Derek Sawyer Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Jacksonville , Florida, Us

Larkspur, Ca, Us

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Responsible for managing a team of up to 12 recruiters including settings goals, tracking production, training, etc. Additionally, established and continued to develop most of the operational process for APP during the start-up phase of the company.

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Leading physician recruiter. Responsible for established business as well as onboarding new Emergency Medicine Practices.

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Solely responsible for the physician/NP/PA recruitment for emergency departments at up to 25 simultaneous facilities nationwide• Averaged 150% of monthly placement goal throughout tenure while maintaining above a 90% average staffing rate across facilities• Established/negotiated all pay rates and contract terms for providers brought onboard• Organized and attended at least 10-15 annual events including conferences, residency dinners and other national marketing events in an effort to recruit as well as spread brand awareness.• Worked with hospital CEO/COO to establish recruiting parameters, coverage hours, etc.

Newark, Delaware, Us

• Managed a team of 5 coordinators which consecutively exceeded a 70% placement rate (77% average) for graduates in eleven different programs in accordance with ACCSC national standards• Implemented a community based volunteer program to allow students the opportunity for clinical experience before employment which lead to a 40% placement rate within the opportunities• Conducted bi-annual Program Advisory Meetings consisting of local employers and employment advisors. Meeting grew from 30 to 60+ involved members within a year• Oversaw career development and placement for an online and ground student population which grew by between +30% in consecutive years• Took interim responsibility of Student Service division and within two months decreased consecutive student attendance issues by 70%.

Portland, Oregon, Us

• Started the travel nursing division with initial weekly gross income of $1000 and an internal staff of six. Within seven months the division was at a weekly gross income of $25,000 and an internal staff of 12+• Developed and wrote all contract language as well as a program for 1099 contractor employees• Write, submit, and work closely with Clinical Director for employee Incident Reports, HR Issues and Unemployment claims• Actively involved in the process to become Joint Commission certified by managing and auditing employee files/contracts • Responsible for training, mentoring, and management of Recruitment Coordinators, Account Managers and new Recruiters• Strategically manage all aspects of the division including development of marketing/social media, hiring, cash flow, personnel development, tracking metrics and goal setting.

Columbia, Maryland, Us

Travelmax Division

Columbia, Maryland, Us

• Promoted to National Recruitment Manager to aid in opening of Maxim’s TravelMax Allied division• Recruit, interview and staff allied healthcare professionals and nurses on a national level• Manage a weekly average of 20+ external healthcare employees and 50+ applicants generating over $500,000 in gross revenue over the course of the year• Negotiate bill rates, pay rates, and stipends to optimize company profit margin goal of 30% • Travel to trade shows and conventions to market to future employees and clients

• Ran an allied healthcare office (usually run with 3 people) alone. • Maintained a weekly average gross profit of 26%• After initial startup losses the office finished as the 7th most profitable office (out of 15) in the south east region in its first year. • In July 2008 was sent to Atlanta, which at the time was the second largest office in the region. During that time helped train new recruiters and continued to grow revenue. Our office was awarded “Office of the Year”.

Sold insurance to Union members in the Central Florida area. Also managed and trained up to 5 other employees at any given time.