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Colin Ostenso

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Dynamic Healthcare Recruiter with an MBA from the University of Tampa, specializing in aligning exceptional healthcare talent with organizations dedicated to enhancing patient care. A strong foundation in business and strategic recruitment drives a passion for fostering enduring relationships and facilitating impactful connections within the healthcare sector. Networking is a core strength, with enthusiasm for engaging with diverse professionals, understanding their journeys, and expanding collaborative opportunities. Committed to continuous personal and professional growth while sharing insights and exploring innovative pathways in the recruitment landscape.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Search Consultant

Cross Country Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
  • Consistently ranked as top performing recruiter, including 6 placements and starts in September.
  • Recruitment of all healthcare positions, including nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
  • Conducted in-depth candidate assessments to match client requirements with qualified talent.
  • Developed strategic sourcing strategies utilizing various recruitment platforms and tools.
  • Negotiated offers between clients and candidates, securing mutually beneficial agreements that met both parties'' needs.

National Healthcare Recruiter

All's Well
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.

Freight Broker Intern

Integrity Express Logistics
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing and resolving freight-related issues.
  • Streamlined operations for improved delivery times through effective communication with carriers and clients.
  • Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with carriers and shippers, fostering trust and loyalty.

Wealth Management Intern

Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Attended internal and external partner sessions to gain financial product knowledge.
  • Assisted financial planners with research and collecting data.
  • Presented data and report findings to advisory staff on assigned topics.
  • Analyzed investment styles, markets and characteristics.

Real Estate Development Intern

Ribera Development
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Studied purchase and contract agreements to understand logistics and nuances involved in carrying executed agreements through to completion.
  • Worked cooperatively with third-party vendors to procure services necessary for real estate contract execution, cultivating positive relationships with vendors delivering quality services.
  • Used a wide variety of real estate development programs to locate properties to plan, write, and execute land leases all throughout the East Coast for companies such as; Royal Farms, Sheetz, and Wawa.

Commercial Real Estate Intern

Murphy Commercial Real Estate
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
  • Conducted research and contributed to property, tenant and market analysis.
  • Created a wide variety of excel workbooks to enhance, improve, and organize; client contacts, tenant agreements, and leases.

Customer Service Representative

Ironmark
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Intern

Ameriprise Financial Services
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Asset Allocation
  • Financial Ratio Comparisons
  • Financial Advising

Education

MBA -

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science - Finance

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Healthcare talent acquisition
  • Complete recruitment lifecycle management
  • Client relationship management
  • Results-driven mindset
  • Report writing
  • Financial forecasting
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Bloomberg Terminal Certified
  • PitchBook proficiency
  • Statistical analysis using SPSS
  • Tableau data visualization
  • Microsoft 365 Expertise

Key Courses

Undergrad:

  • MGT 330: Principles of Management
  • MKT 300: Principles of Marketing
  • ACC 320: Intermediate Accounting
  • FIN 410: Intermediate Financial Management
  • FIN 415: Applied Investment Management
  • FIN 440: Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • FIN 470: Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money
  • FIN 480: Financial Models


MBA:

  • MGT 615: Strategic Management
  • ACC 610: Accounting and Value Creation
  • ECO 640: The Economics of Organizations
  • FIN 611: Financial Management and Strategy


Timeline

Search Consultant

Cross Country Healthcare
03.2025 - Current

National Healthcare Recruiter

All's Well
09.2024 - 02.2025

Freight Broker Intern

Integrity Express Logistics
05.2024 - 08.2024

Wealth Management Intern

Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management
05.2023 - 08.2023

Real Estate Development Intern

Ribera Development
06.2022 - 08.2025

Commercial Real Estate Intern

Murphy Commercial Real Estate
06.2022 - 08.2022

Customer Service Representative

Ironmark
05.2020 - 08.2020

Intern

Ameriprise Financial Services
05.2019 - 06.2019

MBA -

The University of Tampa

Bachelor of Science - Finance

The University of Tampa