Christopher Dobson Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Lead a team of Senior IT Recruiters across the country, as well as offshore recruiters • Monitor the performance of our recruiting program using various KPIs• Work closely with Executive Director, Sales team and clients to provide top notch solutions • Manage candidate outreach via various online platforms to find the best potential candidates• Provide training and assistance to junior recruiting team members as needed• Responsible for individual production, conducting end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to candidate closure• Develop and streamline internal recruitment guidelines, policies, and processes

Tampa, Florida, United States

Responsibilities:• Work directly with Managing Director and Sales team to ensure new and existing accounts are being nurtured, and growing accordingly to goals set• Lead team of 6 recruiters in the Tampa market, including on-boarding, employee relations, career development, coaching, disciplinary issues, and recognition• Lead team of 5 recruiters based offshore, including employee relations, career development, coaching and recognition • Individual req load (~50% capacity), responsible for conducting end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to applicant closure• Provide consistent training and best practices to the rest of the Delivery teamDigital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS) is a global staffing and IT consulting services company with core capabilities in:• Staff Augmentation Services• Application Development Services• Business Intelligence Services• Cloud Enablement Services• Enterprise Resource Planning• Infrastructure Support Services• Testing Services

Greater Chicago Area

• Promoted from Optomi Atlanta branch, to take over Chicago and revamp Recruiting team• Direct oversight of 6 recruiters, including on-boarding, employee relations, career development, coaching, disciplinary issues, and recognition• Responsible for developing .NET and Java National Delivery Team, the first of its kind at OPS• Identify and implement vital performance metrics to measure Recruiting staff• Provide mentoring and coaching to Recruiters, including initiating directives that enhance individual success• Work directly with Sales team to ensure new and existing accounts are being nurtured, and growing accordingly to goals set• Employ monthly and quarterly contest for Sales and Delivery teams, to drive activity and revenue• Negotiate bill rate and contract duration with clients, while providing data on candidate market• Attend networking events on regular basis, to identify potential internal talent, IT candidates and new sales opportunities• Work hand-in-hand with Delivery team on requisitions that need guidance, specifically in Application Development and Cloud spaces

Greater Atlanta Area

• Source new candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, CareerBuilder, GitHub and Bullhorn• Thoroughly screen prospective candidates to ensure they're a match for positions I'm recruiting• Write successful submittal package to showcase candidates’ strengths in regard to the position they will be interviewing for, gaining hiring managers trust• Responsible for conducting end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to applicant closure• Attend networking and educational events to meet prospective candidates, as well as pick up new technologies• Train and mentor new recruiters• Recognized as Top Producer and Platinum Club qualifier• Reached $20k Bi-Weekly Gross Profit in under 7 months• Number one new Gross Profit producer of 2018

Greater Atlanta Area

Founded in 1998, Hunter Technical is a national Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm providing companies of all sizes with outstanding Information Technology talent. Hunter works with a myriad of clients and industries, ranging from small start-ups, to Fortune 500 companies.Hunter aims to support permanent and project needs by attracting highly qualified Information Technology consultants for permanent and contract positions, while maintaining a strong focus on placing the right candidate that fits the company culture.● Research, identify and qualify candidates for client’s open IT job positions● Primarily responsible for the recruitment of Developers , Security, Quality Assurance and UX professionals● Source candidates through database mining, Internet searches, direct sourcing, job fairs and internal referrals● Schedule initial interviews and follow up interviews for successful candidates● Analyze new recruiting technologies, sourcing tools and interviewing process to improve success rates● Oversee applicant tracking processes and requirements in order to remain compliant with federal regulations● Collaborate with Account Managers to conduct proper candidate submissions, reference checks, interview coaching and provide accurate feedback from clients● Recognized as top producer and qualifier for HUNTER’s top producer’s trip to Mexico

Greater Atlanta Area/Arkansas

● Specialized in retirement planning, mortgage protection and life insurance● Cold called prospective buyers daily● Assessed insurance needs of customers and calculated amount to be insured ● Fostered strong relationships with customers that led to future additional sales● Reviewed policy applications for error and omissions● Prepared and delivered presentations to families● Developed multiple sales scripts and techniques to target individuals ● Responsible for multiple counties in Georgia and Arkansas● Sold more than 20 different life insurance and retirement planning products

Greater Atlanta Area

● Served as a key member of the opening team for Cooks & Soldiers (voted best restaurant in Atlanta)● Voted best mixologist in Atlanta by Creative Loafing in 2014● Created beverage programs for Cooks & Soldiers and Double Zero Napoletana● Managed teams of bartenders, including two bar managers● Developed and supervised costing for all beverage programs ● Sold craft cocktails, signature liquor, and wine sourced from multiple regions● Managed relationships with all beverage distributors