Contract Recruiter available for anywhere in the US

Strong Sr. Technical Recruiter ( techmasters2000@sbcglobal.net )available for contract or corporate recruiting immediately. His background consists of Recruiting for Fortune 500 companies as a Corporate recruiter with the duties of writing job descriptions, screening applicants, contract negotiations, reference verification, recruiting strategies to find the "best of the best" talent for such companies as General Motors, Chase, Cardinal Health, Novartis and others. Enhanced the consulting management team by delegating and mentoring staff to become more self sufficient and able to manage more challenging situations. Broadened leadership skills by empowering others and positively influencing other departments of the company.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have strong knowledge of the staffing industry and I have been a Sr. Technical Recruiting Consultant/Manager responsible for full recruitment and staffing process for nationwide projects. I have interfaced with clients as well as candidates. I have discussed staffing needs and manpower requirements for specific projects with hiring authorities. Extensive experience with Act I, VURV, Goldmine, Taleo, PC Recruiter, Bullhorn applicant tracking systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Executive Recruiting Consultant/Director of Business Development with experience in back-office financial software professional services and value-add IT professional services consulting. Extensive experience in new business development and management of recruiting and sales staffing operations. I have a Strong background in project management, design and implementation of effective marketing strategies and training programs to ensure sales success and thorough product knowledge. Proven track record overseeing recruiting and sales efforts, resulting in achievement of goals and objectives. Promoted quality training of staff on account management and marketing with focus on effective sales and recruiting techniques. Excellent interpersonal communication skills; interact with management and staff at all levels. IT staffing and management experience in value-add IT professional services and consulting. Strong industry background in sales and staffing, E-Commerce, manufacturing, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, consumer and financial markets. Business development specialist experienced in, IT staffing, IT systems integration, networking, mid-range and mainframe systems, CRM, ERP and staff re-organization as well as hiring, training and motivation of sales/recruiting teams. I have expertise in the design and implementation Employee Performance and Rewards rograms, Executive Compensation, Sales Force Compensation and Effectiveness, Organizational Design, Talent Management processes and metrics to improve employee and organizational effectiveness. I also have extensive experience with Act, VURV, Goldmine, Taleo, PC Recruiter, Sales Force and Bullhorn as well as several other types of tracking systems which were used at various client sites.

EXPERIENCE:

Global Associates, Inc. (10/2008-present) Dayton, Ohio
Manager of Recruiting providing over-all strategic direction and development to the team of 3 off-shore and 2 on-shore recruiters supporting the staffing process.
* Develop and execute quantitative and qualitative recruiting metrics including: recruiter productivity, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, return on investment of resources, diversity, source of hire, and client/new hire satisfaction
* Deliver excellent service to internal clients firm through innovative recruiting strategies including: creative sourcing, developing robust talent pipelines, internal employee referral campaigns, external marketing campaigns and vendor management/relations
* Work with external vendors/agencies and develop effective recruiting strategies to meet hiring needs.
* Manage, streamline, and improve the full life-cycle recruiting process including requisition management, sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, and on-boarding

Techmasters 2000 - Owner Independent Consultant (7/2003-10/2008)
Techmasters 2000 - Independent Consultant - Contract Sr. Technical Recruiter (7/2003-present)
Sr. Technical Recruiting Consultant for several IT staffing companies recruiting for various types of technical positions which include Desktop Support Analyst, Call Center Support, Directors, Cisco Network Engineers, Systems Architects, Project Leaders, Software Pre-Sales, Software Sales Engineers, Telecommunications Network & Software Engineers, Wireless Embedded Software Engineers, DBA's, Security Specialists, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Department Managers. Specifically Oracle, PeopleSoft, J2EE, .net/C#, SAN, Seibel, Software Developers, SAP, Data Warehouse/Infrastructure Architects, DBAs, Project Managers, Web Developers. Primary technology skill sets required for technical positions. Did recruiting for Vertex, Blackwell Consulting, SI International (Logtek), Trasys, Kenda, Bank One, JP Morgan Chase, Anthem Blue Cross, Kroger, Lexis Nexis, NCR, Nationwide Insurance, SAIC.

Some of my consulting assignments:

DRS Technologies, Corporate Recruiting Consultant (5/2008-9/2008) Dayton, Ohio
Project Manger Sr. Corporate Recruiter staffing for Executive level positions. Recruiting for various types of DoD positions which include VP Finance, Director of Chain Supply Mgt, VP of Operations, Sr. Program Production Mgrs.
• Sourcing candidates using internal databases, Internet web sites, job postings, referrals, cold calling and networking. Project managed entire recruiting process to establish individual interviews as well as team interviews.
• Pre-screening candidates over the phone to qualify and scheduling for interviews with VPs and project teams.

