Information Technology Talent Acquisition

Derrick Burnette

Concord, NC

(***) *** - ****

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

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Recruiting Professional with experience in sourcing, documenting, troubleshooting, analyzing, and implementing solutions in various recruiting, retail, banking, healthcare, and other technology environments. Strong business partner and customer relationship skills. Recognized as a multi-tasking high performer who is dependable, a team player and works well under pressure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nike (LiveHire/Contract), Concord, North Carolina February 2024 – Present

Direct Talent Sourcing Partner – (Information Technology & Design)

Remote Environment

● Attend daily and weekly meetings with team members, account executives, and leaders to confirm recent job openings, candidate submissions, interview feedback, new job openings, and pending approvals

● Source and Phone Screen candidates in various areas, which include: Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Analyst, Program Managers, Project Managers, Deep Learning, Data Scientist, Cyber Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Mobile Engineers, Business Analysts

TIAA (PrideOne – Temp/Contract), Charlotte, North Carolina April 2023 – November 2023

Sr. Talent Acquisition Advisor – (Information Technology)

Hybrid Environment

● Organize meetings and follow-up sessions with Hiring Managers, Directors and/or Leaders, to review applicants/potential candidates, overall updates, and feedback on recent interviews and candidate submittals

● Partner with Recruiting Coordinators, Talent Acquisition Management, Managers, Business Partners in arranging intake sessions, interviews, team meetings, etc; Verify salary ranges, descriptions, interview panels, offers, and the overall recruiting process, to guarantee a seamless recruiting process on all sides

● Recruit, Screen and Source applicants and potential candidates; areas included: IT Support, Audiovisual, Project/Program Managers, Cyber Security, Governance & Risk, Architecture, Engineering, Data Analytics

Salesforce (MBO), Concord, North Carolina February 2021 – March 2023

Senior Technical Recruiter – (Information Technology - Security)

Remote Environment

Consult with Talent Leaders and Business Partners during intake sessions; Confirm job descriptions, interview panels, offers, and the overall recruiting process, to ensure good candidate experiences

Source and Recruit various roles in Government and GovCloud Security areas; Which includes: DevOps, DBA, Technical Program Managers, SRE (Site Reliability Engineers), Network, Incident Management, Full Stack Developers (Frontend and Backend), Offensive Security (Ethical Hacking), Public Sector, and Release Engineer professionals

Attend and schedule meetings with Hiring Managers and Leaders, to review potential candidates, updates in strategy, and feedback on recent interviews

Secure candidates with proper government clearances – including: Public Trust, TS(Top Secret), TS/SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information), TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

Bonney Staffing (Ahold Delhaize - RBS), Salisbury, North Carolina July 2018 – February 2021

Talent Acquisition Recruiter – (Information Technology/Finance/Various Dept.)

In Office / Remote Environment

Offer recommendations and consult with hiring managers and Business Partners during intake sessions, with offers, and the overall recruiting process to ensure good candidate experiences

Review, source, recruit and follow-up with candidates and applicants within the areas of: Project/Program Management (Agile/Waterfall), Systems Analyst, Business Intelligence, Master Data Management, Developers, Software Engineering, Linux, AIX, Java, JavaScript, Cloud, QA Testing, Exchange, Active Directory, Skype, O365, Incident (ServiceNow), Data Integration, Architecture, Mobile Developers (Android & iOS), Cyber Defense/Security, Distribution, Finance, etc.

Update and manage candidate data such as new hire forms, requisition progress, and pre-employment documents

Assist in additional areas in the full life cycle procedure which includes: resume/candidate profile reviews, phone screens, scheduling interviews, greeting candidates for interviews, and follow-up communications

Shape and develop professional associations with managers, recruiting coordinators, benefits, outside agencies, professional organizations, compensation, payroll, etc.

Cornerstone RPO (Lowe’s), Mooresville, North Carolina August 2017 – July 2018

Recruiting Consultant – (Information Technology/Marketing)

In Office Environment

Source, screen, acquire and connect with candidates within the areas of: Project Management, Program Manager, Software Engineering (C#, Java, CI/CD – Jenkins, Bamboo), DevOps, Methodology & Operations, Consultants, ITIL, Agile/Waterfall, Project Coordinators, Developers, SDLC, Marketing, etc.

Assist in additional areas in the full life cycle process which includes: greeting candidates for interviews, campus tours, I-9 documentation/first day paperwork,

Build and continue professional relationships with talent acquisition specialists, hiring managers, relocation, benefits, outside agencies, professional organizations, compensation and business partners

Maintain candidate records in the ATS; While adhering to company policies and regulations around hiring internal, contractor and external candidates

NEORIS, Mooresville, North Carolina / Miami, Florida January 2017 – June 2017

US Recruiter – (Information Technology/Information Systems)

In Office Environment

Pursue additional clients and business for our company through networking, calls and meetings

Source, recruit and follow up with candidates with qualifications in fields such as: SAP (PP, MM, QM, ABAP, Data Migration, Plant Maintenance) Java/JEE, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Engineering, UNIX, AIX, etc.

Lead weekly update calls for leaders and recruiters; which includes team members in the US, Mexico and Argentina.

Maintain business partnerships with hiring managers, leaders, agencies and business partners

Delhaize America (Food Lion), Salisbury, North Carolina January 2014 – January 2017

IT Corporate Recruiter – (Information Technology Dept.)

In Office / Remote Environment

Recruit and source for various backgrounds, which included: Management, Java/JEE, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Kronos, Systems Analysis, Developers, Data Center, Network Engineering, DB2, SQL, IT Security, SAP, PeopleSoft(Oracle) etc.

