Upper Sandusky, Oh *****
Phone 567-***-****
E-mail: ****************@*****.***
James Gottfried
Objective
Looking to utilize my skills and experience in technical and personnel related fields to build a world class company. I am always up for a challenge and have experience in finding creative solutions for an ever changing and evolving workplace. I excel in a remote environment where I have the freedom to solve problems in innovative and efficient ways. I have a dedicated separate office building on site to allow for privacy and flexible work hours as needed with all the necessary office equipment to efficiently meet customer demands. My varied work experience allows me an insider’s perspective in multiple fields from Finance, Management, and IT to Industrial, and technical trades.
Education 2003 - 2004 Marion Technical College Marion, OH Information Technologies / Computer Networking
Certifications for CompTia A+ and Microsoft software 1998- 1999 Riverdale High School Mt Blanchard, OH
High School Diploma
1997- 1998 Sentinel Vocational Center Tiffin, OH
Administrative Computer Technologies
Accounting and business studies
Specialized
Skills
Computer Skills
● Google Suite - Advanced
● Microsoft suite - Expert
● Mysql - Intermediate
● Windows - Expert
● Comptia A+ Certification
● PLC - Advanced
● Visual Basic - Intermediate
● C#, Unity, Python - Beginner
Recruiter Skills
● Screening, interviewing, finding root issues, as well as negotiating contracts for both clients and candidates
● Experienced with most types of programs both on and offline. Experience ranges from programming and development to control and user level.
● Database Management. developer level for most database types including Access, Oracle and SQL based databases
● Extensive knowledge of Google Suite, and all Microsoft Applications, Slack, Teams, Zoom, and Calendly.
● Experience in setting up and running virtual meetings and online events.
● Experienced in full cycle recruiting and working with both the clients and employers with great customer service skills.
Work
experience
8/2023 - 2/2024 & 7/2024-2/2025 (Contract) Talent Acquisition Specialist (FT) ManPower – Client Intuit- TurboTax
● Manage Applicant Tracking System to support workflow and processes
● Work in a team environment and manage partnerships with several Recruiters and team members, while being held accountable for individual growth targets
● Utilize a high sense of urgency while working in a results-oriented environment
● Provide excellent customer service through effective communication
● Coordinate with Recruiters to gain a better understanding of clients’ needs -
● Support Recruiting Team: interview scheduling/ confirmation and candidate communication
● Partner closely with client for questions, support and process management
● Responsible for back-end support: offer letters, onboarding and candidate experience 11/2021-8/2023 Advanced RPO LLC Remote
Supervisor:Dee Kinney Phone: 203-***-****
Recruiting Associate -PT
Conduct phone screens and interviews to identify qualified candidates.
Work directly with Supervisor to manage workloads
Find technical solutions to help streamline the recruitment process for leads and recruiters
Provide information and Technical support for recruiters and leads as needed
Process offers (BG/OL/I9) and assist leads with workload as needed to maintain smooth workflow of candidates
Function in a team environment, while being held accountable for individual growth targets.
Work with a high sense of urgency in a results-oriented environment.
Provide excellent customer service through effective communication.
Work with several online systems to manage client pipelines, schedule candidates, and manage system access for associates.
administrative functions in ICIMS, Calendly, Greenhouse including access management and reporting management
use of Workday, Docusign, and Sterling
7/2022- 5/2023 NoshPass (Houston, TX) Remote
CEO Aaron Du Phone: 650-***-****
Full Lifecycle Recruiter - Contracted
created and posted job postings for multiple positions across both conventional and social media platforms
Created assessments and questions to weed out quality candidates for positions within the company
Conduct phone screens and interviews to identify qualified candidates.
Work directly with CEO and Driver Manager to keep talent pool in line with business needs
Developed and streamlined new recruiting process from ground up to locate, hire, and onboard candidates for multiple positions
Worked with CEO to fill specialty, technical, and management candidate positions with special qualifications and custom job postings for each position 11/2018-current Gottfried Entertainment LLC Upper Sandusky, OH Address: 14188 CH 330 Phone: 567-***-****
Business Owner
Oversee operations to produce a profitable business based upon local markets and client needs.
Successfully Modify business model and target markets as needed to adjust to changes in environments due to Covid and societal changes that followed.
Marketing for business expansions and sales leads
networking with local business and organizations for mutually beneficial arrangements
keep books for multi operations business
manage finances
locate talent, and find investment opportunities
Hire, train, develop food truck operators to represent our exclusive brand of desert trucks
Create Rental business model for residential equipment rentals after researching market needs and finding a huge opportunity for the area.
Database Design and management for internal use software
Oversee software development for commercial software
Develop business systems to streamline repetitive processes 2000- 2002 International Paper Kenton Ohio
Database Administrator- (part time)
Create, Design, Modify Existing, and Implement confidential Microsoft Databases Using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
6/2004 – 1/2006 Primerica Financial Services Findlay Ohio Phone: 419-***-****
Division Manager (Primerica is the central Marketing arm of Citigroup)
Locate, Hire, Train, and Develop Managers and representatives
Managed a team of between 8 and 15 Analysts and Managers
Started as a Financial Analyst and worked my way to Division Manager in 10 Months
Advising, overseeing, and preparation of insurance, investment, and loan packages for clients. More Avilable upon request.
Volunteer
Work
● Coach k-3rd grade Upwards Flag Football 2011-2015
● Coach / Referee k-3rd grade Upwards Basketball 2011-2015
● Assistant Coach t-ball/baseball 2012-2015
References.
Amy Thompson– Program Recruiter at Advanced RPO- worked with at Advanced RPO helped with recruiting and coordination of candidates. *********@***********.***
Dee Kinney –Operations Manager at Advanced RPO- Worked with at Advanced RPO, helped with program administration, system management, and workflow optimization. *******@***********.***
David Lawrence – Family Friend and Registered Nurse at Kenton Nursing and Rehab 16498 State Route 67 East, Kenton, Ohio 43326
Jeff Mcquitstion – Maintenance Lead Custom Glass solutions worked with for 2 years 419-***-****