Talent Acquisition Construction Project

Marlon A. Mitchell

Farmington Hills, MI · 313-***-****

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Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Professional with over a decade of experience specializing in full-cycle recruitment across industries including construction, engineering, automotive, IT, and healthcare. Proven track record in sourcing top-tier talent for complex, high-impact roles—ranging from AI researchers to civil engineers. Adept in leveraging data-driven strategies, ATS platforms, and industry-specific tools to streamline hiring processes and exceed performance metrics. Strong collaborator who builds lasting relationships with 3rd party vendors, hiring managers, stakeholders, and external agencies. Passionate about delivering efficient recruiting solutions that align with business goals and talent needs.

Skills

Applicant Tracking Systems: iCIMS, Avature, IBM BrassRing, Lever, Taleo, Greenhouse, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Monday, SmartRecruiters, Crelate, Bullhorn, JazzHR, Jobvite, BambooHR

Sourcing & Recruiting Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Google Suite, SharePoint, TRM/CRM, Imocha, Advanced Boolean Searches, Monster, Career Builder, Talent Bank, HackerRank, TestGorilla, SparkHire, Workable, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, VMS/MSP/RPO

Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Candidate Engagement: Offer Negotiation & Extension, Compensation and Benefits Alignment, e-verification, onboarding, i-9 verification, end-2-end recruitment

Experience

Contract Recruiter – Manufacturing, Construction & Engineering

Partners Alliance, Pittsburgh, PA – Dec 2024 to Present

Recruited specialized construction and engineering professionals for large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects.

Sourced and screened candidates for roles including Construction Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Process Metallurgists, Construction Site Managers, SAP BW Consultants, Structural Engineers, SAP Project Managers, Cost Estimators, Production Supervisors, Environmental Engineers, and Technical Managers.

Built and maintained a strong pipeline of talent in high-demand areas such as Geotechnical, Environmental, QA/QC, and Health & Safety Engineering.

Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements and provide market insight on talent availability.

Utilized sourcing tools Crelate and SmartRecruiters to streamline candidate tracking and engagement.

Full Cycle Recruiter

Amazon – Dec 2023 to Dec 2024

Led full-cycle recruitment and salary negotiations for roles in AI, ML, cybersecurity, AWS, software engineering, and civil/environmental engineering.

Pipelined Cyber Security, Database Admins, Machine Learning Engineers, Technical Sales Engineers, AWS Developers, Business Intelligence Developers, AI Product Managers, Software Engineers, Artificial Intelligence Engineers, SAP S/4HANA S2C Solution Consultants, SAP System Analysts.

Implemented new tools to improve recruiting efficiency and reduce time-to-hire.

Delivered data-driven insights to hiring stakeholders using metrics and analytics.

Managed talent pipelines using iCIMS, Avature, LinkedIn Recruiter, Bullhorn, and Dice.

Maintained agency relationships for specialized, hard-to-fill positions.

Reason for leaving: Contract ended due to relocation.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kforce Inc., Southfield, MI – Apr 2021 to Oct 2023

Sourced top-tier IT and automotive engineering candidates for roles such as Validation Engineers, SAP Functional Consultants, SAP Tech Support Engineers, Embedded SWEs, QA Engineers, Program Managers, and Electrical Design Engineers Quality Analysts, Scrum Masters, SAP Supply Chain BPA’s, Network Engineers.

Met hiring KPIs and exceeded project deadlines through strategic sourcing.

Maintained communication with project stakeholders using TRM/CRM tools.

Managed the offer extension process end-to-end, including verbal offers, benefits, written documentation, background checks, and onboarding coordination.

Experienced with sourcing for sponsorship-friendly roles (EAD, H1B, OPT, GC).

Reason for leaving: Team downsizing.

Sr. Full Cycle Recruiting Consultant

Premier Staffing, Livonia, MI – Jul 2019 to Mar 2021

Trained new recruiters on advanced sourcing techniques and ATS navigation.

Recruited for healthcare IT, Civil Engineering, Dentistry and development roles.

Pipelined Orthodontists, Endodontic Surgeons, Dental Hygienists, Oral Surgeons, Health IT Specialists, Health Data Analysts, Health Systems Administrators

Tools used: iCIMS, Lever, Eightfold AI, SmartSearch.

Managed a small team and ensured compliance with E-Verify and I-9 regulations.

Reason for leaving: Company reorganization and team dismantled.

Lead Talent Acquisition – Automotive Engineering

TaTa Technologies, Novi, MI – Jun 2018 to May 2019

Sourced and pipelined Teamcenter administrators, Knowledge Based Engineers, Electrical Engineer's, Powertrain Calibration Engineers, Product Designer/ Development Engineer's, SAP Finance Control Consultant's, Process Simulator Engineer's, Mechanical Development Engineer's, CAD Applications Engineer's, CATIA Designer's

Hands on experience extending offers and answering questions regarding benefits, stock options bonuses, growth opportunities and co. culture.

Utilized SAP SuccessFactors and Google Suite to manage candidate pipelines.

Coordinated hiring strategies with global stakeholders and client teams.

Supported direct hire and MSP roles, including CATERPILLAR projects.

Reason for leaving: Pursued career advancement.

Corporate Recruiter

DTE Energy, Detroit, MI – Jan 2017 to May 2018

Managed full-cycle recruitment for IT, electrical, gas, and engineering roles, Including SAP Functional/Technical/Basis and Project Managers, Petroleum Engineers, Drilling Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, Civil Engineers, Process Engineers, Oil & Gas Engineers.

Developed job descriptions, built talent pipelines, and led intake meetings.

Used Taleo and Google Suite for tracking and candidate management.

Ensured timely hiring aligned with SLAs and standard work instructions.

Reason for leaving: Limited career growth without 6 Sigma Cert

Lead IT / Automotive Engineering Recruiter

IBM (Contractor w/ Ford Motor Co.), Allen Park, MI – Jun 2013 to Dec 2016

Recruited engineers for Ford in roles ranging from Mechanical Design to Safety and Electrical Engineering, DriveTrain, PowerTrain Engineering, Automotive Engineering, software engineering

Collaborated with executives, HR, and vendors within an RPO environment.

Utilized Avature to manage talent pipelines and integrate job board sourcing.

Reason for leaving: RPO contract transitioned to another provider.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Computer Information Systems

Eastern Michigan University 2017

High School Diploma

Benedictine High School, Detroit, MI

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