Information Technology Talent Acquisition
Resume:
Thomas D. Ferris
Senior Recruiter (Information Technology/Pharmaceutical)
Churchville, PA 18966
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https://www.linkedin.com/thomasferris/
Summary:
Senior Recruiter with over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology/Pharmaceutical Industries. Proven track record of exceeding staffing projections by an average of 50%, managing 30+ open requisitions and improving hiring conversion rates significantly. Expert in developing candidate sourcing strategies and reducing time-to-fill by 35%. Committed to driving recruitment success and enhancing organizational growth, ready to leverage skills to meet the needs of prospective employers.
Skills:
ATS Systems: Bullhorn, Indeed, GlassDoor, LinkedIn, SalesForce, Dice; Staffing Strategies, Metrics Tracking, KPI’s, Immigration/Visa, Sales Recruiting, Candidate Sourcing, EEO Compliance, Process Improvement, Principal Software Engineers, Placements included: Principal Software Engineers, Front-End and Back-End Developers, System Engineers, Full-Stack Engineers, SQL, DBA's, UI/UX, .Net, Java, AWS Engineers, Architects, Engineering and Product Development, Cyber Security, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, AI, Cloud, Azure, Network Engineers, Project Managers, Data Center, Embedded SW Engineers, QA, IOS, Android, Mobile, Firmware
Experience:
BICITIS Group, Incorporated, Dover, NJ
January 2006 to Present
Lead Senior Technical Recruiter
Drove revenue growth year after year exceeding monthly staffing projections by an average of 50%.
Oversaw 30+ open requisitions per month with a monthly average of 10+ hires, elevating the conversion rate from 35% to 65%.
Exceeded all recruiting KPI's and individual quotas for yearly revenue from 2007 through 2019 - ranked as the highest individual contributor each year.
Engineered a robust candidate sourcing strategy that enhanced candidate quality.
Streamlined time-to-fill by 35% while ensuring timely response to open requisitions.
Lead a team responsible for a contract with Charter Communications to staff a Set-Top-Box Device project consisting of Dev/Ops, UNIX/Linux Administrators and QA Set Top Box testers (STB). This was a time critical rollout for a new Set Top Box System across the US. The team was responsible for hiring 24 Dev/Ops and QA Testers teams consisting of 4 Dev/Ops Engineers and 2 STB testers for each team.
Corporate Synergies, Mt. Laurel, NJ
April 2005 to December 2005
Director of Recruiting/Senior Recruiter
Responsible for the hiring and retention of over 55 professionals to include, Sales, Benefit Specialist, Call Center, .Net Developers, Microsoft Engineers, Technical Support, Web Developers and Insurance Sales Professionals.
Time to offer from 90-120 days to 20-30 days
Designed and implemented successful recruiting strategies that achieve monthly hiring goals 5 per month.
Boosted closure rate from 45% to 75%, demonstrating effective negotiation skills.
Merck, Blue Bell, PA
December 2003 to March 2005
Senior Staffing Consultant
Responsible for managing the daily hiring activity for the following divisions within Merck Research Laboratories (MRL): WRAPS (Worldwide Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety), BCD (Biostatistics and Research Decision Science), CROps (Clinical Research Operations), Quality Assurance, Clinical Sciences (MD within specific therapeutic areas)
Collaborated with hiring managers to successfully implement sourcing strategy that would attract and retain technical, non-technical, scientific and clinical professionals.
Implemented a standardized recruiting strategy across the various client groups within MRL (Merck Research Lab).
Managed 25+ open requisitions per month, averaging 7 hires per month
Surpassed hiring objectives by 50%, showcasing exceptional recruitment techniques that earned 4 monthly bonuses and 10 letters for outstanding performance and achievement.
Point of contact regarding EEO and legal compliance within MRL as it pertains to the interview and selections process.
Increased growth in 2004 by 58% in WRAPS, Clinical by 40% and BCD by 60%
Octagon Research, King of Prussia, PA
January 2003 to December 2003
Talent Acquisition Manager
GTM recruiting for identifying, sourcing, and hiring senior-level software engineers, data scientists, product managers, and technical program managers for the Electronic FDA Submission process for new drugs.
Oversaw 50+ open positions throughout 2003, ensuring effective talent acquisition,
Developed and implemented formal staffing plans for each department within the company that reduced time-to-fill by 30%.
Created Standard Operating Procedures for sourcing and interviewing.
Designed hiring metrics and needs assessments for all Business Units.
Hired 48 employees in IT, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, and Sales Business Units.
Keane (formerly Cylogix), Princeton, NJ
March 2002 to January 2003
Senior Technical Recruiter
Managed 40+ open positions ensuring effective candidate matches.
Managed the full life cycle recruitment of Information Technology, Sales, Engagement Managers and Administrative Staff.
Instituted a rigorous hiring process that included comprehensive technical interviews.
BICITIS Group, Incorporated, Dover, NJ
May 2001 to February 2002
Contract Senior Recruiter
Oversaw 40 open positions for the New York and New Jersey regions.
38 candidates hired for both full-time and contracting positions, demonstrating strong recruitment capabilities.
RCG Information Technology, Conshohocken, PA/Edison, NJ
March 1996 to April 2001
Recruiting Manager/Senior Technical Recruiter
Directed technical and pharmaceutical recruitment effort, aligning candidates with industry needs.
Attained Presidents Club status for 1996, 1997 and 2000, recognizing outstanding performance and achievement.
Managed 100+ open positions for the Northeast Region.
Acquiring 60+ full-time and contract hires annually, exceeding recruitment goals.
Managed 5 technical recruiters with an average billable staff of 260 consultants.
Ajilon Consulting. Conshohocken, PA
February 1995 to March 1996
Technical Recruiter
Managed recruitment activities across multiple states, ensuring diverse candidate pools.
Attained Presidents Club Status for 1995, recognizing outstanding performance and achievement.
Managed 50+ open requirements, while hiring 46 full-time and sub-contractors.
Education
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Business Administration (1992)
Concentration: Human Resource Management
Licensed Realtor, Pennsylvania
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