• Proactively conduct research and investigate new ideas to create innovative sourcing strategies. • Strong focus on sourcing passive candidates through networking, cold-calling, complex internet searches and research.• Responsible for sourcing resumes, technical screening, negotiating, scheduling and co-coordinating interviews.• Responsible for contract & contract-hire placements of IT professionals for clients.• Generated reports in ATS for coverage of requirements, recruiter submissions and devised a strategy with the recruiting manager to improve the productivity. • Effectively used Boolean search in identifying a perfect fit candidate for the given requirement.• Passive sourcing for some of the niche skills in LinkedIn premium account.• Recruit via Internet job boards [Dice, Monster, Indeed, CareerBuilder, The Ladders, Resume-Library, Craigslist, ZipRecruiter and JobServe) • Maintenance of database and documenting, including high to low profile personnel. • Efficient search, evaluation of candidates for the requirements on the basis of skills, functionality, experience and qualification.• Short-listing resumes as per the requirements, screening the candidates including the high profile applicants based on their resumes and job profiles.• Utilized internal databases to identify potential candidates for job placement. • Complete understanding of W2, Corp-to-Corp and 1099 engagements• Working on the replacements in case the candidate fails to perform.• Maintaining very good database of excellent consultants, constantly calling them to check their availability.• Following up regularly with the candidates for the feedback.