Laura Ford
Hampstead, NC ****3
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Summary of Qualifications
Full lifecycle recruiter and candidate sourcer that aligns strategically
with clients by providing a tireless sourcing style, deep networking
capabilities and strong business acumen. Expert sourcing for candidates
from leading firms and Industry verticals. Identify candidates utilizing
tools such as Boolean search, database sources, internet boards, blogs,
niche industry groups, journals, associations and social networking.
Determine marketing/recruiting approach through recruitment planning for
each client. Attract candidates by selling Client's history, science,
pipeline, financial strength and opportunity for growth within the
organization. Provide detailed information to candidates regarding the
benefits, compensation plans, community facts. Obtain verbal or written
references from previous managers or staff, where applicable. Expert at
obtaining complete candidate profiles; screening candidates via client
needs, and review for qualifications and suitable match for position(s).
Follow up with candidates throughout recruiting process, including offer,
negotiations, relocation, contract signing, and the first month of work.
Provide detailed reports of all information and tracking of candidates in
database. Strong recruiting systems capabilities on various ATS' and CRM
tools.
TalentFusion
June 2010-Present
Recruiter/Sourcer
Working with Deloitte,( as well as other Clients), specifically in their
ERP practice; recruiting candidates for their SAP and Oracle IT needs as
well as OSS/BSS, Healthcare Provider/Payer for TriZetto Facets, Epic,
Cerner, Soarian, McKesson, TIBCO, Cloud, WebSphere, ICD-10 remediation,
Healthcare Information Exchange and Healthcare Insurance Exchange. Work in
all Modules and levels from Consultant to Senior Manager - some of the most
difficult roles in all of Deloitte Consulting.
Port City Partners
May 2008-Present
Executive Recruiter
Full lifecycle Recruiter/Consultant to Fortune 500 companies recruiting for
MD and PhD's from Senior Scientist to CEO level positions as well as IT
Consultants in the Pharmaceutical/Biopharm/Medical Device/CRO Industry.
Southwestern Business Resources
March 2009-April 2010
Executive Recruiter
Full lifecycle recruiting for MD and PhD's from Director to CEO level
positions for Pharmaceutical/Bio pharm/Medical Device/CRO, Preclinical to
Phase IV.
The Wilmington Group
January 2005 - May 2008
Recruiter
Recruiter/Sourcer for MD and PhD's from Director to CEO level positions for
Pharmaceutical/Bio pharm/Medical Device/CRO, Preclinical (Discovery) to
Phase IV
Consistently ranked in the top 5% for revenue billings in country.
May 2003-January 2005 - Stay at home Mom
Biovail Pharmaceutical.
February 1999 - May 2003
Pharmaceutical Sales
Territory Manager of the Quarter 1st quarter 2000 (Ranked #1)
Outstanding performance for Southeast area 2nd quarter 2001
Ranked in the top 2% for 2002
Ranked # 26 of 557 Q1 2003
Consistently met and exceeded growth projections for all products including
antibiotics, antidepressants, cough/cold, cardiovascular and antiherpetics.
September 1998-February 1999 Maternity leave
Crestar Mortgage Corporation
July 1996- September 1998
Office Manager
Responsible for all duties associated with Office Management for the
Wilmington branch, including Employee records, Loan files, payment
receipts, records, supplies, answering phones
Target Technologies:
January 1994-July 1996
Sales Manager
Trained and developed dealers, value added resellers and sales staff.
Represented the company at national trade shows by demonstrating and
selling product (C-Phone videoconferencing). Negotiated sales objectives
and strategies with owners and managers of computer related companies, as
well as managed the Northeast US territory for a start-up
Telecommunications Company. Sold in excess of $890,000 in the first year
of C-Phone production.
Holiday Delta
January 1992-December 1994
Manager of Marketing
In charge of Advertising and Marketing for 6 local Domino stores. Planned
and managed promotional events.
Education
1987-1991
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
State University of New York, Stony Brook