Sr. Recruiter
Resume:
E. Penny Torry
Woodbridge, VA *****
*********@*****.***;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/great7
SUMMARY:
Experienced professional over 16 years of Recruiting and Human Resources expertise (Corporate, Agency and RPO) within the DOD, Intelligence, Government (state/federal), and commercial arena. Industry experience to include, but not limited to: IT, Engineering, Management, Finance and Administrative. Proven ability to work well with all levels of professionals and to provide extensive research and interviewing capabilities has enabled me to identify quality candidates.
CLIENTS SUPPORTED: DOD, DIA, NSA, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, CSC, CACI, ONI (Office of Naval Intelligence), Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, NAEP(National Assessment of Education Process), Verizon, TRW(now Northrop Grumman), Nextel, AT&T, Dept. of The State, L3 Communications, Guest Services, Trammel Crow, Northern Virginia Realtors, Chevy Chase Bank, Dept. of Immigration
EDUCATION / TRAINING CONFERENCES:
George Mason University, 1991
(General Studies)
Manpower Recruiter Training – Milwaukee, TN
Volt Recruiter Training – Tampa, Florida
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENT RECRUITING CONSULTANT
Responsible for providing full lifecycle recruiting of qualified candidates holding active clearances, specifically DOD (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI with polygraph) with governmental clients.
Screened, recruited, interviewed, and tested candidates based on client requirements.
Negotiated final offers, and negotiate compensation.
Extend offers and confirm candidate acceptance.
Utilized Maxhire tracking system for tracking of candidates; tracking interview and hires of each candidate.
Partner with hiring managers to identify core competencies and position requirements.
Write and place advertising copy; Conduct comprehensive background checks and verify reference information.
Negotiate compensation incentives and benefits packages.
Provide administrative support for employee relocation, advancement, and referral bonus incentive programs; Present candidates and close deals.
Created and maintained job descriptions and job postings.
Entrance Software (As Needed Basis)
Independent Recruiter/Sourcer 6/12 --- Present
Responsible for all aspects of recruiting and account management
Coordinated with other recruiters and hiring officials for job requirements
Posted jobs via Internet to newsgroups, educational training and learning centers
Conducted searches by means of internet resume d at abases, company database
Qualified and screened candidates.
Determined candidate’s motivation factors for leaving current position to assess their commitment level
Knowledgeable in negotiating salaries, bonuses and/or relocation issues
Experience working for Direct Client Requirements and VMS Accounts (Preferred).
Recruiting of US Citizens, Green Cards and H1’s through third Parties.
Experience recruiting H1 s through Vendors and H1 Transfers.
Positions Recruited: .Net Developer, Architect .Net Developer, SharePoint Developer, Architecture SharePoint Developer, Quality Assurance, Network Engineer, Business Analyst, Quality Assurance Analyst, Executive Assistant, Staff Accountant
Decision Toolbox 5/15 – 1/16
Independent Recruiter (Part-time)
RPO Full Life Cycle Recruiting and Sourcing for Executive Search and RPO clients.
Set-up and conduct intake meetings with hiring managers.
Use a variety of tools including, but not limited to, candidate referrals, ATS, Boolean strings, networking, utilizing job boards to identify top talent.
Work independently and provide expedient candidate submissions resulting in hires under tight deadlines
Follow-up with submitted candidates during the recruiting and interview feedback process.
Report daily activity to management.
Coordinate interviews with candidates as needed.Experience with targeted networking, including a demonstrated ability to leverage blogs and chat rooms to find the right information quickly.
Coordinate interviews & debrief with candidates
Conduct phone screens & pipeline passive talent nationwide
Screen & qualify candidates through on-boarding process
Coordinate interviews, debrief candidates & salary negotiations
Daily tracking & reporting of metrics
Participate in weekly conference calls
Identify various resources for job postings to attract talent
Create brand awareness through various social media channels
Create salary compensation plans & job descriptions
RJM Technologies
Independent Recruiter 2/10 -- 6/12
Recruited IT professionals with high-level security clearances Secret, Top Secret/SCI, SSBI, CI and Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraph, Government and Executive professionals nationwide.
Handled searches from inception to offer/acceptance to include sourcing, screening, interviewing/behavioral, salary negotiations and closing.
Conduct phone screens, interviews, and reference checks, criminal background checks, at tending job fairs, maintained a strong recruitment network, new-hire orient at ions and accurately tracking recruiting metrics.
