Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
09.2005 - 06.2009
Hi, I’m
Brian Blasko
Executive Recruiter
Yardley,PA
Summary
I have 15+ years of successful experience in Professional Services with an expertise in Staffing, Executive Search, with my primary focus is in the Full-Life Cycle Recruitment of all Tech, Insurance, and Business related positions across all verticals, industries, and personally placed over 300 Candidates into new exciting and rewarding opportunities all over the United States! and personally billed over $10 Million
Currently with Thinkingahead Executive Search founded in 1982 and recruits high-caliber candidates for a list of global clients ranging in size from small privately owned, start ups to Fortune 500 to the Inc. 5000 while operating on a contingency, engaged, and retained fee basis. Unique in the marketplace, ThinkingAhead is an employee-owned company with award-winning consultants, widely recognized as subject matter experts in their respective specialties.
I am here to help with all your staffing needs local or national.
Reach out to learn more about how Thinkingahead and myself can make an impact on your career or your team!
Email: bblasko@thinkingahead.com
Office: (615) 391- 2819
Work History
Thinkingahead Executive Search
Partner
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations across organization.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements.
- Determined required job seeker qualifications for potential interview by reviewing and evaluating resume and application information.
- Developed relationships with potential job candidates to promote effective communication throughout hiring processes.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.
- Customized wording of job profiles, social media techniques, and website subscriptions.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
Education
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
09.2005 - 06.2009
University Overview
- Founding president of the Men's Club Ice Hockey program
Timeline
Skills
- Customer relationship building
- Vendor management
- Account management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Business development
- Industry expertise
- Key client relationships
- Data analysis
- Financial administration
- Talent recruitment
- Company processes and procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Sales strategy development
- Client relationship management
- Administrative management
- Strategic planning
- Workflow optimization
- Technology integration
- Contract negotiation
- Operations management
- Staff training and development
- Sales management
- Internal communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Performance management
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
- Expectation setting
- Team leadership
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Revenue management
- Networking strategies
- Goal setting
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff development
- Cross-functional team management
- Key performance indicators
- Staff management
- Social media recruiting
- Interviewing techniques
- Industry trends
- Resume screening
- Cold calling
- Candidate sourcing
- Reference checking
- Applicant tracking systems
- Client management
- Recruitment
- Applicant sourcing
- Talent management
- State reporting procedures
- LinkedIn sourcing
- Human resource laws expert
- Candidate tracking
- Contracting
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Job applicant interviews
- Employment verification
- Administrative support
- Candidate vetting
- Candidate pipeline development
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Executive recruiting strategies
- Pre-screening candidates
- Client development
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Microsoft office expertise
- Salary negotiation
- Employment law
- Offer letters
- Startup recruitment
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- C-suite executive relations
- Compensation packages
- Verbal and written communication
- Online job boards
- Candidate and client relations
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Job description development
- Client acquisition
- New business opportunities
- Pricing strategy
- Proposal writing
- Key account management
- Relationship management
- Client onboarding
- Lead development
- B2B background
- Customer relationship management
- Sales proposal creation
- Staff training
- Email campaigns
- Lead generation
- Continuous professional improvement
- Contract negotiation and closing tactics
- CRM software
- Account development
Certification
Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC)