Michael Costello Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Columbus, Oh, Us

Executive Search Consultant for 30-year-old boutique executive retained search firm. Helped to envision and build search methodology, process, systems and tools. Researched, assessed, coordinated and implemented first company-wide Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Primarily focused on Engineering, IT and Operations roles at the Director, Executive Director, Vice President and C-Suite levels within the areas of Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Information Technology. Partnered with Business leaders across multiple BU’s consulting on search/talent strategy, pipelining, market research/intelligence. Developed and executed creative recruiting strategies to identify, attract and engage top talent within the industry. Completed search engagements as full life-cycle executive recruiter to include:o Client relationship managemento Material creationo Cultural Assessmento Search strategy and description developmento Stakeholder communication planso Process managemento Talent sourcing and mappingo Candidate Interviewso Client presentations and reportingo Research and reference checkingo Offer negotiationo Candidate managemento Post-hire follow-up

Contract sourcer & recruiter specializing in internet research and initial qualification as a sourcing generalist augmenting and supporting recruiters and recruiting projects. Also did software installations and training as needed.Clients included:• Bank of America• FedEx• General Motors

Memphis, Tn, Us

Managed the logistic operations for multiple powertrain and assembly plants for General Motors. Responsibilities included transportation liaison, package engineering, supplier conformity, and tracking/monitoring of more than 1000 engine parts. Also provided local office IT support for computer systems and software (MGO, TMS, TMF, PFEP).

Start-up company in the Auto glass replacement industry with a focus on customer service. Business operations in six states in the US northeast.Responsibility for developing sales model, sales team, training, and recruiting. • As the third employee, built first company employee handbook and all new-hire sales training materials• Developed and ran the recruiting process • Built comprehensive on-boarding program for new hires within the sales division resulting in high-volume and rapid start environment; able to hire, train and ready to perform in one week• Partnered with the new team as functional leads to develop company growth strategy ongoing talent management and development

Start-up spinoff from Trico with a focus on auto glass repair and replacement. With more than 30 locations throughout New York and conducting business in more than 27 states across the US, became the largest auto glass installer in New York State. Beginning with just five employees, two locations and $250K in revenue in 1996 the organization grew to more than 250 employees in 5 years reaching revenues of more than $30M. Promoted to this role due to leadership success as sales manager. Created and implemented all sales training, development and recruiting processes for the organization. Responsible for supporting all executives on talent strategy and development.• Established the first company employee handbook• Created the “WC University”; comprehensive sales training program for all new hires with advanced sales courses for more tenured associates• Developed a recruiting process tailored toward a seasonal workforce• Partnered with VP Sales for in-field training on poor performing locations• Maintained 100% talent goals for three consecutive years• Created manager development program for high performers achieving solid “bench strength” for new location and regional leader opportunities• Managed the logistics and operational goals for the more than 20+ out-of-state trade shows attended each year

Education record

Aos, Information Technology