PUNEET KALRA

North Chelmsford, MA *****

E-mail – ad2hc4@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 408-****-***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated and results-driven technical recruiter with relevant experience in sourcing, screening, and placing top-tier candidates. Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization where I can leverage my skills and expertise to attract and retain top talent, drive recruitment outcomes, and contribute to the success of the organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Entegee, Billerica, MA March ’22 - Present

Industry: Staffing Agency

Position Held: Technical Recruiter (IT Positions)

Job Responsibility & Deliverables:

Successfully sourced and recruited top-tier candidates through various channels, including Bullhorn, Indeed, LinkedIn, Dice, and social media platforms, resulting in a 30% increase in qualified candidates.

Conducted thorough resume reviews and interviews to identify the most qualified candidates, resulting in a 90% success rate in placing candidates in roles that align with their skills and experience.

Negotiated competitive pay rates based on market trends and candidate qualifications, resulting in a 15% reduction in recruitment costs while maintaining high-quality hires.

Facilitated weekly update calls with hiring managers to provide progress updates, discuss challenges, and develop action plans to improve recruitment outcomes, resulting in a 20% increase in hiring efficiency.

Maintained accurate candidate records and ensured that the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) was up to date, resulting in a 95% accuracy rate and improved data management.

Detail-oriented HR professional experienced in managing the end-to-end onboarding process, including coordinating drug tests and background checks.

Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to create professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Diligently monitor and track approved candidates' hours on a weekly basis to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Springboard School, Chelmsford, MA April ’21 – Feb’22

Industry: Education (Preschool and Daycare)

Position Held: Lead Teacher

Job Responsibility & Deliverables:

Delivered creative and interactive activities to an average of 10 students between the age of 3 to 4.5 years.

Consistently communicated with parents to report on student behavior, social and development progress as well as note on any observed health conditions.

Making sure that COVID guidelines are followed while in classroom and outdoors.

Planning and executing indoor and outdoor experiences appropriate to the development levels of the children.

Gave one to one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Develop and implement weekly lesson plans.

The Learning Latta, Lowell, MA Jan ’20- Dec’20

Industry: Education (Preschool and Daycare)

Position Held: Lead Teacher

Job Responsibility & Deliverables:

Planning, teaching and implementing the curriculum and providing quality care for children 3 and 4-year-old kids.

Planning and executing indoor and outdoor experiences appropriate to the development levels of the children.

Meet with parents, staff and administration

Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, social development and physical health.

Develop and implement weekly lesson plans.

Ensure that classroom and play areas are kept clean and adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines.

The Goddard School, Westford, MA Nov’17–May’19

Industry: Education (Preschool and Daycare)

Position Held: Floater/Teacher

Job Responsibility & Deliverables:

Report to the classroom’s lead teacher.

Maintain classroom control, management and sanitation.

Provide a normal routine by maintaining daily schedule adherence by following the curriculum.

Keep the Director and Assistant Director informed concerning staff members, children and parental issues

Classroom coverage at lunch and other times when necessary

Attend on-going trainings.

Assist the lead teacher whenever needed.

Additional duties as necessary.

The Code Wiz, Westford, MA Oct’17-Jan’18

Industry: Education

Position Held: Tutor (Part time) – Coding for kids

Job Responsibility & Deliverables:

Use Visual Coding Programming languages to help kids learn code by building blocks for video games, music videos etc.

Assist kids (from age 4 to 6) in the development of their logical thinking to resolve simple problems.

Monitor, access and remediate student’s performance.

Communicate actively with the parents and provide them active feedback about their kid’s performance and activities.

AusCan Immigration Consultants, Chandigarh, India Jun’06 – Jun 2011

Industry: Education & Immigration

Position Held: IELTS (English) Instructor/Relationship Manager

Job Responsibility & Deliverables:

Managing clients (Universities & educational institutions) across Australia and England for student placements

Managing internal customer queries and complaints though effective and pre agreed escalation matrix

Observed and assisted with student’s assessments and parent- teacher conferences

Accepted responsibility for classroom including planning, instructing &assessment

Initiated new assessment plan to evaluate student learning.

Making teaching plans for IELTS program.

Basic administration such as keeping student registers and attendance records.

Spice Telecom, Chandigarh, India Jun’05 - Jun’06

Industry: Telecom

Position Held: Customer Care Representative

Job Responsibility & Deliverables:

Answer customer calls regarding existing accounts.

Make requested policy and account changes.

Respond to questions and concerns about services and escalate calls appropriately.

Upgrade service and offer additional service packages or options.

Consult with the customer to evaluate needs and recommend appropriate options.

Consistently improve customer satisfaction through expert resolution of conflicts, issues and concerns.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Tools - Microsoft Office, Visio, PowerPoint.

Operating Systems - Windows XP/Vista/7/10.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in English – July 2005

Punjab University, India.

Bachelor of Arts in English – July 2003

MCM DAV College, India.

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