Technical Recruiter
Resume:
Florenta Florian
** **** ****** **., *********, ON. L4J 7B8
acu2f0@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Looking for a Recruiter position within a dynamic, progressive organization where I can put my people skills and initiative to good use for the benefit of the company and for my own growth.
PROFILE
Solid experience in IT, Financial, Sales, Marketing and Engineering Recruitment with attention to detail and prioritization
Ability to quickly assess people from a technical and soft skills perspective
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and to work in a matrix environment
Willing to go the extra mile to get the job done
WORK EXPERIENCE
IT Independent Contractor Aug.2015-Present
STAFFWORKS Feb. 2014 – July 2015
IT / Technical Recruiter
Responsible for IT recruitment for clients in the financial industry (credit unions, RRSP providers, banks)
Recruited for IT Project Managers, Java Developers, ETL Informatica, e-Commerce Architects, Sr. BA’s and BSA’s, TIBCO Developers just to mention a few.
Created job descriptions and posted jobs on multiple job sites and social media
Utilizing a wide variety of methods to source qualified resources (Monster, Workopolis, Indeed, Facebook, Simply Hired) and the internal database (Humanis)
Sourced candidates through direct headhunting, referrals, related associations and internet newsgroups
Coordinated and informed candidates on selection criteria, negotiated job offers, contracts and terms of employment.
Screened resumes, interviewed qualified candidates in person (behavioural and situational); completed references, performed criminal record checks when requested, and followed up with placed candidates on regular basis
VTRAC Consulting Corporation Apr. 2013–Feb. 2014 Recruitment Consultant IT
Responsible for full cycle recruitment and staffing objectives for both contract and permanent placement opportunities for the IT industry for financial institution clients (major banks and other financial companies).
Recruited for IT Managers, Mobile Application Developers, Sr. BA Managers, Sr. Financial System Analyst, Sr. Manager – Contract and Governance, AML – KYC Compliance Analyst,.
Networking, researching databases, contacting, sourcing, selecting, meeting and interviewing candidates to understand their goals, motivation, career plans, technical and behavioral skills.
Made my first placement 3 weeks after I was hired with Scotiabank
Utilizing a wide variety of methods to source qualified resources (Monster, Workopolis, Indeed, Facebook, Simply Hired) and the internal database (Maxhire)
Anderson Search Group Sep. 2011 – Apr. 2013
Executive Search Consultant
Responsible for full life cycle recruitment (identify the client needs, understand the requirements by conducting research and working with the account managers to clarify the client expectations, established the eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience requirements, source suitable candidates out of the internal database, job boards, social media channels, referrals and own network.
Sourced and evaluated/interviewed candidates over the phone and in person
Conducted reference and background checks
Developed new accounts through cold calling, networking and warm leads
Maintained and enhanced relationship with previous clients
Controllers on Call Jan. 2010 – Sep. 2011 Account Manager
Servicing existing and new accounts for Accounting and Finance Industry
Pursuing new business through warm leads, cold calling and networking
Building ongoing business relationships with existing and new clients
Conducted resume screenings, interviews in person and by telephone Reference checks.
Analyzed job boards including Indeed, JobShark, Careerbuilder, Workopolis, Monster and the internal database
Negotiated pay rates and contract terms
Led contractor and permanent employees through welcome packages and start details
Executive Furniture Rentals, Toronto Nov. 2008 – Dec. 2009
Consultant
Sales / Rental of office furniture(desks, seating, filing, systems) from name manufacturers like Global, Steelcase and HON.
Advised clients of the best possible solution, after measuring the available space and doing the layout, according to their needs and budget.
Established and maintained new business accounts with commercial and residential customers by understanding specific needs and spending extra time forging relationships through cold calling, product presentations, meetings, industry events and marketing / promotional incentives.
Secured business with Builders, Home Renovators, Interior Designers, and Professional Home Organizers through delivery of high - impact sales and product presentations
CLOSET FACTORY, Toronto Jun. 2007- Nov. 2008
Closet Factory is an international company specialized in creating custom storage solutions built around each client’s needs. These products are custom manufactured in their Toronto factory.
Account Manager / Designer
Complete, accurate measurements of specified areas, designed elevation / perspective plans, quoted and sold custom made home offices, closets and entertainment units on a daily basis
Consistently exceeded average revenue per product sold using superior negotiation skills. Increased sales by 100% within one year of hire.
