Dan Root
Escondido,CA
Summary
- Source and Recruit Talent and Sell/Provide Customer Service/Fundraise for worthy causes, exceeding the recruiting and marketing expectations of the Executive Leaders and Partners that I serve.
- Lead major campaigns for business development ensuring that outcomes and deliverables are met through collaboration with partner organizations.
- Leverage my extensive executive background in public administration and the private sector as a liaison with government and non-profit executives while growing revenues from corporate, foundation and individual donors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Ministry Director
Zions Treasure
Vista, CA
06.2015 - Current
- Co-founder- Equine and Camping Ministry Ranch
- Oversee and recruit equine boarding customers, ranch personnel, caregiving professionals and horsemanship training candidates
- Co-manage barn activities, equine recovery and horse care and feeding programs
- Conduct fundraising campaigns, communicate with donors, write newsletters and manage advertising
- Provide biblical training and personal counseling services, provide temporary housing and conduct landlord activated of sub-lease customers and bible and horsemanship students
- Create and introduce ranch and outreach projects with equine therapy content
- Support foreign and domestic missionaries and church planting activated and business development research
- Accept public speaking engagements, produce documentaries and promote my daughter’s Christian music ministry and career
- Manage Airbnb hospitality services and oversee cleanup and maintenance of conference campgrounds.
Corporate Recruiter
TriNet
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Sourced, recruited and placed 5 Corporate Accounting, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales and HR positions within 90 days in 2012
- Partnered and coordinated with 10 new Hiring Directors/Managers to fill these positions
- Managed all 3rd party recruiting services and communication with managers and candidates for screening-interviewing-offer-acceptance and on-boarding processing
- Since June,2011-coordinated with HR and TriNet’s Legal Partner to place 8 candidates requiring HIB recruiting and hiring compliance support.
Senior Corporate IT Recruiter
TriNet Corporation
San Leandro, CA
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Filled 24 our of 25 highly technical reqs for full time Information Technology staff at TriNet within 7 months
- Helped save TriNet over $250,000 in placement fees and over $1 million in project delays and down time
- Effectively reported to TriNet’s CIO and ten IT Hiring Directors/Managers while placing over 22 highly gifted US Citizens and HIB candidates in various roles.
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half Technology
Oakland, CA
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Leveraged personal network with search tools placing top technology professionals in software development, network engineering and systems engineering positions
- Managed internal and external customer search and placement requirements, skill set minimums/preferences, sourcing and advocacy, reference checking, career/placement options, offer letter delivery and offer acceptance/delay/decline issues using PeopleSoft and proprietary applications
- Delivered job offers as third-party partner for hiring managers, senior management, GR staff and candidates
- Leveraged new and existing proprietary PeopleSoft applications with Google, Linked-in, and other social media tools to conduct internet postings, software/engineer user groups, social networks, and additional research methods and tools and techniques to maximize access to highly qualified candidates
- Conducted specialized searched and cultivated candidate friendships with unique skill sets and combinations of expertise that matched job and project requirements according to weighted priorities and specifications
- Broadened and deepened my effectiveness in appealing to top talent candidates by researching their achievements in recent work
- These were validated by former and current supervisors and peer references
- Compiled, organized and updated candidate files, customer records and requisitions while continuously developing strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
- Executed superior multi-tasking in a fast paced and changing environment.
