Technical Recruiter & Talent Sourcing Specialist

Divya Shanmugam

Technical Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Los Angeles, CA 424-***-**** **********.*@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile PROFILE SUMMARY:

Experienced Technical Sourcer / Recruiter with a track record in identifying top technical talent for high-growth environments. Skilled in full-cycle recruiting, talent sourcing, pipeline development, and offer negotiation. Proficient in advanced Boolean search, social media, and ATS tools. Known for building strong relationships with hiring managers and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. Passionate about connecting top-tier talent with rewarding career opportunities in the tech industry.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

ABC Unified School District Assistant Paraeducator Cerritos, California Oct 2024 - Present

Responsibilities:

• Support Classroom Instruction: Assist the lead teacher with lesson plan implementation and instructional activities.

• Student Supervision: Monitor students across different settings including classrooms, playgrounds, lunch breaks, and transitions.

• Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students, particularly those with special needs or learning challenges.

• Behavior Management: Reinforce positive behavior and manage classroom conduct under teacher guidance.

• Clerical Support: Help with grading, organizing materials, maintaining records, and preparing classroom displays or teaching tools.

• Communication: Relay student information to the teacher and collaborate with staff and parents as needed.

• Assist with Accommodations: Provide accommodations such as note-taking, mobility assistance, and modified instruction for students with special needs.

• Safety and Health Monitoring: Attend to students’ physical needs, administer basic first aid (if trained), and report concerns to relevant staff.

• Technology Support: Assist students and teachers with classroom technology, including educational software and computers.

• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training sessions and workshops to stay updated on educational strategies and improve skills.

Numentica LLC Technical Recruiter

Torrance, California Feb 2022 – Feb 2024

Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition: Strategically sourced and recruited exceptional talent specializing in Microsoft Dynamics technology platforms to meet niche requirements.

• Candidate Journey Management: Acted as the primary point of contact, guiding candidates through the interview process, conducting pre-screening, and maintaining a strong recruitment pipeline.

• Candidate Pipeline Development

• Advanced Boolean Search

• Professional Networking

• Talent Community Building

• Google workspace

• Technical Talent Sourcing

• Strong Decision Maker

• Offer Negotiation and Closing

• Recruitment Analytics Metrics

• Communication & Negotiation

• Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

• Social Media Recruiting

• Employment Law and Compliance

• Microsoft Office Tools

• Reporting and Metrics: Produced weekly reports and metrics to assess discrepancies and improve recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes through ATS tools.

• Job Description Collaboration: Worked closely with hiring managers to develop job descriptions tailored to the evolving needs of the business.

• Screening & Interviews: Conducted initial screenings, interviews, and negotiated offers with prospective employees, using independent sourcing methods to identify top-tier candidates.

• Contract Review: Managed contract renewals, processed contract changes, and planned proactively for new contracts.

• Project Staffing: Analysed project proposals to identify staffing gaps and resource allocation strategies, ensuring project execution efficiency.

Keyura Technologies Technical Sourcer

Tampa, Florida Mar 2020 – Sep 2021

Responsibilities:

• Talent Sourcing & Identification: Led the search for top technical talent across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases, specializing in roles such as software developers, data engineers, cloud architects, and more.

• Candidate Screening & Engagement: Conducted in-depth technical screenings to assess candidate skills and engaged with both active and passive candidates, ensuring a robust pipeline for critical technical roles.

• Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Partnered with hiring managers to fully understand the technical requirements of open positions, ensuring alignment between candidate profiles and business needs.

• Recruitment Strategy Development: Designed and implemented targeted sourcing strategies for immediate and long-term hiring, ensuring a continuous flow of qualified candidates.

• Job Posting & Advertisement Creation: Crafted clear, compelling job postings for technical roles, ensuring alignment with the company’s brand and attracting high-quality talent.

• Interview Coordination & Scheduling: Managed interview schedules for both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a seamless and timely interview process.

• Candidate Experience Management: Focused on delivering a positive and efficient candidate experience by providing timely updates, feedback, and clear communication throughout the recruitment process. IBM India Pvt. Ltd Project Trainee

Bengaluru, Karnataka Apr 2010 – May 2013

Responsibilities:

• Technical Support: Provided support by responding to queries via a ticketing tool and email.

• Prioritization: Worked with shift leads and team managers to prioritize and resolve support tasks efficiently.

• Documentation Management: Managed documentation and processed ticketing operations in an organized manner.

• Issue Resolution: Collaborated with development teams to resolve technical issues that required code changes and feature additions.

• Escalation Management: Attended weekly team meetings to report on open issues and escalations.

• Server Monitoring: Monitored server alerts and took proactive actions to prevent hardware failures.

• Incident Logging: Maintained detailed records of user calls and incidents to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.

EDUCATION

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering,

Anna University, India 2004 - 2008

LANGUAGES KNOWN:

English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi

INTERESTS

Painting, Baking, Reading, Photography, Traveling

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