Company wide TA layoff Lead the Recruiting efforts for Amazon's FinAuto, G&A SDE, and Fintech teamsBuilt effective recruiting strategies and pipelines for 20+ requirements ranging from Full Stack, Front End, Back End, Sr. Product Managers, Sr. Technical Managers, and Technical Program ManagersSuccessfully sourced candidates with skills in Java, C#, C++, Python, ETL, SQL, AWS, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Engineers, React, Angular, MVC Frameworks, AI, and MLLeveraged expertise in sourcing active and passive candidates through various channels, including networking, online tools, internal search engines, Boolean search strings, GitHub, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, iCIMS, Hiretual, and Beamery, HireezTracked market trends and analytics to improve the overall recruiting process and stay up-to-date with the latest recruiting tools and techniquesImproved candidate quality and diversity by proactively sourcing and engaging passive candidates through targeted outreach, social media, and job boardsActively communicate with hiring managers on a weekly basis to gather requirement details, provide weekly reports on market conditions, and update on existing pipelines and other recruiting efforts.Achieved a 90% success rate in filling job openings within 45 days Committed to delivering a high level of customer service with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidatesAchieved a 90% satisfaction rating from candidates by providing clear and timely communication throughout the hiring process, including follow-up emails and phone calls

Company-wide TA layoff Developed and executed sourcing strategies across all skill sets and levels (Full Stack, Back End, Front End, Mobile Engineers, AR/VR, Accessibility, etc.) to support 20+ requirements for Wayfair's Storefront Engineering Organization.Collaborated with hiring managers across multiple locations to develop and implement customized recruitment strategies, resulting in a 40% reduction in time-to-fill for hard-to-fill positions.Increased recruitment efficiency by 25% by adopting standardized recruiting tools and processes, reducing time-to-fill by 20%.Designed a sourcing model for Mobile Engineers (Android & iOS) that utilized all aspects of sourcing, candidate development, and social networking to manage active and passive pipelines using Greenhouse, search engines (Dice and HireEZ), Github, LinkedIn, and LinkedIn Recruiter.Maintained a 95% candidate satisfaction rating and a 90% hiring manager satisfaction rating, achieving a positive end-to-end candidate and client experience.Increased the diversity of the candidate pool by 50% through the implementation of outreach programs to underrepresented groups and the utilization of bias-free language in job postings.Mentored junior recruiterBuilt trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers, contributing to the success of Wayfair's Storefront Engineering Organization.• Levels:> Software Engineer II> Sr. Software Engineer> Staff Software Engineer> Principal Software Engineer> Software Engineer Manager> Sr. Software Engineer Manager> Associate Director of Engineering• Coding language-agnostic, (Java preferred)

IT staffing firm providing high-quality IT talent (perm, contract, and contract-to-hire) for clients.As an experienced recruiter with a focus on technical positions, I successfully managed full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of Information Technology and Engineering roles, including CIO, CTO, Director of Software Development, Lead Mobile Application Developer, DevOps Engineer, Quality Assurance, Data Scientist, Software Engineer, UI/UX Engineers, and Full Stack Developers (Front End /Back End)Working closely with both HR and IT leadership, I gained a deep understanding of their current and future staffing needs. By educating client leadership on market conditions, I was able to make data-driven recommendations in regard to prioritizing positions and sourcing talent in advance of future openings. These efforts resulted in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill and a 40% increase in candidate qualityI also developed individualized recruitment plans tailored to each client's business needs and culture, successfully managing between 12-23 open roles on a monthly basis. Through my efforts, I was able to fill 85% of positions within 45 days of posting, exceeding industry benchmarksI led a team of 4-7 recruiters, using various applicant tracking systems including Taleo, Brass Ring, UltiPro, Greenhouse, and Zoho for communication, candidate submission, status updates, and interview scheduling with external clients. These tools streamlined our process, managing up to 150 candidates, and resulted in a 25% increase in hiring manager satisfaction.Trained recruitersAs an expert in staffing and recruitment, I presented to CIOs/CTOs at tech conferences, sharing insights on organizational challenges and how to overcome them. Attendees approved my presentations with a 95% rating.My success in recruiting top technical talent and developing recruitment strategies has improved time-to-fill, candidate quality, and hiring manager satisfaction, exceeding industry benchmarks.