V.P. Marketing & Sales
Max Life Media & Highschool Tutoring Contractor
Oregon and California
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Introduced inventors products to diverse markets after the extensively designed, conducted BI, reviewed, analyzed and took action on combined primary/secondary market research findings
- Strategically networked and recruited industry leaders to cultivate social networks within markets and across segments to promote new and re-packaged product and service acceptance based on B to B and Consumer behavior variables within the contract of current and trending market conditions and demand
- Provided sales training, multi-media marketing and strategic on-line implementation packages for small and medium-sized businesses and organizations
- Special Projects: Delivered math and collage prep tutoring services to college-bound high school students in Riverside county with California Unified School Districts near Palm Springs (Spring/Summer, 2010)
Branch Manager and Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer
America One Finance
Central Oregon
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Ran all branch operations for a mortgage broker that was licensed in 23 state
- Identified, opened and developed regional accounts; supervised commercial and residential loan processing services compliant with all HR and lending laws
- Originated commercial property and resident home loans; recruited and trained processors and contractors; consulted with lenders; submitted qualified loans for approval
- Wrote proposals and negotiated pricing; administered all branch corporate compliance and legal responsibilities
- Grew new business channels by establishing, networking and maintaining long-term relationships with realtors, insurance professionals, accountants, attorneys, investors, builders and all others associated with the Real Estate industry.
Loan Officer & Mortgage Broker Internship
Central Oregon
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Represented Beneficial Finance and three local independent mortgage brokers in Bend and Redmond, Oregon
- Provided individual investor and executed complex debt counseling services and loan contracts.
Recruiting and Program Manager
Robert Half Technology
Seattle, WA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Spearheaded and successfully organized Robert Half Technology’s re-entrance into the Puget Sound Information Technology direct hire and placement market
- Recruited, cultivated relationships and successfully placed highly competent network engineers, systems administrators and software engineers with companies through the Seattle/Puget Sound area.
Education
BA - Political Science
Seatle Pacific U.
MA - Public Affairs
Seattle University
Skills
- 12 years highly successful corporate & agency talent acquisition placing technical and HR candidates with organizations and software training programs that maximized corporate and organizational effectiveness
- Exceptional corporate sales, organizational development, publicity multi-media promotions, grant writing and office management software skills Outlook, excel and proprietary software for project management and scheduling
- 15 years business ownership and independent consulting in Marketing, BI, sales, Sales Training, Recruiting, Financial Planning, Organization-Human Capital Development, Leadership, Marketing, and Operations
References
- "Dan is an experienced professional with high moral standards, a talent acquisition expert that gets prompt results for employers and prospective employees.. he continues to follow up with the employer and the employee to make sure both parties are happy and all expectations are met." April 7, 2012- Bill Gleffe Sr. PeopleSoft CRM Developer, TriNet (Colleague)
- "Dan matched my skillset and experience with the esential job functions of my position at TriNet with laser beam accuracy.. he has been fantastic . He is willing to go the extra mile to deliver what is expected of him. Many a time, he has gone beyond his call of duty. Very pleasant and a great persona to with with. I highly recommend Dan. He will be a valuable asset to any organization." September 13, 2012 - Madhu Rai - Sr. Business Analyst, TriNet (Colleague)
- " Dan is a highly talented professional. His talents are multiple, especially strong in people skills, time management, and leadership. Would recommend Dan for anyone who wants someone with high integrity and the ability to bring business value to the table. I would hire Dan agin in an intand. I can trust him and he can bring value with him to about any sales or marketing aimed initiative." April 6, 2012 Rich Elliott - Business Owner (Client that hired Dan for Collaboration & Thought Leadership Consulting.)
- "Dan is a very experienced professional recruiter, who goes above and beyond to match the client skill sets. His quick response, proactive and friendly nature is very much appreciated." June 24, 2012 Deepa Sridaran (Client)
Timeline
Ranch Ministry Director
Zions Treasure
06.2015 - Current
Corporate Recruiter
TriNet
01.2012 - 04.2012
Senior Corporate IT Recruiter
TriNet Corporation
06.2011 - 04.2012
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half Technology
01.2010 - 06.2011
V.P. Marketing & Sales
Max Life Media & Highschool Tutoring Contractor
01.2008 - 06.2010
Branch Manager and Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer
America One Finance
01.2004 - 01.2007
Loan Officer & Mortgage Broker Internship
01.2001 - 01.2004
Recruiting and Program Manager
Robert Half Technology
01.1999 - 01.2000
BA - Political Science
Seatle Pacific U.
MA - Public Affairs
Seattle University