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Algernon Bargie

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Performance-driven VP Lead Technology Recruiter with 15+ years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP Lead Technology Recruiter

Citi Bank Corporate
07.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for full lifecycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, introduction to hiring teams, coordination of interviews, compensation discussion, offer extension and negotiation, closing and on-boarding coordination
  • Provide advisory support to stakeholder teams to effectively attract top-tier talent, and manage expectations
  • Leverage partnered marketing over social media including LinkedIn to expedite critical roles and influence Early Stage Outreach
  • Source, engage and qualified passive candidates through the use of Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, Eightfold, Workday, Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, ATS, video interviewing, mobile tracking, internet sourcing, and alternative search techniques
  • Work closely with stakeholders to assess and gain a deep understanding of skill sets, regardless of whether they are technical or functional in nature
  • Recommends strategic hiring approach to focus on key vacancies and proactively mitigate leadership gaps
  • Provide insights into market trends to bolster the long-term strategic vision and align with organizational objectives
  • Maintain regular communication with both hiring teams and candidates to uphold a high-quality process from both hiring and candidate viewpoints
  • Sustain a dedicated focus and uniform collaboration with all supported stakeholder teams, delivering equal service to ensure the timely fulfillment of roles
  • Support End User Services and Infrastructure initiatives in a cross-divisional support capacity to identify top-tier talent across functions including VMWare Cloud Infrastructure, Risk and Control Project Management, Software Asset Management, Data Center Tech, Executive Support IT Management, Multimedia Manager, Dialer Solutions Automation, Infrastructure Tech Lead, Infra Senior Tech Analyst primarily in the AVP, VP and SVP grade levels
  • Champion organizational initiatives aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, aligning with aspirational goals and values
  • Achieved 21 Male and 5 Female = Total 26 gender classified placements in FY22 ~20% placements were gender diverse within FY22, aspirational target of 5%
  • Achieved 10 of 26 placements were ethnic diverse in FY22 ~38% placements were ethnic diverse within FY22 exceeding company target by 153%
  • Achieved 16 Male and 10 Female = Total 26 gender classified placements in FY23 ~15% placements were gender diverse within FY23 aspirational target of 8%
  • Achieved 23 of 65 placements were ethnic diverse in FY23 ~35% placements were ethnic diverse within FY23 exceeding company target by 133%
  • Currently involved as an individual contributor supporting an estimated ~50+ open requisitions Exceeded supervisor’s and company’s expectations in first year of employment with 26 hires with only being employed with the company for 5 months
  • All new hires sustained a 100% retention rate after 3-month quality audit
  • Contribute to the strategic growth of the internal team by actively engaging in talent evaluation, conducting interviews, participating in super days, and facilitating the onboarding process for new hires
  • Calculates and negotiates candidate’s compensation, prepares offer letter packages and supports new hires with the onboarding process
  • Provide training and mentorship to newcomers and colleagues, aiding their assimilation into the processes and work environment
  • Deliver impromptu training sessions as needed to promote compliance with best practices
  • Provide support in navigating challenging scenarios and address obstacles whenever feasible
  • Assess existing standard operating procedures and suggest improvements as needed to enhance the efficiency of a process or function
  • Spot opportunities for streamlined innovation and disseminate widely to integrate automation such as: Co-Pilot and ChatGPT
  • Collaborate within cross-functional teams to examine intricate processes, offer recommendations, and implement new deliverables in real-world scenarios.

IT Senior Recruiter

Manpower (Citi Bank)
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for full lifecycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, introduction to hiring teams, coordination of interviews, compensation discussion, offer extension and negotiation, closing and on-boarding coordination
  • Worked with hiring managers and Human Resource partners to manage full-cycle recruitment process, including developing job descriptions and sourcing and diversity strategies
  • (internal/external, and agency and direct sourcing/networking methods) Sourced applicants, screen resumes, interview, and assess candidates to provide qualified candidates to hiring managers
  • Facilitated feedback to key stakeholders to ensure timely production of appropriate documentation and approval
  • Supported implementation of small to large IT projects and serve as day to day contact for hiring managers
  • Managed key initiatives through research, information gathering and strategic development
  • Superseded supervisor’s fill rate and time to hire expectations first 8 months of working with contracted company
  • Provided regular reporting across a variety of categories and worked with Sourcing Teams
  • Negotiated candidate offers, research markets and peer organizations, and provide stakeholders with market data and activity information
  • Worked with Workday system, Eightfold, Microsoft office, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn Recruiter etc
  • Ensured all hiring policies and procedures are adhered to and that “best practice” recruitment guidelines are administered throughout the recruitment process
  • Managed relationships with search firms/agencies to drive timely and thorough sourcing of high quality, diverse candidate pool as well as participate in diversity recruiting events and activities
  • Coached and trained peers, and assume informal/formal leadership roles within team
  • Appropriately assessed risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Senior Recruiter

Night Rider Express LLC
02.2018 - 10.2021
  • Create and execute multi-channel strategies to source candidates that meet talent pools for current and future engagements
  • Utilize OrangeHRM for HR functionalities such as benefit and leave management, recruitment time and attendance information management, and employee self-service etc
  • Find, engage and activate passive candidates through the use of Boolean searches, LinkedIn Talent Insights, ATS, video interviewing, mobile tracking, internet sourcing, and alternative search techniques
  • Currently hire for Drivers, Aircraft Maintenance Tech (AMT), Computer Repair Technicians, Biomedical Electronic Technicians, and Automotive Service Technicians
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with networks to leverage talent and maintains creativity in the recruiting process
  • Creates functional strategies, specific objectives and develops budgets/policies/procedures
  • Manages a book of business, agency and marketing practices, and applicable technology
  • Responsible for the selection, training, development, performance management, and salary administration of employees
  • Prepares offer letter packages and supports new hires with onboarding process
  • Conducts various surveys, quality checks, and ongoing reviews of profit, loss, and growth results as directed by Management
  • Market and attract new clients, book orders and line carriers up for loading
  • Negotiate client contracts and provide disclosures via phone, in person or telepresence
  • Make overnight trips to meet with perspective clients to discuss routes and compensation rates.