MTM Technologies-Regional Staffing Manager (9/2007-5/2008) Cincinnati, Ohio
Regional Staffing Manager/Sr. Technical Recruiter in charge of new business development for various types of technical positions which include Directors, Cisco Network Engineers, Citrix Network Engineer, Systems Architects, Project Leaders, Oracle DBA's, Security Specialists, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Department Managers. Specifically Citrix Administrators, Systems Engineers and infrastructure Architects. Worked with Account Managers and Hiring Mangers to define job descriptions and position requirements. Responsible for Ohio and Missouri.
• Responsible for new business development. Sr. technical recruiter for technical positions setting priorities and handling the process from start to finish (sourcing to salary offered), direct hire or contractor.
• Sourcing candidates using internal databases, Internet web sites, job postings, referrals, cold calling and networking.
• Pre-screening candidates over the phone to qualify for open requisitions.
• Interviewing candidates in person.
• Checking references.

Dynamics Research Corp-Contract Technical Recruiter (8/2007-9/2007) Dayton, Ohio
Sr. Technical Recruiter staffing for System Integration team for U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) at the Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Recruiting for various types of DoD technical positions around the "Beltway" and DC area which included Support Analyst, Regional Change Managers, Directors, Systems Engineers, Software Sales Engineers, Systems Architects, Project Leaders, Telecommunications Network & Software Engineers, DBA's, Security Specialists, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Department Managers. Specifically Oracle 11i, J2EE, .net/C#, SAN, Seibel, Software Developers, Data Warehouse/Infrastructure Architects, DBAs, Project Managers, SAP, Web Developers.
• Sr. technical recruiter for technical positions setting priorities and handling the process from start to finish sourcing to salary offered.
• Sourcing candidates using internal databases, Internet web sites, job postings, referrals, cold calling and networking.
• Pre-screening candidates over the phone to qualify for open requisitions.

Capgemini-Contract Technical Recruiter, Corporate Recruiting (2/2006-6/2007) Detroit, Michigan
Sr. Technical Recruiter worked in Detroit recruiting for various types of technical positions at General Motors for projects which included Design Engineers, Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Performance Engineers, Systems Architects, Project Leaders, Software Engineers, DBA's, Security Specialists, Project Managers, Business Analysts. Specifically PeopleSoft, SAP, Seibel, Software Developers, Software Sales Engineers ,Infrastructure Architects, Primary technology skill sets required for technical positions include Enterprise Architecture, ERP, Mainframe and Midrange systems. Worked with AD&I group recruiting for Citigroup, Merck, Fannie Mae, Novartis, CTI Rail and others.
• Sr. technical recruiter for technical positions setting priorities and handling the process from start to finish (sourcing to salary offered), and or contractor.
• Sourcing candidates using internal databases, Internet web sites, job postings, referrals, cold calling and networking.
• Pre-screening candidates over the phone to qualify for open requisitions.
• Interviewing candidates in person.

McGraw-Hill-Contract Technical Recruiter, Corporate Recruiting (3/2005-11/2005) Columbus, Ohio
Project Manager/Sr. Technical Recruiter at McGraw-Hill in Columbus, Ohio Managed the hands-on recruitment process for SEG and MHE corporate nationwide from the sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiations and on-boarding of new hires. Worked with the VPs and Senior Managers, providing front–line support to department managers, directors and VPs in development of accurate job descriptions, qualifications, required skills and salary ranges. Recruited for various types of technical positions which included Oracle Chain Supply Management, ERP, Directors, Systems Architects, Project Leaders, SAP, Telecommunications Network & Software Engineers, Software Sales Engineers, DBA's, Security Specialists, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Department Managers. Specifically Oracle, Infrastructure Architects, DBA's, Project Managers, Web Developers. Hired several Help Desk Support candidates for the SEG call center and media/education support areas.

• Managed all job postings on internal and external web sites with Taleo tracking system.
• Source applicants utilizing methods such as Internet, referral generation, networking and databases to search for candidates with appropriate skills and qualifications for the position.
• Work with Executive Management to maintain recruiting budget.
• Maintain and present staffing status reports on a weekly basis.
• Create reports and presentations as required.
• Complete background and reference checks on all candidates prior to hire.

