Supported the hiring for the BaaS product line, R&D, Product, and Product Marketing teams at Q2.• Managed the full life-cycle recruiting process for Q2’s intensive hiring process; consistently understanding functional hiring needs, position specifications, and search requirements.• Developed, communicated and drove best practices for the recruiting process, contributed to the long-term growth of the company. • Leveraged proactive, creative, and comprehensive sourcing strategies, using traditional and non-traditional methods to attract passive talent and build a network of potential candidates.• Partnered with Senior Managers and VPs to develop recruitment plans based on current/future business needs, meet with hiring managers to discuss open roles, and develop targeted recruitment plans for open positions.• Partnered closely with hiring managers and team members within the Product and R&D team– (Software Engineer/SWE focused – JavaScript, C# Python), Technical Product/Project Management, Network Operations, and various non-technicalo Partnered with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to implement the behavioral interviewing methodology and recruited against identified core competencieso Coached managers through the interview process and build strong relationships with technical teams• Maintained responsibility for entry, maintenance, and integrity of data in Q2’s ATS (Workday) while managing approximately 25+ requisitions at a time.• Delivered against performance metrics related to Time to Fill, Cost Per Hire, Recruiter Efficiency, and other KPIs that drive and reflect the team’s success.• Advocated for Q2’s, business, and culture.• Part of the committee focused on building out the diversity recruitment strategy and quality of hires.

Supported both internal and external needs for Sigma Solutions.• Responsible for mentoring and providing ongoing training and support for recruiters and serve as a resource for learning and navigating senior technical policies and procedures.• Developed and implement organizational staffing initiatives.• Helped stand-up and roll out our new back-office system. • Drove the hiring process in a high-volume / time-sensitive environment, worked directly with hiring managers for all of ARC and Sigma Solution clients and managing candidates through the process to have them placed on assignments.• Placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information Technology Industry in contract and full-time positions. Specialized in Software Engineers/Architects (Distributed and Mainframe), Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Assurance/Test Engineers, Technical Program/Product/Project Managers, Development Managers, and Business Analysts.• Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies.• Responsible for checking references, negotiating terms and rates for each project, coordinating the interview process, extending offers, and closing candidates.• Performed extensive recruiting for Senior Software/Database Developers with a heavy focus on technologies such as C/C++, (Windows & UNIX/Linux), .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, and Oracle.• Consistently # 1 revenue generator within the recruitment department, with over 1 million in revenue in 2016.

As the Recruiting Team Lead, I was responsible for managing and oversee the recruiting process:•Provided expert consultation on all phases of the staffing continuum; plan/implemented all activities relating to staffing strategy, sourcing, recruiting, candidate development, selection and hiring for all levels and execute recruitment assignments.•Developed and implement organizational staffing initiatives.•Responsible for screening and forwarding qualified candidates on assigned caseload while ensuring compliance with agency policy and federal regulations•Provided high-touch account management to hiring managers; ensured excellent client satisfaction.•Developed processes for screening resumes, routing candidate information to hiring managers, and scheduling/coordinating interviews; maintained cost-effective recruiting sources and marketing plans

•Managed inquiries to achieve prompt contact and performance activity weekly goals; utilize approved recruitment policies/formats; make prompt and effective contact with inquiries and redirect unqualified candidates based upon incompatible career goals. •Conducted high quantity of prospect phone contacts to secure weekly standard appointment set and interview activity, and to conduct follow-up activity with unresolved interviewees and future class applicants•Secured new inquiries (Personally Developed Referrals) by directly asking phone and in-person contacts about referrals of others to contact about the university’s offerings. •Scheduled and conduct both phone and in-person interviews, pursue qualified candidates for enrollment, and determine appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon career goal compatibility. •Achieved and surpass enrollment and start rate goals, and conduct all activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards. •Accurately and completely portray the university’s educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial consideration to students, parents and educators.•Consistently conduct follow-up monthly at minimum with all applicants to ensure successful matriculation. Assist other personnel and departments with data collection and problem solving. •Participated in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc.

• Hired and trained at the Atlanta office then sent to Dallas to open the recruiting operations. I also managed a growing recruiting team and office as well as interfacing with VP's • I was actively involved in recruiting for a variety of I.T., Financial and C level positions and related skill-sets.• Consistently sourced and delivered candidates with difficult/critical skill sets. This included using job boards, internet networking, attending user group meetings, as well as “outside the box” recruiting. • Sourced, contacted, interviewed, prepared resumes, performed technical evaluations, and checked references for qualified candidates. • Created and completed all on boarding process, orientation, training, performance review 30 days, 60 days etc.• Made sure all HR documents, tax forms, on boarding forms were completed and filled correctly. • Interacted with candidate on all issues until point of hire and conducted frequent follow-up throughout their duration with the company.• Created procedures for the Dallas office with the account manager. • Proactively marketed qualified candidates to customer requirements. • Assisted with business development with multiple accounts and communicated with all hiring managers to ensure I submitted the most qualified candidates for the role. • Initiated personal growth by keeping apprised of market trends and emerging technologies.• Used methodological recruiting approach that ensured a comprehensive understanding of candidate professional goals and skill set.

•Recruited and hired candidates in state and out-of-state for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements for multiple client companies. •Identified, qualified, and closed candidates through the use of the Internet sites, senior technical resume database, and referrals. •Filtered through and reviewed completed candidate profile/resume and evaluated applicants work history, education and training, job skills, desired salary/hourly rate, and personal qualifications against open requirements. •Made initial contacts, scheduled and conducted full cycle interview, reference checked and submitted for the matching position. •Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended offers of employment to successful candidates and filled all the necessary paper work after the hire. •Prioritized client's requirements in a high volume, time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines. •Generated sales leads via Internet (data mining) and networking.

• Performed full-lifecycle recruiting duties including sourcing, screening, negotiating salary and extending offers of employment. • Managed relationships with active SDI consultants to address potential client-site issues, as well as to increase opportunity for future candidate placement and candidate/client referrals. • Created and completed all on boarding process, orientation, training, performance review 30 days, 60 days etc.• Made sure all HR documents, tax forms, on boarding forms were completed and filled correctly. • Stayed in touch with both consultant and manager to make sure the consultant was fulfilling the duties of the job the candidate was hired for. • Recruiting methods included database mining, referrals, job boards, advertising and networking.• Recruited contract, permanent and contract-to-permanent positions; Administrative, Financial and Engineering professionals for Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Motorola, Delta Technology, Merrill Lynch, and PepsiCo