Derek Edwards
Seattle,WA
Summary
Seasoned Recruiting Manager with 11+ years' experience in strategic talent acquisition, full lifecycle recruitment, and team management. Specialize in developing effective recruiting processes, enhancing employer brand visibility, and nurturing candidate relationships. Known for strong leadership skills, innovative problem-solving abilities, and commitment to continuous process improvement. Multi-award winner with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for building strong relationships. Previous roles have included significant contributions to workforce expansion, diversity initiatives, and hiring efficiencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development & Recruiting Manager
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
Mountlake Terrace , WA
2018.09 - 2024.02
- Managed a team of recruiters to fill open nursing and Allied Health positions for a variety of hospital, clinic, therapy & rehab facilities, and surgery center clients
- Created and implemented the talent acquisition / recruitment & retention strategy for a team of direct reports & grew weekly gross profit from $8000 to $45000
- Subject matter expert (SME) in utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) and customer relationship manager systems (CRM) proficiently and cultivated a prominent social media presence to effectively source and sustain extensive candidate pipelines
- Drove accountability by pushing KPIs along with consistent coaching and 1 on 1 reviews to better performance which led to a 30% increase in qualified candidate submissions
- Acted as the primary liaison and provided enhanced value through employing a consultative methodology for numerous high-volume clients concurrently
- Handled human resources functions such as credentialing & compliance, on-boarding, payroll, compensation negotiation, performance management, employee retention strategies, training, etc
- Exceeded sales targets in excess of $1 million the last 4 consecutive years.
National Recruitment Manager
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
Mountlake Terrace , WA
2015.02 - 2018.09
- Sourced, screened, on-boarded, and placed candidates nationwide to fill travel nursing positions within hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, imaging centers, etc
- Developed and maintained relationships with 40+ local office partners by establishing open communication and fostering trust to improve operations and ensure success for future business prospects
- Mentored, led, and coached recruiters & junior level employees
- Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS) and cultivated a strong social media presence to generate candidate interest & maintain healthy pipelines
- Placed in the top 10 nationally in generated gross profit.
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
Seattle , WA
2014.04 - 2015.02
- Collaborated with 20+ hiring managers, wrote compelling job descriptions, and conducted initial screens to attract, select, and onboard top talent and support company growth and success
- Filled temporary contract and per diem nursing openings for local clients in the greater Seattle area
- Helped to synergize the efforts of the local & travel recruitment teams within the company to accomplish common goals.
Recruitment Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
Seattle , WA
2013.03 - 2014.04
- Cultivated top talent through a comprehensive end-to-end recruitment approach, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and effective hiring process
- Worked to fill temporary contract & per diem positions with qualified healthcare providers for clients in the local Seattle area
- Consistently a top performing recruiter on the team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration -
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Skills
- Management
- Talent acquisition
- Leadership
- Account Management
- Communication
- Recruiting
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Human Resources
- Full Lifecycle Recruitment Managing
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Performance Management
- CRM Software
- Interviewing
- Relationship Management
- Succession Planning
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Workforce Development
Awards
- Contest Winner - Team Recruiting/Sales Goals Exceeded, 02/2024: Awarded for exceeding goal targets in the year 2023.
- Contest Winner - Team Recruiting/Sales Goals Exceeded, 02/2023: Awarded for exceeding goal targets in the year 2022.
- Contest Winner - Team Recruiting/Sales Goal Exceeded, 02/2022: Awarded for exceeding goal targets in the year 2021.
- Contest Winner - Team Recruiting/Sales Goals Exceeded, 02/2021: Awarded for exceeding goal targets in the year 2020.
Timeline
Business Development & Recruiting Manager
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
2018.09 - 2024.02
National Recruitment Manager
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
2015.02 - 2018.09
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
2014.04 - 2015.02
Recruitment Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
2013.03 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration -
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
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