Julie Plourde
acvmvo@r.postjobfree.com
Certified Internet Recruiter
Professional Summary
Certified Internet Recruiter, successfully completed several national RPO (Recruitment Process Organization) assignments with Futurestep (a Korn Ferry company); knowledge of ATS systems; successfully developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies for a wide range of industries such as Information Technology Systems, Government, Biomedical, Financial/Banking Service, Pharmaceutical, Health Care, Business Development, CPG, Telecommunications and Retail; led process improvement through application of meaningful measurement of results; track record of achieving and surpassing business goals; ability to build effective relationships; process focus, attention to detail and flexibility in meeting changing business demands/priorities; expertise in, Taleo, ICIMS,Brass Ring, PeopleSoft, Recruitmax, Peopleclick. . Managed Vendor Management Services responsible for distributing job requirements to staffing companies, recruiters, consulting companies, and other vendors. Facilitates the interview and hire process, as well as labor time collection approval and payment.
Education
Framingham State College, B.A in Psychology.
Professional Experience
Senior Technical and Corporate Recruiter (both virtual and on-site) 2000 – present
Recent Technical Recruiter/ Sourcer: XO Communication, Time Warner Cable, Interactive Intelligence, Health Plan Services, Quest Diagnostics, CTC Communications, MCI, Bolthouse Farms, Siemens, Thermo Fisher and L 3
Responsible for recruiting full cycle as well as sourcing through varies methods for all aspects IT Software Engineer, Pre Sales Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Packaging Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Electrical Engineers
Conducted phone interviews for a broad range of candidates from Entry Level to Senior Leadership candidates.
Managed RPO Team across US and Canada.
Government Recruiting
Perkin-Elmer Detection Systems (acquired by L-3 Communications), Government Contract Solutions
Provided military job placement services to job seekers who have DoD Security Clearance who were undergoing military separation to the civilian sector. Clearance Levels TS/SCI/SAP.
Developed a national recruiting campaign targeting US military which resulted in a large number of Field Service Engineer hires in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Facilitated on-boarding process.
Banking
Price Waterhouse, CBIZ 8th Largest Public Accounting Firm, Institutional Banking, TD Bank
Mortgage Loan Officers East Region.
Assisted Price Waterhouse in hiring Tax Managers, Auditors, CPAs as part of the recruitment team for Futurestep (a Korn Ferry company).
Biomedical Recruiting
Siemens Medical Systems, Danvers, MA & Thermo-Fisher, National, Biogen
Completed 100% staffing requirements, including Engineering, Product Marketing, and Sales professionals.
Hired 40 new employees in 8 months.
Managed temporary staffing needs as well as temp to permanent placements.
Provided managers with strategies to use in the hiring process.
Collaborated with corporate headquarters to update hiring procedures and trouble-shoot problems.
Worked with Ex-patriots coordinating visas, travel, and transfer opportunities.
Provided Generalist information and support to internal hiring and line managers.
Hired domestic account Managers for the Anesthesia & Ventilators area.
Pharmaceutical Recruiting
Bayer Diagnostics, Wyeth, PDI, Bausch & Lomb, Quest Diagnostics, Inventiv
Recruited staff for Biomedical Manufacturing and Research plant of 400 employees.
On a team that hired 250 professionals for a new product roll-out, including Clinical Research Professionals, Senior Chemists, Biomedical Statisticians, Plant Operations, Validation Engineers, Regulatory Professionals, and QC and QA Professionals.
Sourced, screened and staffed Pharmaceutical Sales positions with both internal and external candidates.
Negotiated salary & benefits and prepared all new hire details.
Health Care & Insurance Recruiting
Hospital Based Staffing, New England, Humana Insurance
Placed numerous Nurses, Pharmacists, and Radiology Technicians in several hospitals throughout New England.
Supported Medical Director by hiring a paid by performance team of Pharmacists, Nurse Educators, Project Managers and Case Review Nurses.
Sales & Marketing & Online Digital Media Recruiting
Staples & Office Depot, Rue La La National, Solarcity
Hired Business Development Managers, Directors and VP’s on a national level.
Recruited for 83 Distribution Centers throughout the United States.
Assisted in hiring Plant Operations. Supply Chain Management, Loss Prevention and Environmental Services.
Recruited for General Managers/ Brand Manager for National Online Luxury Consumer goods company.
Updated salary ranges and hiring profiles.
Responsible for full life-cycle recruiting for a variety of disciplines at various levels.
Maintained matrix reports, candidate tracking and assisted in the hiring process for two RPO projects on a National level.
Retail Recruiting/ Consumer Goods & Environmental Services/ Agriculture
Syngenta,WAL-MART, TJX Companies, Bolthouse Farms, Waste Management, Masonite,Cott Beverage
Hired VP’s, Directors, Human resources Managers to support WAL-MART store division.
Recruited for 83 Distribution Centers throughout the United States.
Assisted in hiring Plant Operations, Supply Chain Management, Loss Prevention and Environmental Services.
Assisted in hiring senior, middle management and non-exempt staff for a new distribution center in Pittston, PA.
Supported Agriculture Plant and Seed Division .
Hired Packaging Engineer, Hardware Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Chemical Engineers.
Telecommunication/ Technical Recruiting
Dell, CTC Communications, XO Communications, Time Warner Cable
Supported Hiring Managers on Residential and Commercial side assisting hiring Account Managers.
Facilitated hiring for Enterprise Sales Engineers, Customer Solutions Sales Engineer, Account Executives, IT, Pre -Sales Engineers, Director of Residential Sales, Director of Commercial Sales, Service Technicians and Online Media Sales
Researched and maintained diverse candidate pools using the Internet, professional organizations and affirmative action recruiting sources.
Professional Experience prior to Independent Recruiting
ALL STAR TEMPORARY STAFFING, Boston, MA 11/1995 - 06/2000
Client Services – Medical Division
Successfully managed dual roles: Sales of staffing services and recruitment of personnel, resulting in $4 million annual revenue.
Interviewed, evaluated, and matched Associates with open positions.
Conducted a thorough follow-up with client and Associates to ensure satisfaction.
Negotiated pay rates and job logistics.
Managed and coordinated all operational functions such as staffing, accounting, payroll, advertising and marketing.
Coordinated and attended strategy meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of operations and forecast the needs of the company.
STARS AT YOUR SERVICE, Boston, MA 11/1995 - 06/2000
Principal
Managed the daily operations for a Hospitality/Environmental staffing company.
Fulfilled staffing requirements for permanent and temporary staffing roles.
Supported Educational/Corporate/Sporting Arena’s and Healthcare Facilities.
Managed a non-exempt staff of over 200.
MEDICALLINKS, Waltham, MA 3/1994 - 10/1995
Consultant
Successfully recruited Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives and all Allied Health Professionals for clients at a National and Local level.
Responsible for all sourcing and pre-screening of candidates.
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS STAFFING AGENCY, Boston, MA 7/1992 - 03/1994
Account Executive
Developed new business through the process of cold calling, referrals and leads. Provided temporary medical/clerical/industrial staffing.
Exceeded projected volume by 300% during the first year.