J A M E S P R U I K S M A

— Recruiting Manager —

Clermont, FL 34711 MOBILE: 201-***-**** EMAIL: adwjr1@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/jamie-pruiksma-8a190b2 P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y

Highly motivated, growth-driven Recruiting Manager & Talent Acquisition Specialist with robust experience in full- cycle recruiting, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations, placement, and onboarding for specifically targeted positions across diverse industries and business sectors.

A recruiter experienced at leveraging recruiting software, social media, cold calling, and employee referrals.

Proven excellence in forging business relationships and recruiting critical early talent to support business growth.

Expert at delivering the highest quality of recruiting services through strategy design and process development.

Armed with management experience to lead talent recruitment to meet organization's overall staffing needs.

Service-oriented individual advocating for positive employee welfare to ensure elevated employee experience. K E Y E X P E R T I S E

Talent Assessment & Acquisition • Candidate Sourcing & Screening• Advanced Boolean Searches • Exempt & Non- Exempt Staffing • New Hire Orientation • High-Volume Staffing • Offer Negotiations • Placement & Onboarding • ATS

& Recruiting Software • Social Media Recruiting Tools • Employment Law & HR Affairs • Client Relationship Management E X P E R I E N C E & I M P A C T

Gradient Talent Solutions Clermont, FL

Recruiting Manager 2020 – Present

Manage day-to-day business operations focusing on recruitment and business development activities.

Take ownership of leading end-to-end recruiting projects and lifecycle for hiring & selection of qualified candidates.

Oversee the development and expansion of corporate accounts and maintenance of customer relationships. Sargenti Architects Paramus, NJ

Talent Acquisition Manager 2018 – 2020

Managed and mobilized a recruiter and HR assistant and facilitated the execution of new hire orientations.

Designed and deployed recruitment solutions for diversified organizational-wide job vacancies such as drafters, architects, engineers, assistant project managers, project managers, accounting, HR, design, and marketing. Unilever Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Contract Recruiter 2018 (1 year contract)

Played an instrumental role in recruitment and filing for 100+ corporate positions within the one-year contact.

Capitalized on and delivered recruitment and project management skills for the company’s BCS division to KKR.

Acquired full accountability on various job functions for recruiting, administrative assistance, and scheduling. TKL Research Fair Lawn, NJ

Talent Acquisition Specialist, (Layoff) 2016 – 2017

Worked with hiring groups to define key objectives and drive end-to-end hiring process from talent sourcing and screening to applicant interview and offer negotiation for the research clinics and clinical trials divisions.

Rendered support to preparing and transitioning company for acquisition in partnership with other HR functions. J A M E S P R U I K S M A

Prudential Newark, NJ

Contract Recruiter, (1 year contract) 2015 – 2016

Outlined job specifications and formulated and implemented effective sourcing strategies with hiring managers.

Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter and Taleo for networking, sourcing, HR project management, and applicant tracking.

Independently managed sourcing and recruitment marketing strategies for individual positions and job families. PNC Bank Woodland Park, NJ

Recruiter II 2010 – 2015

Scrutinized candidate background and licensing and managed Kenexa/BrassRing-based applicant tracking for available job positions focusing on licensed banking, financial specialist program, and private client group.

Led new hire training and mentoring, including weekly team meetings to discuss policy and process adjustments. A&P Supermarkets Montvale, NJ

Corporate Recruiter 2006 – 2010

Orchestrated sourcing strategies for a high volume of corporate and field-based pharmaceutical-based positions.

Reduced overall number of open pharmacy positions and reliance on outside vendors, saving $450K+ in a year.

Renegotiated vendor contracts and managed the recruitment activities for exempt/nonexempt corporate roles. E A R L Y W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Recruiter The Workplace Group, Florham Park, NJ 2004 – 2006 Agency Recruiter United Staffing Systems, New York, NY 2002 – 2004 Agency Recruiter Ajilon Staffing, Paramus, NJ 2000 – 2002 E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Cum Laude

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

LinkedIn Recruiter Sales Navigator Workday Taleo Kenexa BrassRing ADP Jazz HR