Experience

Aureon Consulting

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

• Senior Technical Recruiter

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  As a Senior Technical Recruiter for Aureon Consulting, I work with IT professionals to match their skills and personality with their ideal careers. I recruit for various Information Technology positions including Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Coordinators, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, Data Analysts, EDI, BI Developers/Analysts, Full Stack Developers (of all kinds), SharePoint Engineers, SharePoint Administrators, SharePoint Developers, Systems Administrators… Show more As a Senior Technical Recruiter for Aureon Consulting, I work with IT professionals to match their skills and personality with their ideal careers. I recruit for various Information Technology positions including Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Coordinators, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, Data Analysts, EDI, BI Developers/Analysts, Full Stack Developers (of all kinds), SharePoint Engineers, SharePoint Administrators, SharePoint Developers, Systems Administrators, Technical Support Staff, Network Engineers, Telecom professionals, NOC Technicians, Solutions Architects, Directors of IT, CIO's, VP's, and Managers of all levels - you name it, if it's in IT or Application Development, I recruit for it! Please contact me for help with your career search! 515-348-8799 or darin.boots@aureon.com Show less As a Senior Technical Recruiter for Aureon Consulting, I work with IT professionals to match their skills and personality with their ideal careers. I recruit for various Information Technology positions including Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Coordinators, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, Data Analysts, EDI, BI Developers/Analysts, Full Stack Developers (of all kinds), SharePoint Engineers, SharePoint Administrators, SharePoint Developers, Systems Administrators… Show more As a Senior Technical Recruiter for Aureon Consulting, I work with IT professionals to match their skills and personality with their ideal careers. I recruit for various Information Technology positions including Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Coordinators, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, Data Analysts, EDI, BI Developers/Analysts, Full Stack Developers (of all kinds), SharePoint Engineers, SharePoint Administrators, SharePoint Developers, Systems Administrators, Technical Support Staff, Network Engineers, Telecom professionals, NOC Technicians, Solutions Architects, Directors of IT, CIO's, VP's, and Managers of all levels - you name it, if it's in IT or Application Development, I recruit for it! Please contact me for help with your career search! 515-348-8799 or darin.boots@aureon.com Show less



Paragon IT Professionals

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

• Recruiting Specialist

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2018

  • My role as a recruiting specialist at Paragon IT Professionals was to locate and identify candidates with elite level talent for full-time, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities for our clients in the Iowa and Nebraska markets. • Worked closely with clients and consultants to build strong relationships based on honesty, integrity, and open communication. • Took time to understand client’s needs for each position to ensure finding top IT talent that would meet and exceed… Show more • My role as a recruiting specialist at Paragon IT Professionals was to locate and identify candidates with elite level talent for full-time, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities for our clients in the Iowa and Nebraska markets. • Worked closely with clients and consultants to build strong relationships based on honesty, integrity, and open communication. • Took time to understand client’s needs for each position to ensure finding top IT talent that would meet and exceed their expectations. • Diligently interviewed candidates to identify their professional needs, financial expectations, and technical IT skills and experience, to assist them in finding their next opportunity. In addition, ensuring they are a strong fit for the client’s needs. • Extensive phone work, rapport building, lead generation, community involvement, use of lead management systems, sourcing tools, and referral base to build a solid bench of consultants to meet the needs of the client. • Attended client networking events to build rapport with hiring managers. • Had over 30 consultants billing for me at various clients in the Iowa and Nebraska markets. • Averaged a monthly billing spread of over $80,000 dollars. • Assisted with the creation and implementation of consultant retention events focused on showing appreciation for their loyalty and arduous work. • Documented processes and best practices, attended various sales training seminars, and helped mentor junior recruiters on the team. • Participated in sales strategy meetings focused on revenue generation, branding, increasing market share, client penetration, marketing, vendor management, and recruitment/sales best practices. Show less • My role as a recruiting specialist at Paragon IT Professionals was to locate and identify candidates with elite level talent for full-time, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities for our clients in the Iowa and Nebraska markets. • Worked closely with clients and consultants to build strong relationships based on honesty, integrity, and open communication. • Took time to understand client’s needs for each position to ensure finding top IT talent that would meet and exceed… Show more • My role as a recruiting specialist at Paragon IT Professionals was to locate and identify candidates with elite level talent for full-time, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities for our clients in the Iowa and Nebraska markets. • Worked closely with clients and consultants to build strong relationships based on honesty, integrity, and open communication. • Took time to understand client’s needs for each position to ensure finding top IT talent that would meet and exceed their expectations. • Diligently interviewed candidates to identify their professional needs, financial expectations, and technical IT skills and experience, to assist them in finding their next opportunity. In addition, ensuring they are a strong fit for the client’s needs. • Extensive phone work, rapport building, lead generation, community involvement, use of lead management systems, sourcing tools, and referral base to build a solid bench of consultants to meet the needs of the client. • Attended client networking events to build rapport with hiring managers. • Had over 30 consultants billing for me at various clients in the Iowa and Nebraska markets. • Averaged a monthly billing spread of over $80,000 dollars. • Assisted with the creation and implementation of consultant retention events focused on showing appreciation for their loyalty and arduous work. • Documented processes and best practices, attended various sales training seminars, and helped mentor junior recruiters on the team. • Participated in sales strategy meetings focused on revenue generation, branding, increasing market share, client penetration, marketing, vendor management, and recruitment/sales best practices. Show less



