Aaron Herbst
Houston
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated full-desk recruiter with extensive experience in sales and business development. Consistently ranked among the top producers in my department, demonstrating exceptional ability to drive results and achieve targets. Specializing in the maritime, industrial, oil and gas, and shipbuilding industries, with a keen interest in propulsion and control systems. Proven track record of building strong relationships, excelling in recruitment, and delivering high-quality talent solutions. Highly relational and committed to excellence, with a passion for connecting top talent with the right opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Consultant
Airswift
Houston
04.2025 - Current
- Lead recruitment sales efforts across energy and industrial sectors, selling retained and engaged search solutions.
- Build and manage client relationships, conducting discovery calls and negotiating terms of engagement.
- Partner with Airswift’s global Delivery Center to ensure timely and high-quality candidate delivery.
- Drive business development through targeted outreach using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Salesforce.
- Track pipeline and forecast revenue using internal reporting tools.
Account Executive
Core Group Resources
Katy
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Full desk recruiter focused on maritime, industrial, and shipbuilding sectors.
- Maintained candidate pipeline and marketed talent to prospective clients.
- Negotiated contracts and communicated value propositions to new customers.
- Utilized Zopto, ZoomInfo, Bullhorn ATS, and LinkedIn for lead generation.
Recruitment Manager
Core Group Resources
Katy
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed team of contract and direct hire recruiters to meet hiring goals.
- Conducted weekly strategy meetings and one-on-ones to support team performance.
- Oversaw client accounts and ensured satisfaction with recruitment services.
- Used Bullhorn and PowerBI to report team metrics and progress.
Recruitment Consultant
Core Group Resources
Katy
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Specialized in recruiting for field service, engineering, design, and sales roles.
- Top biller within direct hire department, consistently exceeding targets.
- Sourced candidates using LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook Groups, Daxtra, and Bullhorn ATS.
- Managed full recruitment cycle including prescreening, interview coordination, and compensation negotiation.
- Prescreen, qualify, create candidate summaries, schedule interviews, and negotiate compensation on daily basis.
Marketing Assistant
State Farm
Baton Rouge
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Generated leads through cold calling and client outreach.
- Provided product information and quotes for insurance services.
- Entered customer data into Salesforce CRM and obtained Property & Casualty License.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2021
Skills
- Recruitment Sales & Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Account Management & Client Relations
- Candidate Pipeline Development
- Contract Negotiation
- ATS & CRM Systems
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Quarter Q4 2022
- Led Direct Hire Billing for Q3 2022
- Led Top Billing Team in Direct Hire Q4 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
Airswift
04.2025 - Current
Account Executive
Core Group Resources
04.2024 - 04.2025
Recruitment Manager
Core Group Resources
08.2023 - 04.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Core Group Resources
10.2021 - 08.2023
Marketing Assistant
State Farm
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College