Experience

Alquemy Search & Consulting

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

• Technical Recruiter

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Alquemy is a Toronto based Search and Consulting firm specializing in Executive, Permanent IT, and Contract IT recruitment for the Technology Sector. It represents a commitment to achieving a gold standard of service and quality. We believe this gold standard can be attained through integrity, expertise, and a continuously refined process of new techniques and technologies. Alquemy is a fresh approach to the industry bringing quality, transparency, integrity, and accuracy back to staffing representation. Our proven systems and process are designed to deliver the highest quality candidates and build long-lasting partnerships with our clients. • Source, screen, interview and submit qualified IT and non-IT candidates to Alquemy Managing Directors for review and submission to direct clients. • Had extensive understanding of technology, technical roles, and technical skills. • Work collectively with Alquemy Team Leads and Managing Directors to creatively fulfill contract IT and non-IT roles.



Yoush Consulting

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

• Talent Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - Feb 2020

  Yoush Consulting is a boutique consulting firm ready to enable your Business through creative application of Technology Solutions and Alignment of Processes by expert professionals. Yoush has a proven track record for delivery and customer satisfaction. In the past four years, Yoush has made the list of Branham300 top Canadian ICT companies, Branham300 ICT top 20 Movers & Shakers, and Profit 100 & 200. • Sourced potential candidates by using internet sourcing techniques (Xray and GitHub) and sites with a thorough understanding of Boolean search strings. • Had in-depth understanding of technology, technical roles and technical skills. • Identified qualified applicants and conducted screening interviews. • Built and maintained database (Bullhorn and Zoho Recruit) of qualified professionals to rapidly respond to talent management needs. • Worked closely with the Recruitment Director to discuss and construct recruiting strategies as well as identifying the requirement priorities.



Upwork

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Recruiter

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  Upwork, formerly Elance-oDesk, is a global freelancing platform where businesses and independent professionals connect and collaborate remotely. In 2015, Elance-oDesk was rebranded as Upwork. • Responsible for searching, screening, and shortlisting candidates to match the requirements of technology (IT) positions. • Experienced using internet sourcing techniques (Xray and GitHub) and sites with thorough understanding of Boolean search strings. • Executed sourcing strategies in identifying potential candidates for seasonal/part-time/full-time positions. • Identified qualified applicants, conducted / scheduled screening interviews via Upwork, LinkedIn and the internal database. • Built and maintained internal databases of qualified professionals to promptly respond to talent management needs. • Worked closely with the core recruiting team to create recruiting strategies in order to get qualified candidates based on the client’s requirements. • Took on additional administrative responsibilities and projects as needed. • Created job postings in Upwork. • Attention to detail with exceptional analytical and process management skills.



TEEMA

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sr. Technical Sourcing Recruiter (Talent Manager)

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2016

  TEEMA Consulting Group Inc (TEEMA) is focused on providing both project and staffing solutions to organizational challenges. Over the past 10 years, our success in the staffing industry has allowed us a ‘seat at the table’ with influential consultants and clients who have confided in us that our industry-leading staffing service is an important first step to a greater challenge: project delivery. TEEMA’s service offerings complete an end-to-end managed solution for our clients from staffing to project delivery. Full-time Consultant (April 2013 - June 2016) Part-time Consultant (September 2010 - March 2013) • As a sourcing recruiter, my main responsibility is for candidate generation on US and Canada technical openings as assigned by the Canadian recruiter counterpart. • Experienced using internet sourcing techniques and sites with an understanding of Boolean search strings. • Executed tactical sourcing strategies to identify potential candidates for seasonal/part-time/full-time positions utilizing Talent Acquisition Tools (MaxHire, COMPAS, Indeed, Workopolis, Monster, Dice, and LinkedIn). • Worked closely with the Canadian recruiting team to devise vigorous recruiting strategies in order to get qualified candidates based on the client’s requirements. • Created job postings in T-NET where requests were sent by TEEMA members in the BC region. • Maintained the jobs being posted in T-NET under TEEMA and that the guidelines imposed by T-NET are strictly implemented. • Created job postings in Monster for the Canadian market where requests were sent by Client Managers in Vancouver. • Profiled/ formatted candidates' resumes based on TEEMA's layout for submission to the clients. Industries I've worked in are Information Technology, Healthcare, Engineering, and Financial/ Accounting.



Kforce Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Identification Specialist

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  Kforce (NASDAQ:KFRC) is a professional staffing and solutions firm specializing in the areas of: Finance & Accounting Staffing Healthcare Staffing & Solutions Technology Staffing Government Solutions Outsourcing Solutions Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Kforce has been matching job seekers and employers since 1962. Today, Kforce provides staffing services and innovative solutions through more than 60 offices located throughout the United States and one in the Philippines. With a commitment to “Great People = Great Results”, Kforce is dedicated to being the Firm most respected by those we serve. • Identified candidates/clients through job board databases such as Monster, Dice, and CareerBuilder. Also used online job orders and existing candidate/client inventory through the internal talent portal which is Recruitmax to define appropriate prospects based on the needs of the customer. • Conceptualized Boolean search strings to expedite targeted candidates for client's job order. • Exchanged information to supervisors, fellow workers, and/or subordinates through face-to-face communication, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. • Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Industries I've worked in are Information Technology, Healthcare, Automotive/ Manufacturing, and Financial/ Accounting.