Recruiting of US Citizens, Green Cards and H1’s through third Parties.
Experience recruiting H1 s through Vendors and H1 Transfers.
Attended regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of orders received by managers, to include: the activity of each account, interviews and hires
Positions Recruited: Java, C, C++, Oracle, ASP, .Net, UNIX, Windows 2000, Help Desk, Visual Basic, GUI, SQL, HTML, TCP/IP, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Unix Administrators, Architects, DBA, Testers and more.
Cyquent, Inc., 08/08 – 12/09
Independent Recruiter
Provided support to a variety of projects for the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division of Cyquent.
Responsible for identifying and interviewing professionals of all levels within Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the areas of IT, Engineering, and finance.
Highly successful in identifying candidates utilizing unique sourcing techniques for niche skills as required by our clients. Ensured EEO/AA and OFCCP procedures and policies are followed.
Built a pipeline of candidates and maintained relationships with qualified candidates and contacts.
Developed and used proven, cost-effective recruiting strategies to fill job openings.
Tracked, analyzed, and reported candidate pipeline status, recruitment trends and key performance indicators.
Screened, recruited, interviewed candidates based on client requirements.
Utilized in-house tracking system for tracking of candidates; tracking interview and hires of each candidate.
Positions Recruited: Systems Engineers, Web logic Administrators, .Net Developer, Oracle Developers, Java Developers, Systems Administrator, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, and more.
Volks Wagen Group of America 11/07 – 07/08
Independent Recruiter
Collaborated with hiring managers to define requirements, develop and implement sourcing strategies (internet sourcing, employee referrals, direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, etc.), screen and interview cleared and non-cleared candidates, implement recruiting metrics, and attend job offers.
Researched, evaluated, implemented and maintained various recruiting resources as they pertain to advertisements, internet sites, job fairs, and open-houses. Implemented recruiting strategies to keep candidates in the pipeline for upcoming contracts.
Tracked, analyzed, and reported candidate pipeline status, recruitment trends and key performance indicated.
Ensured EEO/AA and OFCCP procedures and policies were followed.
Screened, recruited, interviewed candidates based on client requirements.
Utilized in-house tracking system for tracking of candidates; tracking interview and hires of each candidate.
Partner with hiring managers to identify core competencies and position requirements.
Created and maintained job descriptions and job postings.
Managed offer process, including reference checks, salary recommendations, offer letter generations and offer responses. Negotiated and recommended employment offers by partnering with hiring manager, senior management and HR team.
Positions Recruited: Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Sales Analyst, Legal Secretary, Controller, Tax Consultant, Analyst
L3 Communications 07/07 – 10/07
Independent Recruiter
Clients: NSA, National Semi-Conductor, FAA
Provided full lifecycle recruiting of qualified candidates holding active clearances, specifically DOD (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI with polygraph) with governmental clients.
Negotiated and recommended employment offers by partnering with hiring manager, senior management and HR team.
Screened, recruited, interviewed candidates based on client requirements.
Utilized in-house tracking system for tracking of candidates; tracking interview and hires of each candidate.
Partner with hiring managers to identify core competencies and position requirements.
Positions recruited: Configuration Management, Information Security Engineers, Server Network Engineers, Software Developers, Systems Engineers, Java Developers, Electronic Technicians, Intelligent Analyst, and Systems Analyst
Fulcrum IT Services aka GMRI 02/07 – 06/07
Independent Recruiter
Provided full lifecycle recruiting, specifically focusing on qualified candidates having an active (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI with polygraph) to fill positions specifically in the government environment.
Established and maintained relationships with key business leaders, hiring managers and business developers to forecast and determine current and future company staffing goals while successfully developing proactive recruiting strategies to meet those needs.
Initiated and reviewed personnel requisitions, sourced, prescreened and interviewed candidates and provided guidance to Hiring Managers in candidate consideration and salary negotiation.
Developed and maintained relationships with various recruiting sources to include current employees, candidates, other recruiters, and business and trade associations to foster a competent pool of qualified professionals as candidates and networking contacts.
Managed offer process, including reference checks, salary recommendations, offer letter generations and offer responses.
Negotiated and recommended employment offers by partnering with hiring manager, senior management and HR team.
Annual load of 30-40 requisitions and a time-to-fill average of 60 days.
Ensured ISO 9000-9001 and EEO/AA and OFCCP procedures and policies were followed.