Complete assignments related to full life cycle hiring, and transferring/promotion of technology professionals within the Delhaize America organizations. This includes hires in both Salisbury, NC and Scarborough, Maine offices (i.e. sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, extending and negotiating offers)

Sustain partnerships with Hiring Managers while maintaining recruiting efforts of both local and Northeastern internal clientele; Candidates range from Entry Level to Management employees.

Team with key departments within our organization such as Diversity and Compensation to ensure a quality and effective recruiting process.

Attend and help with the coordination of various events, to both recruit talent and represent the Delhaize America brand.

eBay/GSI Commerce (Contract), King of Prussia, PA / Remote Worker – Concord, NC October 2012 – December 2013

Corporate Recruiter (Global Technology & Warehouse Personnel)

Remote Environment

Implement processes involved in acquiring experienced professionals. Which includes: screening, recruiting, interviewing, extending and negotiating offers

Create and maintain high level relationships with Hiring Managers in IT and Warehouse environments

Seeking candidates in areas and backgrounds such as Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Mobility, DBAs, SQL & Seasonal Workers

Bank of America (Contract), Charlotte, North Carolina June 2012 – Sept 2012 / June 2010 – Sept 2011

Corporate Recruiter - Global Technology & Operations (ET&D / CSBB T&O / HL&I Technology)

Remote Environment

Execute all task related to hiring, transferring and promotion of technology professionals within the banking industry (i.e. sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, extending and negotiating offers)

Build and uphold relationships with Hiring Managers & HR Business Partners while sustaining the ongoing IT recruiting needs of both local and national clientele; Candidates range from Administrative Assistants to High Level Management.

Collaborate with key departments within our organization such as Campus Recruiting and Compensation to ensure a quality and effective recruiting process.

Recruiting for backgrounds with various disciplines, which included: Management, Java, .NET, Project Management, Websphere, JBoss, Cisco, Sharepoint, Unix, Linux, Systems Analyst, SQL, Six Sigma, ITIL, IT Security, etc.

Adhere to OFCCP standards and processes

DISYS (Digital Intelligence Systems Corp.), Charlotte, North Carolina November 2011 – June 2012

IT Recruiter – (Various Technologies & Methodologies)

In Office Environment

Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking and other strategies.

Implement all task related to recruiting, sourcing, interviewing and promotion of technology professionals within various industries (i.e. sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, extending and negotiating offers)

Contacted and placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information Technology Industry in contract positions; Backgrounds include, but not limited to Software Engineers/Architects, System/Network Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers, Web Developers (.NET, C#, Java, etc.), Quality Assurance/Testers, Project Managers, and Business Analysts.

Work with Account Executives within our organization to evaluate Hiring Managers needs and priorities.

Lowe's Companies, Mooresville, North Carolina April 2007 – June 2010

Corporate Recruiter (IT Operations, IT Security, IT Strategy, Loss Prevention & Sales)

Perform all functions pertaining to hiring qualified professionals. Which includes: recruiting, screening, interviewing, extending and negotiating offers)

Create and maintain high level relationships with IT and Loss Prevention Leadership, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Hiring Managers.

Support the ongoing IT recruiting needs of Corporate Support Centers, Distribution Centers and Data Centers, both locally and nationally; Candidates range from Administrative Assistants to Directors/Department Heads.

Partner with key departments within our organization such as Relocation, Payroll, and Compensation to ensure a quality and effective recruiting effort.

Wachovia Corporation (Wells Fargo), Charlotte, North Carolina August 2005 – April 2007

College Recruiter (OTE – Operations, Technology, & eCommerce)

Provided planning and logistical support of undergraduate programs, which included sourcing candidates from various schools, screening candidates, setting up and participating in interviews and event planning.

Coordinated and act as the primary point of contact for candidates and managers during the interview process.

Provided consultative support to senior level executives and other Associate and Intern Program stakeholders regarding college recruiting trends.

Developed and maintained productive relationships with chosen college and university Career Placement Offices, university officials, key faculty members, and Line of Business Managers within our organization.

Represented Wachovia at campus events including career fairs, presentations, and interviews.

Maintained accurate records of applicants in our company database, as well as PeopleSoft.

CitiFinancial, Charlotte, North Carolina May 2002 – August 2005

Analyst/Collector

CareerSource USA & ParalleXus, Charlotte, North Carolina March 2001 - August 2004

Information Technology Recruiter (Full Time/Part Time)

Bank of America (Contract), Charlotte, North Carolina April 2000 – March 2001

Data Analyst

CIGNA Healthcare, Charlotte, North Carolina November 1999 - April 2000

Customer Service Representative

Information Architects (Alydaar), Charlotte, North Carolina January 1997 – May 1999

Project Analyst / Software Re-Engineer

SYSTEM/LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE

Hardware:

Sun/Solaris Workstation, IBM Compatible PC’s

Environments:

Unix, Windows 95/98/2000/XP, VAX, Windows NT, ACT Database, Magellan, Kenexa/WiTS, Kenexa/Brass Ring, PeopleSoft, CACS, APS, CICS, Oracle, SQL, PeopleClick, Taleo, MaxHire, LinkedIn/LinkedIn Recruiter, UltiPro, Slack, Workday

Languages:

COBOL, Natural, Pascal, Fortran, C

Utilities:

Microsoft Office Suite Products

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Internet Recruiter – AIRS (expired)

Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter – AIRS (expired)

EDUCATION

Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science – Computer Information Systems

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