 Responsible for leading a team of 5 talent acquisition partners focused on recruitment in the Technology Infrastructure group. Conducted weekly coaching sessions with direct reports focused on building business acumen, career goals and performance metrics. Ensured team is meeting recruitment standards and complying with all CIBC recruitment standards and practices.  Worked cross-functionally to collect data and share meaningful information to improve processes and create efficiencies to ensure a positive hiring experience Acted as the primary recruiting lead for business leaders and conducted quarterly reviews of recruitment performance and business needs with leaders.  Conducted strategy sessions with leaders and recruitment team to identify upcoming recruitment needs from the business to help execute pipeline strategy Implemented event tracker and event playbook to help coordinate recruitment team on external recruitment strategy Provided regular updates to Human Resource Partners on recruitment  Worked with talent leadership to develop and implement sourcing strategies and recruiting processes, focusing on inclusion and diversity goals

 Responsible for recruitment efforts within Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation group. Specifically focused on recruitment for Enterprise Process Engineering & Data Analytics Teams. Conducted pre-qualifying phone screens on candidates and targeted warm calls to potential candidates for CIBC. Acted as the primary recruiting contact for business leads and hiring managers to develop sound business relationships  Identified candidates through multiple sources, including employee referrals, social networking sites (e.g. LinkedIn, CIBC website, Career Fairs and Campus Recruitment)  Provided regular updates to hiring managers, recruiting leaders and other stakeholders on pipeline development and progress of candidatesWorked with hiring managers and recruiting leadership to develop implementation plans for sourcing and recruiting strategies, paying particular attention to inclusiveness strategies

 Responsible for overseeing and managing the Firm’s national experienced hire IT Advisory recruiting strategies and sourcing of candidates, paying particular attention to reducing time to hire and third-party vendor costs, as well as corporate initiatives such as diversity Responsible for all recruitment efforts for the IT Advisory practice overseeing 12 different practice areas ranging from SAP, RPA, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Guidewire, ERP, Digital, Financial Risk Technology, IT Strategy, Outsourcing and Testing.  Conducted pre-qualifying phone screens on candidates and targeted warm calls to generate interest in Ernst & Young opportunities. Make recommendations regarding the next steps with each candidate Acted as the primary recruiting contact for key client groups and external candidates. Develop sound business relationships with internal clients to achieve stated goals Identified candidates through multiple sources, including employee referrals, social networking sites (e.g. LinkedIn), alumni, transfers and agencies Provided regular updates to hiring managers, recruiting leaders and other stakeholders on pipeline development and progress of candidates Participated in workforce planning sessions and ongoing ad-hoc feedback meetings with hiring managers Worked with hiring managers and recruiting leadership to develop implementation plans for sourcing and recruiting strategies, paying particular attention to inclusiveness strategies

As the IT Talent Acquisition Recruiter I am responsible for proactively sourcing talent for the IT Advisory group. I proactively build community / professional relationships and execute creative and innovative sourcing strategies. Strong focus on understanding the marketplace and pre-screening large quantity of candidates on availability, interest level, salary range, and basic qualifications. Partner with recruiters and other sourcers to generate ideas, leverage resources and share information that facilitates an effective high volume search process.• Developing and maintaining a ready pool of pre-screened candidates through all available sourcing means• Resume Mining - delivery of resumes via mining of resume banks (EY databases, job sites, etc).• Understand who the major employers are in the market: Target Company Identification /Intelligence Reporting - create/maintain a list of potential target companies for the particular job type. Potential targets to be reviewed/ confirmed by hiring manager/recruiter before additional Sourcing begins.• Assist and provide market intelligence to staffing/sourcing strategy through building relationships and leveraging networks• Perform candidate pre-screens• Develop and manage relationships with real and potential candidates

• Conduct Proactive recruitment strategies within the infrastructure space to maintain a healthy bench of Candidates. (ie. System Administrators, Help Desk Level 1-3, Network Administrators, Network Engineers, System Engineers)• Conducted a minimum of 15 Interviews per week • Identify employer needs, match candidate to work environments• Attract new candidate registrations through advertising on the internet and networking in the industry• Search for active and passive Candidates through multiple sources (Workopolis, Monster, LinkedIn, Meet ups and active prospecting) • Conduct candidate pre-screening and selection using interviewing techniques such as behavioural based interviewing; negotiating wages and/or rates with candidates and independent contractors.• Act as a candidate's personal adviser; counsel them on a range of career issues such as resume preparation, handling interviews and salary trends• Provide sales/business development - including cold calling, negotiating and handling objections.• Conducted Face to Face Client Visits to generate new business and foster existing relationships• Managed a 360 recruitment desk while working within the Permanent Division

• Develop and implement innovative consulting and recruitment solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Communications and Transportation sectors as well for Federal, Provincial and Municipal Government Agencies• Identify employer needs, match candidate to work environments• Provide sales/business development - including cold calling, negotiating and handling objections.• Attract new candidate registrations through advertising on the internet and networking in the industry• Conduct candidate pre-screening and selection using interviewing techniques such as behavioral based interviewing; negotiating wages and/or rates with candidates and independent contractors.• Act as a candidate's personal adviser; counsel them on a range of career issues such as resume preparation, handling interviews and salary trends

• Responsible for Identifying and calling on potential C Level Executives to help identify their current and future needs and provide information about the company's Services.• Averages 90 calls a day to C level executives with a minimum of 100 Million in revenue in California and Texas Territory, to arrange meetings for outside sales force to do introductory meetings• Self-monitors quotas, performance and immediate correction of deficiencies, Prompt follow-up with customers to ensure service and satisfaction and encourage repeat business.• Development and maintenance of an awareness of the company's objectives and strategies in order to continually increase meeting volumes as well as retain market penetration.• Persuasive communicator who consistently use consultative selling skills to identify new opportunities, overcome objections and discuss conditions with the clients.• Identifies growth opportunities in niche markets and presented recommendations and new concepts of products to company executives.• Develops an effective understanding of the capabilities, benefits and competitive advantages of Carpedia International.• Maintains detailed conversation and meeting notes in SalesLogix CRM Database.

Retained by this recruitment services firm to handle dual responsibilities for spearheading recruitment campaigns and managing key accounts. Cultivates strong , trust - based relationships with hiring managers , taking the time to thoroughly understand clients' short and long term staffing objectives in order to offer a range of services aligned to client needs . Utilizes exceptional networking and cold calling talents to identify new business development opportunities , playing an instrumental role in growing Plays a hands on role in the complete recruitment and screening cycle to secure top quality candidates for client positions