Tom Matthews Email & Phone Number

Responsible for carrying out and managing full recruiting cycle for active requirements;Maintained a portfolio of active and passive candidates for current or proactive contract opportunities with clients;Worked closely with Account Manager to grow business and build relationships with client Hiring Managers to ensure a full understanding of company requirementsDirect client interactions to fully qualify critical needs for specific opportunities; consulted on the recruiting process and maintained contact throughout the contract period to ensure a successful placement;Developed and managed a Sourcer to assist in the recruiting process, Developed an understanding of Engineering skill sets necessary to be able to make viable hiring decisions;Facilitated secondary Client-Candidate interviews; Provided candidates with tools and advice for interviewing, as well as solicited post-interview feedback from both parties;Dealt with a potential candidates from a wide array of cultural backgrounds, language levels as well as career and educational levels;

Sourced and pre-screened candidates for a range of non-technical positions in the Warehouse/Production field; as well as technical positions in the field of Skilled Trades and Engineering;Worked closely with Recruiters to ensure a full understanding of requirements for specific positions; developed and executed Sourcing strategy accordingly; Facilitated and managed Job Fairs, provided information and marketing materials to potential applicants;Built relationships with external employment resources, organizations and schools to solicit referrals and applications;On Premise ManagerActed as primary point of contact for a client 3rd Party Warehouse on Annacis Island;Built and maintained strong relationships with Client Managers to ensure timely delivery of staffing requirements;Sourced, screened, referenced and made hiring decisions to provide qualified candidates in response to Managers' requirements/considerations;Ensure proper on-boarding of new hires, solicit feedback from Managers, issue verbal and written warnings, and terminate employment due to any performance issues;

Teaching World History and English to students of all ages from the Himalayan regions of Nepal. Organizing and facilitating student, and teacher, led discussion groups concerning Critical Thinking and Development Issues as they relate to Nepal. Teaching Basketball to students, helping with homework, English skills, and generally acting as a mentor and friend.Shree Mangal Dvip is a Non-Profit boarding school based in Kathmandu, Nepal. It focuses on providing elementary and secondary education for children from the Himalayan region of Nepal. the majority of students are of Tibetan descent and as a result face discrimination in the Nepali education system. Relying on donations and foreign sponsors, SMD sends senior students on scholarship programs to leading International Schools around the world.

Helped P.E Teachers in the planning, set up and monitoring of Elementary and Secondary P.E classes;Related with students of all ages, from multi-cultural backgrounds, to teach elements of individual and team sports;Head Coach of Junior Varsity Boys Basketball, Assistant Coach for Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball and Girls Varsity Softball;Established practice schedule, taught practice drills;Instilled appreciation for athletics and team sports;

Led a team of up to 8-10 individuals to provide security and building management to the Student Union Building at the University of British Columbia; Organized proper coverage for scheduled events such as Beer Gardens to ensure age verification, safety and crowd control;Liaised with event organizers to ensure smooth operations and communication;Skills: Customer Relations, Mediation, Team Building, Organization, Staffing, Communication

Ba, History, Political Science, Development Studies

International Baccalaureate Program (I.B); Graduate Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Basketball (Co-Captain), Varsity Volleyball (Co-Captain), Varsity Softball, Rugby Higher Lever Courses.