Brendan Keelen
Vice President, Recruitment & Account Management at Lenmar Consulting Inc- Claim this Profile
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Melissa Zapata
I highly recommend my colleague, Brendan, for their leadership and expertise in talent acquisition. Their ability to attract top talent and align hiring strategies with our business goals has been instrumental in the company's success. Brendan has a strong understanding of industry trends and creative approaches to sourcing and recruiting candidates. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion demonstrates their passion for cultivating a culture of equity and excellence in the workforce.
Juviza J. Jimenez, SHRM-SCP
Understanding the value the right talent acquisition manager can have on a growing company is a game changer. Brendan is just that. Hiring him, was in part hiring a true talent acquisition leader, with a unique gift of storytelling and people skills. He was able to connect the dots from a business needs and candidate perspective. Which I appreciated because it meant I could share strategic goals, knowing Brendan would manage the process, ask well thought out questions, and would provide solutions when faced with challenges. Which are all key in a startup environment where time is of the essence and agility is highly important. Brendan also ensured that managers and candidates alike had a best-in-class experience. This in fact, is a distinguishable trait. He is really passionate about the candidate experience. He deeply comprehends the positive and negative impact a candidate’s experience can have on a company’s reputation. In a time of
Melissa Zapata
I highly recommend my colleague, Brendan, for their leadership and expertise in talent acquisition. Their ability to attract top talent and align hiring strategies with our business goals has been instrumental in the company's success. Brendan has a strong understanding of industry trends and creative approaches to sourcing and recruiting candidates. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion demonstrates their passion for cultivating a culture of equity and excellence in the workforce.
Juviza J. Jimenez, SHRM-SCP
Understanding the value the right talent acquisition manager can have on a growing company is a game changer. Brendan is just that. Hiring him, was in part hiring a true talent acquisition leader, with a unique gift of storytelling and people skills. He was able to connect the dots from a business needs and candidate perspective. Which I appreciated because it meant I could share strategic goals, knowing Brendan would manage the process, ask well thought out questions, and would provide solutions when faced with challenges. Which are all key in a startup environment where time is of the essence and agility is highly important. Brendan also ensured that managers and candidates alike had a best-in-class experience. This in fact, is a distinguishable trait. He is really passionate about the candidate experience. He deeply comprehends the positive and negative impact a candidate’s experience can have on a company’s reputation. In a time of
Melissa Zapata
I highly recommend my colleague, Brendan, for their leadership and expertise in talent acquisition. Their ability to attract top talent and align hiring strategies with our business goals has been instrumental in the company's success. Brendan has a strong understanding of industry trends and creative approaches to sourcing and recruiting candidates. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion demonstrates their passion for cultivating a culture of equity and excellence in the workforce.
Juviza J. Jimenez, SHRM-SCP
Understanding the value the right talent acquisition manager can have on a growing company is a game changer. Brendan is just that. Hiring him, was in part hiring a true talent acquisition leader, with a unique gift of storytelling and people skills. He was able to connect the dots from a business needs and candidate perspective. Which I appreciated because it meant I could share strategic goals, knowing Brendan would manage the process, ask well thought out questions, and would provide solutions when faced with challenges. Which are all key in a startup environment where time is of the essence and agility is highly important. Brendan also ensured that managers and candidates alike had a best-in-class experience. This in fact, is a distinguishable trait. He is really passionate about the candidate experience. He deeply comprehends the positive and negative impact a candidate’s experience can have on a company’s reputation. In a time of
Melissa Zapata
I highly recommend my colleague, Brendan, for their leadership and expertise in talent acquisition. Their ability to attract top talent and align hiring strategies with our business goals has been instrumental in the company's success. Brendan has a strong understanding of industry trends and creative approaches to sourcing and recruiting candidates. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion demonstrates their passion for cultivating a culture of equity and excellence in the workforce.
