Manager Information Technology

MICHAEL M. STEVENS Mobile: 678-***-**** **********@**.*** Atlanta, GA

SUMMARY

Over 10 years of demonstrated accomplishments in full life-cycle recruitment, using direct and passive techniques; including a combined approach of targeted, creative and traditional sourcing methodologies. Holds PRC (Professional Recruiter Certification).

Proven track record recruiting high-level Technical, Digital Sales (Programmatic Media), and Marketing.

Recruited for candidate profiles largely consisting of very high-level candidates that were both technical and non-technical in nature, assisting hiring managers so they could make informed decisions around large investments, such as information technology infrastructure, digital advertising operations and financial services.

Specialty areas include: IT, ERP, CRM, BI, Compliance, Digital Advertising, Programmatic Strategy and Advertising Operation Strategy.

Experienced using different ATS systems including: Taleo, Sage HRMS and Micro J Plus.

Use LinkedIn, various Job Boards for Talent Acquisition, in addition to personal network and social media.

Experienced sourcing and placing candidates on a nationwide basis, and handling up to 30+ positions at one time.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Talent Acquisition recruiter

COX Enterprises, Inc. – Atlanta, GA 5/2016 – Present

$19B privately-held company with operations in telecommunications, media, automotive and technology.

Served as part of a shared services "agency model" Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence to develop relationships with top talent nationally; recruiting for leadership roles in all 4 subsidiaries in a high-volume, corporate environment. Filled roles in HR, Sales/Marketing, Finance, Strategy and IT/Technology.

Participate in career fairs and other recruiting events.

Partnered with internal stakeholders to define mandate, develop recruiting strategy and cast the profile of the successful candidate. Identify, interview, and negotiate offers and close candidates to successful hire. Adhere to aggressive time lines with focused urgency.

Ran training sessions for enterprise-wide training on LinkedIn Recruiter and cold calling techniques.

Develop and maintain a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.

Human Resources Corporate Recruiter

World Changers Church International – Atlanta, GA 5/2011 – 5/2016

For nearly twenty years, WCCI has been a leader within the local, national, and international community, providing simple, practical teaching and understanding of the Bible.

Responsible for full recruiting cycle including 80 to 100 call a day, sourcing, applicant testing, interviewing, scheduling job fairs, evaluating markets, creating and posting ads, phone-screening, scheduling in-person interviews, hiring, and facilitating pre-employment testing and clearances, and electronic on-boarding and presenting and closing qualified entry-level to senior-level candidates.

Employ a variety of sourcing techniques to identify a high quality, diverse candidate pool in an efficient, cost effective manner, i.e. cold calling, internet, research firms, user groups. Pre-screens all resumes received via traditional recruiting methods prior to presentation to manager; conduct phone screens and provide summaries of candidates to managers.

Initiates reference checks and work with background screening vendor as required. Participate in developing department goals & objectives. Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.

Works with the Site Manager to maintain an adequate staffing plan for the site. Administers and follows company policies and procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook. Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. Assists Site Manager with various projects and clerical functions as needed remotely.

Career services regional director

Javelin Technical Training Center – Atlanta, GA 02/2009 – 05/2011

We are committed to assisting individuals to develop skills that will enable them to secure and continue to grow in productive and rewarding careers in the areas of medical office, medical assisting, business office administration and information technology and to earn industry certifications as necessary.

Developed a new mold for the career services department from the ground up to function like an employment agency.

Managing a staff or 13 career services represents at 3 different locations across the Metro Atlanta area.

Training all staff and campus management team on the new mold and process. Providing performance feedback campus Presidents and VP of Operations.

Technology Division Recruiting Manager

Robert Half International – Atlanta, GA 11/2006 – 11/2008

RHI help businesses grow by matching the right talent to their specialized staffing and consulting needs, and build rewarding careers for the professionals we place. Adhere to a philosophy of "Ethics First" in everything we do, plus creating a work environment where employees can thrive and innovate.

Managing the full-cycle recruiting process of sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing to generate an extensive database of qualified professionals.

Establishing long-term relationships with consultants, Fortune 500 companies, and subject matter experts within Information Technology.

Hiring diverse skill sets including: Information Architects, Web Designers, Developers, Project Managers, and Business Analysts.

Responsible for qualifying open IT positions, sourcing qualified IT candidates and placing them at our clients on contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements.

Maintaining and expanding candidate pipelines by utilizing major job boards, referrals, leads, cod calls, job fairs, user group meetings and other relationships with local schools or businesses.

Performing full-lifecycle recruiting from the initial identification of prospective candidates to managing their expectations through the entire hiring process while continuing to stay in contact once they have been placed with the client.

Responsible for writing legal contracts, resumes, and proposals for clients and prospective candidates.

Part of a national team that is implementing a new applicant tracking system that allows recruiters, sales people, solutions consultants, and upper leadership to more efficiently manage daily activities and monitor key metrics.

Education and Professional Development

Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) – Briarcliff College

Associate of Applied Science in Technological (AAS) – Briarcliff College

PRC - Professional Recruiter Certification – AIRS

Recruiting Seminars, I & II – AIRS

Morgan Method Objector Program – Morgan Consulting Group

Training for Executive Recruiting – Bill Radin

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