Juan Penagos
Senior Recruitment Specialist at Focus GTS- Claim this Profile
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Al Amodeo Sr. MBA/PMP/CSM/POPM/SSGB (He/Him)
I want to really thank Juan for the due diligence he has provided me in trying to get my resume in front of the correct people at Chewy. I have bee job hunting for 3 months now and have applied to 100's of roles, I can honestly say that Juan is in the top 1% of communication and job assistance of all the recruiters that I have worked with. A real professional. Any company would be well served with Juan as the face of the recruiting department and a reflection of the company he works for.
Mike B.
Juan has a very professional and affable way about him. Actually it’s one of the first things you’ll notice about him. Being in the business he is in, engaging with people and making them feel comfortable to discuss their goals and plans for future career success, is absolutely crucial to his success. You recognize quickly when working with Juan that getting to the core of what you’re looking for(career-wise), is sometimes something you can’t easily express. Juan has expert level skills in this area. His knowledge of the workforce landscape combined with truly taking the time to comprehensively understand your abilities makes Juan exceptional in his role. I have first hand experience working with Juan when I was with Royal Caribbean. Another talent firm who I had been working with was definitely more of the place and forget type. Seeking a better fit for myself, along comes Juan. We took the time to address concerns, discuss expectations, work up a plan and close the deal. My experience was exceptional, so much so that I introduced him to other teammates and over a half dozen of them concluded the same in a matter of days, and began switching to services Juan was providing. What I personally recognize about Juan is a professional with the rare traits of honesty and integrity of work ethic. I would do business with Juan working in the capacity he fulfills now, and just as easily if he were a financial advisor taking care of my personal portfolio. I am certain that whatever Juan puts his efforts towards will yield positive results for him and the company he works for now, and future.
Al Amodeo Sr. MBA/PMP/CSM/POPM/SSGB (He/Him)
I want to really thank Juan for the due diligence he has provided me in trying to get my resume in front of the correct people at Chewy. I have bee job hunting for 3 months now and have applied to 100's of roles, I can honestly say that Juan is in the top 1% of communication and job assistance of all the recruiters that I have worked with. A real professional. Any company would be well served with Juan as the face of the recruiting department and a reflection of the company he works for.
Mike B.
Juan has a very professional and affable way about him. Actually it’s one of the first things you’ll notice about him. Being in the business he is in, engaging with people and making them feel comfortable to discuss their goals and plans for future career success, is absolutely crucial to his success. You recognize quickly when working with Juan that getting to the core of what you’re looking for(career-wise), is sometimes something you can’t easily express. Juan has expert level skills in this area. His knowledge of the workforce landscape combined with truly taking the time to comprehensively understand your abilities makes Juan exceptional in his role. I have first hand experience working with Juan when I was with Royal Caribbean. Another talent firm who I had been working with was definitely more of the place and forget type. Seeking a better fit for myself, along comes Juan. We took the time to address concerns, discuss expectations, work up a plan and close the deal. My experience was exceptional, so much so that I introduced him to other teammates and over a half dozen of them concluded the same in a matter of days, and began switching to services Juan was providing. What I personally recognize about Juan is a professional with the rare traits of honesty and integrity of work ethic. I would do business with Juan working in the capacity he fulfills now, and just as easily if he were a financial advisor taking care of my personal portfolio. I am certain that whatever Juan puts his efforts towards will yield positive results for him and the company he works for now, and future.
Al Amodeo Sr. MBA/PMP/CSM/POPM/SSGB (He/Him)
I want to really thank Juan for the due diligence he has provided me in trying to get my resume in front of the correct people at Chewy. I have bee job hunting for 3 months now and have applied to 100's of roles, I can honestly say that Juan is in the top 1% of communication and job assistance of all the recruiters that I have worked with. A real professional. Any company would be well served with Juan as the face of the recruiting department and a reflection of the company he works for.
Mike B.
