Anjali Dodhiwala
Wendell, NC
mailto: ******.*****@***.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anjali-patel-b4b8a832
SUMMARY
Results-driven and detail-oriented Technical Recruiter with 12+ years of experience specializing in sourcing, screening, and placing top-tier IT and technical professionals across a wide range of industries
Proven track record of successfully managing the full recruitment life cycle, from client requirement analysis and candidate sourcing to negotiation and onboarding
Expert in building strong relationships with candidates, and utilizing modern recruiting tools and platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Indeed, and ATS systems
Ability to work and deliver in a High-Volume and fast-paced environment through Understanding of work visas and employment types (W2, C2C, 1099, OPT/CPT, TN, Per Diem)
Adept at market research, talent pipeline development, and strategic hiring initiatives.
Core Competencies:
Full-cycle recruitment
Technical and IT talent acquisition
Talent pipeline development
Candidate screening and interviewing
Offer negotiation and onboarding
ATS management and reporting
Market research and talent mapping
Technical Positions Recruited: Java Developers, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Architects AL/ML Engineer, Python/SQL Developers. .Net Developers Full Stack Developers, React/Angular Developer, Cloud Engineer, Hadoop Developer, ETL Developers, Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, Cyber Security, Project/Product Managers, System Engineers, Network Engineers, UX Designer, Datastage/Informatica Developers. Qlikview/Tableau Developer, Infrastructure, Blue Yonder, Salesforce, Sharepoint, SAP, and some Non-IT reqs (Purchasing Analyst, Plant Supervisor, Battery Tester, Help Desk, Production Supervisor)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Blue Chip Talent – Bloomfield Hills, MI
September 2022 – Till Date
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Manage full-cycle recruitment for IT positions including software developers, network engineers, DevOps, cloud architects, and cybersecurity analysts.
Handled recruitment for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire IT roles for Fortune 500 clients.
Source active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, and internal ATS.
Conduct technical screening interviews to assess candidate qualifications, cultural fit, and job compatibility.
Partner closely with hiring managers and account managers to understand job requirements, define recruitment strategies, and deliver top talent.
Track and manage candidate pipelines using Bullhorn ATS and provide weekly hiring metrics reports.
Maintained a 95% client satisfaction score and consistently ranked in the top 10% of recruiters nationwide.
Systems Technology Group (STG) – Troy, MI
April 2019 – September 2022
May 2017 – December 2017
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG) is a global provider of IT consulting and software services to the world's leading organizations.
Handled recruitment for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire IT roles for Fortune 500 clients.
Executed proactive sourcing strategies including Boolean searches, job boards, and employee referrals.
Facilitated candidate interviews, client submittals, offer negotiations, and onboarding processes.
Presented qualified candidates to clients by matching skills, experience, and requirements, while managing all aspects of the interview coordination process.
Negotiated offers, finalized hiring decisions, and oversaw onboarding activities in coordination with Human Resources and client teams.
Imetris Corporation – Saline, MI
November 2016 – May 2017
Talent Acquisition Specialist/Manager
Imetris Corporation is a Consulting services and Software development company. Imetris specializes in Information Technology based services and Staffing.
Managed full recruitment cycle for contract and permanent roles, including job postings, sourcing, screenings, interviews, and offer negotiations.
Delivered staffing solutions for Fortune 500 clients, ensuring timely fulfillment of IT positions.
Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recruitment processes.
Trained and mentored a team of recruiters on resume search, candidate engagement, and negotiations.
Managed vendor relationships and updated vendor lists to optimize recruitment.
Collaborated with account managers to review recruitment performance, identify challenges, and implement improvements.
Conducted second-level resume screening and candidate closing.
Developed recruitment metrics and performance reports for team members.
Ensured EEO compliance and provided training on various employment types (W-2, C-2-C, H-1B, CPT/OPT).
Collabera Technologies - India
January 2012 – June 2016
Recruitment Process / Soft Skills Trainer
Collabera Inc. is a company headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey that provides professional information technology recruiting, staffing, consulting, and business services to companies worldwide.
Conducted recruitment process training for offices across multiple locations.
Trained recruiters on work authorization (H1B, TN, OPT-CPT, E3, H1B1) and employment types (W2, C2C, 1099), including rate negotiation and closing techniques.
Facilitated training on resume review, keyword identification, Boolean search, and sourcing techniques.
Led mock calls and provided coaching on building rapport and small talk.
Audited recruiter calls and provided actionable feedback to improve call quality and technical proficiency.
Developed and maintained a training calendar, sent invitations, and kept records.
Created and implemented new training programs for recruiters focused on technical skills, processes, and soft skills.
Rangam Infotech
January 2010 – January 2011
Recruitment Process Trainer
Managed and maintained the recruitment training process.
Conducted induction, recruitment process, and software training for new hires.
Trained resources on resume screening, keyword building, and resume formatting from job portals.
Led mock calls to improve recruiter communication skills.
Performed quality checks on team calls and provided feedback to enhance call quality.
Participated in new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
Sterling Hoffman Pvt Ltd - India
January 2008 - February 2009
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sterling-Hoffman is the pre-eminent retained search firm for emerging software, Life sciences, Food & Beverages, and engineering companies that require the highest performance in sales, marketing, and business development executives in the industry.
Identified, qualified, and interviewed candidates for various roles.
Utilized innovative search techniques on company and external databases to find top candidates.
Managed the full recruiting process from requisition through to client submission, including resume formatting.
Consistently achieved high submission-to-interview conversion rates, resulting in successful placements.
Enhanced candidate database through referral calls and email campaigns.
Experienced with job portals such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, LinkedIn, and Craigslist.
Successfully placed candidates in the Life Sciences industry.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors in Commerce – Mumbai
Diploma in Computers - NIIT