Human Resource Talent Acquisition Manager

AT&T
09.2013 - 03.2018
  • Full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions across various functions and levels
  • Worked in high volume, fast paced environment with avg of 40 requisitions per month
  • Responsible for recruitment and placement process, examining qualifications, background status, conducting preliminary interview, coordination of 2nd level interview, calculation of salary and onboarding
  • Hired and recruited for Retail Sales Associates, Uverse Techs, Fiber Techs, Engineers, Coordinators, Directors etc
  • Developed recruitment strategies, advertised job announcements using a variety of appointment authorities
  • Frequently used Outlook, Skype and traveled in person to meet with VP’s, Director, 1st line management to discuss expectations of new talent and deliver oral presentations related to human resources programs
  • Established and maintained close working relationships with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand requirements of the role, the function, and how it fits into the organization
  • Possessed in-depth knowledge of Federal HR Management concepts, laws, practices, and policies to solve complex human resource problems, issues advisory and technical services and recommend HR or Union interventions
  • Assigned the honor of Cyber Ambassador; communicating with new talent via social media; providing advice and guidance concerning recruitment, placement, compensation, position management, classification and information systems and benefits
  • Maintained effective relationships with clients and other HR groups
  • Conducted meetings, briefings and oral presentations
  • Created and produced companywide training and development videos for the Human Resources department using green screen, teleprompters, camera crew and scripts
  • Fluent in guidelines, regulations, arbitration procedures, making negotiations with the CWA union environment
  • Led, coordinated, and monitored projects or special programs on teams and in the division with little or no guidance from Management
  • Recognizes events that affect the applicant’s experience and provided solutions
  • Responsible for recruiting top talent and seeking qualified applicants
  • Manage job application channels, screening applicants, interview candidates, and hiring new employees
  • Design and implement college recruitment initiatives and attend job fairs to find talent.

Sales Manager

AT&T
02.2005 - 08.2013
  • Managed a team of 10-16 direct reports by motivating, educating, driving accountability and analyzing data such as: sales performance, adherence, and sales trends
  • Analyzed facts from documentations, summarized findings, and conducted
  • Documented business processes, developed cost benefit, interpreted ROI analysis and evaluated systems
  • Fluent in guidelines, regulations, arbitration procedures, making negotiations with the CWA union environment
  • Documented each sales rep monthly and used quality control systems to review calls to ensure company procedures, and state mandates were followed
  • Developed recommendations for improving program design, function and created innovative ways of driving sales performance; forecasting sales, research methodology, and used statistical data
  • Led the sales center through strategic planning and sales performance in becoming the 1st Consumer Sales Center in AT&T History to be 100% SAT in a single month
  • Created an innovative process that led the center to being #1 in the company in customer satisfaction; winning the Presidential Honors Award in 2007
  • Originated multiple job aids for the center and district to increase their product knowledge and increase sales performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) -

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Masters of Business Administration MBA -

University of Phoenix
Alpharetta, GA

Certification of QA Engineering -

Careerist
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Accountability
  • Relationship management
  • Compliance
  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Logistics
  • Decision Making/Judgement
  • Project Management
  • Communication (written and verbal)
  • Recruitment & Training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical/Functional
  • Adaptability
  • Adobe
  • Contractor Negotiations
  • Operations Management
  • Corporate Communications
  • Digital Transformation
  • Human Resources Management
  • Business Development
  • Operational leadership
  • Program Management
  • Staff Management
  • Business Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Scheduling

Technologyhires

  • System Administrator
  • Senior Full Stack Developer
  • CTI End User Services
  • VM Ware Horizon/Cloud Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure Senior Tech Analyst
  • Senior UI & .Net Developer
  • MS Full Stack Software Developer
  • Sr. Engineering Lead
  • Desktop Support Specialist
  • Project Management Lead
  • Pricing Product Manager
  • Middleware App Management & Support
  • SQL DB Engineer
  • IT Project Sr. Manager
  • Sr. Software Engineer
  • Multimedia Manager
  • Risk & Control- Technical Project Management
  • Data Center Manager
  • IVR Tech Lead Analyst

Certification

  • CAP - Certified Automation Professional

Timeline

VP Lead Technology Recruiter

Citi Bank Corporate
07.2022 - Current

IT Senior Recruiter

Manpower (Citi Bank)
10.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Recruiter

Night Rider Express LLC
02.2018 - 10.2021

Human Resource Talent Acquisition Manager

AT&T
09.2013 - 03.2018

Sales Manager

AT&T
02.2005 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) -

Georgia State University

Masters of Business Administration MBA -

University of Phoenix

Certification of QA Engineering -

Careerist

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