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Project Manager Information Technology

Location:
Blacksburg, VA
Posted:
October 23, 2015

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Dianne Nevins

Senior Talent Engagement Specialist

843-***-****

acr6t6@r.postjobfree.com

Twitter: @DianneNevins

Career Summary

Accomplished Talent Acquisition professional within, Corporate Recruiting, Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Executive Project Search, having over 14 years experience meeting staffing requirements for organizations both nationally and internationally. Possess strong ability to recruit for a range of diverse fields and professions, as well as, excellent ability to pick high quality cultural fits for clients.

Full Life Cycle Recruiting Expertise:

Professional recruitment from Entry-Level to Top Executives

Collaborate with HR Business Partners to develop and implement effective recruiting policies and strategies

Advise clients on best recruiting, sourcing and compensation strategies for efficient hires

Proven ability to source, select and secure top-notch talent for multiple concurrent positions

Adept at assessing proper applicant requirements by reviewing and modifying job descriptions/qualifications for postings and submittal

Properly assess target resumes and cover letters and conduct candidate interviews

Negotiate recruiting contracts with clients and acceptance compensation packages for candidates for onboarding

Exceed performance objectives by 15 to 40%

Professional Experience

EnTouch Search, Senior Recruiter 2004 – Present

Retained to develop talent engagement services and senior management relationships for varied clients within multiple industries, such as: Information Technology, Construction, Building Automation, Financial Services/Insurance, Marketing and Sales, Post-Secondary Education.

Conduct Hiring Manager and executive interviews to learn business priorities and role profile; outline search objectives and advise client on interview methods, labor market and industry trends

Extensive research and targeted candidate pipelining activity using multiple sourcing methodologies and techniques

Candidate vetting, shortlisting and professional presentation to Hiring Managers, as well as other internal stakeholders

Influence hiring outcomes via candidate management, process control, ongoing communication, and strong knowledge of hiring criteria

Maximize team efforts through efficient communication/processes, exceeding client expectations by 15 – 40%

Client: Hudson Yards, New York City – 2014 to 2015

Contract: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Conduct candidate interviews for varied positions (Project Engineers, Project Managers, MEP’s, Schedulers, Superintendents, General Superintendents, Project Executives, etc.) for one of the largest NYC general contractors on the Hudson Yards Project

Extensive searching/sourcing, networking to gather candidate pipeline to serve positons primarily in New York, but also in: Philadelphia, Florida and Las Vegas

Full interviews with candidate presentation and reference checks

Delivered 8 – 15 qualified candidates monthly

Client: Post-Secondary Education / Financial Services / Insurance – 2013 to 2014

Contract: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Retained for both project and hourly contract recruiting in post-secondary education, financial services, insurance, and federal to source, interview and present candidates for multiple search assignments

Exceeded hiring goals: filled 8 client engagement positions within three months

Client: Recruiting Process Outsourcing – 2012 to 2013

Contract: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities included complex search assignments for multi-national organizations. Led full life cycle recruiting, including: requirements definition, candidate identification, sourcing, vetting and qualifying skills and experience, and on-boarding.

•Profiles: Technical Developers, Architects, Program/Project Managers and System Admin searches

•Proactive sourcing activity using internal ATS, LinkedIn and job board searches, unique internet search strings, cold calling, and referrals

•Developed candidate summaries for presentation and work as liaison between candidates, hiring managers and HR partners to ensure a smooth and effective recruiting experience

•Tracked candidate, Req and hire data for management reporting

•Carried an average of 20 – 25 requisitions, hired an average of 7 -12 candidates monthly, achieved 120%+ of goal

Client: ENP Talent Solutions – 2009 to 2012

Contract: Senior Search Specialist

•Candidate sourcing and lead generation for this boutique executive search and talent acquisition services firm. Utilized direct networking, cold calling, social media, job boards and referrals to scout talent

•Performed full scale Candidate Facing responsibilities including: position assessment/definition, search and sourcing, candidate engagement/interviewing and profiling/presentation to closing offered opportunity

•Search assignments: Project & Program Managers, HVAC Specialists, Director, Enterprise Architecture, Finance & Accounting specialists

Client: Cobalt Group, Seattle, WA – 2007 to 2008

Contract: Senior Search Specialist

Recruited to assist in hiring 200 employees over a four month window for an SEO/SEM specialist company for the automotive industry.

