𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 ➯ 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙖 𝚊𝚌𝚛𝚘𝚜𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚄.𝚂.𝙰.

𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ➯ 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜 ➯ 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝙿𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 ➯ 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚃𝚎𝚌𝚑 ➯ 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚣𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 ➯ 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝙸𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜

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Contract recruiter in the Talent Acquisition organization focused on Information Technology (IT) • Full-Stack Software Engineer (Java)• Business Intelligence• Data Engineer• Cloud Engineer (Amazon Web Services, AWS)• DevOps• Managed an average of 12 – 15 requisitions, with as many as 30 – 70+ openings concurrently (as sole Recruiter)• Out-paced hiring goals by over 50%• Facilitated intake sessions with business stakeholders (hiring managers) to understand, strategize and prioritize recruiting efforts in the areas of Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Software Testers, and more.• Created, posted, managed job listings on external, internal, and 3rd party sites• Actively sourced via LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Custom Searches, applicant portal Workday HRMS (Human Resources Management System), Avature ATS (Applicant Tracking System), events, and a vast referral engine• Supported Financial Services Technology (#FSTECH) and associated groups/teams within the organization to attract, screen, manage the interview process, promote positive candidate experience, negotiate competitive offer packages, and close.• Introduced several new processes, served on several committees, participated in planning & executing several tech events, mentored new team members

• Brought in to help the organization transition from its traditional Professional Services practice into the Information Technology space• Serving as the Senior/Lead over a team of three junior recruiters as they transition to IT recruiting • Implementing and overseeing process improvement and training for everything regarding “best practices” of sourcing and recruiting, building and managing a pipeline of talent, KPI’s and reporting, and any assigned duties• Prioritizing and recruiting on technical requirements for small-, medium-, and enterprise-level organizations in Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Boston, San Francisco, and beyond.

• Responsible for cultivating, maintaining and building client and candidate relationships• Peer-to-peer leadership in Account Management and Technical Recruitment capacities• Engaging in traditional recruitment (sourcing via LinkedIn/Google/GitHub/networking/user groups/job boards/etc., vetting/screening/qualifying, coaching, candidate packaging & presentation, client expectation management, client/candidate negotiation liaison, and beyond)• Heavily involved in the proactive marketing of highly-specialized technical leaders to existing and prospective clientele • Aligned to strategic accounts from Los Angeles, to Dallas, to Atlanta, and beyond.

• Focused on IT Professionals throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond on full-time, permanent opportunities. One part recruiter, one part sales.• Responsible for cultivating, maintaining and building client and candidate relationships.• Promote Kforce services to clients by determining and implementing appropriate marketing techniques for industry and region, including regular visits to current and prospective clients.• Identify and recruit qualified candidates by engaging in sourcing activities to include, but not be limited to: market research identifying candidate sources, recruiting calls, attending seminars and networking events. Determine and implement appropriate recruiting techniques for market, industry, skill set, and region.• Evaluate market conditions and ensure candidate inventory population stays at appropriate levels to accommodate anticipated client demand. Develop staffing strategies when deficiencies are identified.• Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.• Complete appropriate reference checks on candidates to ensure authenticity of stated skills and experience. Coordinate applicable background investigations with administrative staff.• Package the qualified candidate for presentation to client.• Qualify and prioritize new job orders.• Negotiate appropriate contract terms, fees, required capabilities, process & requirements guidance, etc.

• Specializing in: Mobile Developers (Native, Hybrid, iOS (Swift, Objective C, Xcode), Android, Windows), Big Data Developers and Analysts (MLlib, Apache-Spark), Software Developers (Java and .NET- full stack and front-end), Business Analysts, Project Managers, etc.• Analyzed client requirements against candidate qualifications and submit candidates to Senior/Lead Talent Qualification Specialists, for quality review in support of Field Offices, Vendor Management System (VMS) client representatives and Kforce internally• Established initial contact with prospective candidates and conduct preliminary interviews as required• Packaged candidates in accordance with corporate standards and focus on the pipelining of candidates to senior/field recruiters• Submitted the prospects credentials to the respective client(s) in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas

