Amber Smith
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Senior Technical Recruiter/Search Consultant with a proven ability to identify the top talent in the marketplace and build life-long relationships with candidates and clients.
SKILLS
•Full life cycle recruiting
•Candidate sourcing through multiple avenues including LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, direct marketing, email campaigns, etc.
•Resume and profile reviews
•Interview conduction and preparation
•Detailed Research skills
•Full Job requirement intake
•Account Management and Development
•Experience extending and presenting offers, and continuously closing candidates throughout the process
•Management experience, and ability to develop a team of reports.
•Experience in fast-paced sales-based environment
•Experience with various CRMs and ATS systems
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Helped to build the IT division in an organization that had a start-up feel and virtually no pre-established clients through full desk delivery, and successfully brought in multiple new clients to the organization
Trained and mentored new employees for full desk technical recruiting, helping them to build a successful book of business and exceed company metrics
Made life long relationships with clients and talent that still reach out years later for advice, career search assistance, and staffing needs
comfortable and talented in flipping a recruiting conversation of executive level talent to a potential client and business meeting
Named employee of the month, then employee of the quarter within first year at her current company due to her innovative and out of the box ideas on how to bring in new business, and open willingness to do more to grow the group
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BrightWing February 2019 – Present
Senior Recruiter
Senior Recruiter with a heavily technical focus, supporting both infrastructure and development needs
Full lifecycle recruiting including initial interviews, Candidate showcasing, interview preparation, offer presentations, and candidate closing
Worked closely with clients and candidates to build life-long relationships
Successfully MPC’ed candidates to open doors to new clientele
Continuously building out new client relationships from a recruiter seat, and successfully bringing new business into the company
Experience and ability to flip recruiting conversations of executive level talent to a business meeting as a potential client
Recipient of employee of the month and employee of the quarter in first year
Participate in strategizing and planning pitches to help facilitate new business
Experience recruiting across multiple platforms to identify and attract top, passive talent in the market
Build lasting real relationships and commitment to people that results in being their first call when they start a search, know someone that is searching, or need to add new talent
Experience speaking directly with decision makers to fully qualify job orders and set timelines and expectations
Lucas Group July 2017 – February 2019
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Full desk recruiter and business development manager
Specialize in executive level hiring
Success in bringing in new clients, building relationships, and creating placements
Fully lay out and execute a proven process to placement that generates results
Build new relationships and maintain current client relationships
Recruit across all aspects of IT
Deliver top notch resources to clients
Network with prospective new clients
BravoTECH- Dallas, TX November 2016 – July 2017
Business Development Manager
Successfully build and maintain business relationships
Implement full Business Development Life Cycle to maintain solid client relationships
Screen and prepare candidates for interview process
Deliver the best resources to compliment a client’s team
Network for new business opportunities and referrals
Apex Systems, Inc.- Fort Worth, TX November 2015-November 2016
Technical Recruiter
Utilize established, proven recruiting resources to attract qualified professionals interested in contract and contract-to-hire employment
Screen candidates to ensure their qualifications meet open positions
Conduct skills testing, office interviews, reference checks and background investigations
Present job opportunities to qualified candidates and negotiate contract terms
Prepare candidates for the client interview process
Build professional relationships with contract employees through lunch meetings and on-site visits
Network for new business opportunities and referrals
AIL-CO/NILICO Insurance - Dallas, TX/ Syracuse, NY June 2013 – November 2013, May 2015- Nov 2015
Insurance Sales Manager
Successfully passed my Life, Accident and Heath insurance exam
Promoted from agent to manager in just 6 weeks.
Recognized in the “Spot Light” as one of the top 3 up and coming agents in the country
Was the top producer on more than one occasion, receiving multiple awards and bonuses
John Horn High School- Mesquite ISD- Mesquite, TX August 2014 – May 2015
Teacher
Created lesson plans, tests, homework, and activities for Algebra II and Geometry
Developed strong time management skills, planning skills, and problem-solving skills.
Attended multiple staff developments pertaining to time management, classroom control, and keeping students engaged.
Outback Steakhouse- Vestal, NY April 2010 – May 2013
Server/Bartender
Gained extensive teamwork skills, and furthered my customer service and people skills
Devolved ability to work at a fast pace and multitask in a highly demanding environment
Volunteered to work charity events catered by the company
Institute for Child Development- Binghamton, NY May 2012 – August 2012 Teacher’s Aid
Worked hands on with Autism Spectrum children in a highly demanding environment
Implemented IEP’s, and assisted children in developing socially, emotionally, and mentally
Developed skills to work as a member of a team in the classroom setting
Learned how to compose myself in highly stressful, emotional, and demanding situations
EDUCATION:
Fort Worth Teaching Fellows June 2014-August 2014
Alternative Certification Program Mathematics 7-12
Fort Worth, TX
Binghamton University Graduated May, 2013
Bachelors of the Arts Psychology, BA Binghamton, NY