Darryl Ward
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex,USA
Summary
Over 8+ years of experience in Full-cycle recruiting, in both corporate and staffing environments. Recruiting experience includes full life-cycle recruitment, employee relations, salary negotiations, counter offers guidance and strategic recruitment initiatives etc. Excellent research abilities and highly analytical individual with exceptional organizational skills. Strong skills problem solving with an eye on extraordinary customer and employee support. Well versed in the recruitment of the following areas (but not limited to): Network/System Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Hardware Device, RAN/RF, Project Management, Program Management, Product Management, Product Owner, Agile Coach, UI/UX Design, Big Data, Data Science, Leadership Sales, Marketing, Client Services. Industries: Entertainment, Financial Services, Telecom, Logistics, Aerospace, Software, Automotive, Retail Distribution, Banking, Insurance. Ability to interact with management and executives at all levels. Knowledge of Vendor Management Systems (Fieldglass, IQN). Experienced in the candidate tracking system and administration of Bullhorn, Taleo and ICMS, Jobdiva Workday, Kinexa. Experienced in all Applicant Job Boards such as, LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Indeed, Career Builder. Adept skills in screening methods. Great interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter
The Walt Disney Company
08.2021 - Current
- Full-cycle managing a requisition load of 15 medium to high complexity requisition and sometimes 20+ high-volume, medium complexity requisitions. (Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks and Resort, Hulu, ESPN)
- Uses a consultative approach to act as a strategic talent advisor to hiring managers and advises on best practices from the job description to the formal interview process: including sourcing, pipeline management, offer negotiation, and onboarding for all technical roles.
- Practices data driven storytelling by tracking and reporting recruitment data and metrics regularly to advise on ongoing recruitment strategy.
- Builds consensus with HR and non-HR audiences on all things Compensation, Sourcing, Onboarding, Training, & Hiring Forecasting
- Independently leading client meetings with Hiring Manager up to VP & Chief of Staff level and ongoing qualitative feedback from Leader Observation, Stakeholders and Candidates, solicited annually and unsolicited.
- Partners with hiring leaders to deeply understand requirements of the role, the function, and how it fits into the organization, while supporting Disney’s Diversity & Inclusion strategies by educating hiring managers on best inclusive recruitment practices
- Handle ad hoc Talent Acquisition projects focused on employer branding, talent mapping, process improvements and technology.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technical Recruiter)
NTT DATA
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Full cradle to the grave recruiting from initial candidate sourcing to offer, close then maintaining consultant relationship.
- Sourced and recruited both technical and functional candidates covering a wide range of positions, including:
- C-level Executives, Program/Project Management, Graphic Design, Instructional Software/Systems Design, Web Development, Cloud/Devops, Software Development, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Engineering, Systems Administration, Network Engineering, Data Science, Data Modeling, Testing, Cyber & Information Security, Operations Research, Business Analysis, Accounting, Business Development & more. As for functional candidates I am covering a wide range of positions, including: Admin. Assts. HR/HRIS Specialists, Accounting Specialists, FINRA Series 24 Analyst.
- Established strong relationships with our Program Managers and Partners to better understand hiring needs and create long-lasting rapport.
- Well versed in utilizing multiple VMS platforms.
- Supported internal hiring efforts as needed to expand the corporate team.
Technical Talent Executive
Worldlink US
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Engaged with Samsung and its subsidiaries to place technical professionals in the client’s Networks 5G projects (primary focus finding candidates with RAN, V-RAN, Devops, lab testing, Cloud, B.I Tools development expertise), E-Commerce, Supply Chain and Marketing divisions (secondary focus).
- Conducted thorough technical/ behavioral pre-screening calls with candidates within and outside the United States.
- Responsible for sourcing candidates using various job boards like Dice, CareerBuilder, Monster, and LinkedIn recruiting.
- Recruited passive and active candidates for technical as well as non-technical roles
- Used Bullhorn ATS system to manage the entire recruitment workflow.
- Visited client sites to meet Hiring managers to get good understanding of their hiring needs.
- Interacted with account managers and hiring managers to submit and close candidates.
- Created job descriptions and posted on the applicant tracking system (ATS), Indeed, Dice, Monster and other posting tools.
- Worked with recruiting coordinator to set up candidate interviews.
- Present qualified candidates for contract or direct hire opportunities in the timeframe requested by clients
- Proactively sourced candidates to manage an effective candidate pipeline.
- Worked as a team and independently to cover various jobs and attended intake meetings to get good understanding of the requisitions.
- Assisted the HR department with candidate paperwork to better facilitate the candidate onboarding process.
- Used Beeline VMS system to track and submit candidates for Technology solutions.
