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Greater Boston Area

About Hula Partners:Hula Partners is an organization focused on providing our clients with HR Strategy, Process Integration and Automation, coupled with Key Analytics. With consultants who are buoyed by industry leading experience and knowledge, we will do everything possible to ensure your success. Our approach is focused but relaxed which has resulted in.

Greater Boston Area

As a Senior Consultant within the Recruiting Services Practice at 3DResults, I'm responsible for successfully implementation of technical solutions focused on meeting the complex needs of enterprise level clients. Certified in successfactors RCM and RMK modules and able to leverage over 15 years of HR Technology experience in various roles.Founded in 2002.

Maynard, MA

• Reporting to the Director of Product Management, Core Employer Solutions, I was responsible for development, promotion and optimization of multiple product/solution lines for Employer clients. Drawing on technical.
• Utilized acquired conceptual search technology to develop, launch and manage applicant auto-ranking solution allowing Monster employer clients to identify top respondents to employment opportunities more quickly and.
• Selected partner for applicant background check and verification service solution through research and analysis activities. Negotiated partnership agreement and specified and managed development of seamless integration.
• Comprehensively managed all Monster employer compliance solutions for OFCCP and EEO/AA requirements including development and enhancement of standard and customized record keeping, documentation and reporting tools..
• Developed comprehensive hourly employment solution for Monster employer clients encompassing web-based solutions, mobile technology, QR codes, real time location search and employer and applicant reporting and.

Auburndale, MA

• Reporting to the Vice President of Sales Operations, was responsible for comprehensive consultative support to the sales function in an effort to increase new revenues. Utilized functional and product expertise to.
• Created and maintained a comprehensive intranet sales and marketing resource page that included, up to date product specifications and selling points, links to on and off-line demonstration resources, white papers and.
• Specified and configured best practice vertical product demonstrations and provided training to Field Sales and other staff on most effective use. Maintained these on and off-line materials as product offering evolved.
• Provided detailed feedback to the Product Management organization based on market reaction, competitive offerings and other factors on priorities for functionality edit and/or additions to the Solution. Highly involved.
• Instrumental in three deals that closed in the last 12 months at total new revenues of roughly 7 million dollars.

Auburndale, MA

• Reporting to the Vice President of Product Development, was responsible for the entire product management function for the company’s hourly hiring solution, which supported annual revenues of over 10 million dollars..
• Worked directly with on and off-shore development resources to ensure that all aspects of product development met the specifications created. This included development sprint reviews, use case testing, issue triage and.
• Successfully implemented three new modules to the solution: On Boarding, Termination Processing, and Performance Review Automation in first 6 months as Product Manager.
• Lead effort that introduced viable native electronic signature functionality to the solution.
• Specified and successfully introduced employment verification and gap in employment tracking functionality required by specific verticals such as Transportation and Security Services.
• Represented company as Product expert in sales meetings, trade shows, corporate summits and analyst presentations.

Westwood, MA

• Reporting to the Director of Professional Services, managed all phases of customer implementations and customization projects for top level strategic customers across several industries. In addition, supported the.
• Successful implementation and management of solution pilot with major auto parts retailer.
• On time and on budget completion of full company roll out of deploy hourly product to major auto service and parts company.
• Development of new customized configuration of solution to better address customers needs. Process workflow steps, integrated data transfer with third party vendors and custom reports designed to enhance the strategic.
• Develop and deliver custom training sessions and results analysis presentations to strategic customers nationally with extremely positive results and feedback.
• Provide support to other implementation and customization projects as mentor. Greatest contributions made in areas or needs analysis, custom configuration and enhancement, implementation and training strategy and post.

