HENRY L. ALSTON, MBA

RICHMOND, VA 610-***-**** ad30xr@r.postjobfree.com LINKEDIN/HENRY-ALSTON

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER TECHNICAL & DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT

Results-driven Talent Acquisition leader with experience in senior-level technical recruiting and diversity sourcing initiatives. Adept in implementing talent sourcing strategies, utilizing recruiting software, and engaging in strategic stakeholder collaboration to deliver diverse and robust pipeline of top-tier technical professionals. Proficient in leading diversity campaigns and high-volume recruiting. Committed to optimizing candidate experience, building a robust talent pipeline for mission-critical roles in high-impact organizations.

Key Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Technical Recruiting

Candidate Sourcing

DEI Best Practices

Analytics & Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Recruiting Software

Team Development

LinkedIn Recruiter

Generative AI/Machine Learning

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Technical Recruitment: Successfully sourced and onboarded Technical Associates across the enterprise within Capital One, ranging from Product Management, Technical Leadership, Generative AI/ML (Director+ Levels).

Training & Development: Led training sessions on Eightfold and sourcing best practices, equipping Capital One’s Enterprise Product Recruitment Team with industry-leading techniques.

Strategic Sourcing: While at Amazon, orchestrated a targeted sourcing project to staff the Mobile Devices Team with diverse candidates, employing advanced Boolean search techniques.

High-Volume Recruiting: Managed up to 85 requisitions at T-Mobile (Retail Sales Associate to District Manager) and up to 50 requisitions at KornFerry, emphasizing high-level technical roles such as Directors and Senior Engineers.

Diverse Recruitment Background: Broad experience in both staffing agency and corporate recruiting settings, spanning the spectrum from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Notably scaled a hypergrowth startup from 12 to 85 Associates in 18 months while implementing an in-house Associate training program.

Technical & Industry Expertise: Proficiency in technical jargon and requirements to source and place top-tier Software and Data Engineering professionals in leading tech companies.

professional Experience

Principal Diversity and Technical Recruiter, CAPITAL ONE 2021 - PRESENT

Managed full-cycle recruitment, collaborating with Hiring Managers to source, screen, and recommend qualified candidates for technical roles in various departments. Utilized data-driven approaches to continually optimize recruitment strategies. Leveraged expertise in diversity recruiting to train the Diversity Sourcing team and support the creation of diverse pipelines for technical roles.

Leveraged professional networks to proactively engage with underrepresented Manager and Senior Manager-level talent, resulting in a more diverse and robust talent pipeline.

Successfully sourced and onboarded Director-level candidates in Technical Product Management.

Pioneered cross-functional sourcing sprints with Recruiter/Business Leaders, utilizing data-driven market intelligence for impactful recruitment strategies and decision-making.

Developed targeted recruitment plans in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, and Mobile Engineering, enriching the talent pool with diverse and qualified candidates for technical roles.

Instrumental in ongoing maintenance of performance metrics for the Diversity Sourcing Team, enhancing organizational transparency and accountability.

Selected to represent Capital One at national conferences such as “Black is Tech” and “AfroTech,” extending the company’s networking reach and amplifying its commitment to diverse talent acquisition.

Senior Diversity Sourcing Consultant, Amazon 2021- 2021

Managed full-cycle recruitment with a focus on Technology, Software, and Diversity sourcing. Utilized advanced sourcing strategies to identify target candidate profiles and served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in market intelligence. Participated in tech industry events like ITSMF and HITEC, expanding Amazon’s reach within diverse communities in the tech sector.

Spearheaded a diversity sourcing project that successfully staffed Amazon's Mobile Devices Team with a pool of diverse candidates, aligning with the company’s diversity objectives.

Employed advanced sourcing strategies to craft candidate profiles in technology and software, resulting in higher match rates between candidates and job requirements.

Collaborated closely with Hiring Managers, serving as a SME in market intelligence, thereby informing and refining sourcing tactics for technical roles.

