Jason Polansky
adjjg6@r.postjobfree.com 301-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-polansky-msft
Just completed a one-year stint of remote employment with Microsoft, Seeking opportunity to advance in my career
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical Talent Sourcer – Engineering and Operations Global Talent Acquisition Team
Microsoft (Contracted through Collabera), Remote, July 2019 – June 2020
• Leveraged the LinkedIn Recruiter platform to find and contact software engineers (skilled in distributed systems) to interview for Azure hiring events
• Conducted phone screens and prepared candidates for their interviews, by clearly outlining interview logistics and most desirable hard and soft skills
• Achieved goal of getting 3-5 candidates hired within a given month
• Provided feedback regarding the accessibility of recruiting platforms for screen reader users, including the iCIMS applicant tracking system
Director of Business Development for Central Pennsylvania
The Accessible Pharmacy, Fairless Hills, PA, September 2020 - Present
Develop relationships with governmental and non-profit organizations that serve individuals with disabilities
Promote our innovative services and initiatives, including customized packaging and in-home COVID-19 testing
Cold call prospective beneficiaries of our services and connect them with our care coordinators
Off-Campus Study - The Contemporary Music Center, Nashville, TN, August 2018 – November 2018
Became immersed into numerous aspects of the music industry including artist management, promotion, organizing weekly concerts, and touring
Assumed responsibility of organizing a five-day concert tour to four Christian colleges; Duties ranged from booking hotels to keeping track of a $30,000 budget
PUBLICATIONS
How Serving Blind Consumers Creates Competitive Advantage, May 29, 2019
https://www.commpro.biz/how-serving-blind-consumers-creates-competitive-advantage/
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Graduated Cum Laude, May 2019
Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of PA, President, Feb 2020 - Present
Driving efforts to build membership and connect and empower persons who are blind throughout the Harrisburg area, as well as family members, professionals, and advocates
Messiah University Alumni Council, Oct 2019 – Present
Participate in the decision-making body that provides input on the future and mission of the institution
The Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research, April 2017 – May 2018
Served as Board Member/ Student Project Manager
Attended weekly meetings of which involved decision-making, strategic planning, and communication around the mission of the organization
Lead the Making Messiah Accessible Project, which involved working on a team to increase the accessibility of campus via 3-D mapping and advocate for persons with disabilities