Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Dec 2021 - Present

Sr. Recruiter

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2022

Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant-CH2M JACOBS (contract)

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

Responsible for sourcing and hiring engineers for the largest engineering firm in the world, first for CH2M and then for the combined entities of CH2M and JACOBS. Focus was on Transportation and Water/wastewater projects that required civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, structural, roadway, drainage, transportation/traffic, instrument and controls, water/wastewater, and bridge engineers, as well as CAD talent. Responsible for sourcing and hiring engineers for the largest engineering firm in the world, first for CH2M and then for the combined entities of CH2M and JACOBS. Focus was on Transportation and Water/wastewater projects that required civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, structural, roadway, drainage, transportation/traffic, instrument and controls, water/wastewater, and bridge engineers, as well as CAD talent.

Sr. Recruiter, Talent Acquisition (contract)

• Oct 2015 - May 2017

For a 2015-2016 hiring blitz, was hired to recruit Electrical Engineers for the Electrical Subsystems Directorate/Subsystems Center (ESD/SSC) responsible for hardware design, test and development of communications and navigation systems in the manufacture of warfighter missile technology. Worked with hiring managers in creating requisitions, and sourced and hired engineers with clearances and experience in electro-optics, GPS/IMU, radio frequency (RF), and electrical subsystems. In 2016, RMS hired and processed approximately 1600 external employees and 800 internal transfers. Ensured compliance with DoD and OFCCP regulations. Participated in onsite Hiring Events, which encompassed inviting hundreds of employees to 3-day activities and ensuring selected candidates left with offers. Oversaw background investigations and DoD clearance and ethics compliance. EX/IM certified. Show less

Sr. Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, TriZetto

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

Provided Corporate Recruiting services to the Consulting Services business unit at TriZetto Corporation, a Healthcare Claims Software Development Company. Hired as a contractor to manage full life cycle recruiting for the Consulting Services BU, which is the largest within TriZetto, and tasked with solutions delivery of TriZetto products and services. Responsible for requirements gathering, sourcing and screening of technical and non-technical exempt professionals, and processing external and internal offers for billable, revenue-generating resources. Partnered directly with BU head, his management team and HRBP Director for strategic staffing initiatives. Hired 120 employees in 11 months, with a time-to-fill average of under 30 days. Was asked to join as an employee after one-year contract. TriZetto was purchased by Cognizant Technology Solutions in 2015. Show less

Sr. Member, Recruiting Team, Arrow Electronics through J.Anderson Consulting, LLC (contract)

• Sep 2011 - May 2014

Provided world-class recruiting services Arrow Electronics in the areas of IT, HR, logistics, ecommerce and consulting professionals. Performed full life-cycle support, from sourcing to onboarding. At Arrow, we help innovators to innovate. “We work with some of the biggest players in the industry – all the ones you’ve heard of, and some up-and-comers that you soon will.” We help designers, engineers and partner companies develop tools and apply technology in new ways to create better cars, better homes, better planes, better hospitals, and a better life. We help companies recycle old electronics so that useful parts and processors don’t wind up in landfills. We help companies maximize their cloud data center investments and are on the cutting edge of and the most energy efficient lighting systems. We help the world’s best technology companies think “Five Years Out,” working together to innovate the next big thing after the next big thing. Show less

Talent Acquisition Consultant

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, responsible for corporate recruiting of technical, sales and financial employees. Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, responsible for corporate recruiting of technical, sales and financial employees.

Staffing Consultant

• Apr 2008 - Feb 2011

• Provide superior customer service and industry expertise in RPO division, onsite at AVAYA• Anticipate talent needs and use staffing planning, workforce planning and diversity initiatives for functional areas to develop sourcing strategies and build candidate pool• Prepare for organizational staffing needs by leveraging recruiting activities and information to develop diverse pools for future unit and broader organizational needs• Upon approval of a new requisition, work closely with hiring manager and recruiting staff to set Service Level Agreement (SLA) expectations and requirements and to understand staffing objective• Work with recruiting staff to develop and implement comprehensive search strategies• Refer the best-qualified candidates directly to Hiring Manager for further consideration; provide due diligence and justification for referral• Drive recruiting, presentation, interviewing, selection, salary negotiation process, as well as coach AVAYA managers on AVAYA internal processes to secure best practice onboarding of new hires• Track all candidate and client activity in application tracking (Kenexa Recruiter Brass Ring)• Provide comprehensive reporting to various divisions• Assist with additional program or divisional projects • Primary daily interface with client, onsite at AVAYA• Execute overall recruiting strategies in the Services sector of AVAYA• Recognized for Top Performer honors globally within Kenexa• Recognized globally within AVAYA for giving Excellent Service to Hiring Managers Show less

Client Services Consultant

• Apr 2008 - Feb 2011

The role of the Client Services Consultant is to act as thesingle point of contact for Kenexa Talent Managementclients. Leverages all Kenexa resources toensure high levels of client retention and satisfaction, advisecustomers on industry best practices, and utilize a solutionsapproach to maximize the client's software and businessprocesses. Requires an intimateknowledge of HR strategy, deep business acumen, and apassion for the well being of the client.Provide best fit consulting, recommend processimprovements, and drive solutions to client businessoutcomes during all phases of the client life cycles includingproduct upgrades.Assist in the development of overall client support strategyincluding product optimization planning, data reviews, andoverall customer engagement opportunities.Facilitate regular onsite and conference call meetingswhile managing overall client project plan and action logs.Manage professional service engagements forintegrations, custom reports, and customization activitiesworking closely with internal technical teams.Project manage the implementation of product add onmodules.Provide clear, accurate and prompt communication tointernal teams to assure excellent project delivery.Drive client satisfaction through product and serviceoffering education, and execute all accompanying statementsof work, order forms, and demonstrations as needed.Manage up-sell activity and contract renewals.Coordinate and configure ATS enhancement requests and troubleshoot technical issues, working with engineering teams to resolve ATS technical issues. Show less

Director, Executive Search

• Nov 1997 - Jun 2007

Director, Executive Search Practice, providing multiple customers with experienced search services, resulting in placing high quality IT talent within our customers' infrastructure. Director, Executive Search Practice, providing multiple customers with experienced search services, resulting in placing high quality IT talent within our customers' infrastructure.

Business Development Manager

• Apr 2003 - Mar 2006

Consulting and project services, permanent search and placement of IT professionals. Consulting and project services, permanent search and placement of IT professionals.

Account Manager

• May 1993 - Jun 1997

Generated $2.1 million in gross revenue profit, while managing 80 professionals, and supporting client needs. Became highest-performing office, among 30 nationwide offies. Branch grew from 37 consultants to over 400 hires within 3 years. Generated $2.1 million in gross revenue profit, while managing 80 professionals, and supporting client needs. Became highest-performing office, among 30 nationwide offies. Branch grew from 37 consultants to over 400 hires within 3 years.

Sr. Technical Recruiter

• 1990 - 1993