Managed sourcing/search for varied positions such as: SEO/SEM Marketing Managers,

Regional Sales Managers, Customer Service, and Programmers

Drove candidate facing recruiting process: search, vetting, profile and presentation

Successfully assisted in hiring 200 employees within a six month period, with a team of four

Client: Duffy Research, Flagstaff, AZ – 2004 to 2007

Contract: Project Manager/Senior Research Recruiter

Responsible for leading senior and executive level searches for Information Technology, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Building Automation and Post-Secondary Education industries.

•Promoted to Senior Project Manager in 2005, for Johnson Controls Contract to hire 120 HVAC professionals in an 18 month period; exceeded hiring expectations by 18%

•Managed senior level client hiring requirements; generated candidate leads for available opportunities; excellent follow-up on candidate management, tracking and reporting

•Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to target and attract top talent: social media networking, client databases, Boolean searches, and referral generation

•Assisted in hiring 3 – 7 candidates per month.

Management Recruiters International, Charleston, SC – 1999 – 2003

Information Technology & Technical Security/Privacy Account Executive

Performed full cycle recruiting and created partnering opportunities for companies specializing in information technology and complementary technical security services

•Developed and managed consultant relationships for technical security and privacy requirements. Major clients included: Ernst & Young, Blue Cross/Blue Shields, CORE Technology Partners, AimNet Solutions, ManTech Aegis Research and Primary Knowledge

•Performed full cycle recruiting for security and IT professionals, including: sourcing, cold calling, interviewing, evaluating, scheduled interviews, composing/extending offers, negotiating, presenting relocation options, H1-B Visas, reference checks and client/candidate satisfaction and follow-up

•Consistently and successfully generated client leads and met hiring expectations

Healing Arts Practitioner / Consultant / Reiki Reflexologist – 1993 to Present

•Design holistic wellness programs and guide clients on varied healing protocols for the purpose of implementing more ‘nourishment’ in their lives

•Guide individuals through the Triad of Health ~ mental, emotional and physical well-being, emphasizing the focus in positive thinking and enhance emotional vibration

•Individual Reflexology and Reiki treatments

•Sound Healing techniques (tuning forks / solfeggio frequencies /bowls) with varied herbal, essential plant essences, crystal and color therapies

Industry Expertise ~ Advertising & Marketing, Architecture & Design, Communications, Building Automation, Consumer & Retail, Construction & Real Estate, Defense Intelligence, Financial Services, Legal Services, HealthCare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Nutraceuticals Post-Secondary Education, Private Equity, Post-Secondary Education, Supply Chain

Technology Expertise ~ Executive Level/Senior Leaders, Enterprise Architects, Software Engineers, Front/Back End Development, Business Analysts, Cloud Architects, Technical Writers, Content Management, QA Testers, Social Media/Marketing/UX Designers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Big Data, Pricing Analysts, Hackers, Forensics

Functional Expertise ~ Administration, Business & Professional Services, C- and Board Level Executives, Construction Professionals, Engineers, Financial Executives/Representatives, HR Business Partners/Executives, Higher Education Faculty, IT Professionals (all levels), Legal, Risk/Compliance, Nutraceuticals, Marketing/Sales Professionals, Research & Development

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1982 - 1989

Masters Work, Exercise Physiology (Cardiac Rehab & Skeletal Muscular Functioning)

Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition and Foods and Dietetics (Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics)

Boards / Social Media Recruiting

Monster, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Meet-up Groups

Applicant Tracking Systems

PCR, PeopleClick, E-Recruit, OpenHire, RecruitScout, CatsOne, CAPS, LinkedIn

Management Recruiters International (MRI): Corporate Recruiter Training Certificate

Licensure / Certifications

Registered/Licensed Dietitian ~ 1982 – 1987

Reiki Master ~ Usui ~ 1995

Sound and Healing Artist (Acutonics Level I and II) ~ 2008



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