Recruiter

RICHARD GADAS

North Hollywood, California *****

747-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-gadas-158b4b40 OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a recruiting position where I can utilize my sourcing and qualifying skills to find top talent that will contribute to the future growth of the company.

EXPERIENCE:

ASPIRE CAREERS October 2011 – May 2016

Account Manager / Recruiter September 2012 – May 2016 Executive Sales Recruiter October 2011 – September 2012

• Managed five accounts and recruited for six other accounts.

• Extensive experience sourcing candidates in the retail industry, contacting District Managers and Store Managers.

• Extensive experience sourcing candidates for outside B2B Sales positions in multiple industries.

• Sourced, interviewed, qualified, and prepared candidates for phone interviews, in-person interviews, field rides, and final interviews.

• Worked closely with candidates from various industries including: Medical Device, Dental, Retail Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, HR Outsourcing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Telecom, Outdoor Advertising, Building Supplies, and the Storage Industry.

• Sourced Candidates via LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, The Ladders, and direct recruiting.

• Helped candidates create brag-books and upgrade their resumes to reflect their accomplishments.

• Conducted on-going business development strategies.

• Proficient with Bullhorn and Akken applicant tracking systems.

• Won “Recruiter of the Month Award” for January 2016. CAPTAIN COLLECTIBLE January 2007 – October 2011

• Sold collectibles and memorabilia online and at conventions.

• Built an eBay store as well as an online store for high-end collectible items.

• Conducted weekly eBay auctions, added products to online stores, created ads, answered customer inquiries, took photos, edited photos, bought and organized product, researched future products, packed and shipped items. MATURA FARRINGTON, CAREER STRATEGIES, AJILON STAFFING Word Processor, Executive & Administrative Assistant February 1997 – December 2006

• Worked for three Staffing Agencies filling long-term positions as either a Word Processor, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant.

• Worked in a variety of industries including: Banking, Legal, Sales, Accounting, Entertainment, Property Management, and Non-Profit.

• Consistently used the following skills: advanced word processing, transcription, data entry, typing and editing correspondence, typing legal documents (pleadings), mail merge, macros, creating graphs, annual reports, statistical reports, mass mailings, filing, record keeping, customer service, and ordering supplies. Companies worked for include:

Deloitte & Touche Citibank Warner Brothers

Latham & Watkins Bank of America Disney Studios

Manet, Phelps, Phillips ARCO Paramount Studios

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker PriceWaterhouseCoopers Twentieth Century Fox Legal Research Network Aon Risk Services Universal Studios The California State Bar Hilton Hotels Imagine Entertainment Trammell Crow Capital Group, Inc. USC Law School

GURNIAK, LAMBETH & CASTRO RECRUITING

Researcher July 1996 – January 1997

• Contacted, interviewed, and sourced candidates for corporate executive positions.

• Gathered referrals from candidates for open positions. Richard Gadas Page Two

SCREENWRITER September 1995 – June 1996

• Sold a story to "Star Trek: Voyager" that was produced and aired in early 1996

• Wrote, developed and pitched stories and screenplays to several networks. UNITED WAY, INC.

Administrative Assistant July 1991 – August 1995

• Worked as an Administrative Assistant in several departments including: Fund Distribution, the Los Angeles Times Campership, Human Resources, and Marketing and Communications.

• Prepared correspondence, mass mailings, data entry, record keeping, typed and prepared company newsletters, reports and proposals, filed documents.

• Scheduled and prepared meetings, coordinated the distribution of food from Labor Community Services Food Bank, and interfaced with various agencies.

• Addressed the needs of all individuals requesting assistance, scheduled appointments, kept supervisor's calendar, created graphs for Committee Meetings, contacted and instructed Executive Directors regarding the Los Angeles Times Summer Camp Fund rules, regulations and deadlines. COMPUTER SKILLS:

Windows 8 and 10; Bullhorn, Akken, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), WordPerfect. EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts

San Francisco State University

References Available Upon Request

Contact this candidate