As the founder of 360 Sports & Technology, a division of the renowned 360 Technology Staffing Group, I am proud to have built a team that was fully committed to delivering unparalleled IT talent to the world's leading sports organizations such as the NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. We understand that today's sports fans demand highly engaging and interactive experiences, which is why we rigorously vet our candidates to ensure that only the most exceptional and skilled professionals are selected to meet the specific needs of your franchise. With an unwavering dedication and extensive expertise, the leadership of these teams knew they could trust 360 Sports & Technology to provide the best and brightest talent in the industry.

CultureFit Technology is a boutique staffing firm that takes IT recruiting to the next level. We are opening the eyes of our clients to what Millennials are seeking in today's market.I developed value-add partnerships with companies that want to align with us and are seeking top-notch IT professionals now and into the future. A true candidate/company fit will have both the skill set required and the personality to match the company's culture. I provide full IT recruitment services in the contract, CTH, and permanent placement within Architecture, Engineering, Development, Security, Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Administration, Help Desk, and more. We have had great success in placing Technical Sales professionals as well.Our experienced team uses a unique and thorough approach to deliver the right solutions and meet the most demanding enterprise needs. We enable our clients to continue their success and achieve their business objectives by providing valuable insight into today's market. In a nutshell, our approach is very simple: match the right people with the right culture.As one of the founding members of CultureFit, I worked a Full Desk, Managing end-to-end recruitment initiatives in all business verticals both domestic and international

Initiated all recruiting efforts to build the Chicago offices as one of the top real estate offices in the organization.Led the development of the Alternative Energy sector within Newmark’s proactive services and strategic planning.Clients within the Alternative Energy sector ranged from 20,000 sqr ft to over 300,000 sqr ft. (Key clients Veolia North America, Nordic Wind Power, Gamesa, and Vestas).Built strong relationships by establishing and implementing strategic real estate strategies for Groups involved with it the Alternative Energy Sector along with Fortune 100 & 500 clients.Specialize in tenant/client representation filling space needs of 20,000 square feet 300,000 square feet utilizing extensive knowledge of financial modeling, analysis, lease restructuring, and negotiations. Designed and led training including team-building seminars later adoptedcompany-wide.

Gregory Laka & Company is a firm that specializes in helping firms identify, attract, hire, retain, and develop the best possible talent for the Information Technology and Human Resources marketplace.Responsible for full life cycle staffing mid to senior-level software and systems engineering positions.Supported all hiring managers from blueprinting the scope of responsibilities to candidate selection.Responsible for speaking with each hiring manager weekly to ensure that the scope of responsibilities has not been adjusted.Responsible for leading billing efforts through recruiting and account management, training, mentoring and assisting a start-up Chicago branch executive search office.Recruit, screen, and interview technical candidates for full-time salaried positions.Develop client-base for permanent positions (including multiple Fortune 500 and vertical market companies), through cold-calls, sales presentations, candidate marketing, and client/candidate referrals.Continuously developing a broad candidate base by way of cold-calls, database research, and through referrals from candidates, consultants, user-groups, and professional association colleagues.Client base development by means of prospecting, newspaper advertising, sales presentations, and candidate/client-consultant referrals.Recruit, present opportunities, and debrief candidates/clients on proper interviewing techniques, counter-offer prevention, closing, resignation process, and follow-up.Training Develop comprehensive presentations and rebuttals.Lead exercise training sessions on recruiting, presenting client requirements, identifying minimal salaries, interview debriefing, phone authority, I.T. terminology and titles, effective messages for return phone calls, closing techniques, resignation process, and gathering company directories.