PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Dedicated and results-driven IT Recruiter with a decade of experience in talent acquisition for the dynamic and fast-paced IT industry. Proven track record of successfully identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier talent for critical roles.

Key Accomplishments

Strategic Talent Sourcing: Demonstrated ability to source and engage with highly skilled IT professionals through a variety of channels, including social media, job boards, and professional networks.

Targeted Screening: Proficient in conducting thorough candidate assessments to ensure alignment with client requirements, technical skills, and cultural fit.

Client Relationship Management: Established and maintained strong client relationships, understanding their unique staffing needs and collaborating to deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

Candidate Engagement: Employed effective communication and engagement strategies to build rapport with candidates, resulting in higher retention rates and successful placements.

Full Lifecycle Recruitment: Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from initial job requisition to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition for both candidates and clients.

Market Insights: Stayed current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and market demands, providing clients with valuable insights for workforce planning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VillageMD Chicago, IL Oct.2022 -April 2023

Corporate Technical Recruiter

Responsible for all recruiting efforts and partnerships under the CIO and CAO, including Engineering, Security, Technical Operations/Support, Analytics and Medical Technology, Director And C-Level roles.

Led the expansion of the Development Team, growing it into a highly effective and collaborative unit.

Successfully recruited and onboarded top-tier Data Scientists to bolster the capabilities of our Healthcare Analytics team.

Oversaw the strategic expansion of the Data Engineering team, optimizing resource allocation and driving efficiency in data processing workflows.

Managed relationships with IT managers all the way up to C-level hiring managers

Conduct intake calls with hiring managers/supervisors

Sourced resumes, created job postings, conducted interviews, submitted candidates for open roles.

Wheels Des Plaines, IL Aug. 2021-Oct. 2022

Corporate Technical Recruiter

Responsible for all recruiting efforts and partnerships under the CTO, including Software Development, Network Infrastructure/Engineer, Quality Assurance, Data Development, Cyber Security, Project Management, Director And C-Level positions.

Managed relationships with IT managers all the way up to C-level hiring managers

Conduct intake calls with hiring managers/supervisors

Sourced resumes, created job postings, conducted interviews, submitted candidates for open roles.

Managed 3rd party vendor relationships for all outsourced recruitment efforts

Peterson Technology Partners Park Ridge, IL July 2020-Aug. 2021

Senior Technical Recruiter

Partnered with managers to review business needs to develop a pipeline of eligible candidates for current and future open positions.

Spearheaded the recruitment and selection process for Java Developers, playing a pivotal role in building a high-performing Java development team.

Successfully identified, evaluated, and hired top Java talent, aligning their skills with project requirements to ensure project success.

Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, resulting in a consistent track record of hiring exceptional Java Developers who contributed to project milestones and success.

Actively engaged in networking and industry events to stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in Java development recruitment

Interactive Business Systems Oak Brook, IL Mar. 2019-April 2020

Senior Technical Recruiter

Actively sourced for both passive and active candidates using job boards, social media, cold calling, Meet-Ups, and job fairs.

Conducted a professional and responsive approach to customer relationships when interfacing with candidates and hiring managers.

Established and maintained effective relationships with hiring managers

Ensured a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers throughout the entire recruiting life-cycle by remaining responsive and by providing excellent customer service.

Scheduled interviews extended offers of employment, and managed pre-employment processes.

Reviewed and ensured that job postings are published in a professional representation.

Identified and pursued IT candidates both locally and nationwide.

LINKS TECHNOLOGY Schaumburg, IL Oct. 2018-Feb. 2019

Senior Technical Recruiter (Remote)

Sourced resumes, created job postings, conducted interviews, submitted candidates for contract roles.

Identified and pursued IT candidates both locally and nationwide.

ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY Schaumburg, IL Mar. 2018-Oct 2018

Regional Business Development Director

Identified and pursued companies both locally and nationwide

I led a team of Elite recruiting professionals responsible for placing skilled professionals in the following IT disciplines: Big Data/BI, Salesforce, AWS/Cloud, Enterprise technologies.

With our bench consultants and full-time developers, I was able to help companies finish large scale projects on-time and under budget.

AWI TECHNOLOGY Schaumburg, IL Aug 2013 – Mar. 2018

Sr. IT Recruiter & Recruitment Manager 2016 – 2018

Supported and managed all recruitment efforts with both our onshore and offshore teams.

Trained and developed internal recruiting team and offshore team.

Identified and pursued IT candidates both locally and nationwide.

Sourced resumes, created job postings, conducted interviews, helped establish AWI Recruiting Playbook, and set up IT networking events.

2016 Revenue: 523,000

2017 Revenue: 785,000

Technical Recruiter 2013 – 2016

Led the recruitment efforts for Software Engineers and RoR professionals, contributing to the growth and effectiveness of our client’s Java and RoR development team.

Developed and maintained strong relationships with Java and RoR talent pools, ensuring a steady influx of qualified candidates.

Implemented a streamlined hiring process for Java and RoR roles, reducing time-to-fill and improving the overall efficiency of talent acquisition efforts.

Sourced resumes, created job postings, conducted phone and in-person interviews, submitted candidates for contract and direct roles, and facilitated external employee on-boarding and benefit-enrollment processes.

Averaged 10k in spread.

Saint Joseph Catholic Elgin, IL. 2012-2013

Teacher

Created daily lesson plans to coincide with IL state standards. Communicated daily with parents via phone calls, email, and in person. Developed relationships with Faculty and Parents. Successfully reached state benchmarks for all my students.

EDUCATION

Ripon College Ripon, WI 2011

Bachelor of Arts, History

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