Responsible for full-cycle recruiting of IT positions including (but not limited to) Software Engineers and Architects, Web Developers, Quality Assurance / Test Engineers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers nationwide (major markets include Dallas, TX, Charlotte, NC, and Detroit, MI)Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed to source and recruit candidatesCreated effective messaging and communication strategies to generate a 49% response rateQualify potential candidates through strategic questioning and direct conversations Build and establish rapport with candidates who are in the job market Assess candidates’ goals and skill sets to consult them on applicable opportunitiesSuccessfully organize and plan events with candidates to speak to the team about their roles and industry insightsCreate and enhance resumes for job opportunitiesResponsible for checking references, negotiating terms and rates, coordinating the interview process, extending offers with a successful close rate

Responsible for sourcing and identifying candidates for Engineering, IT, Accounting, Human Resources, Manufacturing / Production, and Industrial positions based on hiring managers’ needs, along with the awareness of the market, organizational requirements, and best-fit criteriaCommunicated effectively to perform pre-screening interviews utilizing superior telephone etiquette and performed in-person interviews to ensure appropriate representation of OtterBase at our clients’ organizationsConsulted candidates on market trends while providing sound knowledge on career changes and benefits while assisting them with resume building and preparation for interviews Develop and maintain a network of contacts to help identify and source top talentResearch and utilize various tools, such as job board postings, database searching, search engines, referrals, networking sites, etc., to fill open positions and develop a pool of quality, diverse talent while maintaining regular contact with quality talent prospects.Act as an internal consultant to hiring business units to assess business unit needs and identify job responsibilities, qualifications, and skills for needed positions.

Sourced, identified, and screened potential candidates for Accounting, Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR, and legal roles based on knowledge of hiring managers’ needs, together with the awareness of the existing marketplace, organizational requirements, and best-fit criteriaConsulted candidates and clients on marketplace trends and benefits of contractors within a workplaceProvided sound knowledge on career counseling for candidates, such as resume building, interview preparation, etc. Communicated effectively to perform pre-screening interviews utilizing superior telephone etiquettePerformed candidate interviews to ensure best-fit for the organizationDemonstrated effective sales pitch to rank #4 highest biller within Detroit office (20th overall in Midwest region) Capitalized on opportunities to capture new business while maintaining existing clients’ businessUtilized outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with clients and candidates Maintained candidates’ files by including I-9 Forms and authorization for background checks, issued background checks, ensured all onboarding documents were completed within a timely manner

Effectively created and implemented the entire recruiting, onboarding, and activation process for the independent contractors (i.e. engineers, designers, and architects) and internal staff membersSuccessfully developed, established, and directly executed the recruiting, retention, and messaging policies to support the overall company policies and objectives to grow the efforts of independent contractors from 5 to 23 within a 4-week period Managed the onboarding programs, such as the sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing efforts of solar professionals, engineers, architects, designers, and web developersProductively developed, managed, and communicated to the independent contractors on a daily basis Worked directly with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President of Production to serve as a liaison with the independent contractors Worked directly with the Office Manager to identify vacancies within internal staff, to develop new hire orientation information and procedures, and assisted with obtaining benefit packages for the entire staff of internal employeesRepresented GreenLancer in business development meetings with clients, institutions, and vendorsResponsible for managing payroll for independent contractors and administered paychecks within a timely mannerCreated 22 job descriptions for internal staff members and six job descriptions for external independent contractorsResponsible for retention efforts of the independent contractorsMaintained international and domestic independent contractors’ files, including identification forms and tax forms, were correct based on US requirements

Promoted to Corporate Recruiter after six weeks of working as an IT RecruiterSuccessfully grew and maintained internal staff in Dallas office from 6 to 12 while simultaneously growing the Southfield office from 35 to 45 individuals Communicated effectively to perform pre-screening interviews utilizing superior telephone etiquette Performed candidate interviews to ensure best-fit for the organizationWorked directly with the Executive Vice President, Chief Sales Officer, and Chief Operating Officer to identify staff vacancies and select successful applicants Represented Epitec in business development meetings with clients, institutions, and vendorsMaintained accurate data and documentation within the applicant tracking systemUtilized MS Office to update resumes to be compatible with our client's needsCreated job postings to attract candidates for open positions Coordinated new hire department notifications to appropriate personnel to ensure all required tasks were completed within deadlines