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Options ABC, LLC is a collective group of independent recruiting professionals for the mortgage industry that will help you evaluate and understand your options. We've done the research to understand what companies will best suit your needs today, and in the future. We are forever optimists that are passionate about helping you reach your goals and make every dream become a reality. People value honesty, authenticity, and accountability; All values that we deliver and hope can receive as well. The mortgage industry is constantly changing and evolving and if something should happen, you don't have weeks to make decisions. It's better to understand all of your options ahead of time so that when you need to make a change, you can make smart decisions.My life's goal has always been to positively impact the lives of others and make a true difference in the world through my professional work, community involvement/volunteer service, continuing education, personal relationships, and passion for creating positive change around me. Contact us today if you're interested in having a discovery discussion to know what options are available.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

I joined LeaderOne at 600mm in total production and helped them grow to well over 5 billion in just 4 years. Lots of fond memories and I am grateful for being able to contribute and foster life long relationships. Like everything else in our lives, change is a constant and it takes courage to understand when you need to walk away and start something new.

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsible for sourcing and recruiting at all levels within the organizations. Reporting directly to CEO, Developed business opportunities and all strategies to meet various department and divisional needs.

Downers Grove, Il, Us

Reporting directly to CEO, Established processes and standards

Specifically responsible for Talent Sourcing and Acquisition, Collaboration with Hiring Managers, Candidate Assessment, Employer Branding, Data Analysis and Reporting, and Compliance and Documentation. Managed all phases of the recruitment and hiring process while creating and implementing sourcing strategies or a vast variety of roles. Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment. Proficient with, or the ability to quickly learn, applicant-tracking software or other system.

Dublin 2, Ie

Senior Manager for Recruitment & Talent Acquisition responsible for hiring a diverse pool of top talent; building and sustaining solid relationships with hiring managers; and fulfilling all talent acquisition needs by managing the full cycle recruiting process in a fast-paced environment.

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Today's marketplace demands an unprecedented level of differentiation. Achieving a successful outcome requires razor-sharp assessment, strategic planning and requirement validation, and a practical, time efficient process. Our methodology is completely personalized and tailored to your specific needs. Using our methodology, our clients enjoy filling a role after investing on average just 7 total man hours, and after interviewing just 2-3 candidates. Using our process, we've shrunk the interview/hire timeframe to 1-2 weeks, versus 4-8-12 using their “old process”. Bottom line, we create solutions.If we can help improve the hiring process or improve the quality of candidates your staff is seeing, please don’t hesitate to contact me.I Manage the retained and contingency recruitment function across multiple units including IT and Accounting/Finance utilizing a consultative sourcing, assessment and selection approach that addresses client needs in a cost effective manner. o Consult with business and functional leaders to define competencies for specific roles.o Design and implement candidate acquisition strategies for difficult to find positions.o Utilize a variety of techniques to identify candidates including referrals, internet searches, social networking sites, user groups, newsletters, and email marketing campaigns.o Identify and develop tactical strategies in key markets so that key positions can be filled quickly and effectively.o Demonstrated expertise in cold calling, referral gathering, and candidate procurement.o Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with key talent, while growing person, social, and interactive networks.o Analyze recruiting and market trends to recommend emerging sources for candidate identification.o Interview candidates with detailed phone screens, evaluating candidate’s compatibility with specific job requirements, and ensuring a right fit prior to submission to manager/client.

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Directly involved in the contingency recruitment function across multiple units including IT and Accounting/Finance utilizing a consultative sourcing, assessment and selection approach that addresses client needs in a cost effective manner. Consulted with business and functional leaders to define competencies for specific roles.Sourced, identified, pre-qualify, recruit, close hard to find/passive candidates, and negotiate offers.Interviewed candidates through detailed phone screens, evaluating candidate's compatibility with specific job requirements, and ensuring a right fit prior to submission to manager/client.

Business Administration

Business Administration