James Jeffs

My responsibility as GQR’s Head of RN Contract Recruitment is to oversee the end-to-end process of sourcing, evaluating, selecting qualified contract employees, and implementing effective performance management strategies to optimize team performance and achieve organizational financial goals

My main responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of 20+ recruitment consultants across multiple U.S locations
• Hiring and training new consultants
• Analyzing performance and creating action plans including terminations and enforcing company policies
• Researching current industry/market trends and using knowledge for business improvements
• Organizing and attending strategy as well as forecasting meetings with C-Suite
• Maintain and build positive relationships with core clients
• Develop and implement new processes/policies to improve efficiency
• Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit with company's vision and mission.

Notable achievements:

• Established and oversee the NYC Healthcare contract team
• GQR's Top Team Growth Winner for 2022-2023
• GQR's Values Leader for 2022-2023
• Top Performer's Club ($1M biller) 2021-2022.

• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
• Led a team of 15+ recruitment consultants across various U.S locations

Notable Achievements:

• Received Top Team Profitability Winner award for 2020-2021
• Top Performer's Club ($1M Biller) in 2020-2021.

• Managed a team of 6+ recruitment consultants in GQR's Austin office.
• Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.

• 360 recruitment role - I was responsible for prospecting, sourcing and engaging with clients/candidates, managing client relationships, coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process, and ensuring successful placements of contract professionals

Notable Achievements:

• Nominated for Evolution's Top Team 2018.

• As a 360-construction recruitment consultant my responsibilities included all aspects of business development, identifying and attracting qualified construction professionals, coordinating interviews and assessments, managing client relationships, and facilitating successful placements within the construction industry
• Managed a team of 2 recruitment consultants.

Notable Achievements:

• Winner of Search Consultancy's Top Team 2016
• Nominee for the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP) Best Newcomer Award 2017
• Nominee for Search Consultancy's Top Team 2017
• Nominee for Search Consultancy's Top Growth Award 2017.

• Specializing in construction I was responsible for sourcing, attracting, and placing qualified candidates within the construction industry, while building strong relationships with clients and candidates and staying updated on industry trends and regulations.

• Identifying and engaging potential clients
• Conducting product demonstrations
• Negotiating contracts, and driving revenue growth through effective sales strategies.
• Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.