CHRISTIAN MCKINNON
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Professional talent acquisition expert with proven experience in identifying and securing top-tier candidates. Known for driving impactful recruitment strategies and fostering collaborative team environments. Highly adaptable to changing needs, with strong emphasis on relationship building, communication, and results-driven performance. Skilled in candidate sourcing, interview processes, and negotiation. Reliable and resourceful, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Recruiter
LHH Recruitment Solutions
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Conduct 25+ interviews per week with candidates ranging from C-Suite executives to accountants, accounting directors, and controllers
- Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage with top-tier finance and accounting professionals out of private and public accounting firms
- Collaborate with Financial business leaders to strategically manage their hiring pipeline and align recruitment efforts with their long-term organizational goals and upcoming openings
- Leverage Salesforce for efficient candidate relationship management and tracking recruitment metrics
- Employ Bullhorn to streamline the recruitment process, ensuring seamless candidate communication and database management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients, ensuring a thorough understanding of their needs and preferences
- Provide expert guidance and support to candidates throughout the hiring process, from initial contact to final placement
- Consistently achieve recruitment targets and contribute to the overall growth and success of the organization by placing highly qualified finance and accounting professionals
Associate Director of Accounting & Finance Recruitment
Coda Search
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided sourcing/recruiting support including private equity, commodities, real estate, asset management, private wealth, and public accounting
- Specialized in filling roles ranging from C-suite executives, Managing Directors to Accountants and Analysts
- Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, BullHorn, and ZoomInfo for targeting top talent in the CT, NY, and TX markets
- Posted, updated, and managed daily job postings
- Created and maintained a pipeline of qualified talent
- Full life-cycle recruitment by developing and facilitating robust recruiting strategies
- Built marketing campaigns and message blasts to attract top passive and active talent
- Worked closely with recruiting partner to develop hiring plans for each client
Senior Recruiter / Candidate Relations Associate
LifeWorx
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for sourcing and screening nannies, housekeepers, and eldercare providers for high-net-worth individuals across the NY and CT areas.
- Reviewed and processed up to 50 internal and external applications daily, conducting both in-person and virtual interviews to assess candidate fit.
- Oversaw the entire onboarding process, including background checks through Sterling, reference checks, and verification of 1099 documentation.
- Consistently met stringent monthly targets for adding qualified candidates to the applicant tracking system.
- Managed client information and job orders in QuickBooks, ensuring candidate profiles remained accurate and up-to-date.
- Provided replacements and coverage for existing assignments, including during off-hours.
- Additionally handled various administrative tasks such as document preparation, data entry, and records maintenance
Energy Professional
Trinity Solar
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Specialized in working with homeowners to upgrade their house to green energy
- Educated homeowners on the benefits of solar energy solutions
- Presented financial savings as a result of switching to solar energy
Account Manager
Robert Half
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Specialized in placing highly skilled interactive, design, marketing, advertising, and public relations professionals with a variety of firms
- Connected with key business executives, 2-3 times a week to discuss their marketing needs
- Worked with a team of recruiters to find the best candidate for their hard-to-find positions
- Walked candidates into interviews to develop strong relationships and boost confidence prior to interviewing
- Entered qualified job requisitions into Salesforce for recruiters to access and refer to while sourcing for candidates
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Marketing
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH01.2018
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Candidate Sourcing
- Screening and Interviewing
- Data Driven Recruitment
- Negotiation / Offer Management
- Benefits Administration
- Client Management
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, BullHorn, ZoomInfo, & Salesforce
Timeline
Executive Recruiter
LHH Recruitment Solutions
02.2024 - 07.2024
Associate Director of Accounting & Finance Recruitment
Coda Search
07.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Recruiter / Candidate Relations Associate
LifeWorx
05.2021 - 07.2022
Energy Professional
Trinity Solar
11.2020 - 05.2021
Account Manager
Robert Half
11.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Marketing
Plymouth State University
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