• Developed the group/corporate sales function for a start-up motor sports company• Launched "Tickets for Troops" program to bring servicemen, servicewomen, and their families to events. Since the March 2014 launch I raised nearly $5,000 to bring military personnel and families out to the races. This has been a joint effort with USO Hampton Roads Central Virginia and Fort Lee MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation).• Secured ticket sales to the following corporate and community groups, by working through the entire sales cycle• Participated in event marketing initiatives which reach our targeted demographics• Met goals for event-based sales targets• Maintained a high level of customer service with all sales relationships in the marketplace• Managed social media accounts: Facebook (increased by over 43%), Twitter, Instagram, Yelp!• Created and maintain elements of the Arena Racing USA, LLC. website

• Made 80-100 outbound calls per day• Developed an individual book of business to build fanbase for Major League Soccer Club FC Dallas• Followed-up and tracked new business in Archtics• Developed campaign messaging in order to connect with new and existing fans• Developed and executed plan for Alumni Chapters throughout DFW-area to host events at FC Dallas Stadium• Coordinated, managed, and built corporate book of business with insurance industry in the DFW-area

• Delivered flip cards, statistics and game books to owner’s suite, coaches' suites, radio booths, locker rooms and all media outlets in press box• Transcribed post-game quotes by Head Coach Mike Shanahan and additional Redskins staff/players• Monitored press box to ensure compliance with seating chart and Redskin media policies• Credentialed photographers, reporters and broadcast networks arriving to FedExField• Kept track of NFL-issued photo vests for photographers

I provided assistance to the undergraduate leadership on anything from recruitment strategy, financial assistance, administrative advice, and all matters of fraternal relations..The Mu-Iota Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity was installed on December 10, 1983. The Mu-Iota Chapter still stands alone as the only hearing-impaired chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity for 26 years and still counting.

Refounded chapter in 2008-2009.Positions Held:• Lodge Manager: Undergrad point-of-contact for off-campus housing search• New Member Educator: Oversaw the education and initiation of two classes• Greater Cause Chairman (Community Service Arm): Orchestrated, managed, and recorded over 1,200 hours of community service in 2009• Vice President (Administration): Assisted the President and the entire executive committee with the administration and growth of the re-founded chapter from 10 men to 90 by the time I graduated, Re-wrote the chapter By-Laws, worked with campus officials and alumni of the chapter on a weekly basis, oversaw at least six committees at any given time, and coordinated events and budgets for all fraternal events.

• Researched and provided logistical support for the NFL Draft event for the top 45 future draftees• Created signage and other pieces of collateral for the Rookie Premiere event in L.A.• Provided research and logistical support for the NFL Super Bowl XLVI (Indianapolis, Indiana) events including: Legends Brunch, Players Party, One Team community outreach program, etc.• Used the Cvent system to collect RSVPs, e-Tickets, and feedback survey responses post-Super Bowl XLVI • Provided RFP research for Super Bowl XLVIII (New York City, New York)• Designed a published the in-house reference guide for the Rookie Premiere and associated events in L.A.

Meetings and Tours:1. NBA International2. NFL Europe3. O2 Arena (site of final games for Olympic basketball)4. Octagon U.K.5. IMG Worldwide (Jefferson Slack)6. Wimbledon (business of Wimbledon tour)7. Beyond Sport (CSR organization)8. Lord's Cricket Grounds9. Sports Business International10. The Arsenal F.C. (Tom Fox, CCO)11. Fulham F.C.12. Olympic Village

• Prospected high net-worth individuals in Greater Washington, D.C. for suiteand executive sales team• Managed Touchdown Club: pre-game customer service representative for up to 600executive entertainment clients• Maintained customer relations with suite holders during games• Created and organized email blast databases for executive-level clients

In the Marketing and Communications department, I was responsible for supporting marketing and communications efforts for the Chamber and its partner organizations. I was tasked with designing advertising and marketing collateral, event planning, attending Chamber meetings, writing press releases, and other assigned responsibilities. I worked on several projects for events such as: 2010 Special Olympics National Games, B2B Tradeshows, etc.

Supervised middle school-aged youths (6th-8th grade) in an after-school program. I developed, organized, and supervised indoor and outdoor activities, and I provided mentor services to the youths.

Intramural referee through the Nebraska Campus Student Recreation Center.