Greg Bostwick
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-***-****
Email: ****.********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbostwick/
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSULTING ROLES
2010 – Present
WHEELS INC.,Talent Acquisition Partner (2016- Present)
● Responsible for the permanent staffing of the IT and Executive Business Units
● Identify and Hire key positions within the organization including: several critical IT positions (Solutions Architect, Lead QA Analyst, .Net Developers), Executive roles (Treasurer, Sr. Sales Executives)
● Redesigned the ATS (iCims) to better manage the candidate flow
● Improve the reporting function to the executive team BMW TECHNOLOGY,Talent Acquisition Partner (2015- 2016)
● Handled hiring needs of the Mobile Technology Group
● Hired positions included Mobile Software Engineers (iOS & Android), UX Designers, Product Owners
● Created an active pipeline of candidates through LinkedIn, Dice and local media sites
● Co-managed the campus recruiting efforts
GE CORPORATE,Talent Acquisition (2015)
● Handled hiring needs in the GE Cloud Operations Team
● Hired positions included Cloud AWS Architects, SaaS Solutions Providers, and Big Data Architects.
● Sourced on LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice and Gild
● Worked with hiring managers and human resource managers to define position descriptions and recruiting strategies
HERE / NOKIA,Chicago, IL Talent Acquisition Partner (2011- 2015)
● Placed permanent staff of two major divisions in Nokia, both groups needed technical software engineers to meet their goals
● Had a limited labor pool of highly sought-after candidates to work with
● Successfully implemented and executed a recruiting strategy and process to meet the hiring demands
● Produced more hires in the United States than any other recruiter
● Averaged 20 -25 hires per quarter, 80% were software engineers, architects and network administration
● Workload ranged from 20-30 open requisitions at any given time
● Provided detailed analysis, metrics and reporting to achieve this objective which included executive level summaries that tracked and improves recruiting efficiencies
● Cultural impact changed the perception of the recruiting process from negative to positive RAZORFISH,Talent Acquisition Partner (2010- 2011)
● Hired for the needs of the Central Region’s Chicago, Austin and Atlanta offices
● Average workload 15-20 open requisitions at any time
● Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies, utilized such tools as LinkedIn, Monster, Google and other niche related sites
● Managed the recruiting process from sourcing to new hire on boarding
● Provided strategic expertise in reporting and applicant tracking system development
● Consistently was the highest producer in my Region. (averaged 13 hires a quarter) NAVISTAR,Warrenville, IL
2008- 2010
Talent Acquisition Manager
● Managed a team of 8-12 talent acquisition specialists
● Managed the hiring process for two business units with revenues exceeding $12 billion
● Partnered with executives and key stakeholders and developed an effective recruiting process that focused on efficiency and compliance
● Led and mentored an experienced recruiting staff and achieved the companies hiring goals
● Drove diversity recruiting initiatives
● Directed several campuses recruiting programs
● Successfully delivered top talent to fill the organization’s needs WHITTMAN-HART,Chicago, IL
2007- 2008
Director of Recruiting
● Managed a team of 8 recruiters
● Managed the direction and day to day operations of the recruiting department
● Managed the recruiting activities of both the Interactive Agency and Management Consulting Business Units
● Developed and implemented a recruiting process designed to lower costs, increased hiring and improved operational efficiencies within the corporation
● Redesigned the applicant tracking system to be more accurate and responsive to the needs of hiring demands
ELOYALTY,Lake Forest, IL
1996- 2007
Recruiting Director
● Created a global sourcing group that increased candidate quantity, improved quality, and reduced cost significantly
● Focused on executive level professional personnel as well as technical architects and CRM integrators
● Co-developed a strategic recruiting software analysis tool
● Developed Internet recruiting methodologies
● Managed of a $1mm+ business unit /branch office
● Implemented several processes that led to better efficiency and quality in the interview process EDUCATION
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s Degree in History, Minor in Spanish
SKILLS
Computer Skills:Cloud Technologies, Big Data, SaaS, Engineering, Manufacturing, Digital Interactive, Oracle, SAP Expert Level: Applicant Tracking System (ATS), iCims, Taleo, Workday