Aaron M. Fochtman
http://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmfochtman
**** ** **** **** ********, MI 49341 616-***-**** acqtz7@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Honest, hard-working recruiting and organizational development professional, adept and the understanding administrative processes and organizational structures, seeking a healthy company with a strong attitude toward integrity, long-term potential for growth, continued professional development, and career as a recruitment executive.
SKILL SUMMARY
Training and SOP Development
Leads Generation and Target Recruiting
Interview Coaching and Preparation
Administrative Development
ATS & CRM Software Implementation
Executive Level Recruiting
New Business Development
Business Intelligence Development
Technical Recruiting
M&A Facilitation
Data Mapping and Management
Hourly Staffing
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Financial and Managerial Accounting, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI 2013
500 level prep course needed for MBA program.
Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Grand Rapids, MI 2010 - 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.14 2 Semesters Deans List & Honor Roll; Ralph M. Freeman Full Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Science Degree, Social Studies, 2006 Grand Valley State University 2004 - 2006
Secondary Education Emphasis, Minors in Psychology and Political Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.614; Regular Deans List; Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship Recipient
Associate of Arts Degree, Psychology, 2004 Grand Rapids Community College 2001 - 2004
Cumulative GPA: 3.84; Regular Deans List and Honor Roll, Full Scholarship Recipient after 1st year
Service Learning Advisory Member and Student Senate Representative (2003-2004)
MI-Cup scholarship recipient and Summer Youth Education Internship at Michigan Tech (Summer 2004)
Software Proficiencies:
Microsoft: Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word, OneNote, Windows XP, 7, & 8
Web Conferencing: WebEx, ReadyTalk, GoToMeeting, Skype
CRM Administration: Salesforce.com, (Administrator Level) ACT Network, BASE (Familiar)
Applicant Tracking: Sendouts (Expert Level), COATS, Taleo, Bullhorn (Familiar), Zoho Recruit
Sourcing: LinkedIN, Monster, CareerBuilder, MiTalent, LeadFerret, Copy2Contact, Data.com, Prophet, Twitter
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. Technical Recruiter – Account Director, JBL Resources, Grand Rapids, MI January 2014 – May 2015
Responsibilities: Full lifecycle recruiting, account managment, and business development (www.jblresources.com)
Training new recruiters and providing supplemental retraining to Sr. recruiters in areas including PC efficiency, ATS usage, MS OneNote, data mining, lead generation techniques, enhanced boolean search, and LinkedIN usage
Pioneering new accounts in areas outside of the companies core expertise including IT, Automated Material Handling, CNC machining, and cutting edge emebedded electronics for vehichle infotainment products
Key Accomplishments: Led office constently in every metric including number of, submitted for consideration, candidates interviewed and placed candidates in first year placing (38) highly technical candidates in top companies
Recrutiter/Mentored Jr. Recruiter to average higher metrics than Sr. Recruiters within (2) months of training
Spearheaded strategic business development iniatives bringing on company’s 3rd largest account
Business Development Consultant, Professional Staffing Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI May 2013 – December 2013
Supported Sales, Recruiting, and Human Resources for a local industrial staffing company (www.prostaffsolutions.com)
Performed Lead generation and networking for account executives, scheduling sales meetings
Responsible for resume review, application processing, internet job posting and candidate searches
Responsible for interviewing, candidate submittals, orientation write-ups, and communications
Key Accomplishments: Added (5) new accounts, over (50) job requisitions, and placed (15) Candidates in 1st Month
Customer Care Specialist, Nucraft Furniture Company, Comstock Park, MI November 2011 – April 2013
Sales & Project Support to Custom Office Furniture Manufacturer supporting Architecture & Design Firms, Builders, and Furniture Dealers. (www.nucraft.com) Promoted to Customer Care after (9) months in manufacturing operations.
Provided pricing, specs, and lead times, proofread orders and drawings for custom projects
Worked with customers and specials engineering to determine custom product and project feasibility
Organized and hosted web conferences for training and installation efforts on large multi-site projects
Provided regulatory and logistical communications and support as needed
Administered Customer Issue Resolution and Product Replacement Orders
Participated in Continuous Improvement Projects & LEED Green Associate Study Course
Communications Integration Associates, LLC, DBA Secure Consulting, Raleigh, NC April 2010 – April 2012
Consulting firm providing administrative and sales business development and support.