ITT Technical Institute

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Recruitment

  • Sep 2008 - May 2014

  • Manage recruitment team that consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the district regarding planned student starts and leads to starts conversion. • Lead recruitment team that achieved 104% to budgeted market plan in 2013-the only school in the district to achieve this accomplishment. • Asked to train new recruiters at other campuses due to high performance. • Manage, train, and motivate the representative team to meet new enrollment goals. • Invent and incorporate… Show more • Manage recruitment team that consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the district regarding planned student starts and leads to starts conversion. • Lead recruitment team that achieved 104% to budgeted market plan in 2013-the only school in the district to achieve this accomplishment. • Asked to train new recruiters at other campuses due to high performance. • Manage, train, and motivate the representative team to meet new enrollment goals. • Invent and incorporate marketing strategies, utilizing student referral programs and local media sources. • Recruit prospective students via phone, mail, fax, and schedule appointments for campus visits. • Analyze individual representatives and team enrollment percentages and report to headquarters. • Perform aspects of Human Resources including hiring, training, coaching, terminations, and performance reviews. • Conduct student interviews, give campus tours, and answer all questions about campus programs. • Provide guidance to students in the following areas: program information, enrollment requirements, human services agency outlets, housing and transportation concerns, student/instructor concerns, job networking, career research, and education. Show less • Manage recruitment team that consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the district regarding planned student starts and leads to starts conversion. • Lead recruitment team that achieved 104% to budgeted market plan in 2013-the only school in the district to achieve this accomplishment. • Asked to train new recruiters at other campuses due to high performance. • Manage, train, and motivate the representative team to meet new enrollment goals. • Invent and incorporate… Show more • Manage recruitment team that consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the district regarding planned student starts and leads to starts conversion. • Lead recruitment team that achieved 104% to budgeted market plan in 2013-the only school in the district to achieve this accomplishment. • Asked to train new recruiters at other campuses due to high performance. • Manage, train, and motivate the representative team to meet new enrollment goals. • Invent and incorporate marketing strategies, utilizing student referral programs and local media sources. • Recruit prospective students via phone, mail, fax, and schedule appointments for campus visits. • Analyze individual representatives and team enrollment percentages and report to headquarters. • Perform aspects of Human Resources including hiring, training, coaching, terminations, and performance reviews. • Conduct student interviews, give campus tours, and answer all questions about campus programs. • Provide guidance to students in the following areas: program information, enrollment requirements, human services agency outlets, housing and transportation concerns, student/instructor concerns, job networking, career research, and education. Show less



Vatterott College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Admissions

  • Apr 2005 - Jul 2008

  • Achieved highest 10 week new student enrollment goal in campus history. • Chosen to attend 2006 “Top Performers” awards ceremony for exceeding company enrollment goals. • Recruited and enrolled new students for Vatterott College. • Managed, trained, and motivated the admissions team to meet goals for new enrollments. • Contacted prospective students via phone, mail, fax, and set up appointments for campus visits and enrollment interviews. • Performed aspects of Human Resources… Show more • Achieved highest 10 week new student enrollment goal in campus history. • Chosen to attend 2006 “Top Performers” awards ceremony for exceeding company enrollment goals. • Recruited and enrolled new students for Vatterott College. • Managed, trained, and motivated the admissions team to meet goals for new enrollments. • Contacted prospective students via phone, mail, fax, and set up appointments for campus visits and enrollment interviews. • Performed aspects of Human Resources including hiring, training, coaching, terminations, and performance reviews, monitored individual admission coordinator and team enrollment percentages.