Technical Recruiter
SkillStorm
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Working as a Technical Recruiter supporting all Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, and Telecom clients, recruiting talent from mid-level to executive level positions, with a focus on Network Engineer/System Engineer, Cyber Security, Security Engineer, Security Architect, Infrastructure Architect, Cloud Engineer, Mobile/Web Development, Front-end/Backend/Fullstack, Data Analyst, Data Modeler, SDET/QA Engineer, SQL Database Administrator, Full Stack Developer, Business Analyst, Java Developer, as well as candidates with clearance.
- Recruited top talent while exceeding quarterly hiring goals, by conducting a minimum of 30-40 candidates pre-calls per day, hosting 10-15 phone interviews, submitted 10 - 15 candidates for manager interviews, which lead to 3 - 5 hires per month.
- Successfully managed a requisition workload of approximately between 5 - 10 openings a week.
- Led and sponsored Cisco User Group office in Richardson, Texas.
- Responsible for using social networks, job boards (Career Builder, Dice, Indeed) and advanced Internet searches to find candidates, using LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Conducting recruiting calls and interviews with candidates to determine experience level and discuss interest.
- Currently using creative and effective sourcing methods to attract and retain top talent through multiple mediums such as, Boolean Searches, Social Media, LinkedIn, TextKernel, Github, , technical forums postings, and candidate referrals etc.
- Use an internal applicant tracking system Bullhorn to track candidates from first contact to job offer.
- 6 Month Contract
Technical Recruiter
Optomi Professional Services
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Worked as a Senior member of the DFW market responsible for IT recruitment such as: Network Engineer/System Engineer, Cyber Security, Security Engineer, Security Architect, Infrastructure Architect, Cloud Engineer, Mobile/Web Development, Front-end/Backend/Fullstack, Data Analyst, Data Modeler, SDET/QA Engineer, SQL Database Administrator, Full Stack Developer, Business Analyst, Java Developer, Elixir Developers, Netsuite Admin/Developer, Salesforce Admin/Developer/BA, HITRUST Compliance, Epic System Analyst (Healthcare)
- Perform screening, interviewing, assessing and placing candidates to contract and work direct to our clients.
- Source candidates through cold-calling, job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, direct sourcing, networking events, etc.
- Identify future candidates in the pipeline process.
- Use the Bullhorn ATS to document communications and submittals to open positions etc.
- Work close in partnership with Account Managers to identify the best candidate for the open positions.
- Understand and fully comply with laws, regulations, and internal processes, policies and procedures.
- Always striving to elevate and maintain strong relationships with various levels.
- Strong ability to identify comings in the recruitment process and help with the revisions of the process for the better.
- Outstanding analytical ability to review job descriptions and identify the correct fit for the positions.
- Great client submission to interview ratio.
Recruiting Coordinator/HR Admin
ClubCorp
06.2017 - 10.2017
- To assist in the support of the recruiting initiatives while partnering directly with the Director of Recruiting. Responsible for posting all open positions internally and externally, within the 200+ Clubs, as well as the internal coordination of on-boarding select positions in the Home Office.
- Facilitate the hiring process for Home Office positions.
- Responsible for all posting and accounting related items for external job boards
- Provide support for the Applicant Tracking System to ensure compliance and maximization
- Manage the internal resource site for the field
- Facilitate on-boarding for newly hired General Managers and Home Office employees
- Perform administrative duties for the recruiting department. (Change of Status Forms, Terminations, Additions and Promotions, Vacation Pay Outs.)
- Assist in candidate sourcing and resume pre-screens for targeted positions.
Corporate Recruiter/Regional Hiring manager
Think Point Financial
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Recruited and hired quality 1099 independent contractor sales representatives to pitch merchant services products to small business owners on a commission only basis.
- Partnering with sales department to determine staffing needs.
- Screening hundreds of resumes from various job boards each week.
- Performing thorough phone interviews with candidates.
- Hiring quality candidates to ensure adequate training completion and show rates
- Following up on the interview process status
- Communicating employer information and benefits during screening process
- Staying current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices
- Scheduling hired candidates for company-sponsored training (and maintaining a >90% show rate)
Education
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.2015
Skills
- Technical sourcing
- Talent acquisition
- Salary negotiation
- Networking
- Social media recruitment
- LinkedIn recruiting
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
The Walt Disney Company
08.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technical Recruiter)
NTT DATA
02.2021 - 08.2021
Technical Talent Executive
Worldlink US
12.2020 - 02.2021
Technical Recruiter
SkillStorm
06.2020 - 12.2020
Technical Recruiter
Optomi Professional Services
10.2017 - 04.2020
Recruiting Coordinator/HR Admin
ClubCorp
06.2017 - 10.2017
Corporate Recruiter/Regional Hiring manager
Think Point Financial
06.2016 - 06.2017
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Stephen F. Austin State University
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