Cynthia C. Landess
Aurora,IL
Summary
Results-focused Technical Recruiter committed to client service and creative recruitment strategies. Successfully identifies and closes top industry talent. Recruiter well-versed in developing and strengthening relationships with internal team members, companies, and applicants in order to quickly fill open technical positions with best-fitting candidates. Proficient in sorting resumes, determining applicant eligibility and performing skill assessments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Technical Recruiter
McKinsey & Company
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Partnered and built successful relationships with senior management throughout organization
- Facilitated and analyzed interview feedback with entire team of interviewers
- Ensured adherence to formalized interview process
- Provided interview training to new interviewers which included technical and interpersonal interviews
- Collaborated with the sourcing and research team to identify well-qualified candidates
- Initiated regular touchpoints with hiring managers to discuss progress and changes to a role as well as concerns should any arise
- Served as point of contact throughout the recruiting process; establishing and maintaining relationships with candidates; communicating status to applicants and coordinating follow-up efforts for applicants with open offers
- Initiated, drove, and executed comprehensive sourcing strategies designed to recruit senior and niche candidates.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of IT industry trends and hiring desires.
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Deloitte
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Served as point of contact throughout the recruiting process; establishing and maintaining relationships with candidates; communicating status to applicants and coordinating follow-up efforts for applicants with open offers
- Responsible for both permanent employment and consulting positions for Solutions Specialists and Sr Solution Specialists
- Initiated regular touchpoints with hiring managers to discuss progress and changes to a role as well as concerns about a role should any arise
- Worked with the immigration team to ensure the timely onboarding of any visa candidates
- Acted as a guide to mentor new recruiters and coordinators to learn the comprehensive process of hiring and onboarding.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Insight Enterprises
11.2013 - 07.2020
- Partnered and built successful relationships with senior management throughout the organization
- Accountable for the delivery of candidates (experienced and entry-level) to meet recruiting demand and coordinates the administration of the recruiting process
- Served as point of contact throughout the recruiting process; establishing and maintaining relationships with candidates; communicating status to applicants and coordinating follow-up efforts for applicants with open offers
- Ensured appropriate client documentation and regulatory guidelines (OFCCP) have been adhered to throughout the recruitment process
- Initiated, drove, and executed comprehensive sourcing strategies designed to recruit senior and niche candidates.
- Onboarded new hires and set up training.
Recruitment Program Manager
Trustwave
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Managed full life cycle recruiting process for all areas of the company both nationally and internationally
- Partnered and built successful relationships with senior management throughout the organization within the US and our global network
- Worked with Stakeholders to ensure new and changing recruiting processes were understood and adhered to.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Accenture Consulting
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Accountable for the delivery of candidates (experienced and entry-level) to meet recruiting demand and coordinates the administration of the recruiting process
- Served as point of contact throughout the recruiting process; establishing and maintaining relationships with candidates; communicating status to applicants and coordinating follow-up efforts for applicants with open offers
- Interacted with the client (stakeholders, human resources, and recruiters) to deliver key marketing messages to ensure proper messages are integrated into the recruiting process and to the recruits and as the point of contact to understand the profile and specific recruiting needs
- Ensured appropriate client documentation and regulatory guidelines (OFCCP) have been adhered to throughout the recruitment process
- Partnered and built successful relationships with senior management throughout the organization within the US and global network
- Maintained an understanding of the profiles and demands of various organizations
- Ensured internal and external job postings are current
- Maintained candidate pipeline reports for several clients simultaneously
- Coached and provided first-level advice on procedures/work methods to peers
- Served as a liaison between the client and external vendors/sources including universities/colleges, placement offices, and search firms
- Provided training on recruiting database (Taleo) to new recruiters, and ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and other legal guidelines
- Developed and built a knowledge of the marketplace to help ensure competitiveness in recruiting.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening, and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Fujitsu Consulting
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Full lifecycle recruiting including sourcing, cold-calling, interviewing/screening, and making offers of employment
- Working with an offshore team of sourcers and resource managers that aided in resume screening and phone interview scheduling
- Educating offshore team on qualifications and types of candidates needed for specific positions
- Maintaining a relationship with Directors, Practice Leads, and Business Development to stay informed on current and upcoming projects and positions as well as track any changes to current openings
- Maintaining a pipeline of active, qualified candidates for use on upcoming projects and positions
Senior Corporate Recruiter
TUSC
09.2005 - 08.2008
- Top producer in 2006 within a team of six
- Instrumental team member responsible for helping the company grow from $22M to $50M over a two year period
- Positions recruited for include Oracle Applications DBAs and Oracle Production DBAs (for both internally managed services and external consulting positions), Data Warehousing (Developers, Architects, Project Managers), and personnel for Oracle eBusiness suite (Functional, Technical, Managerial)
- In addition to technical roles, was also responsible for the hiring of Branch Managers and sales staff for the Chicago, Milwaukee, Dallas, and DC offices
- Gathered information on, performed assessments of, and negotiated contracts for various tools to be utilized by the recruiting department
- Aided the Recruiter Manager as the Chicago liaison (Recruiting Manager is located in Florida)
Skills
- Technical Positions
- Corporate Branding
- Hiring Manager Collaboration
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Job Description Creation
- Candidate Pipeline Development
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Candidate Sourcing
- Offer Negotiations
- Onboard New Hires
Timeline
Sr. Technical Recruiter
McKinsey & Company
11.2021 - 09.2023
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Deloitte
03.2021 - 11.2021
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Insight Enterprises
11.2013 - 07.2020
Recruitment Program Manager
Trustwave
01.2013 - 07.2013
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Accenture Consulting
03.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Fujitsu Consulting
06.2008 - 10.2008
Senior Corporate Recruiter
TUSC
09.2005 - 08.2008
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