Michael Keough Email & Phone Number

Hanover, Md, Us

Responsible for end-to-end technical recruitment process of Senior Associate and V.P. level software engineers● Conducted candidate identification, screening, and onboarding; continued maintaining consultants throughout assignments up to project completion and consultant offboarding/rehire● Leveraged extensive market knowledge to build and maintain a network of IT talent through networking events, internal databases, public job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and a proprietary Applicant Tracking System built in Salesforce CRM● Negotiated wages, terms, and conditions of employment with candidates, and established commitment from candidates for current and future job requirements● Assisted in the creation and revision of job descriptions, requirements, and specifications posted to external websites● Collaborated with compliance team to onboard candidates and ensure smooth transition into consultant roles● Assessed and investigated contractor related problems, and administered performance counseling, coaching, and disciplinary measures when necessary

El Segundo, California, Us

● Coordinated with a tightly knit sales team of 6 individuals to plan routes, lead in person sales meetings, and display products within 40+ Walmart, Target, and Kohl's locations in a 30-mile radius● Executed planned product displays using retail planograms, while also gaining additional unplanned retail space● Maintained daily communication channels with managers from each store location regarding sales and inventory, prioritizing visits based on weekly demand and pre-planned product displays schedules● Meticulously tracked daily route information including hours worked, miles driven and all in-store progress through 30-40 surveys/forms each day

● Performed retail sales in a small business environment for 9 years, acting as General Manager for 4 over years working directly with owners of the business. Worked in a high-stress environment for 60-70 hours per week during peak season● Managed a staff of roughly 15 employees, overseeing all hiring, training, and day-to-day operations thereafter● Held sole responsibility for purchasing of roughly $100,000 worth of inventory on a seasonal basis● Maintained professional relationships with 30 individual vendors and their sales representatives, handling emails, phonecalls and in-person meetings● Aggressively pursued new wholesale accounts to ensure stable inventory pipeline and new retail sale opportunities● Meticulously tracked sales to maintain inventory levels and assess the viability of new product acquisitions

● Performed retail sales in a high-stress environment for 60-70 hours per week during peak season ● responsible for receiving, storing, itemizing and displaying all incoming inventory ● Led dialogue with customers in a courteous and efficient manner in order to ensure quality service