Newton, MA

• Reporting to the VP, Sales & Services, manage all facets of client implementations of automated hiring solutions for organizations with large, diverse hourly workforces. Specific responsibilities include:
• Supporting business development in an active consultative role as process to product expert.
• Scope of specific functionality of client solutions based upon their needs, goals and objectives, which include reducing turnover, shrinkage, and worker’s compensation cases and increasing: employee performance.
• Collaborating with technical development team to ensure system is built to support the client’s specific hiring process, policies and organizational management structure.
• Develop training and support materials, conduct training and motivational sessions designed to increase adoption and thereby effectiveness of automated hiring system.
• Plan, coordinate and execute installation plan for clients with over 1000 locations nationwide. Coordinate the collection of selection and hire information from different applicant inputs such as 24-hour job hotlines.

Maynard, MA

• Reporting to VP, Internet Recruiting & Strategy, was responsible for managing all facets of the Internet Recruiting training function. This included and was not limited to:
• Development of curriculum and corresponding documentation, including web based resources
• Management of National event program delivering various Advanced Internet Recruiting offerings
• Development and delivery of customized on-site training programs for numerous organizations
• Support of Business Development by working with various clients in a consultative capacity, increasing account breadth & depth along with revenue
• Providing training internally for functions such as Sales, Marketing, Customer Relations and Product Development

Andover, MA

• With revenues in excess of $200 million dollars, Real World is a high technology commodities trading house providing market based solutions designed to assist large OEM’s cope with supply chain volatility. Reporting to.
• Development of overall recruiting strategy and corresponding budgets
• Establishment/re-negotiation of all supporting vendor relationships
• Creation and rollout of employee referral program
• Tracking and reporting on source effectiveness, cost per hire and candidate feedback
• Implementation of structured behavior-based interview process

N. Billerica, MA

• R.D. Raab & Company is a National human resources management consulting firm specializing in large-scale staffing and recruiting solutions for Fortune 500 clients in the high-tech, professional and financial services.
• Generation of regional business development strategy, including target firms and industries, marketing and PR programs, research and lead generation resources, workforce planning and corresponding budget
• Creation and maintenance of comprehensive database of regional target firms and their senior executive teams. Direct, solution-based selling of management consulting services to senior executives and corporate officers.
• Establishment of buying vision with potential clients. Coordinate with client resources and RDR consulting management to conduct comprehensive needs analysis and scope project deliverables and timeframes. Coordinate.
• Maintaining a strong relationship with senior executives at client companies, ensure ongoing satisfaction with the solution, leverage opportunities to expand relationship wherever possible

N. Billerica, MA

• Reporting to the Regional Consulting Manager, I was charged with management of large-scale consulting projects including the following:
• Scope and definition of project operational strategy with clients in pre-engagement phase, management of client expectations regarding timeframes and deliverables
• Execution of actual search work, including direct sourcing, Internet based recruiting, candidate development and offer negotiation. Key contact for day to day communication with all relevant hiring managers at client.

Woburn, MA

Raymond Karsan Associates acquired The Docker Group in October of 1996. I continued to provide executive recruiting services for the $30MM dollar international human resources consulting firm based in Wayne, PA.

Boston, MA

• Prior to its acquisition, The Docker Group was a ten person, privately held management consulting firm specializing in customized executive retained search.Reporting to the VP of Project Management, I was responsible.
• Perform needs analysis consulting to sharpen focus, manage client expectations and arrive at logical and realistic timeframes and benchmarks
• Work closely with clients to develop research lists and position descriptions, which outline the opportunity in a detailed, accurate and compelling fashion
• Engage in mutual evaluation process with candidates. Develop detailed profiles for slate of most qualified and interested individuals. Work with client through the interview, feedback and offer negotiation processes to.

Boston, MA

• Reporting to the Managing Partner, I was responsible for supporting all recruiting and business development activities from a informational standpoint including:
• Conduct market research and deliver quality and detailed information regarding potential clients to the Managing Partners and Vice Presidents
• Definition and outline of projects with clients, identification of appropriate industries, companies and contacts to be sourced
• Generation of timely and detailed research on targeted organizations through the use of numerous resources including: networking contacts, on-line databases and the internet, industry organizations and associations.