Leslie D. Kolman
San Jose, CA *****
408-***-****; **************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
20+ years’ experience in full life cycle recruitment within a high-tech, fast-paced environment; including 8+ years within Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Life-Sciences.
Proven record in building and maintaining business relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Implement recruiting processes, manage recruiters and operations; along with external vendors.
Collaborate with Managers and hiring teams on requisition approvals, best practice interviewing process; along with reference checking and extending offers to candidates.
Experienced in planning networking events, and attending conferences to promote company branding.
Manage job postings on websites, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other pertinent job boards.
Proficient in Client/Candidate Databases, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Achaogen Pharmaceuticals
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant 8/17 – 11/17
Collaborated with hiring managers and team members on job postings and interviewing processes. Sourced and identified qualified candidates for open requirements; along with managing external vendors and consultants. Managed the full life cycle recruitment for complex hiring needs. Participated in networking and recruiting events.
Clinovo 1/11 to 8/17
VM Global dba Clinovo (Clinovo Inc. was purchased/under new ownership)
Director of Resourcing (1/16 to 8/17)
Directed recruiting staff and supported Business Developers within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Life-Sciences industries. Identified candidates, reviewed resumes, interviewed and prepared candidates for submissions. Negotiated salaries and/or hourly rates with both business partners and candidates. Participated in company branding, including social media (via LinkedIn and Website), conferences, and employee referral programs. Updated Client MSA’s, Corp-Corp Contracts, and Candidate Employee Agreements reflecting new company name. Set up processes for SOW (Statement of Work), Purchase Orders, and onboarding/offboarding new client/candidates. Identified and hired an IT company to support needs; along with assisting in transitioning from gmail to outlook. Monitored and migrated client/candidate database from SalesForce to Bullhorn.
Manager of Staffing (Clinovo Inc.) 6/13-12/15
Trained and managed recruiting staff. Managed and prioritized daily work flow to ensure priorities were met. Responsible for identifying potential candidates, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, preparing candidates submissions, and scheduling interviews with the clients and candidates.
Sr. Biotechnology Staffing Specialist (Clinovo Inc.) 1/11- 6/13
Supported the Director of Business Development. Identified potential candidates, reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, prepared candidates submissions, and scheduled interviews with the clients and candidates. Conducted reference checks, negotiated hourly rates and salaries, and extend job offers. Updated and maintained the client, candidate, and job order database (Salesforce).
(SCCOE) Santa Clara County Office of Education 12/08 to 1/11
Administrative Assistant/Variety of SCCOE Departments
Luther Burbank School District: Provided Administrative support to the Superintendent, CBO and Staff Members.
Student Services Department: Updated and maintained the (CSIS) California Student Information System Database.
Charter School Department Responsible for researching data, creating reports and graphs.
Preschool Department: Coordinated meetings and travel for school visits.
Head Start Department: Enrollment Compliance Specialist.
CSI-Consultant Specialists Inc. 5/06 to 12/07
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Set up the full cycle recruiting process for a startup company. Responsible for updating and maintaining the client, candidate, and job order database (BullHorn). Supported Account Managers and recruited candidates for technical contract opportunities. Reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, identified potential opportunities, and scheduled Interviews with the clients and candidates.
Thinknicity 8/05 to 4/06
Sr. IT/BioTech Recruiter
Supported Account Managers and recruited potential permanent and contract candidates for High Tech and Bio Tech Companies. Responsible for updating and maintaining the client, candidate, and job order database (ActiveHire). Reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, identified potential opportunities, and scheduled interviews with the clients and candidates.
Kelly Technical Services/LifeScan 5/95 to 10/00
Kelly Technical Services On-Site @ LifeScan (J&J) Technical Recruiter/Account Manager
Responsible for the full cycle recruiting, including account development, maintaining client relationships, interviewing candidates, identifying potential opportunities, reference checking, negotiating pay and bill rates. Managed and monitored secondary suppliers to insure compliance with contracts, insurances, and mark-up rates. Scheduled weekly meetings with the operations staff to discuss immediate requirements and prioritize activities.
The Project Group Inc., Manager of Operations (5/92 to 5/95) 5/89 to 5/95
GW Consulting Inc., Sr. Technical Recruiter (5/89 to 5/92)
Set up the full cycle recruiting processes. Researched and recommended software databases to track client projects, candidate skill sets, and availability. Responsible for updating and maintaining the client, candidate, and job order database (Skill Track). Supported Account Managers and recruited candidates for technical contract opportunities. Reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, identified potential opportunities, and scheduled interviews with the clients and candidates.
EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS
De Anza College: General education and Computer related courses
Dale Carnegie: Sales, Leadership and Public Speaking courses
(PharmaSUG) Pharmaceutical SAS User Group:
May 8-11, 2016; Denver, CO: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
May 17-20, 2015 Orlando, FL: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
June 2-5, 2014; San Diego, CA: Hilton San Diego Bayfront
May 12-15, 2013; Chicago, IL: Downtown Magnificent Mile Marriott
May 13-16, 2012; San Francisco, CA: Union Square Hilton
(SCDM) Society Clinical Data Management:
September 11-14, 2016; San Diego, CA: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
September 20-23, 2015: Washington DC: Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown
September 10-13, 2013 Chicago, IL: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
(WUSS) Western Users of SAS Software:
September 3-5, 2014; San Jose, CA: Fairmont
September 5-7, 2012; Long Beach, CA: Hyatt Regency
October 12-14, 2011; San Francisco, CA: Grand Hyatt
(BASAS) Bay Area SAS: attend monthly networking meetings
(ASM) Association for Systems Management:
Hospitality Director; Coordinated and attended monthly Technical dinner meetings
(DPMA) Data Processing Management Association