Sr. Recruiter
Resume:
Lamar Knox
Senior Technical Recruiter - (Remote)
Sacramento, CA
acvlk3@r.postjobfree.com - 916-***-****
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Technical Recruiter - (Remote)
OpenSky Corporation - February 2016 to May 2016
OpenSky provides Information Technology consulting services focused on helping to reduce IT costs, protect information assets and accelerate the adoption of technologies needed to improve and grow your business. We take a business centric view of information technology focusing within the following areas:
• Infrastructure - Data Center, Cloud Integration, Network Infrastructure, Storage and Computing, Virtualization, Unified Communications and Mobility
• IT Risk Management & Security - Assessment and Advisory Services, Security Program Development, Technology Implementation and Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments and Pen Testing, Application Security & Secure coding
• Technical Business Consulting - IT Optimization (ITIL), Business Case and ROI Studies, Supplier Sourcing
& Sourcing Mgmt., Budget and Expense Management
• GRC - Strategic Assessments (OCEG Based), Enterprise GRC Analysis, Archer Installation and Migration, Archer Customer Configurations and Out-of-the-box Solutions SR. Technical Recruiter - (Remote)
Washington, CT - August 2015 to February 2016
New York
• Provided nation-wide recruiting services of Technology professionals for full-time and contract placements, which include Government, Public Sector, and Private Companies.
• Recruiting emphasis is on ERP, (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft etc.), Senior Level Programmers, Engineers, SharePoint Software Architects/Developers, DBA's/Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
• Organize all plans for interviews.
• Daily activities include Internet recruiting and posting of job requirements.
• Qualifying potential candidates through a series of personal and technical interviews.
• Once candidate has been selected, responsible for managing the internal HR administration
• Maintain current documentation of records, negotiation of rates and salaries with candidates and clients Staff
Tech Inc - Folsom, CA - March 2015 to July 2015
• In my role as the new Vice President of Business Development, I am tasked with driving the growth of Staff
-Tech's business model; execute sales strategies against corporate goals and objectives, and develop and scale up new business and customer bases.
• Overall, I am charged with directing the business development and sales effort monitoring the results, quantifying the successes and shortfalls, adjusting as needed, and contributing the baseline strategies employed and fostering the strategies to be employed. I am responsible for selling strategic alliances on a corporate level which will be an essential part of Staff-Tech's overall success. Senior Recruiter - (Remote)
KPIT/Systime - San Francisco Bay Area, CA - September 2013 to February 2014 San Francisco Bay Area - Nationwide/International
• Responsible for providing International/Nation-wide recruiting services of JD Edwards Technology professionals for full-time and contract placements, which include Government, Public Sector, and Private Companies.
• Specialization in 3 domains of JD Edwards, including Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Financial Management, Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Distribution and Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurable Network Computing (CNC).
• Personally, secured an International project team of JD Edwards professionals, consisting of the following, Project Manager, 2 Business Analysts, 1 Architect, 2 Functional Consultants, 2 Developers, and 1 Grower Management Consultant. Client is an International Grower, with offices in Paris, Israel, and the US.
• Personally coordinated client kickoff meetings, contracts closing, travel arrangements, and deployment of all consultants.
SR. Technical Recruiter
Staff Tech Inc - Folsom, CA - July 2013 to August 2013
• Responsible for providing nation-wide recruiting services of Technology professionals for full-time and contract placements, which include Government, Public Sector, and Private Companies.
• Recruiting emphasis is on Senior Level Programmers, Engineers, Software Architects/Developers, DBA's/ Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
• Organize all plans for interviews.
• Daily activities include Internet recruiting, social networking and posting of job requirements.
• Qualifying potential candidates through a series of personal and technical interviews.
• Once candidate has been selected, responsible for managing the internal HR administration
• Maintain current documentation of records, negotiation of rates and salaries with candidates and clients Strategic Sourcing Lead - (Remote)
Corner-Stone Staffing @ Hewlett Packard - Cupertino, CA - March 2011 to May 2012 Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for providing Recruitment/Sourcing, and Support of the Enterprise Servers, Storage & Networking (ESSN) Group. Positions included R&D, Architects, and Hardware Engineers, x86 Architecture positions, Storage, Cloud, and other Technology positions throughout the United States. Recruited/Sourced for other divisions as well. Also, worked on a team of three that Sourced/Recruited//Interviewed and hired 90 Help Desk candidates within two months in Tulsa, OK
• Engage with hiring managers in managing the recruitment of regular hiring for the assigned business group
• Work closely with line managers to understand workforce needs and provide proactive recruitment and selection for recruitment activities
• External sourcing and shortlisting of suitable candidates ensuring an active funnel & pipeline of candidates Sr. Corporate Technical Recruiter
VIP's State of California - Folsom, CA - October 2007 to October 2010 CA
• Individually responsible for managing and providing recruitment services for VIP's State of California (CMAS) requirements, supporting several State departments. Which included, all VIP Internal positions and external client hiring's as well
• Successfully filled VIP's technical positions such as; ERP, (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft etc.), senior level Programmers, Engineers, Hardware and Software Architects/Designers, DBA's/Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
• Also worked with and supported VIP's Federal Government Division, providing recruitment services to successfully fill IT positions with several federal government agencies.
