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
. Ability to work with all levels of management.
. Made initial contacts, scheduled and conducted full cycle interview,
reference checked and submitted for the matching position.
. Managed multiple clients simultaneously.
. Performed reference checks, negotiated terms and rates for each
project, coordinated the interview process, extended offers, and
closed candidates.
. Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended offers of employment to
successful candidates and filled all the necessary paper work after
the hire.
. Strong organizational and time management skills.
. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
. Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
Optimal Solutions Inc., Irving, TX
Technical Recruiter,
March 2006 - March 2007
Optimal Solutions is a SAP consulting and staffing firm. working primarily
for sourcing ERP candidates for Customers like: AstraZeneca, Bell
Helicopter, Boston Scientific, BP Amoco, Caterpillar, Celanese, Dell,
Department of Defense, DuPont, Ericsson, Exxon Mobile, Halliburton Company,
HP, i2 Technologies, IDT, Motorola, NASA, Nokia, Nortel, Philips, Raytheon,
Reliant Energy, Sony, Texas Instruments, Universal Studios. My Company is a
Platinum supplier for Accenture, SAP America and CSC Globally.
My Responsibilities:
. Expertise in entire recruiting life-cycle: from obtaining the job
opening, researching the opening, sourcing the candidate,
prescreening, technical interviews, client contact/feedback,
negotiations, closing the hire with THE right consultant and
maintaining the consultant in the position for both Permanent &
Contractual positions.
. Maintained a strict check on quality of recruitment, including soft
skills and communication ability.
. Recruited on almost all sphere of IT Technologies, Specially SAP, Sun
Technologies, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Technologies, Oracle Apps etc. But
I'm extensively working on SAP requirements.
. Proficient in recruiting techniques like Head Hunting, Cold Calling,
Networking and Internet based recruiting tools. Maintaining good third-
party network.
. Good Negotiation and Closure skills with strong emphasis on
Client/Candidate Relationship management.
. Placed highly qualified consultants for various projects in Canada, US
and Mexico.
. Maintaining and using a very large Systematic and Comprehensive
Database for immediate and Future requirements.
AET Solutions Sterling Heights, MI
Technical Recruiter
Nov2003 - Sep 2005
. Essential Duties include sourcing, interviewing and testing
applicants, matching candidate qualifications and experience to client
requirements, and referring candidates.
. Fully utilizing recruiting resources like Internet Job Boards, Job
Fairs, Internet and networking.
. Clarify job skill requirements and job request timetables with the
client on orders received.
. Building relations with other consulting companies to source or place
candidate.
. Working with candidates on there various issues/problems (transfer/new
H1B visa, relocation)
. Coordinating/Building relations between candidate, client and there
parent companies.
STG International, India
Sr. Recruiter/Business Manager,
June 2000 - June 2001
. Essential Duties include sourcing, interviewing and testing
applicants, matching candidate qualifications and requirements to
client requirements, and referring candidates to clients.
. Interview and submit qualified candidates to customers ensuring high
quality.
. Use to report directly to Senior Vice-President.
. Responsible for fully utilizing recruiting resources (Job Fairs,
Internet, Professional Organizations, Newspapers, etc.).
. Maintained and established customer relationships through employee
placement, quality checks, sales and service calls.
. Solicit, receive, and process client talent requests in a timely
manner.
. Clarify job skill requirements and job request timetables with the
client on orders received.
. Update Candidates with client policies and procedures regarding
employment, expectations, job requirements, benefits, and other
employment conditions.
. Counsel the candidates on continuous performance improvement,
employment questions and problems, and related areas of concern.
Sharaj group of management, India
Recruiter,
May 1999 - May 2000
. Candidate activities include matching technical skills, recruiting,
interviewing, coordinating send-outs and closing bookings.
. Conducted assessment interviews including face to face behavioral
interviews, technical skill evaluation and new hire orientation.
. Was involved in professional development including market knowledge
about issues that impact technology staffing, technology advancements
and self-development of sales and recruiting skills.
. Interface effectively with internal Account Executives in presenting
pre-qualified candidates. Maintain significant involvement in
technical networking organizations and events to maintain an effective
referral program
. Handled campus recruitment at various universities and business
schools.
. Organized need-based program for technical and managerial skills
development.
Modi Xerox Limited, New Delhi, India, May - July 1998
Project Title: Benchmarking of Business Management Trainee (BMT) Scheme
Wipro-GE Limited, New Delhi, India, July - Nov 1998
Project Title: Employee Stress Management.
Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL), Ranipur, India, Dec 1998
Project Title: Studied the Working and Functioning of HRD Department of
BHEL.
EDUCATION:
Professional Human Resources Program May 2007
Collin County Community College, Plano, TX
Project Management Dec 2005
Collin County Community College, Plano, TX
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Institute of Productivity & Management, India.
Focus: Human Resources Management.
Bachelor of Science,
D.A.V. COLLEGE, INDIA
SKILLS:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Internet
Searches.