Senior Lead Recruiter, INTERSTATE LOGISTICS 2019 - 2021

Oversaw full-cycle recruitment, emphasizing collaboration with hiring authorities to identify top talent for corporate and operational roles across multiple locations. Utilized advanced Applicant Tracking System (ADP) features to streamline candidate management and mentored Contract Recruiters and Coordinators.

Spearheaded development and implementation of diversity initiatives, utilizing ADP ATS to manage and report candidate activities, optimizing recruitment operations and contributing to a more inclusive company-wide hiring strategy.

Implemented advanced sourcing techniques, including social and professional networking, to tap into pools of passive candidates, improving the talent pipeline.

Delivered successful recruitment presentations and job fairs, expanding candidate reach within the talent market.

Championed a culture of excellence by coaching and training recruiters, enhancing team performance, and aligning with organizational recruitment goals.

Senior Technical Recruiting Consultant, KornFerry 2017 – 2019

Served as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) consultant to CUMMINS Inc. Collaborated with stakeholders to manage full-cycle recruitment for senior-level roles across various technical sectors. Utilized multiple Applicant Tracking Systems to streamline candidate management. Developed a diversified candidate pipeline to meet client staffing needs effectively.

Executed full-cycle recruitment for high-level positions such as Directors, Sr. Engineers, and Engineering Managers, with a focus on building a diverse pool of candidates.

Managed up to 50 active requisitions simultaneously, utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems like Taleo, OneSource, and Recruiter Desktop to optimize applicant activity.

Implemented behavioral and competency-based interview techniques, ensuring a high standard of candidate evaluation.

Utilized advanced sourcing strategies, including social media & U.S. Job Portals, to market roles and widen the talent pool.

Successfully collaborated with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to analyze staffing reports, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to Senior Management to attract top talent.

Senior Technical Recruiting Consultant, Various Assignments 2016-2017

Managed assignments for Mindlance, Inc. (Peco Energy), Adecco (Thermo-Fisher), and Quad 656 (PPL). Specialized in full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, ranging from Engineering and IT to Administrative roles. Collaborated with HR and Senior Management to strategize on staffing goals, succession planning, and diversity initiatives for exempt and non-exempt roles.

Conducted strategic recruitment meetings, improving job descriptions, staffing plans, and interview processes.

Spearheaded Diversity Sourcing initiatives, orchestrating Job Fairs that attracted a diverse group of qualified candidates.

Successfully built diverse talent pipelines Director of Regulatory Affairs, R&D Engineers, and IT Technician Specialists roles, while collaborating with HR Business Partners and Senior Leaders to enhance recruitment and retention.

Implemented creative sourcing techniques for passive candidates, strengthening the quality of the talent pool.

Regional Recruiting Manager, T-MOBILE USA 2014–2016

Managed high-volume, full-cycle recruitment for 110+ retail stores in the East Region (PA, DE, NJ), collaborating with Hiring Managers to identify technical and diverse talent. Conducted data-driven evaluations. Participated in key Diversity Surge Initiatives, solidifying T-Mobile's standing as a leader in diversity.

Pivotal in the Diversity Surge Initiative, contributing to T-Mobile's recognition as an industry leader in diverse hiring practices.

Developed and maintained influential relationships with Hiring Managers, particularly in technical roles, streamlining the recruitment process and ensuring a strong match between candidates and organizational needs.

Designed a "Lunch n Learn" program for Hiring Managers, focusing on Interviewing techniques and Workday usage, thereby improving the efficiency of the recruitment process.

Presented staffing metrics to leadership teams, providing insights to support informed recruitment & staffing decisions.

Earned nominations for the Annual T-Mobile PEAK Award in both 2014 and 2015 for exceptional performance.

Additional Experience

Various Roles in Technical and Healthcare Recruiting 2001 – 2014

Education and Professional Development

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), International Finance ST. PETERS COLLEGE, Jersey City, NJ

Bachelors of Arts in Economics EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY, East Stroudsburg, PA

DALE CARNEGIE TRAININGS : Sales Presentation Course (Course Award Winner) Recruiter Training Program

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