Worked directly with hiring managers to help determine staffing needs
Positions Recruited: Oracle Developer, .Net Developer, Systems Engineer, Unix Administrator, RedHat Engineer, Computer Operator, Java Developer, Web Developer, Helpdesk
Harris Corporation 08/06 – 02/07
Independent Recruiter
Provided support to the RF Communications Division
Provided full life-cycle recruiting company-wide corporate, and contract recruitment for one of the largest government contracting companies nationwide.
Providing full lifecycle recruiting, specifically focusing on qualified candidates having an active (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI with polygraph) to fill positions with clients specifically in the government environment.
Initiated personnel requisitions; searched and reviewed resumes for qualification match to open billets; prescreened candidates for interviews and coordinated interview scheduling; participated in interviews where applicable; provided guidance to hiring managers in candidate consideration and salary negotiation.
Oversaw completion of documentation process, from personnel requisition forms to offer letters; check candidate references and verify credentials.
Represented company at job fairs, career seminars and related events.
Tracking, analyzing, and reporting candidate pipeline status, recruitment trends and key performance indicators
Monitored completion of applicant flow, including interview and job offer outcome.
Primary back-up for Manager of Recruiting.
Annual load of 45-50 requisitions and a time-to-fill average of 60 days
Ensured ISO 9000-9001 and EEO/AA and OFCCP procedures and policies were followed.
Negotiate final offers, and compensation, extend offers.
Attend the Military TAP (Transition Assistance Program) at Ft. Belvoir in an effort to acquire new applicants.
Recruited the following positions requiring high level security clearance: Unix Administrators, Server Network Engineers, Software Developers, Technical Support, Help Desk, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, Systems Engineers, Computer Operators, VOIP Engineers, Cognos Developers, Oracle and Java Developers, LAN Administrator, Systems Engineer, Database Administrators, Buyer Subcontract/Administrators, to name a few
SI International 05/05 – 08/06
Independent Recruiter
Clients: Consulting Division, Dept. of State
Recruited IT professionals and professionals with high-level security clearances Secret, Top Secret/SCI, SSBI, CI and Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraph).
Provided full life cycle recruiting to the Consultant Division of SI International this division consisted of over 15 managers, having their own individual requisition load.
Responsibilities consist of: sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checking, preparing resumes, and scheduling interviews with clients, follow-up calls, contract negotiations, signing consultants to contracts and cold calling.
Provided full service recruitment for the Thrift Savings Plan (call center) (formerly located in New Orleans), filled positions from lower level to Manager Level. Responsible for filling over 150 positions on this project.
Built an extensive network of consultants for the purpose of referrals.
Responsible for preparing advertising for the Internet, newspapers and other industry related publications.
Provided full-life cycle recruiting to attract and hire mid and senior level professionals by leveraging best practices around process, systems, candidate development and research.
Positions Recruited: Systems Engineers, Web logic Administrators, .Net Developer, Oracle Developers, Java Developers, Systems Administrator, Test Engineer, Configuration Manager, and more….
GMRI / Aka Fulcrum IT Services 04/04 – 5/05
Independent Recruiter
Recruited IT professionals with high-level security clearances Secret, Top Secret/SCI, SSBI, CI and Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraph, Government and Executive professionals nationwide.
Handled searches from inception to offer/acceptance to include sourcing, screening, interviewing/behavioral, salary negotiations and closing.
Conduct phone screens, interviews, and reference checks, criminal background checks, at tending job fairs, maintained a strong recruitment network, new-hire orient at ions and accurately tracking recruiting metrics.
Attended regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of orders received by managers, to include: the activity of each account, interviews and hires
Positions Recruited: Java, C, C++, Oracle, ASP, .Net, UNIX, Windows 2000, Help Desk, Visual Basic, GUI, SQL, HTML, TCP/IP, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Unix Administrators, Architects, DBA, Testers and more.
PCHS Staffing Solutions 7/03 – 04/04
Independent Recruiter
Responsible for providing full lifecycle recruiting of qualified candidates holding active clearances, specifically DOD (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI with polygraph) with governmental clients.
Post vacancies on a variety of web sites; Conducted candidate searches for open job orders. The searches entailed a variety of resources; such as referrals, database candidates, and Internet searches.
Utilized standard tracking system, in-house system, conducted in-house interviews; Post vacancies on a variety of web site
Maintained unemployment report (this include employees who have ended their assignments, and/or was termed and filed for unemployment)
Positions recruited: Unix Administrators, Server Network Engineers, Software Developers, Technical Support, Help Desk, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, Systems Engineers, Computer Operators, VOIP Engineers, Cognos Developers, Oracle and Java Developers, LAN Administrator, Database Administrators, Buyer Subcontract/Administrators, to name a few.
