Experience

Alquemy Search & Consulting

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

• Managing Partner - IT and Engineering

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Managing Director

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

  Calgary, Alberta, Canada



Randstad Canada

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Account Manager/Talent Acquisition

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Calgary, Canada Area

• IT Account Manager/Talent Acquisition

  • May 2013 - Jan 2018

  Calgary, Canada Area Responsible for new business development and account management/delivery of an IT client portfolio Account Management/Delivery/Talent Acquisition • Increase the number as well as the quality of relationships with clients (line managers, HR, Procurement, Executive) in the area by building and maintaining strategic business relationships. • Understand clients’ areas of growth in their business and develop strategies to fill active/future vacancies • Consult with clients on job… Show more Responsible for new business development and account management/delivery of an IT client portfolio Account Management/Delivery/Talent Acquisition • Increase the number as well as the quality of relationships with clients (line managers, HR, Procurement, Executive) in the area by building and maintaining strategic business relationships. • Understand clients’ areas of growth in their business and develop strategies to fill active/future vacancies • Consult with clients on job requirements to ensure a high level of delivery • Work closely with internal recruiters to translate needs into candidate searches • Source and interview potential candidates through various recruitment channels • Assist in the hiring process (interviews, salary negotiations, offer letters) • Consult and educate clients on recruitment processes and best practices • Negotiate contract renewals New Business Development • Research and develop new business opportunities within the Calgary IT Market • Educate new clients on Randstad and its offerings • Negotiate client contracts

• Recruitment Advisor (IT Recruiter)

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Calgary, Canada Area Responsible for full cycle Talent Acquisition in the permanent and contract IT space Identify and source candidates for existing or future client requirements • Develop a strong base of candidates by building a network of contacts • Manage a candidate pool and maintain relationships on an ongoing basis • Provide guidance and assistance to candidates regarding their career developments and needs Match candidates to appropriate opportunities • Interview all candidates… Show more Responsible for full cycle Talent Acquisition in the permanent and contract IT space Identify and source candidates for existing or future client requirements • Develop a strong base of candidates by building a network of contacts • Manage a candidate pool and maintain relationships on an ongoing basis • Provide guidance and assistance to candidates regarding their career developments and needs Match candidates to appropriate opportunities • Interview all candidates and obtain a thorough and detailed understanding of their career aspirations and needs in order to fully appreciate the type of contract or permanent placement they seek • Present suitable interview and screened candidates to Account Managers in a timely fashion for client opportunities Manage and close the sales cycle • Communicate with Account Managers and candidates to ensure expectations are managed • Prepare candidates for interviews • Debrief and pre-close candidates after client interviews • Understand, explain and negotiate contracts • Close candidates, present offers and sign paperwork with candidates after offers are accepted • Negotiate contract renewals • Maintain regular phone contact with all placed candidates to increase retention, identify new opportunities and further develop relationships



VCAD

• India
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Admissions Representative

  • Dec 2010 - May 2012

  Vancouver, Canada Area Responsible for recruiting and enrolling students into programs through consultative in-person and telephone interviews • Establish a program match for the student based on skill sets and goals • Arrange all interviews with students, either via phone or in person • Carry out thorough consultative interviews with all prospective students prior to program enrollment • Account management of all enrolled students to ensure program preparedness (housing, financing, part time… Show more Responsible for recruiting and enrolling students into programs through consultative in-person and telephone interviews • Establish a program match for the student based on skill sets and goals • Arrange all interviews with students, either via phone or in person • Carry out thorough consultative interviews with all prospective students prior to program enrollment • Account management of all enrolled students to ensure program preparedness (housing, financing, part time jobs) • Assisting with student onboarding into programs • Maintain strong relationships with enrolled students to ensure student success and retention • Planning and participating in campus events such as open houses and information sessions Show less



Finning (Canada)

• Canada
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Inside Rental Representative

  • Aug 2006 - Nov 2009

  Vancouver, Canada Area Responsible for all inside sales related activities supporting the BC rental market • Develop and maintain strong relationships with rental clients • Ensure accurate and on time delivery of rental orders through consultative relationships with clients and Finning technicians • Responsible for new business development and customer account management • Project management for larger projects • Attended site visits, participated in presentations and ran trade shows

• Sales Coordinator

  • Dec 2003 - Aug 2006

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Facilitated the completion of projects through timely parts procurement and direction of work in the shop • Provided ongoing support and direct customer contact both during and after the sale is complete • Prepared/processed purchase orders for Electric Power related retail sales • Inside sales support for the department on key accounts • Project management on a few smaller projects for training purposes