Alex Simmons
Portland,OR
Summary
Technical Recruiter and Business Professional well-versed in developing and strengthening relationships with internal team members, companies and applicants in order to quickly fill open technical positions with best-fitting candidates. Proficient in sorting resumes, determining applicant eligibility and performing skill assessments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Engineering Recruiter
Actalent Services
03.2022 - Current
- Manage full life-cycle recruiting process including sourcing, interviewing, presenting candidates, negotiating offers, and finalizing hiring decisions for the client organization
- Develop creative recruiting strategies to attract qualified employees interested in positions for my clients
- Source top talent using resources including advanced Boolean search strings, referrals, networking contacts, universities, industry specific associations and internal databases
- Screened applicants and conducted necessary compliance requirements including reference checks with past employers to confirm accuracy of applicants' resumes, skills tests, and more
- Built credibility and continued to develop and maintain relationships with current, former, and potential candidates by setting meetings, making follow up calls, and organizing lunches
- Negotiate wage rates and other terms and conditions of employment with clients, and gain commitment from candidates for current and future job requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and provide tailored recruitment services.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality engineering candidates for various positions.
- Continuously updated knowledge of market trends, allowing for informed decision-making when advising clients on hiring strategies and best practices.
Cultivation Specialist/Construction
Dancing Goat Gardens
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Gained experience in various botanical techniques
- Completed quality control assessment and data analysis
- Completed construction projects: building irrigation systems, laying concrete, and constructing greenhouses.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective cultivation techniques and monitoring environmental factors.
- Increased crop yields through proper nutrient management and timely harvesting practices.
Snake River Outreach Specialist
Save our Wild Salmon
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Wrote curriculum on the environmental history, impact of dams, and history of salmon in the Columbia- Snake River Basin
- Designed and distributed marketing and educational materials, including flyers and social media content
- Organized and completed interviews with local tribal leaders and farmers about political and ecological effects of dams
- Increased community engagement by implementing targeted outreach strategies and regularly participating in relevant events.
- Developed successful partnerships with local organizations for mutually beneficial collaboration and resource sharing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- Problem Solving
- Candidate Sourcing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Referral Generation
- Engineering Terminology
- Industry Networking
- Offer negotiations
- Technical knowledge
- Client Relations
- Career Counseling
- Cold-calling
Timeline
Technical Engineering Recruiter
Actalent Services
03.2022 - Current
Cultivation Specialist/Construction
Dancing Goat Gardens
05.2021 - 01.2022
Snake River Outreach Specialist
Save our Wild Salmon
09.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Gonzaga University
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