Senior Technical Recruiting Leader

MARTIN CROSSED

Talent Acquisition Lead

240-***-**** • Greenbelt, 20770, United States • ******@*******.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-crossed-bb41b31b0 SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Senior Technical Recruiter with 10+ years of experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle for diverse roles, including cleared engineering and IT professionals. Proven ability to develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging AI and social media to identify top talent. Adept at advising hiring managers, negotiating compensation, and optimizing onboarding processes. Eager to leverage extensive expertise in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition to drive strategic hiring initiatives at [Target Company Name]. WORK EXPERIENCE

Sr. Technical Recruiter (Contract), Charge Anywhere Inc., Columbia 09/2024 – Present

Assessed software engineers, sales representatives, and administrative personnel. Pioneered AI-driven sourcing strategies, utilizing social media and networking to identify high-caliber candidates.

Orchestrated the full recruitment lifecycle, encompassing sourcing, screening, interviewing, and evaluating candidates for critical technical roles. Advised hiring managers on prevailing market trends and compensation benchmarks for technical positions.

Collaborated closely with Human Resources to facilitate seamless onboarding processes for new hires.

Managed and optimized job postings and advertisements to attract elite technology talent. Negotiated competitive salary and benefits packages, simultaneously enhancing the employer brand.

Maintained precise records of all recruiting activities utilizing Bullhorn and Workday platforms. Investigated and implemented innovative methodologies for attracting highly skilled engineers for specialized and niche roles.

Screened resumes, conducted preliminary interviews, and administered candidate assessments for technical positions.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, Wilson HCG (RPO) Employee, Remote 11/2021 – 09/2024

Recruited and placed cleared engineering professionals (Secret and Top-Secret) nationwide, managing the end-to-end recruitment process from initial sourcing to offer acceptance. Engineered and executed robust sourcing strategies through LinkedIn Recruiter, various job boards, and professional networking events to attract top-tier talent. Conducted thorough phone and video interviews to meticulously assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural alignment.

Negotiated competitive compensation and benefits packages, acting as a liaison between candidates and hiring managers.

Cultivated and maintained strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers to deeply understand their unique requirements and ensure an exceptional candidate experience. Leveraged Workday and other applicant tracking systems to efficiently manage candidate pipelines and coordinate interview schedules.

Possess extensive experience recruiting for the Department of Defense (DOD), demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of associated regulations and security clearance protocols. Consistently surpassed recruitment targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evidencing a proven history of successful talent acquisition.

Sr. Technical Recruiter, JuneGem Technologies Inc., Hyattsville 06/2018 – 11/2021

Devised and executed strategic initiatives to attract a diverse and qualified technical talent pool. Managed the complete recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and evaluating candidates for technical roles.

Provided consistent communication to potential candidates throughout the recruitment process and skillfully negotiated salary packages with successful applicants. Oversaw job postings and advertisements to attract top technology talent, screened resumes, conducted pre-interviews, and performed preliminary technical assessments. Authored compelling job advertisements and meticulously crafted job descriptions. Generated comprehensive reports to track key recruiting metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source-of-hire, while maintaining accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System. Engaged in industry events to foster professional networks and enhance employer brand visibility. Utilized a variety of platforms, including job boards, internet sourcing tools, and career fairs, to identify both passive and active candidates.

Sr. Technical Recruiter, Amdex Corp., Silver Spring 06/2015 – 06/2018

Executed full-cycle recruiting for IT professionals supporting federal government contracts and proposals, serving agencies such as the Census Bureau, DOT, Customs Border & Protection, Homeland Security, CDC, NIH, FAA, and HHS, alongside data center initiatives. Formulated and deployed innovative and creative strategies to cultivate a qualified technical talent pool and strengthen the employer brand.

Directed job postings and advertisements to attract premier technology talent. Cultivated robust relationships with internal stakeholders and external candidates to ascertain current market trends for technical roles and ensure a positive hiring experience. Sourced, screened, interviewed, and assessed candidates for technical positions. Partnered with Human Resources to streamline onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth integration into the Amdex team, which included negotiating salary packages. Screened resumes and conducted preliminary interviews and technical assessments for candidates. Collaborated with fellow recruiters to exchange best practices in sourcing techniques. Developed and implemented targeted recruiting strategies to address current and anticipated staffing requirements.

Reviewed employment applications and job orders to meticulously match applicant qualifications with job specifications.

Sr. Technical Recruiter, Technology Service Corporation, Silver Spring 06/2010 – 03/2014

Supported Technology Service Corporation (TSC), an employee-owned engineering firm specializing in radar and sensor technology for the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force since 1966.

Recruited candidates for key projects including Aegis BMD, A-Mod, Phalanx, CIWS, AFRL, NRL, and MDA.

Filled positions requiring Secret or TS/SCI security clearances. Managed full lifecycle recruiting across 12 nationwide offices, employing advanced Boolean search techniques to identify candidates for diverse roles such as radar engineers, payload engineers, software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, R&D professionals, program managers, UAV engineers, C-level executives, sales executives, logistics engineers, GIS and geospatial analysts and engineers, accounting professionals, contracts administrators, and finance analysts. EDUCATION

Associate of Arts, General Studies, Prince Georges Community College, Largo 08/1988 – 11/1990

SKILLS

Technical Recruiting Full-cycle recruitment

sourcing screening

interviewing candidate assessment

offer negotiation Applicant Tracking Systems

HRIS Avature

ADP Workforce Now Maxhire

Bullhorn Personic

Taleo Workday

Microsoft Office Suite Word

Excel PowerPoint

Outlook Teams

Sharepoint Google Suite

Gmail Google Docs

Google Sheets Google Slides

Sourcing LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards X Ray Searches

Hireze Claro

social media networking

referrals Negotiation

Salary and benefits negotiation Compliance

OFCCP DOD recruiting regulations

background checks drug screenings

Communication Excellent written and verbal communication interpersonal presentation

CERTIFICATES

AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter, AIRS

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