Senior Technical Recruiter - IT, Security & Corporate Functions

RICHARD ARONSON

949-***-**** ******************@*****.*** LOS ANGELES, CA

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting high-growth technology and corporate organizations. Proven ability to partner with business leaders to design recruiting strategies, source and attract specialized talent across IT, cybersecurity, engineering, operations, and corporate functions, and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes. Known for combining strong business acumen with data- driven recruiting insights, market intelligence, and consultative guidance to support hiring decisions in fast- paced enterprise environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Full Cycle Talent Acquisition • Offer Negotiation & Comp. Benchmarking

• Strategic Recruiting & Workforce Planning • Candidate Screening, Scorecard & Evaluation

• Recruiting Metrics & Talent Market Insights

• Hiring Manager Partnerships

• ATS Mgmt., Hiring Metrics, Data Integrity

• Employment Compliance & Best Practices

• Technical & Corporate Talent Sourcing • Candidate Experience & Communication HIRING FOCUS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & CYBERSECURITY

ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE ROLES

ENTERPRISE SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT

CORPORATE & OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS

CUSTOMER SERVICE & SHARED SERVICES TEAMS

FINANCE, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

TECHNOLOGY & CLEAN ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER INDEPENDENT

JANUARY 2026 - CURRENT

• Lead full-cycle recruiting engagements for technology and corporate organizations, partnering with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop targeted recruiting strategies.

• Source and engage candidates across technical and business functions while managing candidate pipelines from initial outreach through offer stage.

• Provide hiring managers with market insights, candidate feedback, and talent availability data to support hiring decisions.

CAREER BREAK EUROPE

JULY 2025 – DECEMBER 2025

• Professional sabbatical for travel and personal development following years in full-cycle recruiting. Focused on reflection, creative renewal, and clarity for the next stage of my career. SENIOR EXECUTIVE TECHNICAL RECRUITER - LEE HECHT HARRISON (ADECCO GROUP), LOS ANGELES, CA MARCH 2021 – JULY 2025

• Recognized as a top performer, ranking among the Top 10 annual producers for LHH’s National Tech Practice (2022) and achieving Q3/Q4 top performer status (2021-2024) for delivering high-impact talent acquisition solutions.

• Maintained a 90%+ offer acceptance rate through high-touch candidate engagement and effective closing strategies.

• Led full-cycle recruitment for engineering, product, IT infrastructure, operations, and corporate roles within high-growth technology organizations.

• Reduced time-to-fill by 50%+ by improving intake processes, pipeline management, and interview workflows.

• Ensured recruiting activities complied with federal and state employment laws, internal policies, and structured hiring processes while maintaining accurate ATS documentation.

• Supported employer branding initiatives by promoting company culture, mission, and career opportunities to attract high-quality talent.

• Mentored recruiters in hiring manager partnerships, advanced sourcing techniques, and improving screening processes.

• Provided compensation insights and data-driven talent market analysis to support offer development and hiring decisions.

• Conducted competitive talent mapping and industry research to identify target companies and passive engineering candidates in highly competitive technical markets. TECHNICAL RECRUITER – RANDSTAD TECHNOLOGIES, LOS ANGELES, CA NOVEMBER 2019 – FEBRUARY 2021

• Managed 20–30 concurrent requisitions across engineering, SaaS, Data, AI/ML, PMO, network/systems infrastructure, and business operations roles in fast-paced environments.

• Conducted structured candidate screenings using behavioral and competency-based evaluation techniques.

• Conducted market research and competitive talent analysis to identify qualified candidates and inform hiring strategies.

• Built and maintained talent pipelines using multiple sourcing platforms and digital recruiting tools. TECHNICAL RECRUITER – BGN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS, LOS ANGELES, CA JANUARY 2019 – NOVEMBER 2019 (CONTRACT)

• Led full-cycle recruiting for advanced technical roles including AI/ML engineers, facial recognition specialists, and cybersecurity professionals, partnering closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.

• Built targeted pipelines of passive and active candidates while applying data-driven evaluation frameworks and structured scoring rubrics to assess technical capability, behavioral competencies, and long-term role alignment.

PROJECT MANAGER – XERO SOLAR, LOS ANGELES, CA

NOVEMBER 2017 – NOVEMBER 2018

• Leveraged existing key partnerships while tapping into new market segments which allowed me to exceed Q2 revenue targets by 50%.

• Managed a portfolio of solar power projects (between 10-15 concurrently) from preliminary design through final installation (3–9-month sales cycles) with an average close rate between 45-60% with qualified leads.

ANALYST – RYANNA CAPITAL, LOS ANGELES, CA

JULY 2016 – JULY 2017

• Sourced, evaluated, and managed a pipeline of early- to mid-stage cleantech private equity investment opportunities for a family office of high-net-worth angel investors, specializing in the cleantech and impact investment sector within the Pacific Northwest.

• Bullet explaining type of clean tech investments we screened, typical segments included…

• Played a key role in executing multiple early-stage venture deals, ranging from $250K–$1M and $5M–

$10M, ensuring strategic alignment and successful investment outcomes. EDUCATION

• Presidio Graduate School – Master of Business Administration; Sustainable Systems o Focus areas included renewable energy systems, energy infrastructure, climate technology, carbon management, and sustainable business strategy.

• California State University Fullerton – Bachelor of Business Management & Entrepreneurship COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Volunteer Tutor at Gaetzby Elementary School – Assisted students in math and English proficiency.

• Active Donor to Walk with Sally – Support children affected by parental cancer loss.

• Volunteer Basketball Coach – Coached children ages 8-12, fostering teamwork and skill development.

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