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Aaron Anwary

Dallas

Summary

9+ years of Professional experience in Sales, Recruiting, Training, Business Development, and Account Management with the last 7 years being focused in the technology space. Demonstrated success in scaling, increasing revenue, and becoming a subject matter expert. Strong client facing, relationship building, collaboration, strategic planning, and critical thinking skills Firm believer in first impressions and second chances.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager Recruiting and Business Development

Headstorm
09.2023 - Current
  • Pivoted to a business development role, leveraging a robust tech industry network to secure new client partnerships, driving $300K in revenue and positioning Headstorm for collaboration opportunities
  • Built strategic relationships with tech industry stakeholders, enhancing Headstorm’s market presence and laying the groundwork for potential partnerships to expand software consulting offerings
  • Enhanced Headstorm’s industry presence through collaboration with tech partners, securing high-value opportunities that mirror the dynamics of ISV business development
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.

Manager Recruiting and Business Development

Headstorm
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Spearheaded end-to-end recruiting strategy for Headstorm, a software consulting firm, driving talent acquisition to support company objectives and growth initiatives
  • Established a nearshore recruiting capability in Costa Rica, expanding operational reach and optimizing resource allocation for cost-effective talent pipelines
  • Designed and launched the company’s first internship program, attracting over 15,000 applicants and building a robust foundation for early-career talent development
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Practice Manager Engineering

Motion Recruitment
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • On top of running full lifecycle recruiting + business development on own desk, responsible for million-dollar revenue team of junior – senior full lifecycle recruiters
  • Grew team staff size from 2 to 8 (fully remote)
  • Hired + trained 6 full desk recruiters + 2 talent advisors (fully remote)
  • Established new and updated KPI metrics for recruiters to meet quarter over quarter
  • Successfully placed 50+ engineers at different companies in the DFW Metroplex and beyond
  • Responsible for majority of revenue generated by Southwest Region within company

Team Lead

Motion Recruitment Partners
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Same duties as previous title held- with added responsibilities which include billing 750k on own desk which made me a member of the company wide Platinum Club for those who bill over half a million per year
  • Became a part of the interview process to hire new recruiting staff to internal teams
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.

Account Manager

Motion Recruitment Partners
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for full lifecycle recruiting of candidates
  • (Source, screen, interview scheduling, salary negotiations, contract negotiations, etc.)
  • Billed just over $300k in the 2019 calendar year placing me in the top 10 of a 150-current billing recruiting peer group in the company nationwide
  • Specialize in opening new partnerships and placing open-source developers in the Dallas area
  • Responsible for developing new partnerships with clients such as but not limited to; Crypto.com, LikeToKnowIt, TopGolf, Container Store, Belo + Co., Dallas Morning News, Bestow, MVPIndex, + BAM Solutions

Operations Manager

Mirror Framing Company
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Hired, trained, managed, and supervised staff of 10 Sales Associates and Account Managers
  • Staffed several construction projects across DFW which included project managers, labor specialists, and sales associates
  • Oversaw the production and installation of all projects in a high stress environment
  • 100+ projects completed within the 2017 fiscal year

Account Manager

Mirror Framing Company
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Increased net profit by 10% within the 2015 fiscal year by building new client relationships
  • Built a network of over 50 builders, contractors, and designers within the DFW metroplex
  • Established company brand as #1 retail shop for mirrors and frames within the Home Builders Association of Dallas, TX

Education

Graduate Certificate - Business Leadership and Management

Southern Methodist University
07-2016

Master of Arts - Business Finance and Entrepreneurial Leadership

Austin College
01.2015

Skills

  • Bilingual – English/Farsi
  • Partnership Development
  • Tech Ecosystem Collaboration
  • Strategic Relationship Management
  • Revenue Growth and Negotiation
  • SaaS and Software Consulting Familiarity

Additional Notables

  • Austin College Men’s Basketball Team Varsity Captain, 08/2011, 05/2015
  • Dallas Entrepreneur Start Up Competition Winner, 01/2016, Awarded $10k
  • Pro Skills Academy- Basketball Assistant Coach, 05/2015, present
  • Partner at Villa Kali Ma Health and Rehabilitation Center, 01/2016, present

Timeline

Sr. Manager Recruiting and Business Development

Headstorm
09.2023 - Current

Manager Recruiting and Business Development

Headstorm
08.2022 - 09.2023

Practice Manager Engineering

Motion Recruitment
01.2021 - 08.2022

Team Lead

Motion Recruitment Partners
01.2020 - 01.2021

Account Manager

Motion Recruitment Partners
08.2018 - 01.2020

Operations Manager

Mirror Framing Company
08.2016 - 05.2018

Account Manager

Mirror Framing Company
08.2014 - 08.2016

Graduate Certificate - Business Leadership and Management

Southern Methodist University

Master of Arts - Business Finance and Entrepreneurial Leadership

Austin College