Technical Recruiter

JEFF GRAVES

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Management

**********@*****.*** 206-***-**** Orting, WA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Emerald Talent

**** - ****, ******* *****le, WA

&Joined as the first employee of the founding team and actively defined and communicated core values, leading to improved team collaboration and a 30% increase in employee engagement scores.

&Achieved top performance in candidate offers and placements, leading a team of 8 recruiters to secure more than 150 placements each year, outperforming competition for three consecutive years.

&Managed end-to-end recruitment for Emerald portfolio companies, successfully filling over 30 challenging roles and reducing time-to-hire by an average of 15 days.

&Partnered with 5 hiring managers to increase recruitment efficiency by tailoring strategies to their specific needs, resulting in 30% faster time-to-fill for key positions.

&Mentored 10+ junior team members in recruitment strategies, resulting in improved candidate sourcing skills and increased team efficiency.

&Propelled revenue from zero to $2M, expanding recruiter team from 1 to 30, setting the stage for future scalability.

&Developed the employment brand, boosting the application rate by 35% and improving candidate quality through targeted campaigns.

&Deployed five applicant tracking systems including Greenhouse and Lever, streamlining recruitment processes and improving data tracking efficiency.

&Utilized LinkedIn and Google for passive candidate sourcing, increasing the talent pool with highly qualified candidates.

&Collaborated with 5+ executives and HR directors weekly to enhance candidate evaluations and negotiate offers, leading to a 15% reduction in turnover rates.

Sr Technical Recruiter

Bandwidth Inc.

2019 - 2020 Seattle, WA

&Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for diverse companies within Bandwidth portfolio as senior recruiter, ensuring timely and high-quality hires in technical and non-technical roles.

&Collaborated with hiring managers to identify and resolve recruitment challenges, reducing time-to-hire by 15% for key positions.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Management expert with over 20 years of experience, adept at scaling recruitment teams and enhancing hiring efficiency through strategic partnerships, mentoring, and innovative sourcing techniques.

EDUCATION

No Degree

Business Administration

Pacific University

Sept 1987 - June 1989

Forest Grove, OR

SKILLS

&Talent Sourcing & Acquisition

&Full-Cycle Recruiting

&Applicant Tracking Systems

&Compensation Negotiation

&Employer Branding

&Onboarding Optimization

&Recruitment Marketing

&Interview Strategy Development

&Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

&Workforce Planning

&Candidate Relationship Management

&Account Management

&Collaborated with 10+ hiring managers and HR Directors to evaluate candidate competencies and negotiate offers, resulting in a 15% increase in offer acceptance rates.

&Created and shared engaging job content on social media and company website, resulting in a 30% increase in applicants and a noticeable improvement in candidate quality.

&Implemented three applicant tracking systems and two campaign management tools to improve recruitment processes, resulting in more effective candidate tracking.

&Sourced passive candidates effectively through LinkedIn, Google, and job boards, improving diversity and quality of the candidate pool.

&Mentored a team of 5 junior recruiters, leading to a 30% increase in their individual placements and fostering their professional growth.

Business Development/ Recruiting Lead

2rbConsulting Inc.

2018 - 2019 Bothell, WA

&Collaborated with hiring leaders to assess staffing needs, leading to quality hires made within 30 days per recruitment cycle.

&Improved the candidate experience by enhancing the screening and onboarding processes, resulting in a 15% increase in retention rates.

&Successfully matched elite professionals with high-profile companies including Starbucks, Amazon, Microsoft, and HPE, enhancing candidate placements and contributing to reduced hiring timelines.

&Sourced candidates through social media, job boards, and networking events, increasing candidate diversity by 20% and improving overall quality of hires.

&Cultivated team skills through mentoring, boosting overall productivity and job satisfaction.

Lead Technical Recruiter

Neighbors and Associates

2007 - 2018 Seattle, WA

&Managed 10+ top revenue-generating clients, increasing long-term client retention by 15% and securing stable revenue streams.

&Sourced top candidates through job boards, social media, and referrals, improving candidate quality as measured by a 30% increase in successful hires and reducing average hiring time from 45 days to 30 days.

&Guided candidates through all hiring stages expertly, improving candidate experience and acceptance rates by 15%.

&Elevated junior staff through mentoring, improving team skill sets and morale.

&Secured ~$500K in key account fees and closed 17 full-time candidates, contributing to elevated company reputation and financial stability.

&Surpassed $260K annual quota regularly, ensuring sustained revenue and exceeding performance benchmarks.

&Collaborated with hiring managers to identify recruitment needs, leading to the development of targeted hiring strategies that successfully filled 80% of roles within 30 days.

&Negotiated compensation packages, resulting in an increase in offer acceptance rates and receiving specific client satisfaction feedback regarding responsiveness and process clarity.

&Added new clients to the portfolio through targeted recruitment strategies, contributing to a 20% increase in revenue.

&Developed a network of skilled technical professionals that reduced client project timelines by an average of 15%.

Senior Technical Recruiter- Data Storage Team

The Triad Group

2004 - 2007 Bellevue, WA

&Led end-to-end recruitment processes for technical roles in the data storage domain, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates.

&Collaborated with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build effective recruitment strategies tailored to team needs.

&Sourced highly qualified candidates by implementing targeted networking, direct outreach, and leveraging talent databases.

Staffing Manager

Greythorn Inc.

2001 - 2004 Bellevue, WA

&Oversaw staffing operations for a team of 8 employees, managing workforce planning, recruitment, and placement to fulfill hiring goals for tech clients.

&Managed relationships with clients and internal teams to coordinate staffing strategies and achieve recruitment targets.

&Led a team of recruiters and coordinators, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance team performance and achieve hiring objectives.

Recruiter

Taylor Christianson Inc.

1999 - 2001 Sun Valley, ID

Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for 30+ positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates, improving time-to-hire by 15%.

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