Recruiter/Sourcer
Resume:
Vicki L Knowles
Woodside, CA
www.linkedin.com/in/vickiknowles/en
*********@*****.***
Summary
Sr. Recruiter staffing high technology positions for Engineering, Science, or Research
& Development and Business organizations. I have over 7 years of technical
recruiting experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge of
sourcing, qualifying, networking, salary trends and due diligence. Thrives in fast
paced startup environments.
Professional Experience:
OnLive, Inc. – June 2014 – January 2015 Technical Sourcer/Recruiter
Contract
Hired to build recruiting / sourcing candidate pipelines in B2B and B2C high
bandwidth, low latency Cloud and Virtualization Enterprise markets. Met and
exceeded all company milestones and goals and averaged over 5 qualified / hirable
candidates for each assigned position per week. Major focus was on DevOps /
Architects, Application Engineers, Ruby, Core Systems and Software Engineering.
Greatpeople January 2008 – Present Technical Sourcer/Recruiter – multiple
projects
Back end sourcer and full cycle recruiter, supporting numerous technology clients and
projects. Primary focus has been in technology, SaaS, Cloud, Digital Marketing,
along with quantitative analytical finance.
Provider Management July 2007 – March 2008 Search Consultant
Healthcare recruiter responsible for placing Executive Directors, and directors of
nursing in Long Term Care facilities throughout the United States. I really enjoy
helping both facilities and individuals achieve a common goal.
JBL& K/Security Insurance Agency 9/04 01/06 Commercial Account
Manager, Commercial Lines
Responsible for producing and bringing in small to mid size P&C accounts and
servicing them to their full capacity. Produced on an average from a CSR desk over
$5000.00 worth of revenue on a monthly basis with full time responsibility of also
maintaining and servicing these and other accounts.Highly successful in cross
selling/ upselling current customers. Retention rate in the 90 95% range. Types of
accounts produced consisted of but was not limited to building material dealers,
lessors risk accounts, etal. Had a excellent rapport with Company marketing
representatives and Commercial Underwriters. Was solely successful in quoting and
issuing accounts with Hartford Insurance Company, CNA Insurance, Due to my
expertise the production level far surpassed what the agency was responsible for.
Highly competitive nature with excellent sales skills. Extremely knowledgeable in
on line quoting and issuing of Commercial policies
RMI Insurance 9/03 07/04 Corporate Account Manager Commercial Lines
Manager
Responsible for the maintenance of client and prospect files (both paper and
electronic) all in accordance with office procedures. Quoting new and existing
business, binding new and renewal insurance. Completed daily tasks in policy typing,
issuance, endorsements, cancellations and reinstatements. Certified current coverage
and explained to insured clients. Maintained a diary follow up system to confirm that
policies, endorsements, and other information complied with requests. Responsible
for maintaining expiration lists for the agency producers. Ensured that renewals were
ordered or not renewed in agreement with insurers. Created client and prospect files
for all the above in accordance with office procedures. RMI acquired WM W Kelly &
Co and I was instrumental in creating a smooth transition for both customers and
producers. Proficient in all lines of Commercial Insurance including but not limited
to Company procedures and underwriting requirements in maintain a profitable loss
ratio.
Starfish Software(Acquired by Motorola) 9/96 8/97 –– Technical Recruiter –
Contractor
Responsible for all aspects onsite technical recruiting with this new startup. Working
closely with managers to generate specifications, candidate generation and full life
cycle recruiting. Roles ranges from Director/Manager individual contributor in the
areas of Windows development engineers, QA, Technical publications, Marketing
and Product Management.
Profound, Inc. 7/95 – 6/96 – Technical Recruiter
Hired into an agency environment where I was responsible for filling engineering
positions throughout the Bay Area. Cold calling, new business development, and
managing both job order and candidate sides of the business.
Maroevitch, Talmadge & Associates 1/94 11/97 Sr. Commercial Sales
Producer Commercial sales producer. P&C premium volume $350 400K per Policy.
Responsible for new business development and overall account retention.
Mission Counties Insurance Agency, Inc. 1986 1994 Commercial
Producer/CSR.
Preformed all aspects of Commercial Service Representatives duties. Upon
discussions with agency principals, decided to venture into Commercial Lines
Property ad Casualty Sales in which I became extremely successful. Types of P & C
Accounts that were written were contractors, manufacturers, wholesale distributors,
large technology accounts and average small business owner’s accounts. Responsible
for all lines of commercial insurance
EDUCATION: est Valley College, Business, ommercial Property and Casualty
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Insurance License, CIC designation received in 1995
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