Juan has a very professional and affable way about him. Actually it’s one of the first things you’ll notice about him. Being in the business he is in, engaging with people and making them feel comfortable to discuss their goals and plans for future career success, is absolutely crucial to his success. You recognize quickly when working with Juan that getting to the core of what you’re looking for(career-wise), is sometimes something you can’t easily express. Juan has expert level skills in this area. His knowledge of the workforce landscape combined with truly taking the time to comprehensively understand your abilities makes Juan exceptional in his role. I have first hand experience working with Juan when I was with Royal Caribbean. Another talent firm who I had been working with was definitely more of the place and forget type. Seeking a better fit for myself, along comes Juan. We took the time to address concerns, discuss expectations, work up a plan and close the deal. My experience was exceptional, so much so that I introduced him to other teammates and over a half dozen of them concluded the same in a matter of days, and began switching to services Juan was providing. What I personally recognize about Juan is a professional with the rare traits of honesty and integrity of work ethic. I would do business with Juan working in the capacity he fulfills now, and just as easily if he were a financial advisor taking care of my personal portfolio. I am certain that whatever Juan puts his efforts towards will yield positive results for him and the company he works for now, and future.
Al Amodeo Sr. MBA/PMP/CSM/POPM/SSGB (He/Him)
I want to really thank Juan for the due diligence he has provided me in trying to get my resume in front of the correct people at Chewy. I have bee job hunting for 3 months now and have applied to 100's of roles, I can honestly say that Juan is in the top 1% of communication and job assistance of all the recruiters that I have worked with. A real professional. Any company would be well served with Juan as the face of the recruiting department and a reflection of the company he works for.
Mike B.
Juan has a very professional and affable way about him. Actually it’s one of the first things you’ll notice about him. Being in the business he is in, engaging with people and making them feel comfortable to discuss their goals and plans for future career success, is absolutely crucial to his success. You recognize quickly when working with Juan that getting to the core of what you’re looking for(career-wise), is sometimes something you can’t easily express. Juan has expert level skills in this area. His knowledge of the workforce landscape combined with truly taking the time to comprehensively understand your abilities makes Juan exceptional in his role. I have first hand experience working with Juan when I was with Royal Caribbean. Another talent firm who I had been working with was definitely more of the place and forget type. Seeking a better fit for myself, along comes Juan. We took the time to address concerns, discuss expectations, work up a plan and close the deal. My experience was exceptional, so much so that I introduced him to other teammates and over a half dozen of them concluded the same in a matter of days, and began switching to services Juan was providing. What I personally recognize about Juan is a professional with the rare traits of honesty and integrity of work ethic. I would do business with Juan working in the capacity he fulfills now, and just as easily if he were a financial advisor taking care of my personal portfolio. I am certain that whatever Juan puts his efforts towards will yield positive results for him and the company he works for now, and future.
Credentials
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15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)
LinkedInMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Employer Branding to Attract Talent
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Enhancing Your Productivity
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Extreme Productivity (Blinkist Summary)
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Getting Things Done
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The Practices of High-Performing Employees
LinkedInMay, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Focus GTS
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Recruitment Specialist
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Mar 2023 - Present
Focus Global Talent Solutions provides specialist IT talent within the Digital Marketing Technology, Data Science/AI, and Cloud Technology space. Whether you're looking for a full-time hire or staff augmentation our consultative approach, market expertise, and vast candidate network will ensure you find the right skill set in record time (We help organizations build world-class teams, delivering the best candidates to our clients within 24-48 hours. Yes, really!) Focus GTS simplifies how hiring is done and provides true expertise to clients and candidates. Our IT staffing agency specializes in four areas: data science and artificial intelligence, digital transformation and cloud solutions, business intelligence and analytics. Our specialty is our super power. We guarantee immediate results upon engagement, serving clients the best candidates they will ever encounter. And, we help eliminate processes and procedures that are holding you back from creating your all-star team. With 25 years of recruitment experience and partnerships with world-renowned startups to Fortune 500 companies, we deliver the highest standards of service and knowledge that matter. Show less
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Chewy
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Recruiter
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
