Experience

Meridian Technology Group

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Technical Recruiter

  • Oct 2013 - Present



EnGn

• Beaverton, Oregon

• Technical Recruiting Lead

  • Jun 2012 - May 2013

  • Recruit IT professionals for Contract, Contract-to-Direct and Direct Hire positions • EnGn focuses on IT positions including but not limited to Network Administrators, Software Engineers, Project Managers, Database Developers, Quality Assurance and Business Analysts. I have also placed two Electrical Engineers for an existing client when they had a requirement for only one. Currently working with another client on a Tech Support Lead in Philadelphia for the vending industry which shows my ability to locate professionals in other industries as well other locations • Primarily use internal database, referrals, and personal LinkedIn account with over 4100 first level connections and almost 19 million connections in third tier Show less



DB Professionals

• Technical Recruiter

  • Apr 2011 - May 2012

  • Recruit IT Professionals for Contract positions with companies in the Portland area • Recruit for positions such as Programmers, Network Administrators, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Quality Assurance, etc. • In December 2011 was promoted to role of Program Manager. Position is tasked with working with Contractors and Clients regarding items such as pay rate increases, terminations, attending on-site interviews and any Contractor or Client issues that may arise • With the departure of our HR Manager in March 2012 I have also taken on additional responsibilities such as helping with payroll, documentation for changes to Contractor status and rates as well as approval of invoices to third party agencies and vendors Show less



Z-Tech Staffing

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Technical Recruiter

  • Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Recruit for Contract, Contract to Direct and Direct Hire positions for client's job openings in Information Technology fields • Locate qualified candidates through in-house database, internet websites, and referrals • Actively placed cold calls to candidates for all skill sets necessary for submittal to fill client job orders • Scheduled client interviews and follow-ups to insure timely results for both client and candidate • Responsible for negotiating pay rates, closing candidates and negotiating start dates for new candidates Show less



Protingent

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Recruiter

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2009

  • Actively recruited senior level Engineers for Contract positions throughout the US • Placed Contractors in roles such as Hardware, Firmware, Software, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers • Organized and managed a group of approximately 30 outside Vendors as an additional source of nationwide Contract Consultants • Actively recruited senior level Engineers for Contract positions throughout the US • Placed Contractors in roles such as Hardware, Firmware, Software, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers • Organized and managed a group of approximately 30 outside Vendors as an additional source of nationwide Contract Consultants



Volt Technical Resources

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Direct Placement Recruiter

  • Sep 2003 - Feb 2007

  • Responsible for recruiting, screening, interviewing, and submitting qualified candidates for full time, direct hire positions in Information Technology, Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering fields in Oregon, Washington and Idaho • Sourced candidates through use of internal database, direct recruiting, internet websites (Linked-In) and referrals • Responsible for Account Management during the recruiting process including contract negotiation, job qualification, ongoing communication and follow through Show less



OnSource Consulting

• Technical Recruiter

  • Sep 1999 - Jul 2003

  • Recruit for Contract, Contract to Direct and Direct Hire positions for client's job openings in Information Technology, Accounting, Engineering, Administrative/Clerical and Human Resources • Locate qualified candidates through in-house database, internet websites, and referrals • Actively placed cold calls to candidates for all skill sets necessary for submittal to fill client job orders • Responsible for negotiating pay rates, bill rates, closing candidates and negotiating start dates for new candidates • Developed and sustained relationships with hiring managers; prospected for future solution needs and upcoming projects Show less



Technical Aid Corporation

• Technical Recruiter

  • Nov 1997 - Aug 1999

  • Sourced and Recruited qualified candidates to fill client's open positions in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial and Architectural Drafting, Designing and Engineering• Conducted Telephone and Face to Face interviews with candidates• Placed phone calls to do Reference Checks and also used this phone call to obtain new clients• Negotiated Pay Rates with Contract Employees

• Internet Recruiter

  • Mar 1997 - Nov 1997

  Responsible for Internet Recruiting• Posted Jobs and Searched for Resumes on Internet websites• Prescreened Candidates for necessary skill set prior to submitting them to the Recruiter• Created a spreadsheet for tracking resumes downloaded from the internet and the number received via email and fax each day