Chad Holton
Senior Technical Recruiter
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Versatile Technical Recruiter with established network of candidates. Sources new candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Google Search and networking. Adept at reviewing all applications, conducting recruiter interviews and creating job descriptions. Friendly and efficient with flexible schedule.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter (RPO)
AdvancedRPO
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed a workload ranging from 20 to 25 technical jobs for our client
- Collaborated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals
- Created reports for Hiring Managers to provide market data for their particular jobs (LinkedIn and Indeed Insights reports).
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions, and Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Referred candidate resumes to customer account managers for evaluation and submission.
Senior Technical Recruiter
ECMC Group, Beacon Hill Staffing (Contract)
Minneapolis, MN
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Work with hiring managers to understand their talent needs (meet on a bi-weekly basis to review job requirements and candidate pipelines)
- Collect job requirements and post job descriptions on company website and job boards like Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, and Google for Jobs
- Bi-weekly touch base with Management/Executive Leadership to provide updates, discuss company branding strategies and sourcing roadblocks
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Used Boolean searches and other methods of sourcing to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Managed a workload of up to 20 technical positions at one time.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Chabon, Inc. (Contract)
Minneapolis, MN
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Sourced Java candidates - interviewed via phone, Skype, or Zoom
- Submitted qualified candidates to recruiters and account managers
- Responsible for sourcing efforts on 20+ jobs on average
- Responsible for full cycle recruitment for local and national clients
- Collaborated with Account Executives on candidate review/submittals, interview prep, candidate compensation, and onboarding
- Utilized recruitment tools such as Dice, CareerBuilder, Monster, LinkedIn Recruiter, Google, etc.
Senior Recruiter
Advantage Resourcing Staffing
Minneapolis, MN
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Presented employers with up to 15 candidates each week.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Worked exclusively with Financial Services/Banking and Automotive clients.
Senior Technical Recruiter
NorthShore Resources
Minneapolis, MN
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed full recruitment cycle, from sourcing, screening, and interviewing to submitting and partnering with the hiring manager on the interview process, post-interview follow-up, compensation, onboarding, and retention process
- Communicated with candidates through application process, and updated candidates' status in CATS
- Investigated gaps in interview funnel, rewrote job description templates and content, and reposted to company website and other job boards - we were able to eliminate gaps once we refined and reposted our requirements
- Identified top talent through internal resources and ATS (CATS), reporting top talent finds to account management team
- Developed and implemented recruitment processes that improved candidate quality and time-to-fill metrics
Recruiting Manager
Hollstadt Consulting
Minneapolis, MN
11.2010 - 07.2014
- Led a team of five recruiters that were responsible for a 30% increase in consultant headcount in 6 months
- Streamlined recruiting processes for entire team.
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
- Facilitated daily recruiting team meetings to review candidates and prioritize current jobs, and conducted weekly 1:1 meetings
- Assisted in implementing new Recruitment Process, which included hiring five new recruiters within a 6-month period to support growth
- Attended client meetings to gather defined business requirements for the recruiting team
- Presented Recruiting team metrics, reports, and areas of opportunity to the Executive team
- Coordinated spend for recruitment tools, job fairs, and networking events- reported to management for approval
Technical Recruiter
LogiSolve, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
09.2007 - 11.2010
- Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions.
- Referred candidate resumes to customer account managers for evaluation and submission.
- Utilized various online and offline sources to find talented technical candidates and prepare for screening process.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Built relationships with colleges and universities to stay informed on new technical talent.
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of IT industry trends and hiring desires.
Education
High School Diploma -
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN 09.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, SkypeApplicant Tracking SystemsADP, Workday, Workable, Salesforce, Bullhorn, eRecruit, CATS, SharePoint, iCIMS
Recruitment and retention strategies
Talent management
Training and mentoring
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Full Cycle Recruitment
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter (RPO)
AdvancedRPO
05.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Technical Recruiter
ECMC Group, Beacon Hill Staffing (Contract)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Technical Recruiter
Chabon, Inc. (Contract)
06.2018 - 09.2021
Senior Recruiter
Advantage Resourcing Staffing
12.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Technical Recruiter
NorthShore Resources
12.2014 - 12.2017
Recruiting Manager
Hollstadt Consulting
11.2010 - 07.2014
Technical Recruiter
LogiSolve, LLC
09.2007 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Normandale Community College
09.1987 - 06.1991