Feb 2016 – Aug 2016 · 6 mos · Plymouth, Minnesota

• Handle tasks of screening, selecting and submitting candidates to job orders within a defined discipline/timeline
• Assigned the tasks of utilizing on-line database, candidate referrals, internet and networking to identify potential candidates
• Coordinating, Scheduling & Conducting Interviews
• Dealing with consultants on H1B, GC and CITIZEN, etc. Negotiating the rates on Contract, Contract to hire basisNegotiating offers with candidates to meet target gross margins of the organization
• Establish business contacts in target markets through calling, direct mail campaigns, networking participation, and vendor relationships.
• Responsible for recruiting and maintaining good relationships with existing candidates of the organization
• Expand network of the company with large IT and Social Media Groups such as; LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter, Dice, Monster and Monthly Meet Ups in the Twin Cities
• Other Areas Of strength:
• Multi-location recruitment
• Client/Hiring Manager relationships
• Web-based/ Social Media sourcing/recruitment
• Salesforce/JobDiva/Bullhorn

Mar 2015 – Feb 2016 · 11 mos · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Ensure that STARs core values are consistently demonstrated in all interactions
• Perform timely documentation and advance candidate stages using our Applicant Tracking System
• Perform sourcing on roles using our ATS, LinkedIn, Google, and other talent community sources
• Conduct in-depth telephone and in person interviews (when appropriate) to assess technical and soft skills, as well as performance track record
• Attend telephone or in-person team meetings
• Expertise in using job portals like LinkedIn (LinkedIn Recruiter) Dice, Monster, Corp-Corp, Bench Folks, etc.
• Operate with a consultative and coaching approach with candidates, to “pre close” candidates and keep abreast of other opportunities they are considering, to increase placement success
• Present candidates to clients or through a system, using our established resume template and protocol
• Schedule interviews and perform interview preparation with candidates
• Extend offers to candidates
• Effectively multi-task to provide a timely response to email and telephone messages
• Work on other roles as needed, to meet client needs and help balance the current team’s work

Jul 2014 – Mar 2015 · 8 mos · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Recruit, interview, and place skilled technical professionals on a contract, or permanent basis.
• Provide consistent communication and career guidance to candidates.
• Identify and attend networking activities such as career fairs, professional association meetings, calling on technical schools and outplacement services.
• Used an internal database, Internet sites and referrals to source active and passive candidates for contract, contract-to-perm, and permanent positions.
• Conducted in depth interviews with candidates both in-house and by telephone to determine skills, knowledge, interest, market value, and availability.
• Matched the candidate with appropriate jobs and marketed candidates to the Account Executive responsible for that position.
• Negotiated salaries, checked references, presented verbal offers of employment to selected candidates and completed necessary paperwork after hire.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with candidates
• Utilized Social Media such as LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, Indeed and Twitter to connect with and source qualified candidates
• Started Discussions via LinkedIn to connect with and gain word of mouth of current jobs and Company in the Twin Cities

Aug 2013 – Mar 2014 · 7 mos

• Achieving personnel goals and goals of the store.
• Recruit, Interview, Hire and Train new employees.
• Provide excellent customer service by utilizing the product knowledge and resources in the store. Train the associates by utilizing communication and demonstration skills.
• Ensure the cleaning duties like swiffering, dusting and decoration of the store are completed daily. Operate the cash register, give refunds and handle all returns and exchanges.
• Communicate with the Store Manager on any issues I have.
• When store manager isn't present: responsible for the sales drive, and sales of the associates working.
• Handle the questions and problems of the customers. Delegate tasks.
• Run computer reports during every shift.
• Open and close registers.
• Count and handle all money and deposits.

May 2013 – Aug 2013 · 3 mos

• Selling, Clienteling, Back stock, Product Knowledge, Customer assistance, Floorsets, Windows