• Recruited for individuals with Secret, Top Secret, and above levels of clearances all across the eastern seaboard.
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Agreeya Solutions - Folsom, CA - June 2004 to October 2007
• Provided nation-wide recruiting services of Technology professionals for full-time and contract placements, which include Government, Public Sector, and Private Companies.
• Worked with Apple Inc. on Call Center positions, and Technical Support positions.
• Which also included, Internal, External, and Client Hiring's
• Recruiting emphasis is on ERP, (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft etc.), senior level programmers, Engineers, Hardware and Software Architects/Designers, DBA's/Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
• Organize all plans for interviews.
• Daily activities include Internet recruiting and posting of job requirements.
• Qualifying potential candidates through a series of personal and technical interviews. Corporate Technical Recruiter - (Remote)
Vedior Corp - San Francisco, CA - January 2004 to April 2004
- Sacramento, CA
• Responsible for recruiting exempt and non-exempt fulltime technical positions including Government recruiting.
• Recruited for candidates with security clearances, which included, screening resumes, interviewing, and submitting technical candidates to hiring managers.
• Managed the recruitment and communication between candidates and hiring managers including, scheduling and management of expectations
• Personally negotiated and extended offers of employment to successful candidates, and coordinated the offer approval process.
Technical Staffing Specialist
Chimes Inc - Roseville, CA - May 2002 to September 2003
• Key, contributing member of the Specialized Employment Services team that managed a $100 million Contingent Resources procurement Program at Hewlett Packard
• Responsible for 1st point of contact relationship management with Hewlett Packard Hiring Managers/ Staffing Vendors/Contractors, providing extensive client service contact to procure exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Supported and delivered business requirement analysis and solution scope for software service solutions.
• Completely involved with training HP Managers, Vendors, and Contractors with understanding software features, functionality and problem resolution
• Provided continuous feedback on all actions and follow-up feedback on a regular basis. Technical Recruiting Manager
Ajilon, Inc - San Francisco, CA - October 2000 to March 2002
• Primarily responsible for direct sourcing, pre-screening, and closing a high volume of technical candidates that included Java Developers, Web Programmers, Network Security Engineers, Business/Systems Analysts, DBA's (Oracle, SQL,), Data Modelers/Analysts, and Supply Chain professionals.
• Responsibilities included working directly with hiring managers to obtain job requisitions, specifications, and recruitment strategies.
• Managed two Jr. Technical Recruiters on similar responsibilities Corporate Technical Recruiter
Providian Corporation - San Francisco, CA - May 2000 to August 2000
• Directly responsible for full-cycle recruitment of Oracle DBA's/Developers, Java Developers, Project Managers, Web Programmers, and Network Security Engineers, for exempt and non-exempt fulltime positions.
• Collaborated with department managers to determine staffing needs and recruitment strategy for their respective departments
• Conducted candidate briefing and de-briefing interviews, negotiated salaries, prepared and extended offers Senior Technical Recruiter
Alert Staffing - San Ramon, CA - July 1999 to April 2000
• Personally responsible for the development of IT business partnerships and candidate recruitment.
• Interviewed, qualified, and placed candidates in contract positions with Pacific Bell Internet Services/Wireless divisions and various client companies.
EDUCATION
Banking & Finance
Laney College
1986
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Professional Technology Recruiter with over ten years' expert experience in full lifecycle recruiting for ERP; SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, IT and Hardware/Software Development professionals, Networking, and Telecommunications
• Verticals: IT, Finance, Healthcare, Government, Public Sector, Private Sector, and Small Emerging Business
• Some companies include: Disney, Korn Ferry, NBC Universal, Kaiser, Sutter, Verizon, Blue Cross, Delta Dental, and a host of other large and small businesses
• Newer technologies include; Cloud Computing, Storage Networking, Android Developers, Enterprise Servers, Big Data
• Thorough knowledge of all federal, state and local laws affecting human resources issues, in several states
• Gifted with strong technology background. Possess excellent research, negotiating, prioritizing, applicant tracking, problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work well under pressure, while building strong relationships
• Possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills. Highly motivated, with the strong sense of urgency required in the sourcing and recruiting field
• Employ a broad array of sourcing channels including referral programs, social networks, job boards, advertising, networking, and other creative means to promote and publicize opportunities to both active and passive candidates.
• Experience and thorough understanding of (OFCCP) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program
• Proven success in building strong relationships with hiring managers and executives working closely to educate and coach on Talent Acquisition best practices
• Proven success in making process improvements
• Proficient with a corporate ATS Systems, such as; Taleo, iCIMS, SalesForce, and a host of others
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