• Admissions Coordinator

  • Jul 2004 - Apr 2005

  • Promoted to Director of Admissions within first year of employment at Vatterott College. • Ranked in the top five in the company for year to date conversions as an Admissions Coordinator. • As an Admissions Coordinator, set campus records for number of enrollments in a day, week and one 10 week enrollment cycle. • Recruited and enrolled new students; contacted and established appointments with a large amount of prospective students via telephone and mail. • Designed and… Show more • Promoted to Director of Admissions within first year of employment at Vatterott College. • Ranked in the top five in the company for year to date conversions as an Admissions Coordinator. • As an Admissions Coordinator, set campus records for number of enrollments in a day, week and one 10 week enrollment cycle. • Recruited and enrolled new students; contacted and established appointments with a large amount of prospective students via telephone and mail. • Designed and implemented marketing programs to increase student body. • Counseled students through educational, personal, and professional issues. • Conducted public presentations to increase awareness of Vatterott College in the community.



Rookies Bar and Grill

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional General Manager

  • May 2002 - Jun 2004

  • Supervised operations for three restaurants in the Des Moines area. • Assisted in the development and design of new restaurants joining the chain. • Controlled all aspects of operations, customer service, marketing and training for multiple properties. • Supervised the managers and operations at two properties. • Designed the training program used in all stores. • Developed the marketing strategies, promotions, and special events for all locations. • Supervised operations for three restaurants in the Des Moines area. • Assisted in the development and design of new restaurants joining the chain. • Controlled all aspects of operations, customer service, marketing and training for multiple properties. • Supervised the managers and operations at two properties. • Designed the training program used in all stores. • Developed the marketing strategies, promotions, and special events for all locations.



Damon’s Restaurant

• United States
• Executive Offices

• General Manager

  • Nov 1998 - Apr 2002

  • Managed all aspects of operations for a two million dollar restaurant. • Named “Best Sports Restaurant in Des Moines:” by City View during my term as General Manager. • Responsibilities included; training, P&L management, customer service, cost controls, inventory, ordering, scheduling, marketing and various human resource responsibilities. • Received multiple awards for profit, revenue growth, and employee training. • Managed and trained hundreds of employees, including managers… Show more • Managed all aspects of operations for a two million dollar restaurant. • Named “Best Sports Restaurant in Des Moines:” by City View during my term as General Manager. • Responsibilities included; training, P&L management, customer service, cost controls, inventory, ordering, scheduling, marketing and various human resource responsibilities. • Received multiple awards for profit, revenue growth, and employee training. • Managed and trained hundreds of employees, including managers for new restaurants. • Established and implemented monthly marketing plans for yearly profit analysis budget. Show less • Managed all aspects of operations for a two million dollar restaurant. • Named “Best Sports Restaurant in Des Moines:” by City View during my term as General Manager. • Responsibilities included; training, P&L management, customer service, cost controls, inventory, ordering, scheduling, marketing and various human resource responsibilities. • Received multiple awards for profit, revenue growth, and employee training. • Managed and trained hundreds of employees, including managers… Show more • Managed all aspects of operations for a two million dollar restaurant. • Named “Best Sports Restaurant in Des Moines:” by City View during my term as General Manager. • Responsibilities included; training, P&L management, customer service, cost controls, inventory, ordering, scheduling, marketing and various human resource responsibilities. • Received multiple awards for profit, revenue growth, and employee training. • Managed and trained hundreds of employees, including managers for new restaurants. • Established and implemented monthly marketing plans for yearly profit analysis budget. Show less



KRKQ 98.3 FM Radio

• Sales and Marketing Associate

  • Dec 1997 - Oct 1998

  • Worked with area businesses to create advertising and promotional campaigns to drive business. • Consistently achieved monthly revenue goals of over $40,000. • Won “Sales Associate of the Month” within the first 4 months of employment. • Worked with area businesses to create advertising and promotional campaigns to drive business. • Consistently achieved monthly revenue goals of over $40,000. • Won “Sales Associate of the Month” within the first 4 months of employment.

• Assistant Manager

  • Jul 1995 - Nov 1997

  • Assisted in the day to day management of operations and staff. • Devised and facilitated outside marketing programs. • Assisted in staff training. • Assisted in the day to day management of operations and staff. • Devised and facilitated outside marketing programs. • Assisted in staff training.