Sr. Technical Recruiter

BLENDA DENIEGA-ESTARGO

Address: Room *** Al Attar Plaza Building, Dubai, U.A.E.

Mobile No: +971-**-*******

E-mail: *************@*****.***

**************@*****.***

Position Desired: SR. RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST / SR. RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE

OBJECTIVE:

Professional performance-driven individual backed with 17+ years gained experience seek to be a key contributor in a progressive and dynamic organization that has tremendous potential for growth as well as provides challenging work environment and learning opportunities associated with recruitment. Adept in developing, preparation and executing high volume/mass recruitment and executive search locally and internationally with specific focus on reducing costs and timeframes in the process.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Seven (7+) years of extensive material management and procurement experience under the Engineering & Construction of a leading Exploration, Development and Utilization of geothermal energy company in the Philippines (PNOC-EDC).

Two (2) years supervisory experience of medium building construction, maintenance of building & office equipment and various functions under the General Services Division of a non-government organization.

Two (2) years of business experience involving in contracting out a number of commercial establishments and residential units construction and repair within the nearby community.

Six (6+) years gained experience in local and overseas manpower recruitment of executives, professionals and skilled workers facilitating the effective and systematic deployment around the Middle East.

DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHS:

• Technical Recruitment/Head Hunting

• Strong Negotiation Skills

• Capable of Working Long Hours

• Action Oriented with key focus on deadlines

• Proficient in Handling Recruitment Campaign

• Set Goals and Target for the Task within the Team

• Quickly Adapt and Adjust to Complex Environment

• Self-motivated with a Desire for Growth and Learning

• Good Communication, Administration & Office Management

• Ability to establish and maintain Professional Relationship with various clients, departments and colleagues

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Organization: JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL

Suite 1102 API World Tower Sheikh Zayed Road

P.O. Box 31065 Dubai, U.A.E.

Profile of Organization: A multi-national company and global diversified technology and industrial leader in automotive experience, building efficiency and power solutions. Operating in 150 countries around the globe and covering 15 countries in the Middle East Region.

Position: HR PROFESSIONAL (TALENT ACQUISITION)

Duration: November 22, 2009 – present

Duties & Responsibilities:

Accountable for end to end recruitment: sourcing, pre-screened, interview, shortlist, identify, background verification, offer letter/employment contract and on-boarding orientation

Ensure that information required in the hiring requisition form i.e. Job Code, People Soft Job Title, Cost Center, etc. is aligned and correct before entering it into Taleo and securing approval.

Educate line managers and colleagues in the preparation of the HRF and recruitment cycle.

Schedule a meeting with the line manager to understand and validate the job description.

Administer Taleo system: Post Job Opening, Upload Job Description, Create Candidate Information, Matching of Candidate, and timely update of the activities of the candidate.

Manage job postings on internet job boards i.e. Monstergulf, Bayt, Naukrigulf, Linked in & Gulf Talent, networking and referrals from candidates and colleagues.

Source and maintain a professional level of relationships with local as well as global staffing agencies to broaden our options of outsourcing the company staffing demands.

Organize, lead and manage assessment procedure for mass recruitment in India, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Egypt.

Determine and identify other market sources for technician recruitment around Asia Pacific Region and neighboring countries.

Liaise with Overseas Recruitment Agencies & Consulates: Renewal of Contract, Demand Letter, Endorsement Letter, Invitation Letter, Job Order, Advertisement, etc.

Provide support and training for the use of Taleo system for the new HR joiners’ for the end to end recruitment process.

Handle logistics of candidates for interview and new joiners: travel requirement and accommodation

Arrange and participate in Recruitment Events and Career Fairs in UAE

Prepare & generate weekly reports: Recruitment Updates, Taleo, & Action Tracker,

Accomplishment:

Identify an agency in Pakistan and was able to hire 32 technicians during the assessment drive.

Lead and run an assessment center in Philippines, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Egypt and was able to hire a high number of service & systems technicians and team leader (HVAC & Controls) for UAE, Northern Gulf & Eastern Mediterranean.

Organization: PROSEARCH LABOUR SUPPLY

P.O. Box 115127 Karama, Dubai

Profile of Organization: A leading manpower recruitment consultancy specializing in engineering and construction that operates in 7 countries and provides qualified professional and skilled candidates with job opportunities matching their expertise around the Gulf Region.

CLIENTS’S HANDLED:

OIL & GAS: TECHNIP, ISCO, GPS Group, Marjan Industrial Development, GPS Group

Al Rashed Group, Mohammad Al Mojil Group, Punj Lloyd

EPC: CCC, HEISCO, Worley Parsons, Belleli Energy, Kharafi National, Al Suwaidi Group, Al Hassan Group, Kentech , L & T, Wade Adams, Lindenberg, Petrofac

REFINERIES: SASREF HEAVY INDUSTRIAL: MIS Arabia

ENERGY & POWER TRANSMISSION: AREVA, COBRA, Oryx Energy, Dolphin Energy

CIVIL & INFRASTRUCTURE: METITO, NPC, Al Ahmadiah AKTOR, Shapoorji Pallonji,

Al-Rajhi Construction, Core Construction, Action Group Holdings

Position: SR. RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT CUM TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

Duration: December 18, 2007 – July 30, 2009

Duties & Responsibilities:

Handle recruitment for Middle East Region e.g. UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, & Libya

Business Development – Build good relationships with clients e.g. visits, calls & e-mail.

