Senior Technical Recruiter Blockchain & Fintech Expert

LOU BERGER

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Fruitland Park, FL 34731 **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Technical Recruiter with 20+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience, specializing in hard-to-fill technical and executive roles across blockchain/Web3, fintech, and engineering sectors. Proven success sourcing top-tier talent for high-growth startups and enterprise clients, with expertise in passive candidate sourcing, Boolean search optimization, and technical vetting. Expert in LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms (ICIMS, Bullhorn, BrightMove, Greenhouse). Strong track record of filling niche roles including Smart Contract Engineers, PE- Certified Engineers, and C-Suite executives, as well as ML and AI engineers, software developers, etc. Seeking remote opportunities only, preferred part-time, full-time for the right opportunity. CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical Recruiting Specializations:

Blockchain/Web3 • Fintech & Financial Technology • Executive Search (C-Suite, VP-level) • Engineering (PE- Certified Civil, Mechanical, Software)

Recruiting Technologies:

LinkedIn Recruiter (Expert) • ICIMS • Bullhorn • BrightMove • Greenhouse • Lever • uSource • Beamery • Boolean Search • Asana

Core Skills:

Full-Lifecycle Recruiting • Passive Candidate Sourcing • Technical Assessment & Vetting • OFCCP Compliance • Candidate Experience Optimization • Recruiter Mentorship & Training PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Contract Remote Senior Recruiter

May 2024 – Present

• Sourced and placed Smart Contract Engineers, Head of Security, and Head of Ecosystem for a blockchain/cryptocurrency company, delivering highly specialized candidates in a competitive Web3 talent market

• Recruited C-level executives for a startup recruiting firm in Arizona, identifying senior leadership talent across multiple industries

• Identified and vetted financially-savvy technologists for a Virginia-based recruiting firm, specializing in fintech and financial services talent acquisition

• Placed two PE-certified engineers (Civil and Mechanical) for an Arizona-based engineering firm on a commission-only basis, demonstrating ability to fill niche technical roles Senior Technical Recruiter

Uber, San Francisco, CA (Remote)

June 2021 – April 2024

• Converted from contractor to full-time employee within six months by consistently exceeding metrics for outbound sourcing, candidate disposition, and offer acceptance rates

• Conducted 10+ technical phone screens per week with an 85% pass rate, leading to 75%+ advancement to final interview stages across Mobility, LATAM, Discover, and Data Science teams

• Interviewed 280+ candidates for Data Scientist and Machine Learning roles over eight months, achieving hiring manager approval on all submissions

• Sourced underrepresented populations (Black and Latinx women) for the Uber Discover team, building a robust pipeline of diverse candidates for future headcount

• Mentored recruiters on Uber's hiring process, ATS tools (ICIMS, uSource, Beamery), and OFCCP compliance best practices

Executive Recruiter

DISH Wireless, Littleton, CO

January 2021 – June 2021

• Sourced executive-level candidates worldwide for VP and "Head of" roles at DISH Wireless, a startup division building the first green-field, O-RAN, cloud-native 5G network

• Managed full-lifecycle recruiting for senior leadership positions, consistently meeting or exceeding sourcing and technical assessment metrics

• Mentored recruiters on best practices and streamlined hiring processes to enhance candidate experience Senior Technical Recruiter

Power Executive, Greenwood Village, CO

June 2020 – December 2020

• Sourced nationwide candidates for IT and executive roles at Power Executive's parent company, Power IT

• Reported directly to the Senior Vice President, providing weekly metrics on sourcing, pre-screening, and technical evaluations

• Mentored junior recruiters on candidate vetting and process optimization Senior Technical Recruiter

RUAG Space USA (Beyond Gravity), Greenwood Village, CO December 2019 – June 2020

• Sourced candidates across four RUAG facilities in Colorado, Alabama, and Florida for aerospace manufacturing roles

• Established efficient onboarding workflows and engaged hiring managers in the recruitment process

• Provided weekly recruiting metrics including time-to-fill and days-open data EDUCATION

Master of Science, Computer Information Technology Regis University, Denver, CO GPA: 3.909

Dual Emphases: Database Technologies & Object-Oriented Development

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