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MASUD ANSARI
SALES/TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Dynamic and results-oriented Sales & Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven record of delivering Permanent, Contract, and Contract- to-Hire placements through optimized multi-channel sourcing strategies. Strategic leader with expertise in recruitment delivery, business development, and sales team management. Recognized for building high-performance teams, driving revenue growth, and executing customized workforce solutions to meet aggressive delivery targets. Adept at strengthening talent pipelines, expanding client relationships, and achieving sustainable business growth through disciplined execution and market intelligence.
Top Performer – Sales & Search
Specialist
Team Leadership & Performance
Management
Client Relationship Development
Executive & Critical Talent Market
Research
Strategic Sourcing & Workforce Planning
Contract Negotiation & Agreement
Structuring
Continuous Process Improvement
Business Development & Account
Management
Margin Optimization & Revenue
Growth
P&L Ownership & Forecasting
Entrepreneurial Staffing
Strategy
C ARE E R H I G H L I G H T S
• Ontologist Placement – Goldman Sachs
Successfully filled a highly specialized Ontologist role that had remained open for three years. Despite the niche nature of the position, conducted an intensive executive search and identified a Chief Ontologist based in Texas. Completed the entire placement cycle within one week.
• Director of Sales – South America & Latin America – (ERLPhase Power Technologies) Placed a senior sales leader for a critical regional expansion role. Identified a Latin American business executive with U.S. education (MBA – California), ensuring strong cultural alignment, market expertise, and leadership capability.
• Executive Sales Placements
Delivered high-impact placements across Engineering, Finance, Healthcare, IT Solutions, Manufacturing, and Telecommunications. Specialized in matching senior sales and technical professionals to evolving market demands.
• Enbridge – South Africa Energy Project
Led full-cycle recruitment for a major international energy project requiring North American engineering professionals for deployment in South Africa. Successfully staffed the entire project with qualified engineering talent under challenging geographic and market constraints.
• Global Staffing Startup Leadership
Spearheaded the launch of a global staffing operation. Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 65 engineering professionals to deliver mission-critical talent solutions worldwide. Built scalable processes, performance frameworks, and operational systems to ensure delivery excellence.
P RO F E SSI O NAL E XP E R I E NCE
HADI Science & Technology 09/2020 - Present
Sourcing Specialist – Randstad Sourceright, Toronto, ON Managing Director – Hire Resources, Monroe, CT
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Rainy Day Recruiter, Portland, OR Information Technology:
AI/ML Engineers, Application Security Consultant, Auditors, Biomedical Engineer, Chemical/Process Engineers, Civil/Structural Engineers, Cloud Architect, Cloud/DevOps Engineers, CPAs, Cybersecurity Specialists, Data Engineer & Scientist, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Specialists, Electronics Engineers, EV/Battery Engineers, Financial Analysts, Full Stack Developer, Nurses/Manager, Physicians, Robotics Engineers, Semiconductor Engineers, Warehouse & Logistics Workers EPICS GROUP 09/2005 – 08/2020
Jersey City, NJ/North York, ON
Epics Group Inc. is a leading global consulting firm specializing in information technology, engineering, and biosciences. We empower clients with data-driven market research and insights, enabling them to achieve unprecedented growth. By analyzing talent supply and demand, we help organizations strategically prepare to meet their goals, drive innovation, foster excellence, and develop solutions that address real-world challenges.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist/Senior Sales Manager In a dynamic startup environment, I developed and successfully implemented multichannel recruiting strategies to build a high - performing recruitment team specializing in software engineering talent. I trained, managed, and led both the sales and recru itment divisions, ensuring a streamlined process to source and deliver top-tier professionals effectively. Key accomplishments included:
• Executive & Critical Hiring: Led end-to-end recruitment for high-stakes executive roles, including sourcing, resume review, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and seamless onboarding—ensuring top-tier placements that aligned with business objectives.
• Global Sales & Recruitment Team Expansion: Spearheaded the creation of a high-performing sales and recruitment team, strategically crafting compelling job descriptions, multichannel sourcing strategies, and innovative talent acquisition methods. Leveraged advertisements, job boards, Boolean search, corporate websites, social media, professional networks, and referrals to build a team of 65 elite recruitment professionals, driving global hiring success.
• Advanced Training & Development: Designed and executed an extensive training program to enhance recruiter capabilities, equipping them with strategic sourcing techniques for even the most complex hiring needs. Developed a five-point qualification framework that boosted efficiency, increased placement accuracy, and resulted in 80% qualified candidate selection.
• Operational Leadership & Performance Management: Conducted daily strategy meetings, prioritized key hiring requirements, and mentored recruiters on multichannel sourcing methodologies to maximize successful matches. Established performance metrics, optimized workflows, and tailored individual training to ensure continued growth and excellence.
• Technology-Driven Talent Acquisition: Led sales and recruitment operations using applicant tracking systems (ATS), human resource information systems (HRIS), and proprietary tools—driving revenue targets, accelerating business development, and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Strategic Collaboration & Revenue Growth: Worked closely with HR leadership, hiring managers, and C-suite executives
(CEO, CFO, COO, CIO) to align talent acquisition with business strategy. Delivered high-quality hires, improved interdepartmental collaboration, and streamlined processes—leading to a 34% annual revenue increase through enhanced workforce planning.
