I managed the recruiting process of a full-service staffing firm to meet the needs of high-performance enterprise contract programs and requisitions from smaller direct clients with niche technical and business-specific requirements. Reviewed, prioritized and assigned job openings to a professional recruiting team; provided regular reports for ongoing staff augmentation projects including status/completion percentage, challenges and gap analysis Managed candidate review/quality control, recruiter development/performance evaluation, and the evaluation of our recruiting tools and systems; provided quarterly business forecasts with respect to industry verticals, technical skill requirements and areas for growth/improvement Managed job-board, ATS and CRM operations and training, provided coaching on innovative recruiting strategies and tactics; addressed administrative, procedural, and interpersonal issues Performed reference and background checks using 3rd party vendors, assessed employment eligibility based on I-9 document review and USCIS e-Verify platform Assisted with hands-on recruiting as needed, using online resources and an extensive professional network to identify candidates for contract assignments, direct placement with external clients, and consulting positions within Constratus, LLC Drafted Statements of Work for consulting projects and staffing assignments, offers of employment, non-disclosure and non-compete documents and vendor/supplier contracts as needed Constratus LLC is a premier provider of high tech staff augmentation and placement services. Our highly-skilled sourcing professionals provide staffing services in the areas of contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire personnel. An authority in such areas as telecom, finance, and media, we leverage our industry expertise to improve our clients’ performance and achieve their revenue goals. “We are committed to our clients' success as if it is our own... Our reputation relies on it.”

Pinnacle Telecom Group is a leading nationwide supplier of professional and technical services to the wireless industry.  Matched talented telecom professionals with opportunities at PTG: recognized, screened, and on-boarded candidates with skill sets including hands-on technical installation and configuration to theoretical design and network engineering Interacted with direct Tier 1 carrier and OEM client decision makers from Clearwire, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and Motorola Staffed projects externally for other enterprise level network service providers such as General Dynamics and Ericsson; provide full resource summaries including risk assessment, cost-benefit and gap analyses Leveraged my personal network, PTG's industry relationships, and social media such to let prospective team members know about our needs and how to pursue rewarding career options with Pinnacle and their partners

Developed and delivered agreed recruitment services to the client; designed innovative sourcing strategies to attract candidates from within the market place in a cost effective manner.Completed detailed job specifications and ensured all requisitions are fully specified and authorized.Managed AMS presence on job boards, undertook candidate name gathering utilizing direct database and web-based methods.Screened, qualified and checked references of suitable candidates; facilitated interviews and expedited the selection process. Negotiated rates and salaries; presented and sold candidates within their business areas to hiring managers.Measured the performance of preferred suppliers and reduced dependency through innovative and creative direct delivery methods.Identified areas of process improvement, service enhancement and opportunities to increase the scope of AMS services provided to our client.Provided a high level of care to both our client and to the candidates in consideration and placed on site.

TEKsystems is a premier staffing agency in the U.S. As a member of Allegis group, TEKsystems recruiters are committed to providing the right IT staffing solutions to 9 out of 10 Fortune 100 companies. Whether the needs are in the Data Infrastructure, Telecommunications or Applications fields, TEKsystems recruiters take personal interest in providing quality candidates to fill IT roles, and excellent career opportunities to our consultants.Responsible for all steps associated with the identification, placement and management of contingent employees. Developed strong communication channels with internal and external clients. Provided “World Class Service” to contract employees and clients by earning their respect, acting with the greatest amount of professionalism and expressing the highest sense of urgency. • Responsible for screening candidates to ensure their qualifications meet open positions • Conducted skills testing, office interviews, reference checks and background investigations• Presented job opportunities to qualified candidates and negotiated contract terms• Maintained excellent documentation with the company’s on-line system as well as hard files within the Branch Office• Prepared resumes for presentation to clients• Coached candidates through the client interview process• Built relationships with contract employees through different activities including weekly lunch meetings• Developed creative recruiting resources, including use of social media such as LinkedIn and Twitter, to attract qualified professionals interested in contract, contract to hire and direct placement employment• Identified networking activities such as attending career fairs, professional association meetings, calling on technical schools and outplacement services• Maintained thorough understanding of general telecommunications technology / terminology

 Analyzed cell site outage information and network performance reports for the New York 5 boroughs, Westchester, North & Central NJ, and made recommendations for changes in field tech and National Network Management Center procedures to increase total wireless network availability Drove local telephone company representatives to reduce failure time of T1/T3 lines that service the Sprint voice and data network Managed emergency restoration efforts between field technicians and HVAC contractors, which led to changing emergency HVAC response procedures during emergency conditions; discovered and resolved several chronic vendor and Sprint procedural issues in the process  Used advanced Excel features (lookups, macros, external data import) to analyze detailed cell site data taken from NNOC systems to find equipment failure trends in Alcatel-Lucent and Motorola multiplexers, site controllers and associated hardware to anticipate future maintenance requirements, supporting the drive to NY area network availability to 99.9% Expanded the scope of my analysis on request from department managers throughout the northeast to aid tracking and resolution of their chronic performance issues Reviewed lease details and collaborated with Property Services personnel; re-established access rights for field personnel to leased cell sites on private properties and renewed Site Acquisition emphasis on site access

Analyzed cell site outage information and network performance reports for the New York 5 boroughs, Westchester, North & Central NJ, and made recommendations for changes in field tech and National Network Management Center procedures to increase total network availability.

 Reviewed clients’ existing voice and data services; provided cost-benefit analysis and determined the best integrated voice/data service packages of $100K up to $1.5MM to meet customer need and provide savings  Implemented paperless distribution system of new customer applications, saving approximately $25,000 a year in copy supplies and 80 man-hours a week in labor Developed a fast-track training program for support staff for 25 regional offices, and 9 support team members in the corporate office, keeping delivery and installation schedules of large customers manageable

Tracked production and profitability of projects in the following areas: structured cabling installation and voice/data network maintenance; outside plant telecommunications installation; gas/water/electrical utility transmission line & service line installation.