Chris Bowen
Talent Acquisition Partner
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic recruitment professional with a proven track record in full-cycle recruitment across diverse industries. Expert in partnering with stakeholders, leveraging market insights, and utilizing advanced recruitment tools to attract and retain top-tier talent. Adept at optimizing recruitment processes and crafting impactful talent strategies that drive business growth and support organizational goals. Known for enhancing candidate quality, improving hiring efficiency, and building robust talent pipelines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Emerson Automation Solutions
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Emerson is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions for the world’s essential industries
- Led full-cycle recruitment for Business Development, Product Marketing, Digital Transformation, Technical Sales, and Manufacturing, driving a 20% year-over-year increase in successful hires
- Acted as a Talent Advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights and recommendations that improved hiring efficiency by 25%
- Streamlined offer negotiation process, reducing time-to-acceptance by 40%, and enhancing candidate experience
- Built and maintained high-quality talent pipelines using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, hireEZ, and SeekOut, resulting in a 25% increase in qualified candidate submissions
- Reason for leaving: Impacted by Emerson’s layoffs.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
North American Partners in Anesthesia
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 03.2021
- NAPA specializes in providing comprehensive anesthesia care to hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities
- Recruited top-tier professionals for IT, HR, Revenue Cycle Management, and Facilities Operations roles, partnering with hiring managers and achieving a 10% decrease in time-to-fill
- Enhanced candidate quality through implementing behavioral and competency-based interview techniques, leading to a 20% improvement in candidate retention rates
- Developed robust talent pipelines by utilizing niche job boards, social networks, and online communities, increasing candidate quality by 20%.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Core Laboratories
Houston, TX
12.2014 - 05.2020
- Core Laboratories is a global provider of specialized services and technology to the oil and gas industry
- Led full-cycle recruitment across 15 locations, filling high-impact roles for Petroleum Inspectors, Chemists, and Lab Technicians, achieving a 90% satisfaction rate from hiring managers
- Consistently ranked as top-performing recruiter for five consecutive years, managing high-volume requisitions with 150+ annual placements, resulting in a 20% improvement in hiring speed
- Enhanced talent pipelines by leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing techniques, leading to a 25% increase in candidate engagement.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Tenaris
Houston, TX
03.2009 - 12.2014
- Is a global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipes and services for the energy, particularly oil and gas, industry
- Recruited top-tier talent for Engineering, Operations, IT, Supply Chain, and Technical Sales roles, resulting in a 20% improvement in hiring quality
- Collaborated with hiring managers to provide strategic insights on market trends and sourcing strategies, achieving a 20% increase in hiring efficiency
- Built diverse talent pipelines by utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, and passive candidate engagement, ensuring a 25% increase in high-quality candidate flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration and Marketing
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAManagement Development Program -
IAE Business School
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCertification
LinkedIn Recruiter | hireEZ | SeekOut | X-Ray Search | Social Media Mining | LinkedIn Insights | Boolean Search | AIRS Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR) | Generative AI for Recruitment | Power BI | Textio | Lumen5 | iCIMS | Workday | Taleo | SuccessFactors | Cornerstone OnDemand | Oracle Recruit Cloud (ORC)
Skills
- Recruitment process improvement
- Candidate relationship management
- Recruitment metrics analysis
- Boolean search techniques
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Emerson Automation Solutions
03.2021 - 07.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
North American Partners in Anesthesia
08.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Core Laboratories
12.2014 - 05.2020
Talent Acquisition Partner
Tenaris
03.2009 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration and Marketing
San Diego State University
Management Development Program -
IAE Business School
Work Preference
Work Type
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