Greg James Email & Phone Number

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

As a member of Wayfair's Operations Engineering team, I'm constantly on the hunt for top talent in software development, engineering, architecture, management and other IT roles. My day to day includes the following:• Have placed 50+ Software Engineers, Senior Software Engineers, Software Engineering Managers and other various software development and leadership roles to date• Core tech sourced: Microservices, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, JavaScript, React and many more• Regularly flex where needed to fill roles in our Supply Chain, Search & Recommendations, Security and Frontend teams• Source and screen High Level IT Personnel to create pipelines for faster search and highly personalized customer recommendations• Create a terrific candidate experience by following up with candidates within a reasonable time frame, preparing candidates for technical interviews and hiring manager screens and debriefing candidates on interview results• Utilize search/sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Hired and HireEZImplement diversity/inclusion (DEI) strategy for underrepresented candidates• Meet or exceed Wayfair KPI’s related to reach outs, interviews, technical assessments, TA Screens and offers• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to assume ownership of new and existing requisitions and source for ideal candidates to fill those roles• Adapt search methods to quickly and efficiently find dynamic, competent and experienced professionals• Track and analyze data regularly to increase efficiency in sourcing quality candidates

Troy, Michigan, United States

• Utilize multiple VMS tools to submit and track candidates for several fortune 500 companies including General Motors, Samsung, NBC Universal, Pearson and more • Source, qualify and assist candidates throughout the entire hiring process, to identify highly qualified individuals that have both the required technical skills AND the soft skills necessary to fit the culture of the hiring company • Adapt search methods, utilizing multiple Boolean search strings, to quickly and efficiently find dynamic, competent and experienced professionals • Source utilizing a variety of recruiting tools including LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, Monster and most importantly referrals • Utilize Bullhorn ATS to quickly identify ideal candidates from our existing pipeline of talent • Track and analyze data regularly to increase efficiency in sourcing quality candidates • Recruitment of professionals for direct-hire, contract to hire and contract opportunities • Build and maintain candidate relationships to ensure a consistent pipeline of ready to submit candidates

Bloomfield Hills, Mi

• Placed 24 candidates and generated $410,000 in gross profit in 2019, across multiple IT roles including Software Developers, PM’s, BA’s, Systems Engineers and other high level roles. • Collaborate with internal Account Managers and external Hiring Managers, including on site and remote meetings, to clarify the critical requirements of each role assigned • Assume ownership of new requisitions, from intake through candidate placement, communicating directly with Hiring Managers throughout the process • Mentor recruiting team and assist with the understanding of senior level requirements, sourcing strategies and screening candidates • Continue to perform duties of a Technical Recruiter listed below:

Bloomfield Hills, Mi

• Source, qualify and assist candidates throughout the entire hiring process, to identify highly qualified individuals that have both the required technical skills AND the soft skills necessary to fit the culture of the hiring company • Adapt search methods, utilizing multiple Boolean search strings, to quickly and efficiently find dynamic, competent and experienced professionals • Source utilizing a variety of recruiting tools including LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, Monster and most importantly referrals • Track and analyze data regularly to increase efficiency in sourcing quality candidates • Thorough understanding of technical requirements and the ability to asses candidate skills for optimal placement • Build and maintain candidate relationships to ensure a consistent pipeline of ready to submit candidates

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Captured extensive onsite footage of competitions, participants, and assorted b-roll to generate engaging promotional and marketing videos for preeminent body building and fitness contest company in the Southwestern United States• Created detailed shot lists to facilitate a variety of visual storytelling styles, collaborating with company leadership to showcase key competitors and vendors as necessary• Shepherded entire creative workflow for all videos, compiling and delivering rough cuts within 24 hours and addressing feedback to polish and output final videos in under 72 hours• Recommended and implemented streamlined transcoding workflow to shorten video turnaround by over 24 hours, allowing for quick online release to maximize exposure and marketing opportunitiesHonor: Lauded by Chairman for consistently delivering captivating content and growing company brand through increased video marketing efforts

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, 3.65 Gpa

Activities and Societies: ♦ Member of Bonstelle Theatre Company ♦ Founding member of Spur of the Moment Film Club ♦ Awarded "Best.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies, 3.80 Gpa

Activities and Societies: ♦ Member of the Macomb Theatre Department ♦ Author of several recognized papers including a 1st place entry.

Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, After Effects

Courses Taken: Introduction to Final Cut Pro Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro Effects in Final Cut Pro Advanced Effects.