Nanette Weddell
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SUMMARY
15+ experience recruiting candidates specializing in Information
Technology for various verticals including Retail, Healthcare, Telecom,
Finance, Mortgage, and Marketing.
Focused on delivering exceptional results.
Experience working with small boutique firms to managing the entire
recruiting function, possessing the keen ability to identify and
connect with stakeholders at all levels, earning trust and delivering
results
Recognized “winner” - Frequently identified as top performing
recruiter, a success achieved at various companies and on several
occasions, for multiple months in a row.
A frequent “trip winner.”
Proven leader – Selected to open new branches, originate new business
units, and hire and manage recruiters.
Self-motivated – Successful when working as the sole recruiter or
account manager in an office or independently in a home office.
Effective closer - Highly effective in interviewing, evaluating, and
closing candidates, from entry level to C-level.
Excellent communicator – Strong business acumen with exceptional
communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven negotiation
skills, with a strong ability to influence decision makers.
Committed to professionalism, personal integrity, and success, which
has resulted in a dedicated network of professional relationships.
Search tools/ATS: Lotus, Bullhorn, LinkedIn Recruiter, Avionte,
Peopleclick, Webpas, Taleo, job boards, Google-hacking with advanced
Boolean, consultant and network referrals.
Professional Alternatives Sr. Recruiter October 2011 – December
2013
Responsible for complete candidate life cycle for a start-up division.
Full desk responsibilities. Identified lead sources for VP, IT.
Search, identify, qualify and close candidates on all requisitions.
Lead recruiter dedicated to Information Technology requisitions.
Worked with a very high volume workload: responsible for covering up to
15 clients at any given time; submitting 2-3 qualified candidates to
each requirement.
Built entire candidate database from scratch entering more than 20 new
candidates per day over the first 6 months.
1st year reached 250k in perm deals and 1st quarter of this 2013 sold
150k in perm.
Achieved over 500k in gross margin and averaged 8,500 per week in gm.
Comtek Group Sr. Recruiter April 2007 – October
2011
Senior recruiter dedicated to Information Technology requisitions.
Worked on 60% permanent and 40% contractual openings.
Successful with a very high volume workload: responsible for covering
three or four open requisitions daily, with two or three submittals to
each.
This included supporting local as well as government and national
clients.
The Insource Group Sr. Recruiter February 2004 – April
2007
Consistent “top” recruiter every month throughout tenure.
Worked with many Fortune 100 companies in various industries.
Submittal/Inteview/Placement ratio was 3 to 2 to1.
Worked on 50/50 perm/contract openings.
Analysts International Corp. (AIC) SWAT Recruiter February 2001 –
December 2003
SWAT recruiter – selected to identify niche candidates for "A" list
companies nationwide.
Managed and prioritized workloads for 2 recruiters.
Worked on 80% perm and 20% contract positions
Worked daily with Director of Recruiting and frequently with upper
management supporting national sister offices, evaluating critical
needs throughout the company.
Condor Staffing Solutions Business Development Manager April 1999 –
February 2001
Opened Dallas office for Condor – served as Dallas’ sole account
manager, supporting software development and telecom clients.
Awarded “Most Profitable Branch,” based on year one results.
Obtained 47 contractors on billing within 1st year.
Hired and trained 4 employees
Staffing Edge Business Development Manager August 1998 – April 1999
Built the IT division of Staffing Edge: mined existing client base to
develop an IT presence.
Worked a full desk: sold then filled requisitions. Hired and trained 3
recruiters.
Computer Task Group Sr. Recruiter July 1995 – July 1998
Recruited nationally for the San Jose, California, Alaska, Arizona and
Oregon IT offices.
Mentored and trained Jr. Recruiters..
Volt Technical Resources Recruiter/Program Manager November 1992 –
July 1995
Worked as an onsite consultant with various clients.
Met with division and C level management to determine their needs on
contractual and permanent opportunities.
Conducted full lifecycle recruiting on each opportunity.
References available upon request