Volt Technical Services (FULL TIME) 11/98 – 06/03
Senior Technical Recruiter / Supervisor
Supervised a staff of 10 recruiters / Full lifecycle recruiting
Developed and maintained client accounts
Verified clearances and recruited for positions requiring clearances.
Conduct phone screens, interviews, and reference checks, criminal background checks, at tending job fairs, maintained a strong recruitment network, new-hire orient at ions and accurately tracking recruiting metrics.
Worked directly with hiring managers to help determine staffing needs, writing job postings and ads, making offers of employment
Post vacancies on a variety of web sites; Received and qualified open orders with clients; conducted candid at e searches for open job orders. The searches entailed variety of resources; such as referrals, database candidates, and Internet searches.
Obtained references/verified degrees/salaries; Scheduled and prepped candidates for interviews; Conducted performance evaluations on contract
Generated weekly reports to reflect activity; Quote bill rates to customers / quote pay rates to candidates
Databases utilized: VOLT IRT Tracking System, Rex and Platinum.
Attend job fairs; Maintained unemployment report (this include employees who have ended their assignments, and/or was termed and filed for unemployment)
Positions recruited: Candidates possessing Top Secret Clearances, SCI, Full life poly, Software Engineers, Software Developers, Web Designers, Technical Support, Help Desk, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, Graphic Designers, LAN Administrator, Systems Engineer, Database Administrators, Buyer Subcontract/Administrators, Technical Writers, accounting positions and more
Rick Montoya Services (Contractor) 11/97 – 11/98
Sr. Recruiter
Responsible for all aspects of recruiting and account management
Coordinated with other recruiters and hiring officials for job requirements
Posted jobs via Internet to newsgroups, educational training and learning centers
Conducted searches by means of internet resume d at abases, company database, at tending area job fairs, referrals, and cold calling
Qualified and screened candidates. Determined candidate’s motivation factors for leaving current position to assess their commitment level
Conducted in-house interviews
Conducted reference checks on qualified candidates, verified college degrees and performed security checks when necessary
Knowledgeable in negotiating salaries, bonuses and/or relocation issues
Manpower Professional Services (FULL TIME) 3/97 – 11/97
Administrative Recruiter
Coordinated with other recruiters and hiring officials for job requirements
Responsible for testing candidates in the area of: MS Office, Excel, data entry
Posted jobs via Internet to newsgroups, educational training and learning centers
Conducted searches by means of internet resume d at abases, company database, at tending area job fairs, referrals, and cold calling
Conduct classes with new contract employees, providing inform at ion on the company by the viewing of tapes, explaining inform at ion in the new hire packet
Qualified and screened candidates. Determined candidate’s motivation factors for leaving current position to assess their commitment level
Conducted reference checks on qualified candidates, verified college degrees and performed security checks when necessary
Negotiated salaries, bonuses and/or relocation issues
George Mason University (FULL TIME) 10/90 – 2/97
Assistant to the Director / HR Specialists
Supervised office staff of (6); Conduct annual Performance Reviews
Interview potential candidates for positions opened within the dept.
Hired personnel as needed; Provided assistance in the development of departments budget
Prepare government contracts for the University Job reclassification/upgrade job descriptions
Maintain in/flow and out/flow of funds from departmental accounts Managed and overseen programs for the department
Maintain good customer relations with other Colleges/Universities, as well as with local vendors, caterers, speaker’s bureaus, and performers contracted to appear at the University; Served as Information Resource Specialists for the dept.
Conducted New Student Orientation for newly enrolled students Provide on-the-job-training for staff; Conducted workshops for Student Services department
Conducted weekly staff meetings; Counseled students facing academic probation or suspension; Responded to an acted on student/client complaints with Director’s assistance; Maintained electronic calendar of appointments
Prepared memoranda, correspondence and reports; Assist in the production typing of departments proposals to be approved for funding for the new fiscal year; Prepared employee timesheets; Prepared employee packets and provided general inform at ion on each item; Processed invoices/requisitions for payment
Tracking Systems
Volt Trak 8.0, Platinum, Rex, Web hire, Open hire, Hire desk, Recruiting Machine
Computer Skills
Windows 2000
Windows NT
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