Alexis Bolden
Summary
Results-focused Technical Recruiter committed to client service and creative recruitment strategies. Successfully identifies and closes top industry talent.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter
Parsons Corporation
04.2023 - Current
- Recruited for fully cleared candidates across a variety of markets.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
- Improved overall candidate quality by implementing strategic sourcing and screening techniques.
- Reduced time-to-hire by developing targeted job advertisements and leveraging social media platforms for wider reach.
- Enhanced company reputation as an employer of choice through proactive networking at industry events and online forums.
- Reduced time-to-fill ratios with proactive pipeline development and ongoing communication with hiring managers.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to secure top talent in a highly competitive market.
- Enhanced employer branding through effective social media management and targeted job advertisements.
- Collaborated closely with department leads to create detailed job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements.
- Analyzed recruitment data to identify trends and areas of improvement, adjusting strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Established strong partnerships with industry organizations, attending networking events to build brand recognition and attract potential candidates.
- Leveraged advanced search tools such as Boolean operators for efficient identification of passive talent across various platforms.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruiting activities, ensuring compliance with both internal policies and external regulations.
- Served as a subject matter expert within the organization for all recruitment-related matters, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams as needed.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with placed candidates, gathering feedback on overall satisfaction levels within their new roles to inform future adjustments in recruitment strategies if needed.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.
Technical Recruiter
SAIC
03.2021 - Current
- Experience in working with Finance, Proposals, Contracts, and Engineering teams.
- Experience recruiting for fully cleared candidates across a variety of markets.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by implementing targeted sourcing strategies and effective screening techniques.
- Partnered with hiring managers to develop and execute customized recruitment plans, resulting in successful hires for hard-to-fill positions.
- Developed comprehensive job descriptions and requirements, ensuring accurate representation of role expectations for candidates.
- Utilized advanced search techniques on LinkedIn Recruiter for identifying passive candidates who met stringent technical qualifications.
- Improved candidate retention rates through post-hire follow-ups that ensured satisfaction levels remained high after joining the company.
- Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews to evaluate candidates'' fit before presenting them to hiring managers for further consideration.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment life cycle for multiple business units across various locations nationwide, consistently meeting or exceeding hire targets each quarter.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Compensation Analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth hiring process from talent acquisition to onboarding stage.
- Provided coaching and guidance to junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing top-tier technical talent.
- Maintained accurate records within the ATS to ensure data integrity and enable meaningful reporting for ongoing analysis of recruitment metrics.
Skilled Trades Recruiter
Aerotek
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, conducting interviews, and pre-screening assessments
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios
- Verified applicant references and employment details
- Acquired in-depth understanding of industry trends and hiring needs
- Constantly met changing deadlines while maintaining quality results
- Worked effectively and efficiently in high pressure situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL01.2018
Skills
- Networking
- Recruitment and retention strategies
- Candidate Screening
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Passive Candidate Outreach
- LinkedIn Recruiting
- Offer management
- Employer Branding
- Client Relationship Management
- Offer negotiations
- Salary Negotiation
- Technical Sourcing
Professional Organizations
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Eta Chapter, President, National Pan-Hellenic Council Delegate
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
Parsons Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Technical Recruiter
SAIC
03.2021 - Current
Skilled Trades Recruiter
Aerotek
01.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Alabama