Vortechs Group, Inc (1/2002 - 6/2003) Consultant Columbus, Ohio
Sr. Technical Recruiter for various types of technical positions which include Directors, Cisco Network Engineers, Systems Architects, Project Leaders, Telecommunications Network & Software Engineers, Software Sales Engineers, DBA's, Security Specialists, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Department Managers. Specifically Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAN, Seibel, Fileaid, Software Developers, Infrastructure Architects, DBA's, Project Managers, Web Developers. Primary technology skill sets required for technical positions include Large Mainframe and Midrange systems. Recruited at Bank One (Chase) for major in-sourcing project.

• Sr. technical recruiter for technical positions setting priorities and handling the process from start to finish (sourcing to salary offered), and or contractor.
• Sourcing candidates using internal databases, Internet web sites, job postings, referrals, cold calling and networking.
• Pre-screening candidates over the phone to qualify for open requisitions.
• Interviewing candidates in person.
• Checking references.

Pro SearchTeam (1/1997-12/2001) Jacksonville, Florida
Vice President/General Manager responsible for new business development and full recruitment and staffing process of 15 IT recruiters and 10 account executives for nationwide projects. Recruited for such companies as AT&T, CSX, Blue Cross, Disney, Lucent, IBM, CBIS, Harris, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Seagate, Universal Studios, Verizon and GTE. Interfaced with clients as well as candidates. Discussed staffing needs and manpower requirements for specific projects with hiring authorities. Primary responsibilities included:

• Hired, trained and motivated recruiters and account executives.
• Developed new job requirement specifications as needed.
• Coordinated and screen candidate resumes and review for qualification. New account development.
• Facilitated internal candidate interview process and nurture candidate relations through entire cycle.
• Coordinated projects and did project management.
• Provided thorough candidate reference checking for all new-hires.
• Maintained weekly status lists of all activities, i.e., candidates interviewed, screened, and hired.
• Responsible for P&L, marketing strategies and sales forecasts did sales/recruiting training.

Vice President of Consulting Services (12/1999 – 12/2000)
• Enhanced the consulting management team by delegating and mentoring staff to become more self sufficient and able to manage more challenging situations.
• Broadened leadership skills by empowering others and positively influencing other departments of the company.

Director of Consulting Services (1/1997 – 12/1999)
• Developed and implemented the entire consulting management structure – new employee orientation, formal review process, salary administration process, employee survey process, management mission statement, and sales and recruiting integration processes.
• Implemented processes and procedures to support company growth, stability and legal conformance.
• Managed and enhanced the technical infrastructure of the organization.

Data Systems Solutions (1/1993-12/1996) Orlando, Florida
Vice President of National Sales for banking software developer and systems integrator. Responsible for business development and profitability of back-office financial software professional services. Focused on providing smaller financial institutions competitive parity with larger regional and national institutions. Duties include establishing dialogue with chief executive officers, facilitating business strategic planning sessions and technology assessments, preparing executive presentations, managing sales and system engineering teams and maintaining high level of customer satisfaction. Took company from 500K to 6MM in seven years. Clients included Barnett Bank, NCNB, First Union, Sun Bank, Florida National Bank and others.

• Achieved an average of 115% of quota each year
• Responsible for 25 account executives
• Exceeded performance goals for recruitment and retention of new accounts each year
• Designed and implemented programs and sales strategies for optimizing business relationships
• Developed training classes and seminars for educating account executives
• Responsible for P&L, marketing strategies and sales forecasts.

Software Systems, Inc. (01/1985-12/1992) Cincinnati, Ohio
Vice President of Sales responsible for marketing financial software to savings and loans throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Took company from 1MM to 5MM.
• Directed all sales/marketing activities of 25 account representatives and 8 technical support representatives
• Developed strategic business plans.
• Managed and evaluated vendor quotes, competitor pricing, proposal documents, lease, and maintenance agreements and subcontract changes.
• Provided all software product sources, selection and project management for proposals.
• Aggressively negotiated all pricing as well as terms and conditions.
• Interfaced with technical personnel to identify specific system requirements and risks.
• Worked directly with financial functional staff members to identify specific application views and data requirements to ensure that the final system incorporates the required functionality.
• Developed a comprehensive functional description of current and future system and process requirements through structured interviews, focus groups, documentation review and other data gathering techniques.
• Participated in system requirement and design walkthrough sessions with business area customers.
• Responsible for P&L, marketing strategies and sales forecasts.

Education: Wittenberg University