Robert Main
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Linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmainrecruiter
Summary
A 17 year full life cycle recruiting / headhunting professional that
frequently ranks as a top biller and "go to resource". Passionate and
tenacious, I have a distinguished record of hiring achievements in
corporate, agency, Professional Services and as an independent recruiter.
Consistently recognized for exceeding quality of hire expectations ahead
of schedule. Very creative, proactive and self-directed professional
able to multitask a number of concurrent sourcing projects with competing
priorities. I bring a sense of urgency to every assignment and can
operate effectively in high stress situations. Able to source passive as
well as "Invisible" candidates with highly specialized technical skill
sets in limited access and highly competitive markets for permanent
positions as well as locating consultants that demand near-immediate
submittal. I also have experience recruiting for non-technical roles
across multiple industries throughout my career.
Professional Experience
Agile Professional Search (Virtual)
August 2010 to Present
Headhunter/Technical Recruiter (Candidate/Client Advocate)
Headhunter responsible for the full life cycle recruitment process.
Our current group evolved from the recruiting team of SynerG, when the
company left the recruiting industry. I helped to form a partnership of
veteran industry professionals responsible for recruiting IT, Engineering
and Executive candidates for contract and permanent positions located
nationally. I specialize in highly technical skill sets with limited
assignments from other diverse business units. I identify passive and
often 'invisible' talent as well as active candidates. Conduct
interviews, and any necessary follow up to assess special skills,
logistics or concerns. Present candidates to hiring managers with an
overview of qualifications, availability, compensation, etc. Coordinate
interviews, check references, extend offers, diffuse counter offers and
help facilitate relocation when required. Maintain ATS and company's
database as well as records OFCCP and other government compliance reports
as needed. I have also spent a total of seven months at various client
sites performing recruiting on demand services as well as mentoring
internal HR staff with sourcing and recruiting techniques as needed.
SynerG
December 2004
to July 2010
Senior Technical Recruiter
Position was primarily responsible for filling permanent / contingent
roles for targeted clients although we also handled some contract,
project based work as well. Talent acquisition accomplished through
relentless network building and headhunting of senior niche candidates in
limited highly competitive candidate spaces.
Extensive IT recruiting for Senior Software Engineers (all Microsoft and
Java flavors), Architects, Quality Assurance and Test Engineers, Database
Developers and DBA's, Network Engineers and many other IT skill sets.
I also had several opportunities to function as a client facing
recruitment consultant through extended corporate engagements at client
sites performing lead recruiting duties. Depending on the assignment, my
responsibilities could range from headhunting a difficult skill set or be
much more involved, including development of recruiting processes,
structuring referral programs, hiring, on boarding, mentoring,
determining best use of recruiting resources based on the client's unique
needs and finally, knowledge transfer.
GOOGLE (Short-term contract)
August 2004 to November 2004
Sr. Technical Recruiter retained through Merlin Technical Solutions
Owned the recruiting and client management for the Google account as an
off-site corporate recruiter working as an extension of Google's internal
recruiting infrastructure. Participated in bi-weekly staff meetings with
hiring managers and the recruiting team to determine best recruiting
practices. Supported the Diversity Group within Google. Responsible for
sourcing and recruiting candidates with highly specialized skill sets and
backgrounds
Utilized Deep Web search to identify passive candidates and potential
networks.
Sourced and recruited globally for the Software and Hardware Engineering,
International IT/Operations groups. Interviewed candidates for C#, .NET,
Java/J2EE, C++, Python, Algorithm design/development, high level QA
Engineers/Developers, project managers, Scientific and upper management
roles.
LIGHTBRIDGE INC.
April 2004 to July 2004
Sr. Technical Recruiter (Short-term contract)
Responsible for all technical recruiting efforts at Lightbridge Inc. in
Broomfield CO and supported recruiting for Bellevue WA and Mexico
locations. Sourcing, headhunting, electronic and print ad writing, phone
screens, reference verifications and recommendations to hiring managers
of qualified TELECOM IT, Engineering and Sales candidates. Recruited
DBA'S, SQA testers, switch engineers, project managers, developers,
technical support reps, technical product trainers, telecommunication,
structural, software, product, material, design and other Telecom
specific skill sets and roles.
THE BURGHEAD GROUP
July 1995 to April 2004
Technical Recruiter
Drove the hiring process in high volume/time sensitive environments
partnering with account managers and internal/external stakeholders.
Placed high end technical professionals into contract and full-time
positions within the Banking/Financial, Manufacturing, Entertainment,
Insurance/Benefits and Advertising industries. Effectively recruited IT
and Engineering candidates through Internet research, cold calling,
referrals, and networking.
Responsible for negotiating salary and/or rate, coordinating the
interview process, checking references, extending offers and closing
internal/corporate hires for Burghead. Consistently ranked as the firm's
top revenue producer for permanent placement fees. Earned preferred
vendor status with Lehman Brothers by filling a critical permanent role
within two days that numerous IT search firms had been unable to fill for
almost 9 months.
LOCH LOMOND GOLF COURSE
March 1990 to July 1995
Assistant General Manager
FLEXTEMPS / CATALYST GROUP
July1987 to March 1990
Personnel Coordinator
EDUCATION
MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1990 to 1991
Undergraduate Studies
LUKE M. POWERS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
References available upon request