Ed Smith Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Downers Grove, Illinois, Us

I specialize in driving full-cycle recruitment strategies for Data Center Hyperscale projects across multiple regions. By leveraging advanced sourcing techniques, I’ve successfully built robust talent pipelines and implemented best practices to meet organizational goals.Here’s what I focus on:Streamlining recruitment processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.Providing data-driven insights through detailed metrics reporting to track progress and inform decisions.Supporting recruitment efforts across various business units, aligning talent acquisition strategies with broader growth initiatives.Passionate about connecting exceptional talent with opportunities to excel, I thrive on creating impactful recruitment solutions that drive success. Let’s connect if you’d like to exchange ideas or discuss opportunities in the data center space!

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

It was all about connecting the dots—collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers to decode role requirements and align them seamlessly with the bigger picture. From building robust talent pipelines to rolling out creative sourcing strategies, I thrived on finding and engaging top-tier talent.Here’s a glimpse into the magic:✨ Strategized and executed sourcing campaigns, referral programs, and events that didn’t just find candidates but created excitement around opportunities.🌈 Championed diversity sourcing strategies to foster inclusivity and spark meaningful change—because great teams are built on diverse perspectives.🔍 Partnered across functions to improve pipelines, ensuring the recruitment machine ran as smooth as Meta’s cutting-edge systems.📊 Used data insights to track pipeline activity, report progress, and influence hiring decisions—data integrity was always top of mind.💻 Focused on recruiting for Enterprise Engineering roles (think Windows and Linux systems), leveraging Boolean searches and alternative platforms to uncover hidden gems.💡 Shared knowledge on skills, target companies, and open-source communities to level up recruitment strategies across the team.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

As a Lead Recruiter on IBM’s Agile Scrum Hybrid Cloud Solutions (HCS) team, I led nationwide recruitment efforts for Enterprise Systems Engineering and Architecture consulting roles. My focus was on building strong relationships, streamlining processes, and delivering exceptional results.Here’s how I contributed:Led the team in total hires with 47 annual placements while facilitating weekly stand-ups to align on goals and strategies.Partnered with internal stakeholders and business leaders to understand hiring forecasts, prioritize recruitment needs, and provide comprehensive consultation throughout the process.Coached managers and interview teams to integrate capability and competency-based assessments, applying Agile methodologies to enhance day-to-day recruiting practices.Championed diversity sourcing strategies to influence stakeholders and shape inclusive hiring outcomes, leveraging data insights to inform decisions while maintaining accuracy and integrity.Developed external relationships with technical, diversity, and professional associations to create strategic sourcing pipelines and future talent opportunities.Researched and implemented innovative recruitment methodologies, staying ahead of the competition and adapting to evolving hiring landscapes.

Beverly Hills, California, Us

As the Midwest Talent Acquisition Partner for Ticketmaster’s Resale Division of Live Nation, I orchestrated full-cycle recruitment across tech, operations, finance, and client support—proudly supporting both the vibrant Chicago offices and Rolling Meadows. Partnering with senior leaders like the General Manager, VP of Operations, and VP of Technology, I helped shape teams that drive success.What I Delivered:Led weekly strategy sessions with hiring managers to share updates, refine pipelines, and ensure we were always ahead of the talent game.Collaborated with HRBPs to tackle challenges head-on, streamlining processes around compensation, retention, and compliance.Made Workday my powerhouse for sourcing, onboarding, and reporting, while harnessing tools like TechOverflow, LinkedIn Recruiter, Crunchboard, and Smashfly to find top-tier talent.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Alpharetta, Georgia , Us

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Computer Science