Juviza J. Jimenez, SHRM-SCP
Understanding the value the right talent acquisition manager can have on a growing company is a game changer. Brendan is just that. Hiring him, was in part hiring a true talent acquisition leader, with a unique gift of storytelling and people skills. He was able to connect the dots from a business needs and candidate perspective. Which I appreciated because it meant I could share strategic goals, knowing Brendan would manage the process, ask well thought out questions, and would provide solutions when faced with challenges. Which are all key in a startup environment where time is of the essence and agility is highly important. Brendan also ensured that managers and candidates alike had a best-in-class experience. This in fact, is a distinguishable trait. He is really passionate about the candidate experience. He deeply comprehends the positive and negative impact a candidate’s experience can have on a company’s reputation. In a time of
Credentials
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Market Concepts
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Experience
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Lenmar Consulting Inc
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Recruitment & Account Management
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Jul 2023 - Present
+ Managing and developing an international team of 20 dedicated recruiters and account managers by continuously improving service levels to deliver outstanding candidate and client experiences + Driving the team’s efficiency to steer results for achieving target US recruitment numbers through robust planning + Leading exercises such as task planning and distribution, team stand-ups, training and team reviews + Developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to… Show more + Managing and developing an international team of 20 dedicated recruiters and account managers by continuously improving service levels to deliver outstanding candidate and client experiences + Driving the team’s efficiency to steer results for achieving target US recruitment numbers through robust planning + Leading exercises such as task planning and distribution, team stand-ups, training and team reviews + Developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent in a competitive market + Assessing the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and making data-driven improvements to the process + Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system and tracking important recruitment metrics/KPI's like submissions, submission to interview ratio, interview to placement ratio, placement to start and turnover. + Building and maintaining solid relationships with the hiring team and external partners + Improving internal processes, standards and practices to increase team efficiency + Ensuring compliance with all applicable US employment laws and regulations Show less + Managing and developing an international team of 20 dedicated recruiters and account managers by continuously improving service levels to deliver outstanding candidate and client experiences + Driving the team’s efficiency to steer results for achieving target US recruitment numbers through robust planning + Leading exercises such as task planning and distribution, team stand-ups, training and team reviews + Developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to… Show more + Managing and developing an international team of 20 dedicated recruiters and account managers by continuously improving service levels to deliver outstanding candidate and client experiences + Driving the team’s efficiency to steer results for achieving target US recruitment numbers through robust planning + Leading exercises such as task planning and distribution, team stand-ups, training and team reviews + Developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent in a competitive market + Assessing the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and making data-driven improvements to the process + Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system and tracking important recruitment metrics/KPI's like submissions, submission to interview ratio, interview to placement ratio, placement to start and turnover. + Building and maintaining solid relationships with the hiring team and external partners + Improving internal processes, standards and practices to increase team efficiency + Ensuring compliance with all applicable US employment laws and regulations Show less
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Bowery Valuation
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United States
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
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Nov 2021 - Oct 2022
*Role impacted by Corporate Layoffs* + Oversee all recruiting efforts across the company + Lead a team of remote recruiters + Interview Design, Market Mapping, Training, Vendor Management and DE&I *Role impacted by Corporate Layoffs* + Oversee all recruiting efforts across the company + Lead a team of remote recruiters + Interview Design, Market Mapping, Training, Vendor Management and DE&I
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LevelUP
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Talent Acquisition Manager (RPO)
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Dec 2019 - Nov 2021
Managed several recruitment teams across multiple clients: Pagaya (2 Recruiters, 1 Sourcer, 1 Recruitment Coordinator) + Client Engagement Manager + Project Managed 60 position requisition load + Established interview designs, job descriptions, branding and go to market strategy + Helped the company IPO (NASDAQ: PGY) Capco (3 Recruiters) + Client Engagement Manager + Project Managed 50 position requisition load + Market mapping Bloomberg Philanthropies… Show more Managed several recruitment teams across multiple clients: Pagaya (2 Recruiters, 1 Sourcer, 1 Recruitment Coordinator) + Client Engagement Manager + Project Managed 60 position requisition load + Established interview designs, job descriptions, branding and go to market strategy + Helped the company IPO (NASDAQ: PGY) Capco (3 Recruiters) + Client Engagement Manager + Project Managed 50 position requisition load + Market mapping Bloomberg Philanthropies (24 Recruiters) + Oversaw Recruitment efforts for NYS Contact Tracing Program (8,000+ Hires) + Client Engagement Manager + Established DE&I initiative via Census data Show less Managed several recruitment teams across multiple clients: Pagaya (2 Recruiters, 1 Sourcer, 1 Recruitment Coordinator) + Client Engagement Manager + Project Managed 60 position requisition load + Established interview designs, job descriptions, branding and go to market strategy + Helped the company IPO (NASDAQ: PGY) Capco (3 Recruiters) + Client Engagement Manager + Project Managed 50 position requisition load + Market mapping Bloomberg Philanthropies… Show more Managed several recruitment teams across multiple clients: Pagaya (2 Recruiters, 1 Sourcer, 1 Recruitment Coordinator) + Client Engagement Manager + Project Managed 60 position requisition load + Established interview designs, job descriptions, branding and go to market strategy + Helped the company IPO (NASDAQ: PGY) Capco (3 Recruiters) + Client Engagement Manager + Project Managed 50 position requisition load + Market mapping Bloomberg Philanthropies (24 Recruiters) + Oversaw Recruitment efforts for NYS Contact Tracing Program (8,000+ Hires) + Client Engagement Manager + Established DE&I initiative via Census data Show less
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WeWork
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Uzbekistan
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent Acquisition Manager, Enterprise Growth & Sales
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
*Role impacted by Corporate Layoffs* *Role impacted by Corporate Layoffs*
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Meet
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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Head of Talent Acquisition
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Feb 2019 - Sep 2019
+ Oversaw all recruitment efforts across the company + Managed an International team (2 UK Recruiters & 2 US Recruiters) + Early Career Hiring + University Engagement + Experienced Hires + Oversaw all recruitment efforts across the company + Managed an International team (2 UK Recruiters & 2 US Recruiters) + Early Career Hiring + University Engagement + Experienced Hires
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SThree
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruitment Manager, East Coast Talent Acquisition
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May 2017 - Jan 2019
+ Early Career Hiring + University Engagement + Interview Design + Volume Hiring
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Principal Recruitment Consultant & Business Development Manager
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Mar 2014 - May 2017
+ Managed Recruitment Team (3 Recruiters) + Supported 20+ clients in Financial Services
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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United States
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Real Estate
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Flagship Branch Manager
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
+ Ran the largest Enterprise Branch in the Shore Region + Managed a team of 12 Employees + Consistently ranked #1 in Enterprise Service Quality Index
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Branch Manager
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Mar 2012 - Feb 2013
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Assistant Branch Manager
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Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
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Management Assistant
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Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
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Management Trainee
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May 2010 - Jan 2011
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Education
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Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
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