Developed profitable relationships with current and prospective customers, and provided exceptional customer support through attentiveness and extensive product knowledge.
Assisted in the implementation of policies and procedures to improve corporate culture.
Conducted after - sale follow - up with customers to guarantee satisfaction and to ensure repeat and referral business. Noted for sharing personal sales best practices in monthly meetings
TEKNION FURNITURE SYSTEMS, Toronto Oct. 2000 – Jun. 2007
Teknion is one of the biggest Office Furniture Company in North America with subsidiaries in USA, ISRAEL, U.K. and Malaysia. Between Teknion clients are TD Bank, CIBC, Government of Canada.
Senior Product Specialist
Provided product and technical support for all Teknion departments, national and international customers
Responsibilities
Team leader of 5 junior team members
Provided technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members (distributed the workload, assigned tasks and provided support to the entire team to reach deadlines on time).
Validated drawings and designs of junior and intermediate group members (examined changes for impact on system and conformance to standards, drawing checking, study errors and make proposals to better check drawings/ designs and reduce the number of errors).
Technical Support
Provided technical support for standard products to all Teknion departments and national and international customers. (timely response to Sales/ Dealers/ Customers – all across Canada and international as Grand & Toy, Salix Systems, CIBC, solving all the technical issues received by phone or e-mail).
Supported Sales Department in preparing all technical specifications for Teknion products for tenders (using Excel Spreadsheets, created professional documents that answered commonly asked tender questions like structural/ material specifications, compliance with BIFMA, ANSI, CSA and UL standards).
Processed cost reduction and product improvement, as required
Liaison with Manufacturing, Engineering and Design to insure the proper product processing (making sure the Design department will approve the changes the Manufacturing department is asking for and the supplier can support them in terms of capacity and tooling. After that Engineering department can proceed with the changes).
Solved on-site customer problems with installations, determining the root cause and taking appropriate action and/or proposing solutions (making sure that installers follow the Installation guide for each product supplied).
Supported Special product interaction / commonality with Standard product.
Product Design/Modifications
Coordinated and processed changes through Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Temporary Deviations. (Documentation storage and released using Acrobat Distiller and Visio to create PDF files).
Supported New Products Launch (initial ECR coordination and ECR approval and coordination of post launch clean-up ECR’s.)
Liaison with Product Management and other departments as required to insure that the solutions complement the intended look and feel of the product line
Worked with the Bill of Material group to create accurate Bills of Materials (BOM).
Responsible for drawings quality control (insuring that drawings have all the information required by the Manufacturing and Assembly departments-routings included)
OPAL Manufacturing, Toronto May 1992 – Oct. 2000
One of the first companies in Canada to produce Automated Vending Machines for telephone calling cards used in airport and bus terminals across North America and Cream Vending Machines for Tim Hortons coffee shops.
Product Support Specialist
Coordinated and developed Automated Vending Machines for telephone calling cards from component stage to full assembly, Stamp Booklet Vending Machines and Cream Vending Machines for coffee and snacks.
Responsibilities
Developed a new Calling Card Vending Machine which saved the company $200,000/year in manufacturing costs
Originated a significant replacement of pedestal material which resulted in savings of $60,000/year
Initiated the improvement in appearance and more modern functionality of another calling card machine managing to maintain the same manufacturing budget which resulted in an increase in sales
Originated all Bills of Materials and set up a comprehensive system, based on newly assigned ID codes, thus shortening the manufacturing cycle
Implemented quality control procedures for all supplier parts which improved the final assembly efficiency and reduced inventory cost
Proposed and implemented a better packaging solution for product shipments, improved overall machine safety and reduced transportation costs
Avoided potential problems by having the machines tested and approved according to CSA, UL and CE Standards, improving product value through official recognition for Canadian, USA and European markets
Cathode Ray Tube Enterprise, Romania Oct.1982 – Jan. 1992
The only factory in Romania to produce Cathode Ray Tubes for television sets.
Mechanical Engineer
EDUCATION
Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania - M.Sc.Mechanical Engineering
University of Toronto diploma transcription
Teknion – Sales Training Course
Computer Skills
Lotus Notes, Windows NT/2000, Acrobat Distiller, Visio, Auto-Cad, Microsoft Word, Excel
Power-Point
Solid-Works (working knowledge)
References
Available upon request
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