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Chuck Coons

West Saint Paul,MN

Summary

A seasoned Sr. Technical Recruiter with a proven track record at Polar Semiconductor, I excel in strategic planning and interpersonal communication. My expertise in recruiting and negotiation has secured top talent, achieving a notable increase in employee retention rates. Recognized for leadership and data-driven decision-making, I consistently exceed recruitment targets through innovative strategies.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

SR. TECNICAL RECRUTIER

POLAR SEMICONDCUTOR
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
  • Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

UNIFY CONSULTING
04.2019 - 03.2023
  • Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
  • Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • . Developed and maintained a strong professional network within the tech industry, leveraging connections for candidate referrals and business development opportunities.

CORPORATE RECRUITER

COGNOSANTE
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Increased offer acceptance rate by conducting thorough pre-screening interviews and effectively selling company culture and benefits.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with new hires during their probationary period to address any concerns or challenges early on, promoting long-term employee retention rates.
  • Continuously refined recruitment strategies by staying informed of industry best practices and incorporating innovative tools and technologies.

SOURCING SPECIALIST

SANFORD HEALTH
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Strategically publicize, recruit and interview for a variety of positions at Sanford. Worked closely with directors to identify needs and what they truly are looking for in their ideal candidate. Sanford has experienced tremendous success from a recruitment perspective directly correlated to these efforts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and referrals o Worked routinely with over 300 open requisitions both healthcare and healthcare IT.
  • Built relationships with executives and directors to gain a clear understanding of their needs o Was the sourcing point of contact for 70% of Sanford Health’s clinics and Hospitals
  • Assess whether ineligible/rejected candidate(s) are a possible fit for alternate job postings o Created and maintained a database of over 2000 potential candidates
  • Present viable candidates to Talent Advisors
  • Frequently utilize the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

SR. EMR HEALTHCARE RECRUITER

ROBERT HALF INTL.
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Provided flexible staffing solutions to healthcare organizations of all sizes. Highly skilled IT professionals turned to me for great job opportunities within the healthcare industry. o Differentiating myself from other agencies and recruiters in our market and revolutionizing the recruiter/candidate and client/account executive relationship
  • Reducing hiring risk for my clients and ensuring lasting employment which reduces costs associated with turnor.

TECHNICAL RECRUITER

ACCESS DATA CONSULTING
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • 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.
  • Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for Identifying and Qualifying prospective students. Obtaining a deep understanding of a student’s educational needs and providing the best and most appropriate solution. Maintain sufficient contact with students to ensure student progression and support.
  • Admissions Counselor of the year 2013’ o Earned this distinction amongst 72 other counselors. Had the most admission and retention.
  • Producer of the year 2013-2014 o 2 years in a row of enrolling the most students to the university, (MA and Doctoral)
  • Developed and conducted breakout sessions of communication strategies o Was asked to present to incoming counselors on a regular basis
  • Member of the Summit leadership program 2014’
  • Prestigious group of, interview chosen counselors, selected to learn more about management and prepare them for future leadership

ACCOUNT SPECIALIST

KROLL FACTUAL DATA
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Responsible for assisting clients with their understanding of credit and how it affects their own customers.
  • Helped determine levels of risk for tenants and employees by assessing backgrounds and determining how they could potentially perform in a job or as a tenant.
  • Ran criminal background checks on possible tenants for residential companies or future employees for businesses.
  • Built a strong client list based on my knowledge of area laws both criminal and mortgage.

PARTNER ACCOUNT MANAGER

MICROSOFT
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for business planning, developing and managing Microsoft's small to mid-market services, solutions and reseller partners. Also, ensuring that the partners are technically enabled, execute joint demand generation activities, support their selling efforts and manage pipeline health and velocity.
  • Mentor to the SBSC partner account manager team in Redmond, WA helping further their management ability and their business development skills
  • Account manager to 70 of Microsoft’s partners in the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Developed and implemented a range of marketing operations
  • Designed marketing plans for ongoing businesses as a consultant
  • Highly regarded for consistently achieving superior sales results through leadership, planning, and effective implementations

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPEECH COMMUNICATION

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD
05.2002

Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Negotiation skills
  • Leadership
  • Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Career motivation
  • Motivational skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Data-driven decision-making

Timeline

SR. TECNICAL RECRUTIER

POLAR SEMICONDCUTOR
07.2023 - 10.2024

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER

UNIFY CONSULTING
04.2019 - 03.2023

CORPORATE RECRUITER

COGNOSANTE
09.2017 - 04.2019

SOURCING SPECIALIST

SANFORD HEALTH
08.2016 - 09.2017

SR. EMR HEALTHCARE RECRUITER

ROBERT HALF INTL.
01.2016 - 07.2016

TECHNICAL RECRUITER

ACCESS DATA CONSULTING
08.2015 - 01.2016

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES
08.2012 - 08.2015

ACCOUNT SPECIALIST

KROLL FACTUAL DATA
07.2010 - 07.2012

PARTNER ACCOUNT MANAGER

MICROSOFT
08.2007 - 12.2008

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPEECH COMMUNICATION

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD

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