Clerysys Inc

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Recruiter

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Clerysys is a professionally driven company founded by experienced IT and Management professionals. A company genuinely on the fast track, it provides advanced information technology solutions and consulting services to a host of corporate clients in telecommunications, finance, insurance & healthcare sectors and various federal, state and local government agencies, across crucial markets. Clerysys’s core competencies lie in providing solutions in Application Design & Development, e-Business & Enterprise Software Development & Management, Business Intelligence, Systems Integration, Quality Assurance, next generation Internet Applications, and technical support services. • Responsible in fulfilling technical recruitment as assigned by the Team Lead (this includes sourcing resumes using but not limited to job boards, networking sites, referrals, etc. to find high-quality candidates whose skills, qualifications and personality best match the job description specified by the Client). • Responsible in conducting in-depth interviews over the phone to gather relevant information regarding the candidate’s working background, technical and non-technical skills, hourly rate/salary which may require negotiation and other pertinent information needed to gauge the candidate’s competencies. • Responsible in candidate profile presentation that includes but not limited to editing the resume and creating a summary of relevant skills to “sell” the candidate’s relevant skills and qualifications to meet the Client’s needs. Industries I've worked on are Information Technology and Financial/ Accounting.



RCG Global Services

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Technical Recruiter

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  RCG Global Services has a rich 37-year history of providing professional services to the Global 1000 marketplace. Our industry expertise allows us to engage business executives in discussions about specific business initiatives. Our repeatable blueprint to affect business change typically involves the application of technology. Our technology design and implementation follows a rigorous predictable approach that ensures a customized solution tailored to the client. We are committed to helping our clients define and realize ideas and are CMM certified enterprise-wide. • Responsible in coordinating with account executives and recruiters by attending daily conference calls to have a clear understanding of the job requirements. • Responsible in sourcing resumes using but not limited to job boards, networking sites, referrals, etc. to find high-quality candidates whose skills, qualifications and personality best match the job description specified by the Client. • Responsible in conducting in-depth interviews over the phone to gather relevant information regarding the candidate’s working background, technical and non-technical skills, hourly rate/salary which may require negotiation and other pertinent information needed to gauge the candidate’s competencies. • Responsible in candidate profile presentation that includes but not limited to editing the resume and creating a summary of relevant skills to “sell” the candidate’s relevant skills and qualifications to meet the Client’s needs. • Responsible in generating sales leads from various sources (from candidate’s professional references, through networking, etc) to provide potential new clients for the Company. Industries I've worked on are Information Technology and Oil/ Gas.



CAI

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Sourcing Recruiter

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2010

  CAI is a global IT services firm that is currently managing active engagements with over 100 Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies around the world. Specific CAI offerings include balanced outsourcing solutions, LEGACY SUPPORT, APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT , APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE CAPTURE, DESKTOP SERVICES, and MANAGED STAFFING SERVICES. Our ability to provide on-time and on-budget results has been critical to our success for over 29 years, and our unique methodologies and tools enable us to provide our clients with real techniques for increasing productivity, profitability, and competitiveness. • Served as recruiting and sourcing expert for assigned business units by fully understanding hiring needs, position specifications and search requirements. • Understands the employment market and trends. • Focused on completing client work in accordance with established plans and quality standards. • Built competencies in the areas of basic consulting, assignment performance, and functional skills, and embraced and practiced the core values of the firm. • Performed local candidate screening on recurring requisitions; Review initial screening assessments and determine eligibility based on minimum requirements; Conduct telephone screening. • Executed tactical sourcing strategy to identify potential candidates for seasonal/part-time/full-time positions utilizing Talent Acquisition Tools (Peopleclick RMS and I-Recruiter), Monster, Dice, Career Builder and other free job posting sites.



World Networking Services Inc dba WONESE

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

• Technical Recruiter

  • Mar 2006 - Oct 2007

  World Networking Services Inc (WNS) has been an active services partner to its clients since 1998. Founded in New York, it has its presence felt through out the country by providing talented individuals to companies who have continually sought its assistance and solutions. WNS has been successfully delivering results in areas of Staffing, Professional services, IT Enabled Services, Business Consulting, Voice and Non Voice services. • Recruit and place candidates in permanent, contract, and contract-to-perm positions in Technical / Engineering and Information Technology. • Responsible for screening resumes, interviewing applicants, and referring well-qualified applicants based on needs defined by the hiring managers from US clients with emphasis on matching specific candidates with specific positions. • Provides a high level of customer service in interviewing, negotiating salaries and making offers to the candidates and advocating well-qualified resources to the US clients. • Understands and supports the recruiting needs of the US clients, proactively seek and maintain a well-qualified candidate pool/skills data base. • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, consulting firms and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility.



Client Logic Philippines, Inc.

• NTBT (Non Time Bound Trigger) Representative

  • Oct 2004 - Feb 2006

  ClientLogic Corporation provides business process outsourcing services. The company’s services include back office processing, customer services, marketing solutions, professional services, sales and saves programs, and technical support. It operates in North America, Europe, Africa, Central America, and Asia. • CTS Trigger Team Representatives (L2 Technical Representatives) personally contact e-survey respondents who were “extremely dissatisfied” in regard to their contact with Dell Technical support and/or whose issue is currently unresolved • Representatives are responsible for obtaining, correlating, and documenting written and verbal feedback submitted by survey respondents in Dellserv and DART database. • Representatives will take ownership of unresolved technical issues and provide a central point of contact through resolution. • Representatives work on problems of moderate to difficult scope where technical skills, analysis of data and communication skills are used to ensure customer satisfaction. • Representatives will troubleshoot, create service dispatches where appropriate, or offer concessions on a case-by-case basis subject to qualifications set forth by Trigger Team Management.