Technical Recruiter / Sourcer

SANGEETHA CHANDRASEKARAN

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Redmond, WA 98053

Mobile: 425-***-****

Email: *********************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeethaprasanna

Objective

To work in a challenging and creative environment and effectively contribute towards the goals of the organization.

Summary

Around 8 years of professional full life cycle corporate staffing experience for National and International market from various sectors of industries (e.g., Finance, Healthcare, IT, engineering, manufacturing) with a highly successful track record at Small Midsize and big IT Staffing firms. Outstanding work history with excellent communication skills, interpersonal, strong ethics, self motivated, time management skills and experience in all aspects of Internal hiring, Domestic Recruitment and US Staffing with proven track record. Detail oriented individual who is a quick learner and has the ability to multi-task and operate with a sense of urgency. Strong customer service and collaborative; capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Professional Experience

Superior Group, Chennai

Role : Corporate – Recruitment Specialist

Duration : 4th Aug 2014 to Nov 2017

Responsibilities:

●Lead In-house recruiting for both Superior Shared Services and Superior Talent India Pvt. Ltd.

●Manage all phases of full-cycle recruiting, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations, placement and onboarding.

●Creatively source high-caliber candidates by leveraging recruiting software, social media, cold calling and employee referrals.

●Managed multiple candidates for multiple job postings at one time.

●Good working knowledge of ATS tools and technologies.

●Frequent coordination with HR Manager and other Resource Managers throughout the recruitment process.

●Manage close rapport with candidates to truly evaluate whether they’d fit company culture.

●Conducted extensive Background checks for all the hired candidates.

●Effectively filled in all required positions before the deadline and fulfilled the business needs as and when required with good retention rate.

Reach Management Consultants (P) Limited, Chennai

Role : Principal Consultant

Duration : 5th May 2014 to July 2014 (re-joined)

Responsibilities:

Involved in end to end recruitment lifecycle:-

●Gathering requirements from client, understanding the requirement thoroughly, posting ads, sourcing resumes from portals/references/head hunting (if required), screening candidates, negotiating on salary part, processing the CV’s to clients review, scheduling interviews for shortlisted candidate, follow-up both client and candidate until offer is released, making to candidate to join on respective date as mentioned in offer letter, interacting with client for further requirements.

Closures:

Successfully placed candidates with “Synechron (Flex Developer)” and “LS infotech (Magento Developer)”.

Career GAP: I have taken a sabbatical leave since Aug’ 2010 for marriage, maternity and post natal period. Even during this period I was working remotely for GlobeMed Resources, Chennai.

Previous Employment History:

Reach Management Consultants (P) Limited, Chennai

Role : Consultant

Duration : Apr 2009 to July 2010

Chief Tasks Handled

●Identifying and evaluating the company requirements and advertising posts appropriately - drafting and placing advertisements in the web portals.

●Searching the matching profiles from the web portals, by head hunting or from internal database

●Reviewing applications, assessing candidates' skills through interviews and skill tests.

●Looking after the recruitment activities and taking first level of interview of the candidate.

●Placing the candidate on software (Hirecraft) for approval and uploading them on Client’s portal for further processing.

●Completing formalities for interviews with candidates and organizing interview sessions with clients if shortlisted.

●Discussing various T&C and negotiating with candidates on rate/salary expectations.

●Recruiting at Junior, middle & senior levels for all types of Industries and skills.

Notable Accomplishments:

Efficiently placed candidates with clients like Convergys, D&B and Infinite Computers.

R Square Information Technology Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Role : Sr. Technical Recruiter

Duration : Aug 2008 to Mar 2009

Responsibilities

●Responsible for setting strategy and action plan to recruit high-level technical candidates on a project basis for critical client opening on to IT.

●Interacting with existing Vendors and establishing a very good relationship with new Vendors.

●Involved with the market research team in gathering, analyzing and reviewing market, competitor and also involve in different programs (Sub Vendor Program, OPT Hiring Program, 90/10 H1 Transfer Program) to improve productivity.

●Practiced numerous sourcing strategies including referral generation, ad placement, position postings, direct sourcing/cold calling and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates

●Used an internal database, Internet sites and referrals to source active and passive candidates for contract, contract-to-perm, and permanent positions

●Effectively worked on Mid-level to Senior positions.

Prime Clients

Credit Suisse, McGraw Hills, JP Morgan Chase, Dyntek, NBA, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, etc

TJT Agency Assist, Trichy

Role : Technical Recruiter

Duration : Mar 2006 to July 2008

Responsibilities

●Understanding the job requirements, creating job templates and carrying out the entire recruitment activity.

●Utilized online search engines, networking, company database and relationship building as methods of finding qualified candidates.

●Write and edit advertisements and posting job requirements on the Internet.

●Sourced and screened candidates for many IT related positions focusing in the areas of software development, web development for enterprise systems, business process reengineering, network administration, database administration, telecommunications, finance, testing, and management consulting.

●Negotiated compensation packages, assessing relevant experience, education, skills and personal qualifications to determine pay type/rate, relocation benefits, required H1 processing and other benefits.

●Participated in all areas of technical recruiting including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and negotiating offers.

●Created a personal, yet always professional, relationship with candidates, and genuinely made an effort to fit that individual into a position that would be mutually beneficial and acceptable.

●Produced high volume of work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Clients

•Collins Consulting (IBM requirements)

•Genesis10 (Bank of America, Wachovia, IBSYS, UHT, NWA, Carlson, etc.,)

•Smart Source

Achievements

•Awarded as ‘Best performer’ for performing and exceeding the expectations by providing excellent quality and exceptional productivity for the clients.

Qualification

Apr’ 2006 M.Sc., Software Engineering with 81%

Department of Computer Science,

Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy.

Mar’ 2001 HSC with 74%

BHEL Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Trichy.

Mar’ 1999 SSLC with 63%

BHEL Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Trichy.

Personal Profile

Date of Birth : 26-10-1982

Sex : Female

Marital Status : Married

Spouse Name : Prasanna Mani

I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Place: Redmond, WA Yours Truly,

Date:

C. Sangeetha

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