Lead Technology Recruiter

Thomas Anthony

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Charlotte, NC 28207

Microsoft Corporation

Feb 2000- Dec 2008

Charlotte, NC

Talent Engagement Consultant

• Evaluated core staffing needs and developed staffing strategies with Site Directors in Global Core Technology Group. Global Core Technology Group – Microsoft’s premier development group - includes Microsoft Office Products and Windows Live.

• Led 6-person team for Microsoft Government Solutions Group fortop secret clearance hires. Created employee referral program for cleared prospective candidates, partnered with compensation to create clearance pay and bonus program, increased volume hiring from 4 new hires per month to 13 per month.

• Evaluated EEO and worked with Site Directors to develop diversity outreach programs.

• Resolved employee conflicts about hiring, evaluations, and terminations with Site Managers.

• Resolved employee relations issues between staff and Managers.

• Led implementation for regional recruitment events for US Core Technology Group.

• Developed recruitment strategies with Microsoft Services Business Partners for Healthcare, Financial Services and Government.

• Sourced and presented qualified candidate slates through direct sourcing, user groups, Professional/peer groups, internet research, career boards, and employee referrals.

• Conducted preliminary telephone and face-to-face interview with potential candidates and arranged

subsequent interviews with technical managers and staff.

Consistently exceeded yearly hiring goals; assignments included: Software Development Consultant, Software Test Consultant, Senior Technical Consultant, Technical Account Manager, Engagement Manager, Practice Manager, Technology Specialist, Services Executive, Program Manager, Product Manger, Partner Account Manager Strategic Account Manager, and Account Corporate Executive.

Positions held

Talent Engagement Consultant Nov. 2006 - Dec 2008

Staffing Consultant June 2004 - Nov 2006

Human Resources Project Manager Feb. 2000 - June 2004

Wachovia Financial Services (now Wells Fargo & Company; formerly First Union National Bank)

Charlotte, NC

Research Recruiter

Executive Search Group

Feb 1998- Feb 2000

• Directed source calls into target companies to develop candidate pipelines.

• Sourced candidate pipelines for 5 executive recruiters.

• Submitted daily queries to Restrac, LexisNexis, and Monster.com.

• Researched market for open requisitions to identify top ranked companies.

Wachovia (continued)

Human Resource Response Representative

June 1996- Feb 1998

• Provided payroll and benefits information within a 45,000 employee organization.

• Resolved payroll and benefit issues with employees and managers.

• Led facilitation of the department’s email payroll inquiries; identified and provided resolutions.

Belmont Abbey College

Assistant Director of Admissions

Belmont, NC

Feb 1994- June 1996

• Was responsible for recruitment in institution’s largest territory; established relationships with guidance counselors and prospective students.

• Planned and facilitated quarterly campus open houses.

• Developed training program for new admissions Counselors.

• Organized and planned admissions team’s recruitment strategies for high school college day programs and other events.

• Sponsored Abbey Ambassadors - a volunteer program to promote college to prospective students.

Lees- McRae College

Banner Elk, NC

Admission Recruiter

May 1992- Feb 1994

• Coordinated and developed presentations for high schools and community functions.

• Recruited students from a five state territory.

Lees McRae Colllege

Liberal Arts, BS

Banner Elk, NC

1992

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