DJ Parker
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Experienced and versatile senior level recruiter with years of comprehensive expertise in talent acquisition, coupled with a strong background in HR. Adept at driving recruitment strategies, building and leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results. Proven track record in souring top-tier talent across diverse industries, while also ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Techncial Recruiter
GEICO
06.2023 - Current
- Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical and sales positions, from sourcing to onboarding, for high-performing design team.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define position requirements and job descriptions,
- Built a robust network of design professional and established partnerships with design schools, and organizations to maintain a steady pipeline of top talent.
- Cultivate strong relationship with cross functional teams and stakeholders to understand hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies to deliver tailored talent solutions.
- Conduct thorough candidate assessments, interviews, and evaluation to ensure alignment with company culture and objectives.
- Manage a high-volume requisition load, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly recruitment goals.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Zendesk
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process for technical and product positions. Took ownership of the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial job requisition to onboarding.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal clients. Provide guidance and support throughout the recruitment process, including regular updates on candidate progress, feedback, and recommendations.
- Sourced and attract qualified engineer and product candidates to help build cloud base custer service software and supporting ticketing system. Utilize various sourcing techniques, such as job boards, boolean searches, social media, professional networking sites, and industry events, to identify and engage with qualified candidates.
- Enhanced knowledge of sourcing techniques, candidate assessment methods, and diversity and inclusion strategies.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and analyze data. Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
Senior Recruiter
Capital One
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed full life-cycle recruiting process
- Created compelling job descriptions, sourced diverse candidate pipelines, marketed Capital One's talent brand to attract top talent, screened candidates, advised hiring managers on recruiting process
- Advised internal clients and leadership on market trends and recommend ways to attract and recruit top talent
- Developed candidate pipeline strategies to fill technical and non-technical positions
- Conducted job interviews and facilitated post-interview feedback meetings to aid candidate selection
- Created and extend job offers to close identified candidates
- Leveraged recruiting data to proactively provide status updates and hiring results to leadership, HR and compensation partners
Senior Recruiter
ePlus Technology
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Responsible for full cycle recruiting for high-level technical and sales positions
- Managed and prioritized high volume requisition workload with national job openings
- Advised management on recruiting and compensation strategies, job descriptions development and market trends
- Proactively source passive candidates through various job boards
- Organized, facilitated and attended recruited job fairs for brand awareness, active candidates, promotion of company culture
- Participated in weekly budget meetings to discuss open headcount, pending offers, and recruiting strategies, recruiting event planning and diversity & inclusion initiatives
Technical Recruiter
Resolvit
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop comprehensive job descriptions.
- Utilize various sourcing methods to identify and attract qualified candidates, including job boards, social media platforms, networking events, and employee referrals.
- Screen resumes, conduct initial phone interviews, and assess candidates' technical skills, experience , and cultural fit.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and facilitate interview process.
- Manage candidate through entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial contact to offer acceptance.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging recruitment best practices.
Staffing Recruiter
Aerotek
09.2011 - 11.2012
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify candidates for new requisitions
- Analyzed and determined specifics clients recruiting needs and requirements
- Compared and evaluated strengths of candidates based on customers needs
- Identified, selected and recommended best candidates available for each position
- Negotiated wage rates and other terms of employment with candidates
- Managed and supervised contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement employees.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Resource Management
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2007
Skills
- Team Leader
- ATS & CRM Software
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Client Management
- Market Trends & Research
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Negotiating Skills
- Networking & Candidate Pipeline
Additional Information
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dj-parker-b4365840/
Timeline
Principal Techncial Recruiter
GEICO
06.2023 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Zendesk
08.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Recruiter
Capital One
07.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Recruiter
ePlus Technology
07.2013 - 07.2018
Technical Recruiter
Resolvit
11.2012 - 07.2013
Staffing Recruiter
Aerotek
09.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Resource Management
Virginia Tech