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Partner with hiring managers across the region to identify current and future hiring needs in line with business growth plans. This will involve identifying hiring criteria, agreeing appropriate selection processes and establishing relationships as a trusted adviser. • Full ownership and accountability for providing a proactive, end to end, recruitment service including candidate sourcing, assessment, selection and offer management - providing responsive feedback and support on the offer/new… Show more Partner with hiring managers across the region to identify current and future hiring needs in line with business growth plans. This will involve identifying hiring criteria, agreeing appropriate selection processes and establishing relationships as a trusted adviser. • Full ownership and accountability for providing a proactive, end to end, recruitment service including candidate sourcing, assessment, selection and offer management - providing responsive feedback and support on the offer/new starter process to ensure a first class candidate experience. • Manage the PSL for rec-to-rec agencies as needed, whilst prioritizing direct hiring wherever possible to ensure quality talent is sourced using the most cost effective methodologies. • Ensuring that inclusive approaches and diverse representation are integrated into all recruitment activities, to establish a broad and diverse talent pool in support of the Company’s ESG activities. • Act as the main point of contact for internal and external candidates during the application process, ensuring an excellent candidate experience. • Develop and execute creative talent sourcing and recruiting campaigns for attracting quality diverse talent. • Implement a holistic talent approach that supports matching the best talent internally and externally to our jobs. This includes advertising roles internally and managing internal applicants, collaborating with the HRBP to explore and develop better links with internal talent management and succession planning processes. • Proactively identify and recommend improvement opportunities in accordance with best practice. Takes a lead role in the implementation of process improvements, working closely with HR to obtain stakeholder buy-in and embed the adoption of best practice within the business. • Maintaining a high level of market awareness and best practice, advising the business on specific trends and updates that will impact on existing processes. Show less

•Managed a Team of Recruiters, responsible for a range of diverse tasks, including prospecting, generating new clients, expanding existing clients and hiring new sales professionals, managing a sales pipeline, coaching, sales forecasting, and leadership and motivation. •Worked with Oil & Gas Associations to Plan Technical Exhibits, Industry Gatherings, Industry Meeting’s, •Working Manager, managing a sales team as well as directly responsible for selling services, products and meeting… Show more •Managed a Team of Recruiters, responsible for a range of diverse tasks, including prospecting, generating new clients, expanding existing clients and hiring new sales professionals, managing a sales pipeline, coaching, sales forecasting, and leadership and motivation. •Worked with Oil & Gas Associations to Plan Technical Exhibits, Industry Gatherings, Industry Meeting’s, •Working Manager, managing a sales team as well as directly responsible for selling services, products and meeting team and individual quota•Developed annual sales plan and applies time & territory management techniques to maximize productivity & plans sales activities 30 -60-90 days in advance.•Worked cross-functionally within the organization to support sales, marketing, client communications, and Business Partner initiatives to promote products and service offerings, social media strategy and our overall internet presence.• Developed communications strategies, crafting key messages, polishing story angles in support of our business objectives, and developing/executing thought-leadership and corporate communications campaigns.•Attended local and national industry events and meetings to network and build relationships with industry partners.•Serves as a business consultant by establishing and serving on committees, providing information, establishing a retention program, and providing assistance to businesses as needed. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

•Lead New Ventures development in America’s market. Encouraged and supported US-based companies to invest in the UK economy and businesses.•Supported the Trade and Investment Office for Energy & Environment working as part of an integrated Trade & Investment team that covered Texas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.•Drove engagements… Show more •Lead New Ventures development in America’s market. Encouraged and supported US-based companies to invest in the UK economy and businesses.•Supported the Trade and Investment Office for Energy & Environment working as part of an integrated Trade & Investment team that covered Texas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.•Drove engagements, and effectively interacted at the Executive level within US companies.•Sourced Executives, Private Owned Companies, Board of Directors to solicit business by networking, calling, meetings, luncheons, industry events, and relationship building with key stakeholders.•Aggressively pursued new clients and establishes and fosters long-term client relationships with the focus on developing new project opportunities, promote technical service diversification and new growth opportunity initiatives •Actively participated in professional and/or industrial organizations to promote the Fircroft brand, represented and promoted Fircroft at networking events, professional and industrial associations, society meetings conferences, and tradeshows. •Pursued new business contacts principally through cold calls and networking to develop relationships with the goal of establishing new projects, contracts, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) within targeted Sectors. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

National Lending Footprint UnderwritingSenior Credit Underwriter•Responsible for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of applicant requests for loan requests including complex ownership structures and cash flow sources. •Credit Authorization up to $400,000 in Loans and Lines.•Responsible for Underwriting Auto Prime and Sub Prime, Mortgages, Equity Loans/Lines, SBA, Trust Lending, Oil & Gas Land Leases, Unsecured Loans/Lines•Directly Generated $46 Million Loan Portfolio… Show more National Lending Footprint UnderwritingSenior Credit Underwriter•Responsible for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of applicant requests for loan requests including complex ownership structures and cash flow sources. •Credit Authorization up to $400,000 in Loans and Lines.•Responsible for Underwriting Auto Prime and Sub Prime, Mortgages, Equity Loans/Lines, SBA, Trust Lending, Oil & Gas Land Leases, Unsecured Loans/Lines•Directly Generated $46 Million Loan Portfolio Value•Responsible for the review and analysis of financial information for loans both new and ongoing.•Analyzed the financial records like earnings, savings, payments, and purchase of the company or individual and recommend other useful financial activities for further plans.•Compared liquidity, profitability, and credit histories of individuals or companies being evaluated with similar establishments to determine risk.•Reviewed tax returns and financial statements of all kinds demonstrated ability to keep up with new developments in tax issues as well as receive periodic training in these areas.•Reviewed pre-funded and post-closing files for credit quality, data integrity, and adherence to credit policy and investor guidelines.•Interfaced directly with all levels of internal originations and credit policy staff, as well as external customers (Correspondent lenders) to maintain excellent customer service while ensuring the quality/integrity of loans purchased/underwritten •Assesses the level of risk associated with each loan on a transactional basis, forwarding referrals, as necessary, to the Fraud Prevention and Investigation Unit, Vendor or Collateral Risk Management, as well as the Repurchase unit.•Interfaces with Risk Management, Originations and/or Credit Policy staff, when applicable, or directed to resolve issues. Show less