General services include CRM Implementation, Recruiting, Training, SOP Development, Leads Generation, Sales
Licensed reseller for Salesforce.com (CRM) and Destiny Patrol Software
Client, Destiny Patrol Software, Los Angeles, CA (May 2011 – April 2012)
Destiny Patrol Software (www.destinypatrolsoftware.com/) is a Smartphone based App for Android, iOS, .NET, and RIM OS providing activity reporting and GPS tracking for guarding operations
Developed leads database for nationwide sales campaign utilizing Salesforce.com and various leads sources
Supplied intelligence on competitor products and market trajectories
Sold subscriptions as independent contractor and maintained client relations
Client Silvertrac Software, Las Vegas, NV (April 2010 - May 2011)
Silvertrac (www.destinypatrolsoftware.com/) is a PDA based App for Android, iOS, .NET, and RIM OS providing activity reporting and GPS incident mapping, and automated communications for guarding operations.
Customized, integrated and administered Salesforce.com Customer Relations Manager (CRM)
Established contracts, customer service, technical support, and billing process via Salesforce.com
Implemented remote contracts administration for new clients \ utilizing Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce.com,
Selected Accomplishments: Performed leads generation and sales model utilizing efficient cold calling, webinar presentation, and business-to-business networking to grow sales revenues by 120%, double number of accounts, and bringing on the company’s largest client to date.
Business Development Administrator, CSS International Holdings, Ada, MI February 2009 – March 2010
Administered multiple business development objectives for joint business platforms including, human resource staffing, private security, emergency management critical infrastructure and military support (www.gocss.com)
Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, training, and promotional recommendations for entry level employees
Managed a call center of up to ten entry level employees to generate sales leads while being developed for promotion within the company and its subsidiaries.
Engaged in business development networking, database administration, leads generation, projects management, mergers and acquisitions prospecting, and specialty recruiting.
Selected Accomplishments: Promoted from part-time Telemarketer, to Special Projects Administrator, to Business Development Administrator in (10) months during one of the worst economic downturns in U.S. History.
Streamlined database and training protocol to increase telemarketer output by 50%;
Facilitated (7) acquisition transactions resulting in 8% company growth and expansion into 3 new markets Developed contracting relationships with Fortune 500 clients in Oil/Energy/Infrastructure, DoD Contract Vehicles, FEMA, UN, USAid, and CIA.
Youth Mentor Program Director, Mel Trotter Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI September 2004 – September 2008
Directed and administered a Christian after-school program for at-risk youth ages 8-16. Recruited, managed and delegated lesson plans to college age mentors from local universities. (www.meltrotter.org)
Managed busing schedules, counseled, mentored, and built personal relationships with families
Promoted from Youth Counselor to Program Director after (2) years of paid and volunteer experience
Many of the children I have mentored throughout the years are now in the college and career stages of their life with confidence, focus, and a positive attitude toward their future potential.
CNC Operator, Behr Industries Mfg. (now NBHX Trim), Comstock Park, MI September 2000 – July 2004
Behr Industries Mfg. is a Tier 1 supplier of wood veneer interior components to Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes, & Freightliner
Promoted after 9 months experience as a buffer tech
Responsible for machining and inspecting lacquered wood-veneer console panels
Responsible for tool changes, program changes, and troubleshooting as needed
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Coffee and Kitchen Manager, Carpenter’s House Outreach Church, Hudsonville, MI 2012 - Present
Currently leading coffee and kitchen services during Sunday Church services, potlucks, and fund-raising events
Training and maintaining coffee kitchen staff for church services, funeral and wedding services, and fund raising/fellowship events as well as distributing food pantry provisions as needed
Maintaining kitchen inventory and supply for perishable and non-perishable items
Men’s Bible Teacher, Carpenter’s House Outreach Church, Hudsonville, MI 2014 - Present
Responsible for substitute teaching/facilitating when men’s leaders are unavailable
Responsible for a 13 week summer course on Biblical Hermeneutics and the study of Biblical Prophecy