13 years of experience in global, large scale, recruiting and HR. Ambitious and self-driven HR and Recruiting Manager recognized for developing creative strategies to identify and source hard-to-find candidates by designing and executing a proactive hiring plan to attract the highest-quality candidates in the shortest amount of time. Source candidates by placing job advertisements online, contacting fellow recruiters, and using local job boards. Expert level recruitment for high volume IT, Engineering, Oil and Gas, and Skilled Trade. Possesses critical skills and knowledge necessary for maintaining confidentiality, building relationships, ensuring compliance, understanding employment laws and regulations, building morale, assessing people, and adapting to change. Successes include leading effective teams, exceeding recruiting goals, improving processes, developing strategies, increasing employee retention, and decreasing recruiting costs.• Extensive knowledge of local labor legislation• Experience and proficiency with Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and HR databases• Excellent understanding of recruitment processes and candidate selection methods and sourcing platforms• Excellent understanding of employer branding strategies• Highly effective Human Resources Manager delivering successful strategies for maximizing personnel retention and productivity• Knowledgeable in Information Technology and Oil and Energy (Upstream and Down Stream) industry compliance• Versed in EEOC and other relevant compliance statutes• Strong communication skills• Natural curiosity about trying new tactics and channels to find new and different candidates• Good listening skills• Ability to read and display positive body language• Reliable• Big picture thinking• Patient• Strong networking and relationship-building• Marketing and sales skills• Ability to use technology• Critical thinking• Social media• Multitasking and time management• Ability to manage expectations• Strong aptitude for learning• Event networking• Negotiating skills