James Fant
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Results-oriented Technical Recruiter with over 5 years of experience in sourcing, screening, and hiring top-tier technical talent. Proven track record of successfully filling challenging positions in IT, finance, healthcare, manufacturing etc. Adept at utilizing cutting-edge recruiting tools and platforms to identify and engage passive candidates. Skilled in conducting thorough technical assessments to ensure candidates meet stringent technical requirements. Known for building strong relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to understand hiring needs and deliver timely solutions. Strong knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the ability to adapt recruitment strategies accordingly. Demonstrated success in reducing time-to-fill and improving overall hiring efficiency. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a commitment to providing positive candidate experience. Seeking to leverage expertise in technical recruitment to drive talent acquisition success in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Mican Technologies Inc.
03.2019 - Current
- High volume full lifecycle recruiting, from associate level to high level IT positions
- Multi domain experience including healthcare, finance, industrial etc
- Worked closely with Business Development Managers to find qualified talent for various clients and domains
- Helped develop Recruiting department training and implementation of recruiting strategies
- Keeping open line of communication with consultants working to ensure clients project success and retention
- Familiar working with AI-driven tools for targeted candidate identification and streamlining of process
- Expertise in leveraging various sourcing channels including LinkedIn, job boards and networking events to identify and engage top talent
- Managing and tracking applicants through companies Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Developed companies' social media presence and produced content across all platforms to generate new leads for candidates and drive attention to our company's website
- Worked on SOW projects directly with clients, responsible for coordinating interviews, full background process completion, onboarding of candidates and equipment and ensuring clients project deliverables are met
- Partner with business leadership and talent team to evaluate recruiting needs and identify and address any gaps in available talent
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to close the gaps in order to meet the needs of the business
- Collaborate with hiring managers & recruiters to understand their hiring needs and goals
- Proven ability to build a pipeline of top-tier, passive technical candidates
- Engage with qualified technical candidates and work with the recruiting team to lead them through the hiring process.
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Sunshine State Solar Services
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for bringing in 500,000 worth of new revenue over a 10-month period
- Organically generated leads through canvasing, online marketing etc
- Vast product knowledge, constantly learning about new products and industry standards
- Responsible for meeting with current and future clients to ensure customer satisfaction through full sales process
- Deliver presentations showcasing the advantages of solar solutions
- Assist customers in understanding financing options, incentives, and rebates
- Implement and participate in ongoing training to enhance sales skills and product knowledge.
Inside Sales Representative
Vast Bridges
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Inbound sales calls - averaging 80 to 100 calls weekly with a conversion rate of 30%+ (30+ sales weekly)
- Taking prospective customers through the sales process and closing the deal
- Team building strategies/ideas
- Demonstrate in depth knowledge of products/services to effectively communicate
- Utilize data and analytics to track sales performance
- Collaborate with internal teams including marketing and customer support to enhance customer experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westside Highschool
Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ)
Jacksonville, FL01.2016
Skills
- Creative Sourcing Strategies
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Candidate/Client Engagement
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Attracting and pipelining qualified talent
- Strong negotiation skills
- Legal and ethical recruitment practices
- Promote diversity and inclusion
- Expansive industry/product knowledge
- LinkedIn Recruiter/CareerBuilder/Indeed etc
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Social Media Recruiting
Timeline
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Mican Technologies Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Sunshine State Solar Services
03.2018 - 03.2019
Inside Sales Representative
Vast Bridges
03.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Westside Highschool
Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ)