Gary Naranjo Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Riverwoods, Il, Us

• Supporting the Consumer Banking Technology and Cyber Security organizations. • Sourced and recruited Senior Software Engineering Managers, Software Engineering Managers, Expert Software Engineers, Principal Application Engineers , Application Engineers, and Senior Associate Application Engineers with Full Stack experience.• Sourced and recruited Expert Cyber Security Engineers, Principal Cyber Security Engineers, Cybersecurity Engineers, Expert Vulnerability Analysts, Principal Vulnerability Analysts, Incident & Threat Analysts, and Senior Associate Incident & Threat Analysts with experience in Cloud, AI/ML, AppSec, DevSecOps, Penetration testing, Compliance, Social Engineering, • Leveraged data and metrics extensively in order to tell a story and influence internal stake holders.• 98.28% offer acceptance rate• Maintained a 2.79 screen to final interview metric• Managed a requisition load of 40 +/- mid to senior level management and Individual contributor roles.• Collaborated with the senior line of business leadership team on the prioritization of hiring initiatives based on business objectives.• Leveraged recruiting metrics to design and implement an interview scheduling system for the LOB, that allowed minimal impact to the Interviewers yet achieved the hiring goals.• Focused on providing the best Customer Experience to both internal and external clients.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Senior Technology Recruiter (Full Lifecycle) supporting the AWS Cloud Platform organization.• Managed a req load of 40 to 50 positions per month.• Closed a gap to goal from 48% to 112% in 5 months.• Primarily focused on sourcing and closing Senior Software Engineers, Software Engineers, Senior Systems Development Engineers, System Development Engineers, Software Development Managers, Technical Program Managers and Technical Product Managers – OutBound, and maintained a robust pipeline of each.• Sourced candidates from various sources to include referrals, web, LinkedIn, Beamery, HIRE, EZHire, and SeekOut• Established regular touch points and maintained thorough follow through with both clients and candidates. • Worked closely with interview teams to create an exceptional candidate interview process and experience.• Created weekly reports for the Recruiting Leadership to present to the LOB leadership team.• Evaluated and leveraged data in order to influence stake holders and Hiring Managers in hiring decisions and approaches.• Shared best practices and approaches with less experienced Recruiters in order to increase overall team success.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

• Lead Recruiter for the Capital Markets, Finance and Risk Organization, Cyber Security Organization, numo (FinTech/Technology Incubator), the Enterprise Innovation Group, ML/AI Innovation Group, and the Enterprise Agile Transformation Organization.• On average filled 150 positions a year• Leveraged data and metrics extensively in order to tell a story and influence internal stake holders.• Collaborated with the senior line of business leadership team on the prioritization of hiring initiatives based on business objectives.• Mentored and coached Recruiter of all levels, on best practices to include building strong relationships with both internal and external customers in order to be able to partner and provide solutions for hiring needs.• Served as Scrum Master for the Technology and Innovation Recruiting team during the adoption of agile practices and continued to serve during the maturing process.• Partnered with the HR Recruiting leadership team in order to introduce an agile practices to other recruiting teams across the enterprise.• Focused on providing the best Customer Experience to both internal and external clients.• Identified and removed any impediments/distractions that interfere with the team’s ability to deliver• Facilitated the creation and adoption of working agreements and definitions of done, including use of appropriate tools, standards and best practices.• Established close relationships with other HR partners (Compensation, HRBP’s, Internal Talent Mobility, and Diversity) in order to provide service to internal customers with minimum hand backs.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

•Ensured that recruiting metrics were within standards: time to source, number of applicants presented, diverse slate of candidate presented, time to submit for an interview, time to offer accepts, number of hires, Interviews to hire, and number of interviews.•Created and implemented comprehensive and effective recruiting strategies for assigned market/LOB.•Utilized metrics to assist with trend identification, issues, successes and staff performance.•Strived to achieve high client satisfaction feedback as measured through the stakeholder surveys, solicited and unsolicited feedback and observations. Share results with team members and management and implemented and took necessary actions based on results.•Provided integrated solutions to better enable decisions through close partnership with other HR functions and groups outside of HR.•Attends business meetings and conducts frequent check-ins to stay abreast of changing business needs and ensure complete understanding of business initiatives that impact human capital.•Created a clear vision and ensured that recruiters understand the strategic HR Priorities and alignment with TA priorities.•Reviewed and enforced policy in hiring and record keeping assuring that all regulatory requirements, OFCCP, DOL and EEO regulations are met by leveraging requisition audits and hiring manager surveys to develop team members, and by tracking CRM errors through reports•Ensured the recruiting team leverages multiple candidate sourcing avenues to include web mining using advanced Boolean search strings.•Delivered timely/effective goal setting, mid-year review, and year-end reviews. Ensures team utilizes training opportunities and each team member has a development plan.•Ensured each direct report is performing to their expected levels. Provided on-going, honest feedback with team members.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