-Responsible for sourcing and full-cycle recruiting of Data Analysts, Product Managers, Program Managers, Front-End/Back-End/Full Stack Developers, and Healthcare roles -Guided Hiring Managers through the recruitment process, conducting role-intake and weekly calibration meetings, setting expectations for time-to-fill, and reviewing sourcing strategies. -Skilled at quickly building robust candidate pipelines to fill both new and existing roles. -Provided superior service and developed lasting relationships with key stakeholders via consistent and open communication. Show less
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Deutsche Bank
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Germany
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Direct Recruiter
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
Focused on Technology, CyberSec, Machine Learning/AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Wealth Management. High volume recruitment expertise providing consultative experience throughout the entire hiring lifecycle including: Sourcing candidates via online advertising, referral, networking, databases, career website and proactive approaches Providing regular market intel drawing upon both internal and external sources Develop and deliver business plans as well as recruitment strategies and ideas Building, developing and maintaining internal and external candidate database and talent pools Ensuring direct sourcing strategies are agreed upon and channels identified to deliver against vacancy requirements Providing regular updates to Hiring Managers Partners Liaising with Hiring Partners at all levels within organization on business plans, recruitment strategies and organizational structures. This includes, but not limited to, HR teams, line managers, vendor managers, C-Level execs. Implementing simple, effective and trackable resourcing, record keeping and administration processes Show less
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Synergy Business Consulting, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Talent Acquisition Manager
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Jul 2018 - May 2021
Core Competencies:• Big Data I Data Analytics• Business Intelligence I Data Warehouse• Project Management I Business Analysis• Application and Software Development• Information & Cyber Security• Infrastructure Engineering & DevOps• SalesForce I SAP I Oracle I MicrosoftSolution Offerings:• Statement of Work (SOW)• Project Based Staff Augmentation• MSP/VMS Program Supplier• Contract to Hire Staffing• Direct Hire I Permanent Placement• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)• Executive Search Show less
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Talent Acquisition Manager
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Apr 2017 - May 2021
Core Competencies:• Big Data I Data Analytics• Business Intelligence I Data Warehouse• Project Management I Business Analysis• Application and Software Development• Information & Cyber Security• Infrastructure Engineering & DevOps• SalesForce I SAP I Oracle I MicrosoftSolution Offerings:• Statement of Work (SOW)• Project Based Staff Augmentation• MSP/VMS Program Supplier• Contract to Hire Staffing• Direct Hire I Permanent Placement• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)• Executive Search Show less
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Technology Recruiter
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Nov 2014 - May 2021
Core Competencies:• Big Data I Data Analytics• Business Intelligence I Data Warehouse• Project Management I Business Analysis• Application and Software Development• Information & Cyber Security• Infrastructure Engineering & DevOps• SalesForce I SAP I Oracle I MicrosoftSolution Offerings:• Statement of Work (SOW)• Project Based Staff Augmentation• MSP/VMS Program Supplier• Contract to Hire Staffing• Direct Hire I Permanent Placement• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)• Executive Search Show less
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New Horizons South Florida & Caribbean
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Services Coordinator
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2014
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Career Services Coordinator
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May 2013 - Sep 2013
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Protranslating - A BIG Language Company
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United States
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Translation and Localization
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Feb 2010 - Apr 2013
* Assigned and oversaw translation projects throughout the project lifecycle in order to ensure that they were completed within budget, scope, and schedule * Utilized primarily HTML, CSS, and JavaScript-based translation software, trained project team members on the software, and conducted troubleshooting when necessary * Tracked project status and managed stakeholder expectations by reporting performance directly to the clients * Coordinated a project for the redesign of the American Heart Association website, which involved detailed processes for obtaining and understanding project requirements and communicating with stakeholders to ensure buy-in * Conducted several projects to translate and format quarterly reports for Akamai stakeholders, ensuring completion by very short deadlines while still maintaining quality and adhering to industry standards * Managed a group of 15 linguists/project team members per language in a project to translate the Quest Software website into 8 languages Show less
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Enterprise
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Manager
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Feb 2008 - Jan 2010
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Education
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St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sport and Fitness Administration/Management -
American Heritage School
High School Diploma, Honors and Advanced Placement Student