Thomas R. Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

I'm the Sr. Technical Recruiter for ARA in our Software Enterprise Division (SED). I typically recruit for Software Engineers and Developers who are experienced with C++ (or Python, Rust, & Go). All of our positions require either an active security clearance or that you be eligible for a security clearance.

Apex, North Carolina

The Maven Group is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Company specializing in the placement of Information Technology and Engineering professionals in temporary contract and full-time employment. We assist Fortune 500 companies, Government Agencies and their Prime Vendors across the United States to fill their important Information Technology positions in multiple disciplines.As a Technical Recruiter, I recruit for anything and everything IT or Engineering! Software developers, Security Analysts, Business Analysts, UI/UX designers, Software Sales, Software Engineers, Network Engineers, SAP Consultants, and many more! If you're in the IT or Engineering field and looking for another position, please send me a connection request.

Raleigh, North Carolina

* Recruited skilled construction craftsmen by utilizing job boards, recruitment software and creating and posting ads tailored to current needs for each skilled trade. Experienced with using ATS software to find qualified candidates for positions. Increased average number of weekly applicants by 100%. Maintained minimum of 20+ posted ads at all times.* Interviewed and assessed skill level of craftsmen and verified work history, pay rates, and performance. Set pay rates for applicants based on skill level, experience and average pay rates in the region. Conducted average of 30+ interviews per week.* Assisted applicants with completion of application and on-boarding documents. Explained policies, procedures and benefits to potential employees. Audited new hire paperwork and corrected errors prior to moving forward with the hiring process. Hired average of 10-15+ employees per week.* Utilized knowledge of employees' assessed skill levels to place them in positions they were qualified for. Coordinated logistics of numerous projects considering: location of assignment and location of employee; agreed upon bill rates compared to employee pay rates; duration of projects and duties; specific requirements for assignments.* Audited and maintained list of 100-300 working employees and 100+ available employees on a daily basis. Maintained knowledge of all working or available employees and tracked employee performance.

Raleigh, North Carolina

* Accurately processed time cards and weekly payroll for 50-75 employees. Ensured that all timecards were accurate and valid and verified questionable timecards with clients to eliminate fraud.* Responsible for invoicing clients weekly and collecting on past due accounts. Increased number of clients that paid in accordance with the terms of our Client Services Agreement.* Assisted prospective employees with new hire paperwork and performed the orientation of new employees concerning benefits and payroll. Was responsible for understanding and explaining the various benefits programs offered as well as processing the associated paperwork.* Managed multi-line phone system to handle 150+ incoming calls per day and performed initial phone screening of applicants. Decided based on constantly changing demands what trades to schedule for interviews.* Maintained and organized extensive employee and client files and ensured all files were complete. Brought office filing into compliance with Corporate regulations.* Ordered supplies and handled purchase orders and incoming invoices, brought down costs through finding new vendors and cancelling services that were redundant or unnecessary. * Gained working knowledge of skilled construction trades and recruited skilled craftsmen for positions with clients. Learned common terminology and basic job descriptions for all of the skilled construction trades.

Charleston, West Virginia

* Performed site visits to VISTA placement sites to monitor progress and assess VISTA accomplishments and challenges for approximately 10-20 VISTA members. * Wrote the grant application and managed the Flex-E-Grant, which used the funds for childhood literacy and education efforts in South Central WV. * Recruited and interviewed VISTA candidates. Presented spring break service trip opportunities at the annual Bonner Scholar Directors conference in 2011 and 2012. Coordinated college spring break service trips to Big Ugly, WV and Charleston, WV.* Recruited and supported Summer of Service volunteers for 5 sites in Southern WV.* Participated in monthly management team meetings to decide tasks and direction for the month.* Coordinated emergency relief efforts during the "Derecho" natural disaster in June/July 2012.* Provided peer support to VISTA members during their term of service. This included conflict resolution, providing detailed instruction/training, and ensuring they fulfilled the duties of their VISTA assignments.

Fairmont, West Virginia

* Planned and coordinated service events for multiple national days of service, including: recruiting volunteers, fundraising, grant writing, event logistics and assessing strengths and weaknesses of each event. Increased student and faculty participation in service projects in the community.* Tracked and reported community service hours completed by students and faculty at the University. Recruited a wide variety of student clubs, classes and athletic teams to participate in community service events and reported community service hours to meet grant requirements.* Created and distributed marketing materials promoting community service projects and informed students about the Community Service Learning office and the mission of the office. * Photographed and wrote articles about service events to publicize community service and helped to increase student involvement in the community of Fairmont. Updated the office webpage weekly and utilized social media to publicize the work of the Community Service Learning office.