Brandon Houston

• Hired to launch and build out new Technology Staffing division for US Life Sciences clients
• Responsible for pursuing and securing new business opportunities, as well as cross-selling into existing accounts
• Closed 45K in Direct Hire revenue within first 60 days.
• Secured 3 new accounts resulting in multiple searches across different verticals within first 90 days.

Led retained executive and C-Suite searches for Life Sciences clients

• Developed strategic client relationships through targeted business development efforts,

• Fostered existing relationships though consultative information sharing, and managed active search processes resulting successful placements and long term engagements.

• Demonstrated innovative strategies to boost companies revenue by 40% within the first 18 months

• Secured two new accounts through business development efforts resulting in 325K revenue in 2022

• Built and maintained an executive-level candidate pipeline through direct sourcing, networking events, and referrals

• Promoted to Division Director responsible for driving sales results for IT staffing division while also overseeing operational deliverables.
• Established account management and recruitment infrastructure from scratch
• Hired and trained two IT recruiters
• Implemented monthly KPI's for 2 recruiters and 1 business development representative
• Responsible for leading core sales and delivery for Connecticut based companies across IT and Professional Staffing
• Implemented recruiting strategies and conducted performance evaluations resulting in 25% increase in team performance
• Drove increase in Direct Hire Search orders by 150%

Hired to create and build out United Personnel's first IT staffing Division

• Evaluated market conditions and achieved successful expansion into new markets using strategic business development initiatives

• Identified cross-selling opportunities and implemented a business plan to expand staffing capabilities into 3 different markets

• Attended industry networking events and was an active member of local chambers resulting in successful referral generation

• Collaborated with other division leaders to retain industry referrals leading to 4 new clients within the first 6 months.

• Closed 72K in direct hire fees within first 4 months and secured 3 long term contract opportunities

Responsible for business development within information technology industry

• Successfully led ground up business development with 100% new account base

• Generated over 500K profit in first full year as account manager

• Negotiated staffing partnerships with three Fortune 500 Companies

• Promoted to Senior Account Manager after becoming first employee to exceed 100K in monthly direct hire fees

• President's Club winner in 2015 and 2016

Led the full recruitment life-cycle for IT staffing

• Managed full recruitment cycle for 5 clients across 20+ roles

• Identified and placed contractors within the government agency and private-sector jobs

• Reduced time-to-hire through consistent communication across professional channels as well as cold-calling

Responsible for internal recruitment for Maxim's west coast operations

• Led multiple department improvement projects including creating new hire training manuals and implementing proven recruiting strategies to attract talent for over 50 offices

• Acted as the Point of Contact for over 75 hiring managers

• Developed successful marketing strategies to attract quality candidates

• Managed and scheduled focus college events such as career fairs, on campus interviews, and information sessions

Responsible for full desk recruitment for Pediatric Home Care Division

• Coordinate all aspects of day to day operations for Pediatric Home care including Marketing, rate negotiations, client relations, interviewing and hiring applicants, staffing and recruiting nurses, obtaining referrals, networking with insurance case managers.

• Manage over 70 clients and 120 nurses.

• 24/7 On-call responsibility (to resolve scheduling issues and/or patient emergencies)

• Set up meet and greets at local hospitals to sell services to potential referral sources/patients

• Increased branch sales by $20,000 and lowered DL by 8% per week in 1 year