Develop a good understanding of the client company profile their industry & current projects.

Responsible in understanding the job description to get a quality of experienced candidates.

Prepare & post advertisements in portals, web sites and leading newspaper

Source, evaluate and qualify suitable candidates through various channels i.e. database, portal, internet, walk-ins, head hunting and referrals

Ascertain accurately the applicants’ technical qualification through preliminary interview as per the parameter from the client.

Pre-negotiate with the candidate acceptable salary package to suits client’s budget.

Request feedback from the clients re: CV’s evaluation results, Interview Schedules, Selections, Offer Letters, Visa Processing Requirements and Mobilization of Candidates.

Assist clients’ representative during mass recruitment campaign and ensure its success.

Organization: PERT/CPM MANPOWER EXPONENTS INC.

1334 F. Agoncillo St., Ermita, Manila, Phils.

Profile of Organization: One of the pioneers in the recruitment that provides staffing services both for professionals, skilled & non-skilled workers for Middle East deployment.

Position: RECRUITMENT MANAGER

Duration: April 2004 – October 2007

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Order Management

Sourcing /Recruiting Assessment / Short listing / Candidate Data Management / Serving Job Orders

Endeavour to retain good business ties with clients as well as closing deals with new clients

Plan innovative recruitment strategies in order to meet the deadline of each Job Order

Supervise the staff and oversee the entire recruitment and selection process from creating job advertisements; short listing, interviewing, qualifying candidates to requirements, candidate assessment and endorsement to concern client.

Manage the implementation of strategic staffing strategies, plans and initiatives to deliver recruitment and selection support with the staff.

Efficiently and effectively fill open positions with the most professional and/or skilled, suitable and cost effective candidates.

Continuous improvement of the recruiting process with continuous monitoring of clients deadlines without compromising on the quality.

Establish connections with recruitment agents, headhunters, job fairs and other networking opportunities.

Develop and support Recruitment staff and resources assigned leveraging the local recruitment capabilities.

Traveling locally and nationally to support recruitment activities and programs

Organization: IMUS BUILDERS

Blk. 9 Lot 1 Golden Villas Subdivision

Carsadang Bago, Imus, Cavite, Phils.

Profile of Organization: A small time contracting company invested with some friends that cater

Consultancy and construction services around Imus area.

Position: Project Supervisor

Duration: July 2000 – May 2002

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare program of works

Review and familiarize drawings and specifications of each contracted project.

Prepare price canvass and procurement of materials

Over all in-charge in field activities

Monitor proper execution of construction activities

Plan and revise the projects execution and assure the client that the adjustment is for the better.

Supervises workers regarding works to be done and equipment and materials needed at site

Evaluate project accomplishment and performance of workers in order to complete projects on time.

Organization: PHIL. NATIONAL OIL COMPANY – ENERGY DEVEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Profile of Organization: The world’s leader in geothermal operations through the exploration, development and utilization of indigenous energy sources to provide the countries adequate supply electricity requirements.

Position: MATERIAL CONTROL & INSPECTION ENGINEER

Department: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

Duration: February 1995 – June 2000

Duties & Responsibilities:

In-charge in the preparation of Purchase Requisition and Bid Document Package based on the Standard Bidding Documents by World Bank.

Obtain copy of Material Take Off and prepare two purchase flow chart (normal and crushed) using Microsoft Project for each bulk material which will be purchased in.

Resolution on possible usage of stock and surplus materials from Warehouse and other project sites should be taken into consideration before the Purchase Requisition is forwarded to Purchasing.

Assist in the bid opening to answer technical queries and questions from the bidders, checked the offered amount together with their delivery schedule and origin of goods.

Evaluate the technical aspect of the bids based on company design and specifications and financial aspect based on their price schedules most advantageous to the company.

Review Purchase Order copy from Purchasing to ensure that all the details are correct and the delivery promises are clearly indicated and within the project schedule.

Inspect randomly with QA/QC representative all materials delivered in the Warehouses.

Coordinate the strength testing of some delivered goods which requires passing the ASTM standards in the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Initiate direct purchases of urgent materials, tools and equipment from accredited suppliers.

Continually monitor movement of available materials in all warehouses, procurement schedule, incoming shipment, availability of vessel, loading of accepted materials and arrival of goods.

Periodically visit all project sites for the actual materials inventory, material reconciliation, discuss potential effects of delayed materials and other issues to be settled.

