Senior IT Recruiter, Recruitment Manager, Operations Manager
Resume:
Jennifer Lau
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlau-jal/
Summary
Dynamic Senior IT Recruiter with over 10 years of experience specializing in sourcing for top- tier technology roles across industries. Proven track record in driving company growth and scaling start-ups while maintaining budget constraints. Expert in leveraging innovative recruiting strategies and promoting diversity initiatives to attract high-quality talent. Ready to enhance organizational growth by delivering focused, strategic recruitment solutions that align with business objectives.
Work Experience
SENIOR IT RECRUITER / RECRUITMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER Cambridge Resources Inc., Matawan, NJ 10/2022 – Present
• Contributing to CRI’s mission by swiftly and effectively matching the right technology and talent with the right opportunities, positively impacting clients, associates, and team members.
• Supporting CRI in executing a major AWS Cloud project by providing engineers and architects for specialized roles.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships by understanding technical hiring needs and business goals and collaborating closely with clients and hiring managers throughout the full recruitment life cycle – from detailed intake meetings and candidate selection to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Train and mentor, as needed, junior recruiters and sourcing specialists providing technical guidance and sharing advanced sourcing and candidate engagement techniques.
• Specializing in hands-on recruiting and sourcing across various domains including established companies and start-ups in Engineering, Development, AI/ML, Solutions Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, Data Analytics, Finance, Business Intelligence, eCommerce, Marketing/Partnerships, Client Engagement, Business Development Managers and Advisors, IT Program/Product Managers, as well as Senior/Executive and VP Technology roles.
SENIOR IT RECRUITER (contract)
Diameter Health, Boston, MA 12/2021 – 10/2022
Spearheaded company growth by increasing the employee base from 75 to 120, consistently filling an average of one role per week while remaining under budget. Rapidly acquired in-depth knowledge of the business and product, effectively conveying Diameter Health’s mission and goals while identifying top-tier talent that aligned with the company culture.
Directed all aspects of process improvement for recruiting, efficiently filling positions across the organization.
Utilized a comprehensive array of recruiting and sourcing resources to identify and attract qualified candidates, fostering enthusiasm for joining the organization. Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, developing and executing strategies to support these objectives.
Collaborated with IT and Business teams to innovate recruiting methods and strategies that align with company goals.
Sourced, interviewed, negotiated compensation, and made strategic hiring recommendations to leadership.
Established and nurtured networks of passive candidates within the Healthcare IT community. SENIOR IT RECRUITER (contract)
Diameter Health, Boston, MA 01/2021 – 06/2021
HUMAN RESOURCES / RECRUITING SPECIALIST
Cloud Services Solutions, Inc, San Francisco Bay Area 10/2019 – 03/2020
• Recruited, onboarded and managed top-tier IT and ERP contract professionals to support Cloud Services Solutions new implementations, upgrades, and strategic enhancements for Higher Education, Government and Commercial clients.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to develop tailored recruiting strategies aligned with project needs, enabling successful delivery of cost-effective ERP solutions and business process improvements.
SENIOR IT RECRUITER / OPERATIONS MANAGER
JAL Solutions LLC, Denver, CO 02/2018 – 01/2021
• Founded JAL Solutions and solely managed end-to-end recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes to ensure seamless talent acquisition
• Led business development efforts, fostering client relationships and driving company growth.
• Mentored and trained junior recruiters and sourcing specialists, providing hands-on coaching in technical recruiting, sourcing strategies, and candidate engagement, while sharing industry insights to strengthen team performance and accelerate ramp-up time. SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER & ACCOUNT MANAGER
RM Dayton Analytics, Ltd. Co., Plano, TX 09/2015 – 02/2018 Sourced and recruited high-caliber analytic talent for executive and senior hard-to-fill technical positions.
Unearthed hidden talent through expert-level utilization of web-based recruiting tools, applicant tracking software, LinkedIn Recruiter, user groups, job boards, social media, CRM tools, and external database searches.
Conceptualized and implemented creative marketing strategies to attract both candidates and potential clients.
Successfully managed a high-volume workload while achieving objectives and meeting deadlines.
Partnered with hiring managers to devise optimal search strategies tailored to each requirement.
SENIOR RECRUITER (contract)
Cyber Shield Consulting, Vienna. VA 06/2015 – 08/2015 Collaborated with account managers to identify key accounts, market segments, and target skill sets while assessing client staffing requirements. Negotiated wage offers and terms of employment to successfully secure candidate commitments.
Full-Cycle Recruiting Start-ups Recruitment Management Project Management Metrics Team Leadership Diversity & Inclusion Sourcing Sourcing & Recruiting
Process Improvement
AI Certified
Data Science
Mentoring ATS Applicant Tracking System
Proactive Forecasting
Business Intelligence (BI)
Candidate Engagement
Team Building CRM Tools Job Boards
Professional Networking Sites
Diverse Professional Pipeline
Out-of-Box Solutions Exceptional Networking
Healthcare IT
Relationship-Building Change Management Negotiation Client Engagement Account Management Quality and Integrity Focused
RECRUITER
S & E Enterprises, Denver, CO 01/2013 – 06/2015
Proactively sourced and recruited qualified active and passive candidates for both technical and administrative roles.
Leveraged sourcing, networking, and online recruitment tools including major and niche job boards, professional networking sites, and social media. MARKETING DESIGNER / CLIENT CULTIVATION
Philanthropia Partners, Grand Rapids, MI 06/2010 – 05/2015 Engineered educational presentations and publications for clients using various Graphic Design principles and software to enhance their marketing and fundraising efforts. Education
MBA BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Marketing / Management Visual Communications / Graphic Design Westwood College, Denver, Colorado Westwood College, Denver, Colorado Certifications & Training
• AI for Sourcing and Recruitment – May 2024 / November 2024
• CDSP - Certified Diversity Sourcing Professional – October 2020 / October 2024
• ChatGPT and AI for Sourcing and Recruitment
• Diversity Recruiting, LinkedIn
• American Writers and Artists, AWAI: Internet Research Specialist Foundation Center
• Grant Research and Proposal Development
Skills
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