Experience

GC Strategies

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  GC Strategies is an innovative team of resourceful minds dedicated to the success of our clients. We cultivate and represent a flourishing network of innovative and disruptive firms and experts in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cloud, providing clients a single point of contact for results-based problem solving. Check out our short video explaining our unique approach to results-based problem solving. www.gcstrategies.ca GC Strategies is an innovative team of resourceful minds dedicated to the success of our clients. We cultivate and represent a flourishing network of innovative and disruptive firms and experts in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cloud, providing clients a single point of contact for results-based problem solving. Check out our short video explaining our unique approach to results-based problem solving. www.gcstrategies.ca



I4C Consulting Inc

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Consulting Services

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2015

  The I4C business model revolves around face-to-face relationships, an in-depth understanding of our clients’ needs and our resources’ strengths, a transparent business process, and an innovative approach to project management. At I4C, success is built one relationship at a time. Resource Integration is about integrating the right people into the right client environment to deliver the best possible solution. To achieve this, I4C works only with independent, unbiased contractors whose strengths, personalities and interests are matched to suit the client environment in which they will be expected to perform. Once we’ve connected resource and client, I4C stays involved in the project, making additional recommendations, conceptualizing new ideas, and supporting our client – and our resources – until the job is delivered. Show less



Experis Canada

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  As a new Account Manager, Mr. Anthony grew his book of business from 0 to 60 resources in less than 12 months. The growth was achieved in 5 accounts, which were all new to the company. In the same period, Darren closed 75 new business deals at over 23% margin. In addition, he exceeded all targets set out by management, and executed 495 client meetings over the course of the year. During his time in this role, Darren has demonstrated the ability to develop lasting relationships with the consultants he has worked with, and leverage those relationships to gain access to new business opportunities.In order to succeed in this role, Darren has established a sound understanding of all government vehicles including, but not limited to TBIPS, SBIPS, THS and PS On-line.Other responsibilities include:• Providing guidance and advice to clients with regards to their IT projects and resourcing needs• Prospecting into new government accounts• Gain access to strategic Supply Arrangements in order to ensure successful growth in core accounts (Darren achieved this by winning 2 key SA’s, allowing Veritaaq exclusive rights to the provision of professional services for 5 years in two core accounts) Show less

• Senior Technical Recruiter

  • Feb 2005 - Dec 2009

  As a Senior Technical Recruiter, Darren provided expert advice and guidance to consultants on a wide range of topics, including contracting and strategic sourcing. His work was done in an environment where teamwork is essential and supported by fellow IT professionals, managers, and colleagues. During his time at Veritaaq, Darren has formed sound relationships with leadership and account executives, ensuring successful delivery of professional services to the company’s key clients, thus allowing them to achieve their business goals. Responsibilities include: • Developing and executing candidate generation strategies with high quality candidates.• In-depth knowledge of Internet-based tools, sites and sourcing techniques specific to professional services recruiting.• Building key relationships with Consultants, Clients and Recruiting partners in order to determine staffing priorities based on workforce needs• Development of sourcing strategies, targeted searches, resume reviews, candidate interviews, and reference checking.• Developing, driving and executing comprehensive search strategies designed to recruit niche candidates in limited candidate vertical. This involves research, networking and direct sourcing • Providing qualified internal and external candidates to hiring groups while employing strategic consulting and influencing skills in order to provide staffing expertise and recommendations.• Prime for determining offer components in conjunction with the hiring manager and in turn presenting the verbal and written offer of employment to the candidate. Liaises with other functional areas to expedite the hire, i.e. Mobility, Compensation and HR Operations. • Analyzed the scope of the internal resource needs and provide customized recruiting solutions.• Provide front-end analysis, panel interviewing, assessment, selection and feedback.• Responded to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding the recruiting process. Show less



TELUS

• Canada
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager

  • Apr 2004 - Sep 2004



Saint Mary's University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager

  • Jun 1997 - May 2001