David Grigg Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Responsibilities include managing the recruitment and hiring process for Global Technology Services. Build and maintain successful relationships with executive leadership, hiring managers and HR organization. Manage a team of recruiters to meet established hiring targets, maintaining a time sensitive focus. Manage demand planning strategies, recruitment initiatives and sourcing strategies to build candidate pipeline. Responsible for weekly status reporting and pipeline updates to executive leadership and stakeholders. Mentor, coach and evaluate recruiting team against hiring goals and service level agreements

Chicago, Il

Senior Technical Recruiter supporting Global Technology Services (GTS). Responsible for the full life-cycle recruitment of experienced hire technology candidates including developers, data architects, infrastructure architects, program managers, etc. Develop and implement successful recruiting programs with excellent strategic and creative thinking and analytic skills. Responsibilities include various sourcing, candidate selection, selling and negotiating techniques, as well as candidate management systems (currently Taleo).

During my time with TEKsystems I was focused mainly on the Infrastructure business within the Chicagoland area. I have successfully recruited top level professionals for a variety of clients. This would include managing the full-life cycle of the recruiting process: internet posting and sourcing, pre-qualification screens, discussion of benefit information, coordination of interviews and extending both verbal and written offers. As well as performing internal interviews, technical evaluations, salary negotiations, relationship management, and performance reviews.

Develop a strategic territory review to determine target accounts according to current and future needs and financial standingIdentify, research, and qualify additional client opportunities to assist with business development and account management within. Utilize knowledge of clients' business and relevant processes to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and efficiently resolve issues.Responsible for initial prospecting, cold calling and conducting meetings with executive and mid-level management to develop a new sales territoryMaintain ongoing client and consultant relationshipsExperience in gathering requirements from client managers and creating job descriptionsNegotiate rates, contracts and employment offers

Managed the full-life cycle of recruiting process for IT Staffing and Consulting: internet posting and sourcing, pre-qualification screens, discussion of benefit information, coordination of interviews and extending both verbal and written offers.Recruit prospective candidates for clients on a local and national level.Perform internal interviews, technical evaluations, salary negotiations, relationship management, and performance reviews. Source candidates in both traditional and non-traditional approaches including direct sourcing, Google, internet database, external vendors, associations, and user groups.Process all candidate information within internal databases to ensure proper tracking, create consistent reports, and notify necessary departments of all new hires.Lead 5 member team in managing all processes, policies, and procedures that relate to field, inside, and indirect sales. Responsible for assisting in hiring as well as new employee training and on-going development.Conduct performance reviews for both internal and contract employees and initiate career development plans.Research, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing internal processes. Develop strategies to determine what enhancements are required and implement with the goal of improving sales/recruiting operations and increasing productivity.Consult and coach applicants on proper interviewing techniques.Build strong partnerships with client managers and maintain strong pipeline of candidates for current and future opportunities.Generate client leads for prospective business.Responsible for company presentations at academic institutions.Hit yearly recruiting/sales contest 7 consecutive years.

Talent Coordinator/2nd Assistant Director (1996-2000)-Created schedules for the crew and talent by organizing call times, setting locations, and planning wardrobe in the pre-production phase.-Facilitated the shoot through supervision of talent, implementation of set needs, and documentation of all working hours and individual rates. -Responsible for the completion of all talent contracts for both advertising agencies and the Screen Actors Guild.-Directed the on screen actions of the extras to maintain consistent performance on every take. Art Department/Props (1999-2000)-Acquired props and set materials needed to create the director’s concept while tracking costs to ensure the allowed budget is maintained.-Developed a positive team atmosphere through clear and constant communication to maintain a cohesive work environment and aid in the completion of the projects within the production deadlines.-Managed outside contractors in the construction and development of the set design.-Performed effectively while adapting to new surroundings on a daily basis.-Member of the Motion Picture Studio Mechanics – Local 476.

Managed my personal career for four years by selling my organizational skills and experience in free-lance film production to various directors to assist and coordinate on projects including television commercials, feature films, music videos, and still photography.Art Department/Props

Created schedules for the crew and talent by organizing call times, setting locations, and planning wardrobe in the pre-production phase.Facilitated the shoot through supervision of talent, implementation of set needs, and documentation of all working hours and individual rates. Responsible for the completion of all talent contracts for both advertising agencies and the Screen Actors Guild.Directed the on screen actions of the extras to maintain consistent performance on every take.

Led a team of production assistants by assigning responsibilities, ordering supplies, and controlling set atmosphere during filming.Responsible for production pick-ups including camera equipment, props, wardrobe, and lighting gear.Involved in the set up and breakdown of daily activities, both on a stage and at various locations.