Jake Holman
Austin,Texas
Summary
Entrepreneurial recruiting professional with extensive experience in building and managing a small staffing agency. Skilled in candidate sourcing, business development, contract negotiations, and client relationship management. Worked with two partners, overseeing all aspects of operations from sales to talent acquisition. Now seeking a more stable opportunity to apply these skills within a larger, established organization, while contributing to long-term growth and success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Bridgeline Staffing
12.2022 - Current
- Co-founded the agency with two partners, building it from the ground up and reached over $300,000 billed in year one.
- Developed and executed targeted marketing campaigns to promote candidates and recruiting services to schools through email campaigns, personalized outreach, and cold calls.
- Led sales presentations and negotiations with schools, successfully pitching services and securing 11 contracts.
- Sourced, screened, and selected high-quality candidates for a variety of positions, maintaining a strong talent pipeline.
Associate Account Manager
Collabera
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Cold called over 75 prospects a day to find top-tier candidates for various positions
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer negotiations
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create detailed job descriptions
- Conducted interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications
Engineer Apprentice (Summers Only)
Imagine Ideas
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
- Utilized a variety of tools/machines to complete my projects on time and under budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2022
Skills
Business Development
Strategic Visioning
Excellent Communication
Sales Growth
Quality Control
Contract Negotiation
Strategic Outreach
Cost Analysis
Timeline
Co-Founder
Bridgeline Staffing
12.2022 - Current
Associate Account Manager
Collabera
07.2022 - 12.2022
Engineer Apprentice (Summers Only)
Imagine Ideas
05.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Missouri
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