Technical Recruiter

AMBIKA JAIN

Cell: 408-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

San Jose, CA 95134

Work Authorization: Permanent Resident of U.S. (Green Card holder)

Objective

To excel as a Technical Sourcer/Recruiter for a growing high technology company contributing to the success of the organization by finding exceptional candidates and creating a great candidate experience.

Professional Summary

• 5 years of total experience with 2+ years in intensive sourcing/recruiting.

• Proven track record of delivering high quality candidates and filling requirements quickly & effectively.

• Adept in regular and volume sourcing to build pipeline of candidates using active and passive sourcing methods and cold calling.

• Expertise gained in Boolean techniques for sourcing.

• Possess excellent knowledge and experience of recruiting and hiring processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, tracking, salary negotiations and closing.

• Ability to interact with all levels of candidate and client

• Handled candidates till on boarding (including negotiation of salaries)

• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and taking initiatives with never-give-up attitude.

• Effective team player and highly proficient in multi-tasking.

• Expertise in building relationships and trust with candidates.

• Proficient in MS Office Skills.

Skills Sourced (but not limited to):

• Software Engineer/Developer/Architects: C, C++, Java, J2EE, .NET, CAD

• UI specialists and Web consultants – PHP, Perl, Python, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, DHTML, CSS

• Platforms: Unix, Windows, Android, iPhone OS (Mobile)

• QA, Test Engineers, Network Engineers

• Database Administrators: Oracle, DB2, MYSQL, Sybase, MS SQL

• Senior Project Managers, Business Analyst, Program Managers.

Major Clients sourced for: Cisco, Apple, Yahoo, Microsoft, Intel, Agilent, Home Depot, Target, Pfizer, CVS

Work Experience

Technical Recruiter Jun ‘10 - Present

UrpanTech (Recruiting and Staffing services), Sunnyvale, CA

• Full-lifecycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, candidate pipeline, interviewing, negotiating packages and closing candidates for permanent and contract IT positions.

• Effectively source active as well as passive candidates through internal database, Internet search using Boolean operators (Google), networking (LinkedIn etc.), job boards, referrals, cold calling.

• Understand the position specifications and source matching candidates

• Partner with recruiters & hiring managers to discuss the development & execution of sourcing strategies.

• Responsible for generating high quality pipeline of candidates for volume sourcing.

• Screen applicants appropriately by conducting preliminary telephone interviews.

• Responsible for negotiating terms and rates for each position, coordinating the interview process, extending offers, and closing candidates.

• Maintain Applicant tracking system (ATS) to improve visibility and efficiency.

• Build rapport with candidates and the recruiting team.

• Conducting follow-up activities with candidates to ensure candidate satisfaction.

Technical Sourcer/Recruiter Feb ’09 – May ‘10

Chimes IT Inc. (Recruiting and Staffing services), Dallas, TX, USA

• Consolidated clients’ requirements and matched with candidates’ skill sets.

• Effectively sourced candidates through Internet search, job boards, internal database, referrals, networking, cold calling.

• Screened applicants appropriately in accordance with the position requirements.

• Facilitated the recruitment of candidates in-state and out-of-state for contract fulltime, contract-to-hire placements for all IT positions at various client companies.

• Maintained relationship with candidates and the recruiting team.

Client Relationship and Account Manager May ’05 – Dec ‘07

MF Global, Mumbai, India

• Collected leads from marketing team and screened the profile of various clients.

• Managed client’s accounts and reported aggregate account information to managers.

• Provide recommendations & communicate with clients about upcoming opportunities.

• Develop and drive strategies to acquire new clients and deepen existing relationships.

• Mentored and coached junior team members.

Relationship Manager Jul ’04 – April ‘05

India Infoline, Mumbai, India

• Managed client’s account and tracked their investments.

• Prepared the necessary documentation for the opening and management of client’s account.

• Made PowerPoint presentations about the financial instruments to the clients.

• Effectively developed and maintained relationship with new and existing clients.

• Primary responsibility of maintaining & updating the database of transactions on daily basis.

• Interacted with investors and coordinated with the Head Office.

Education

MBA Mumbai University, India May ’02 – Jun ‘04

Diploma Course in IT Applications National Institute of Information

Tech. (NIIT), India May ‘00 – April ‘02

Bachelor of Commerce SNDT University, India Apr ‘98 – May ‘01

IT Projects

Computer Projects (NIIT): Online Banking using Visual Basic as front-end and back-end as MS-SQL

PowerPoint Presentations (NIIT):- Top five IT companies which are leaders in Notebook, April ‘02

- Impact of IT on future growth of Education, Feb ‘01

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