Discuss with all the concerned how to downsize available stock materials, alternate replacement from suppliers and transfer of surplus materials from other project sites.

Arranged shipment of urgent materials in coordination with the Logistic Department and supervised loading operations in the Central Warehouse.

Prepare detailed reports, communications, and memoranda, minutes of the meeting, radio messages, etc. as the need arises in performing the scope of work.

Projects Involved: Leyte – Luzon 412.5 MW Geothermal Power Project

Leyte – Cebu 132 MW Geothermal Power Project

Northern Negros 49MW Geothermal Power Project

Mt. Apo I & II 106 MW Geothermal Power Project

Tongonan I 112.5MW Geothermal Power Project

Organization: GIRL SCOUT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Profile of Organization: A non-government non profit organization

Position: BUILDING ENGINEER

Department: General Services

Duration: March 1993 – February 1995

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the supervision of construction activities and building maintenance based from the issued construction drawing.

Study all the details of the design drawing of the structure and coordinate with the foreman every activity that the team had to accomplish.

Conduct time to time inspection at the site to ensure proper work implementation and to update daily accomplishment.

Prepare graphical representation of project physical status against the financial expenses

Canvass, evaluate financial aspects of the bids and procure office equipment, supplies

In-charge in repair and maintenance request of office equipment, i.e. computers, photo machine. Monitor daily budget and itineraries of drivers including its passengers and messengers schedule of deliveries and check-up.

Prepare the conference room including the food to be serve and electronics to be used before the scheduled Board Meeting.

Take and finalized the Minutes of the Board Meeting, memoranda, office and house rules, circulars.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Superintendent or General Services Manager.

Organization: PHIL. NATIONAL OIL COMPANY – ENERGY DEVEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Profile of Organization: The world’s leader in geothermal operations through the exploration, development and utilization of indigenous energy sources to provide the countries adequate supply electricity requirements.

Project Involved: Bacon – Manito I & II 150 MW Geothermal Steam Fields Project

Department: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

Duration: January 1991 – October 1992

• MATERIAL CONTROL ENGINEER:

Prepare purchase requisition of all requested materials from the project site.

Monitor delivery of equipment and materials from Manila and locally purchased.

Advise end-user of their respective goods and prepare documentation before the release.

Conduct daily visit in the dumping areas to monitor stock level of fast moving materials and ensure that operations will not be hampered by coordinating to respective person involved.

Continually monitor movement of available materials and tools and transfer of equipment

Manage warehouse operations including the implementation of work instructions and systems.

Undertake periodic warehouse inventory stock of materials and audits against the actual withdrawal and report any discrepancy.

Ensure the maintenance of all records from the Material Log Book, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Material Requisition, Material Withdrawal Slip, Warehouse Delivery Reports, etc.

Prepare reports, communications, minutes of the meeting, fixed assets ledger, etc. as the need arises in performing the scope of work.

• COST/CONTRACTS ENGINEER:

Implement project cost control through constant issuance of memorandum reminding concerned sections expenditure against the budget allocation.

Prepare cost status report highlighting those cost centers with an excess budget appropriation.

Responsible for ensuring costs are captured and attributed to the correct cost center.

Review and understand the detail of each project scope before inviting potential contractor that could handle the project.

Interface with potential contractors to negotiate cost of bids based on scope of work, project schedule and manpower.

Review the contractor’s submitted documents and required complete documents before the official engagement of any equipment or vehicle.

Supervise and monitor the overall implementation of the project schedule, manpower, cost and quantity reporting for billing purposes.

Prepare the official billing statement including each attachment and corresponding computations for each contractor’s accomplishment every cut-off date.

Conduct a regular meeting with the contractor’s representative in the project site to settle pending issues, delays, problems encountered, etc.

Ensure that all related documents pertaining to each project are coded, recorded and filed

accordingly for easy reference.

OTHER SKILLS:

• COMPUTER LITERATE (MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK)

INTERNET SAVVY, ADMINISTRATIVE JOBS,

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Tertiary: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Divine Word College of Legazpi

Legazpi City, Philippines

1984 - 1989

BS SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS

Philippine Christian University/St. Louise de Marillac College

Dasmarinas, Cavite / Sorsogon City

2001 – 2004 / 1990 – 1993

Secondary: SORSOGON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (GRADUATE WITH HONORS)

Sorsogon City, Philippines

1980 – 1984

Primary: SORSOGON EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL (GRADUATE WITH HONORS)

Sorsogon City, Philippines

1974 – 1984

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Date of Birth : August 15, 1968

Religion : Roman Catholic

Civil Status : Married

Nationality : Filipino

Language : English, Pilipino

Passport No : XX0098980 till 30/10/2012

Visa Status : Free ZoneVisa – Company Sponsored

Permanent Address: Blk. 26 Lot 11 ACM Homes

Alapan-I, Imus, Cavite, Philippine

Telephone: +63-46-484****

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