Summary
I have 4 years of experience in all aspects of recruiting, including knowledge of the IT industry, emerging technologies, search strategies, networking, business development, qualifying, screening, and hiring IT professionals. I specialize in Interactive Design and Development, Multimedia, and Web Technologies.
Key Qualifications
• IT Recruiting strengths include Applications/System Development, Infrastructure, Project/Product/Department Management, Software Design, Programming, Interactive Design and Development, System/Business Analysis, Relational Databases, System/Network Engineering, all levels of Tech Support
• Good understanding of Open Source Technologies, Flash, PHP, CMS, Java, .NET, SQL, Oracle, C/C++, Networks and Internet applications, Server/System Engineering
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Expert in relationship building, engaging multiple parties and advising in career and human resources management
• Solid foundation in Business Management and ability to capture functional requirements as well as overall organizational goals.
• Experienced networker championing creative sourcing methods
• Quick to learn new technologies and trends
• Team player, self-starter with an avid and proactive approach
Work Experience
KELLY IT Resources, Inc., Beverly Hills CA September 2008 – August 2009
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Full desk recruiting within IT industry in greater Los Angeles market. Proactively sourced and qualified consultants in Interactive technologies, Applications, and Infrastructure as well as Telecommunication fields. Generated leads and created new business for the branch. Recruiting and hiring cycle included phone interviews, face-to-face interviews, background and drug screening, reference checks, employment documentation, payroll, timecards, and performance evaluation as well as account management and contractual negotiations. Ranked #1 performer in West Region twice.
TEKsystems, Inc., Los Angeles CA June 2006 – September 2008
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Full life cycle recruitment from sourcing, qualifying through client interviews and follow-up after placement. Negotiated and locked down expectations and managed contractual agreements with Technical Professionals. Managed and continuously improved relationships with IT Consultants. Mentored new Recruiters on industry best practices. Generated $400K in annual placements.
Technical Resources, Inc., Huntington Beach CA June 2005 - May 2006
Technical Recruiter
Technical Resources is an established recruitment firm specialized in direct placement in Semiconductor and Micro technology industries worldwide. I was responsible for sourcing, pre-screening, qualifying, and placement of Process and Equipment Engineers, Sales and Marketing Professionals with our clients including Applied Materials, Hitachi, DNSE, Samsung, and Texas Instruments etc. worldwide. I also undertook database administration, maintenance, and updates.
California State University, Long Beach CA September 2004 - September 2005
College of Business Administration, Admissions and Advisory Center
Student Advisor
Advising undergraduate students on program planning, major declaration, petitions, articulations; evaluation of applications to the College of Business; interviewing and assessing candidates for Degree Completion Program through Extension Services; monitoring and advising students on their degree progress. Attending workshops and giving presentations to transfer and freshmen students about College of Business Administration.
Education
California State University, Long Beach, 2003 - 2005
MBA, HRM and Marketing
Hacettepe University, Ankara, TURKEY,
Business Administration (in English), B.Sc. 1996 - 2001
Member of Human Resources Management Association
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Package, Goldmine, Proprietary CRM, Employment and Database applications, Quickbooks, Access, PeopleSoft, MAC OS X, basic HTML, Lotus Notes