Information Technology:
Account Executive, Automation Hadoop Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Copywriter, Creative Design UI & UX Manager, Creative Director, Digital Marketing Manager, Director Information Technology, Director Mobile Engineering, Enterprise Sales Executive, Inside Sales Executive, Marketing Programs Manager, Mobile Develop- er, Ontologist, Operations Manager, Principal Product Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Social Media Marketing Manager, Territory Sales Manager, UI Developer, UX Designer, Visual Designer and VP Information Technology Engineering:
Acoustics Engineer, Electrical Engineer – Analog/RF, Energy & Power – Electrical Transmission & Distribution Engineer, Em- bedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer – Board and Systems, Opera- tional Readiness Specialist, Operations Support Manager, OSP Communications Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, Silicon Validation Software Engineer, Software & Simulation Engineer, VP Engineering and Wireless Design Verification Engineer Semiconductor:
ASIC Engineer, Device Integration Engineer, DFT Engineer, Director R&D – Semiconductors, Hardware Engineer, IC Packaging Engineer, IP Patent Attorney, IP Program Manager, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Physical Design Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, RF Engineer, Radiation Effects Engineer, SoC Modeling Engineer, and Verification Engineer Medical Device:
Auditor, Biomedical Engineer, Clinical Engineer, Clinical Trials Manager, Director Medical Device Safety, Hardware Systems Engineer, Human Factors Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Medical Device QMS Expert, Product Manager, Quality Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Medical Devices, R&D Program Manager, and Scientist – Medical Device Microbiology CDI CORPORATION 09/2003 – 08/2005
Philadelphia, PA
CDI Corporation, a publicly traded company registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is a global leader in multi-disciplinary engineering and technology solutions, employing over 10,001 professionals worldwide. Senior Technical Recruiter
I was brought into this role to spearhead, manage, and lead a high-volume client recruiting initiative for Permanent, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire roles. Despite operating in a high-pressure environment with demanding volume and accelerated hiring timelines, I consistently maintained both exceptional talent quality and delivery speed. My ability to navigate challenges while ensuring top-tier placements led to continuous recognition as "The Best Recruiter" within the company. Key accomplishments included:
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• Revitalizing Recruitment Structure: Identified inefficiencies in the existing hiring framework and implemented a client- focused multichannel sourcing strategy, significantly accelerating talent acquisition. This strategic shift led to a 110% revenue increase and expanded the clientele base.
• Comprehensive Candidate Evaluation: Conducted a thorough screening process, including resume reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. Successfully presented top-tier candidates to clients, facilitated interview coordination, negotiated offers, and ensured seamless onboarding.
• Strategic Growth & Restructuring: Led in-depth quantitative and qualitative research to uncover growth opportunities. Through account categorization and personnel evaluation, executed a targeted restructuring initiative, resulting in substantial recruiting growth, improved operational efficiencies, stronger interdepartmental collaboration, and increased profitability.
• Sales Performance Enhancement: Partnered with the Regional Sales Manager to recruit, train, and develop high-performing sales talent. This initiative drove higher sales figures, revenue expansion, operational cost reduction, sustained year-over-year savings, and improved staff retention.
• Optimized Urgent Hiring Process: Introduced a priority-based escalation system within the recruiting team to address urgent requirements effectively—boosting revenue by 45% through rapid and precise staffing solutions. Information Technology:
.Net Developer, C/C++ Developer, Java Developer, Oracle DBA, Oracle Designer/Developer, Information Technology Architect, Information Technology Audit Manager, Information Technology Project Manager, Infrastructure Architect, Linux System Engi- neer, Logistics & Distribution Information Technology Leader, Network Engineer, SQL Server DBA, PL/SQL Developer, VP Sales, VP IT Operations, and Web Content Manager, Web Developer Engineering:
Aerodynamics Engineer, Bridge/Tunnel Engineer, Civil/Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Commissioning and Operational Engineer, Electrical & Electronic Systems Engineer, Engineering Manager, Equipment Qualification Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Product Engineer, and Traffic Engineer WORLDNET CORPORATION 09/1993 – 08/2003
Chicago, IL
WorldNet Corporation, based in Chicago, IL, was a boutique staffing firm specializing in emerging technologies and financial industry talent acquisition.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Our primary focus was on high-level, hard-to-find roles for Contract and Contract-to-Hire staffing. I consistently delivered top- quality talent within the designated timeframe, achieving an exceptional 90% success rate in fulfilling hiring requirements. Key accomplishments included:
• Specialized in Difficult-to-Fill Roles: Managed highly challenging technical requirements that had been advertised for weeks or months and previously worked on by corporate recruiters—ensuring targeted strategies for sourcing hard-to-find talent.
• Strategic Recruitment Execution: Prioritized hiring needs, implemented multichannel sourcing strategies, and built a robust talent pipeline. Conducted resume reviews, candidate qualification, and interviews, then presented pre-screened candidates to client managers. Coordinated interviews, conducted reference checks, negotiated offers, and ensured seamless onboarding.
• Emerging Market Research & Talent Planning: Led market research on emerging technologies, providing regular insights and strategic recommendations to client managers. Developed talent pipelines aligned with industry trends while strictly adhering to company recruiting policies and procedures.
Information Technology:
Architect, C/C++ Developer, Java Developer, Oracle DBA, Oracle Designer/Developer, ETL Developer, Network Engineer, Net - work Support Engineer, Project Manager, SQL Server DBA, PL/SQL Developer, Visual Basic Developer, and Web Developer E DUCAT I O N
Master of Science – University of Western Ontario, ON Computer Sciences – Harvard University, MA
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