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Christopher Sparks

Tampa,United States

Summary

Hardworking Senior Recruiter offering 5+ years of experience in a multitude of industries. Adept at sourcing, screening and sorting candidates for relevant openings. Knowledgeable about assessment, interviewing and onboarding processes. I am skilled at training professionals and filling vacancies each month. Strong planner, problem-solver and administrator with focused and dedicated approach to meeting hiring needs. A Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Recruiter

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
05.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
  • Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
  • Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
  • Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
  • Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
  • Negotiated favorable compensation packages for new hires, ensuring company remained an attractive employer of choice.

Senior Recruiter

WilsonHCG
05.2022 - Current
  • Identifying future hiring needs and developing job descriptions and specifications
  • Collaborating with department managers to compile a consistent list of requirements
  • Attracting suitable candidates through databases, online employment forums, social media, etc
  • Conducting interviews and sorting through applicants to fill open positions
  • Assessing applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions
  • Completing paperwork for new hires
  • Promoting the company's reputation and attractiveness as a good employment opportunity
  • Managing internship programs
  • Keeping up-to-date on current employment legislation and regulations and enforcing them within the company
  • Providing recruitment reports to team managers
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
  • Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
  • Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.

Technical Recruiter

Raytheon Missiles and Defense
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified candidates for technical roles.
  • Identifying and filling job openings, interviewing candidates, and keeping records of applications.
  • Handling human resources duties related to employee relations, benefits, compensation, and training.
  • Meeting and hiring candidates, working with hiring managers, and writing job descriptions
  • Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
  • Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.

Recruiting Team Lead

Velocity Resource Group
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Work within the company's unique overnight sourcing model to match the most qualified and talented candidates to our global and diverse clients
  • Direct partner with clients as an extension of their Talent Acquisition teams
  • Works on direct-hire and permanent positions to jump-start long careers for talented candidates at the clients' companies
  • Deliver fast, efficient and outstanding client and/or candidate experience
  • Handle all front-end interactions with candidates, providing the best service possible and continuously working to maintain excellence
  • Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings
  • Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidates pipeline
  • Perform reference checks as needed

Assistant Sales Manager

American Car Center
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Finding a vehicle that fits the customer's budget
  • Answering phones, emails, etc pertaining to customers' inquiries on vehicles
  • Business development using social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram
  • Negotiating prices and terms to fit customer's income
  • Maintain the privacy of customers' important information
  • Handled all prospective client correspondence, including calls, emails, and SMS
  • Identified sales opportunities and acted on leads
  • Established and maintained relationships with customers
  • Managing other's Sales
  • Contracting and negotiating deals
  • Trained new hires on product knowledge, enhancing their ability to sell confidently and successfully close deals.
  • Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
  • Developed strong client relationships for repeat business and increased referrals.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and trust in the brand.

Education

MBA - Business Administration and Management, General

Albany State University
Albany
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - BS - Forensics with a minor in Chemistry

Albany State University
01.2019

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Management
  • Project Management
  • Interviewing
  • Full Life Cycle Recruiting
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Lead Generation
  • Job Boards
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Sourcing
  • Recruiter Training and Mentoring
  • Boolean Search Techniques
  • Recruitment Process Improvement

Timeline

Senior Recruiter

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
05.2023 - Current

Technical Recruiter

Raytheon Missiles and Defense
06.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Recruiter

WilsonHCG
05.2022 - Current

Recruiting Team Lead

Velocity Resource Group
08.2020 - 05.2022

Assistant Sales Manager

American Car Center
05.2019 - 07.2020

MBA - Business Administration and Management, General

Albany State University

Bachelor of Science - BS - Forensics with a minor in Chemistry

Albany State University

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