•Primarily focused was to recruit for Information Technology specialties needed by the corporation. •Collaborated, consulted and partnered with hiring managers by participating in assigned LOB calls as applicable.•Consistently conducted intake sessions for requisition openings in an effort to level-set clear client expectations, set sourcing strategy and agree to service deliverables.•Leverage multiple candidate sourcing avenues to include web mining using advanced Boolean search strings.•Ensured recruiting metrics are within LOB standards: time to source, number of applicants presented, diverse slate of candidate presented, time to submit for an interview, time to offer accepts, number of hires, Interviews to hire, and number of interviews. Worked closely with Recruiting partners on a weekly basis.•On a monthly basis, reviewed metrics and complete data analysis to identify hiring & candidate trends, opportunities to decrease time to source/offer accept, aging requisitions and general recruitment performance.•Consistently achieve high client satisfaction feedback as measured through stakeholder surveys, solicited and unsolicited feedback and observation. Incorporate feedback to sustain and/or improve performance.•Understood the overall strategy of the organization by being able to communicate value proposition.•Demonstrated strong business acumen and how an open requisition supports the business need including priority requirements.•Maintained corporate policy in hiring and record keeping assuring that all regulatory requirements, OFCCP, DOL and EEO regulations are met by completing compliance checks where applicable, ex: SAFE Act, FINRA, and ensuring the corporate hiring process is being adhered to.

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Us

Identify suitable candidates quickly for client submission, screen candidates, negotiate rates, coordinate interviews, and complete relevant documentation.Screen the profiles submitted by the team before forwarding them to the Account Management Team / Client.Identified and utilizes recruiting resources such as the internet, resume databases, job fairs, vendor partnerships etc. Submit and track all applicants through the Applicants Tracking System. Efficiently coordinate and conducts telephone and on-site interviews. Assist with conducting thorough reference checks.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Contacted, interviewed, and advised civilian personnel to obtain qualified applicants for enlistment into the Army.• Contacted representatives of schools, public officials, personnel managers, parents of prospective applicants, religious and civil leaders, and others to present the Army as an employment and career opportunity. • Presented formal and informal talks on advantages of the Army at civic and service organizations and student bodies. • Wrote, edited, and presented recruiting material for use by local communications agencies.• Interviewed and counseled prospective enlistees.• Discussed individual aims and goals to include security, personal aptitudes, training opportunities, job satisfaction and stability, advancement, prestige, and military life.• Explained Army benefits including: medical care, dependent allowance, housing, reenlistment bonus, retirement program, military/civilian educational opportunities, travel, recreational benefits, and all similar programs. • Evaluated applicants' occupational, educational, and psychological background to determine Army programs with specific individual appeal.• Explained occupational and organizational structure of the Army to applicants, parents, and interested groups of individuals.• Evaluated applicants• Administered and scored screening physical examination, and enlisted screening test of applicants and counsels with regard to reasonable occupational aspirations within the Army.• Counseled disqualified applicants.• Assisted in administration of Armed Services Vocational Battery (ASVAB) and explains results to school officials and students.• Advised applicants of disqualification's which are waiverable and assists preparation of waiver application.• Gathered individual data and prepared forms and documents used for the enlistment processing.• Assisted in market research and analysis of recruiting territory and made appropriate recommendations to Supervisors.

Fort Liberty, Nc, Us

• Provided career counseling to soldiers• Conducted retention and reenlistment interviews.• Determined soldier’s eligibility to immediately reenlist or extend; reviews reenlistment and extension documents for accuracy; coordinated retention ceremonies.• Advised supervisors on criteria for selection of unit level retention NCOs.• Advised soldiers on declination of continued service statements.• Conducted inspections of and trained unit level retention NCOs.• Briefed leaders on matters relating to retention activities.• Maintained liaison with local personnel and finance offices.• Advised supervisory staff on all areas of the retention program• Reviewed retention actions for accuracy.• Interpreted regulations and provides guidance for subordinates.• Assisted in the development and direction of the organizations retention programs.• Conduced conferences and seminars for retention agendas• Assisted leaders and strength management personnel in the implementation and operation of the strength management program. Conducted staff assistance visits• Planned and conducted retention training; evaluates subordinates’ training presentations and interviews, provide feedback. Managed objectives, statistics and awards program.• Explained performance data to leaders and superiors.• Evaluated subordinate’s conduct of a retention interview.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Was responsible for developing and managing a TS/SBI cleared Data Center in order to support the Military Intelligence community. Managed all data center initiatives, including expansions, upgrades and changes. • Developed and administered environmental, health, safety and security programs• Developed future data center initiatives in order to meet needs for reliable Data Center resources• Provide monthly and yearly facilities reports • Conducted comprehensive weekly, monthly and annual inspections• Communicate with IT working partners, Data Center Clients and management• Supervised, directed, trained and reviewed processes with a staff of 12 Data Center Engineers and Operators• Updated and Maintained Data Center Processes, change management, daily operations, outage and emergency processes • Participated in a comprehensive inspection, maintenance and update process• Planned, coordinated and managed installation and maintenance activities, to include test beds of new technologies• Conducted troubleshooting and resolution of Data Center infrastructure problems• Was on call 24 hour a day to ensure the Data Center Facility is always functional• Experienced working with systems infrastructure including hardware configuration, operating systems and networks• Experienced working with software, systems, applications, and network markets• Experienced working with technology involved in systems applications, personal computer networks and usage of internet systems• Experienced working with company objectives and strategies