Talent Acquisition Specialist

RONNIE BATTLE, JR., ACIR, CIR

************@*****.***

404-***-**** cell

Executive Summary

Professional Summary:

Multi-faceted Certified Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and Recruiting Consultant with a progressive career demonstrating successful advancement through proactive leadership, strong consultative closing abilities, and adaptability to changing environments. Known for quickly comprehending the needs of candidates and clients.

Extensive Industry Experience: Experienced across various industries including AI, Mobile (IOS, Android, Windows Phone, and Tablets), IT, finance, HR, telecommunications, high technology, and internet and cybersecurity.

Technical Proficiency: Possesses vast knowledge of Microsoft applications and candidate tracking tools such as EZAccess, Goldmine, Peoplesoft, etc.

20+ Years of Tenure: A 20+-year career tenure with a proven track record in full lifecycle recruiting, encompassing direct sourcing, internet sourcing, behavioral and matrix interviewing, scheduling, managing cost per hire, and extensive knowledge of employment laws.

ATS Experience: Proficient in various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including AD-Plus, SRP, EZAccess, MARS, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Lever, Salesforce BrassRing, SmashFly, Gold Mine, FLX, PeopleSoft (E-Recruit), Taleo, Workday, and Beamery.

Professional Experience

Business Wire, San Francisco (REMOTE)

Principle Talent Acquisition Consultant

May 2022 – Present

Led all technical initiatives in sourcing, screening, and hiring IT professionals for various technical positions, including software engineers, developers, quality assurance, product and project managers.

Developed and executed recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals, resulting in a 20% increase in hiring efficiency and a 15% reduction in time-to-fill.

Implemented innovative sourcing techniques, including social media recruiting, talent pipelining, and referral programs, to attract top talent and build a robust candidate pipeline.

Established strong relationships with hiring managers, business leaders, and external partners to understand hiring needs, prioritize requirements, and ensure alignment between recruitment efforts and business objectives.

Utilized data analytics and recruitment metrics to track key performance indicators, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize recruitment processes and improve hiring outcomes.

Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical skills, cultural fit, and career aspirations, ensuring quality of hire and long-term retention.

Acted as a brand ambassador for the organization, representing the company at industry events, job fairs, and networking functions to promote employer branding and attract top talent.

Deliver training to managers and employees; deliver Workday training to new hires as part of the onboarding process

Conduct training sessions for HR Partners and key users

Manage Workday communications to the hiring managers and support teams

Lead sessions for enhancements and changes to Workday functionality

Collaborate with functional teams to ensure policy aligns with practice

The Weather Channel/IBM – Atlanta

Lead Principle Talent Acquisition Specialist

March 2006 – May 2022

Managed full lifecycle Technical Recruiting functions, achieving a substantial fill rate through efficient management of multiple online applications, application processing, tracking, assessment, and recording of candidate results.

Employed unique and highly technical approaches to recruiting, successfully filling positions at all levels of experience, including but not limited to Kubernetes, Azure Scala, Angular/JS, C#/.NET, Cocoa, Mac iOS, Java, iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone.

Recruited for various IT/Technical Management positions such as Java Architects/Developers, Software Engineers, UX/UI Designers, C++ Programmers, QA Test Engineers, Data Scientists, Project Managers, and Digital Product Managers, often meeting tight deadlines of less than 30 days to fill positions.

Provided assistance to departmental managers in fulfilling current employment needs by leveraging best practices methods, internet products/services, and staying informed about current opportunities/trends and social media avenues.

Recruiting for cybersecurity roles required a combination of targeted sourcing strategies, technical understanding, and relationship-building. I began by collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand the specific technical skills and certifications required for the roles, such as expertise in areas like threat detection, penetration testing, or cloud security, and certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+. This helped me create detailed candidate personas to focus my search.

Enhanced awareness of industry trends and developments through membership with professional organizations such as ACCENT, the Institute of Black Culture, and participation in industry conferences and educational forums, including the NCAA Governance Rules Committee.

Microsoft – Alpharetta, Ga.

Lead Corporate Recruiter (Contract Position)

November 2005 – March 2006

The Weather Channel - Marietta

Lead Corporate Recruiter (Contract Position)

July 2005 – November 2005

Internap - Atlanta

Lead Corporate Recruiter (Contract Position)

January 2005 – July 2005

COMSYS, Incorporated - Atlanta

Placement Manager

June 2000 – November 2004

System Engineering Services Corporation – Atlanta, Georgia

November 1999- June 2000

The Bolton Group LLC – Atlanta, Georgia

April 1999-November 1999

Triad Management Systems, Incorporated – Atlanta, Georgia

May 1998 - April 1999

Education & Certifications

University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Advertising

August 2008

Advanced AIRS Certified (ACIR)

May 2008

AIRS Certified (CIR)

November 2003

Dallas Training

October 2000

Sandler Certified

References Available Upon Request

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