James Schmidt
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Versatile Technical Recruiter with established network of candidates. Sourcing new candidates . Adept at reviewing all applications, conducting recruiter interviews and creating job descriptions. Friendly and efficient with flexible schedule. Well-versed in developing and strengthening relationships with internal team members, companies and applicants in orders to quickly fill open technical positions with best-fit candidates. Proficient in sorting resumes, determining applicant eligibility and performing skill assessments. Expertise in ATS. Passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Results-driven IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis, and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scientific Recruiter
Amazon
Seattle, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Beacon Hill Staffing
Boston, MA
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
IT Staffing Specialist
Kelly Services
Remote, USA
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Managed team, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
- Onboarding and Sourcing candidates
- Tools used with recruiting - LinkedIn recruiter, Dice, monster, career builder, and indeed.
- Average placements per month 15-20
- Hiring for software Development, Cybersecurity, QC, DEV ops, Cloud architect
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes and supporting documentation
- Created qualification guidelines and requirements for individual positions, including systematic rating process to identify and measure appropriate candidates against established criteria
- Conducted salary survey research for both exempt and non-exempt positions
- Managed employee rewards programs
- Recruited highly successful practitioner network
- Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations
- Interviewed, hired and mentored over 1200 new personnel and oversaw all staffing operations
Data Quality Analyst
Xerox Corp
Remote, USA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Train, coach and mentor staff in best practices and program quality expectations.
- Train and prepare training center coordinators and staff to mentor and teach new staff
shadowing at their sites. - Train pre-service and policy and procedure to new staff.
- Designed and deployed Computer Software to help with compliance
- Identify operational issues and suggest possible improvements.
- Provide learning and coaching opportunities to program teams, and work with supervisors
to take corrective action if necessary. - Analyze data to assist management to determine improvement goals at each program.
- Prepare reports and manage data as it relates to program performance, best practice and
social and emotional learning activities. - Assist in planning and coordinating feedback to promote ongoing communication.
- Assist in leading activities and data collection from sites involved in Clayton’s social and
emotional learning pilot plans. - Assist to recognize, document and take appropriate action of suspected child abuse and
neglect, illness or accident when observed. - Ensure that Quality Assurance is applied in independent, objective and neutral manner.
- Model and teach social and emotional skills.
- Perform all other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Researched and determined scope and complexity of issues
- Built and executed sourcing, assessment and closing approaches to manage return on investment expectations
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
- Wrote and proofread emails, memos and other types of professional correspondence
- Managed administrative tasks such as copying, filing and faxing documents
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions
Repair Sales Manager
Market Source
Burlington, NC
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; and analyzing trends and results.
- Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; and projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
- Implements national sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
- Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
- Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
- Completes national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; and following up on work results.
- Maintains national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Maintains national sales staff work results by counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Assistant Manager
Lifetouch School Studio
Fairfield, NJ
01.2013 - 01.2014
- I worked in schools across New Jersey and a part of New York bringing photography equipment to schools to set up equipment and take pictures of Children grade’s pre-k -12th grade.
- Collected payments and sorted each class.
- Recorded all the data onto a contract and then burned a CD.
- At the office I would review the images and critiqued them.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJMaster of Science - Cyber Security And Computer Science
ECPI: College of Technology
Virginia Beach, VA07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical skills
- Good listening skills
- Teambuilding
- Detail-oriented
- Planning and Coordination
- Good telephone etiquette
- Critical thinking
- Computer proficiency
- Collaboration
- Customer service
- Self-motivated professional
- Linux Software Proficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural awareness
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- UNIX
- Troubleshooting
- Supporting VoIP
- Telecommunications equipment
- Quality of service and data routing
- Avaya Communication Manager
- Network architecture design
- UNIX IT platform
- Telecommunications repair
- Log files
- Project leadership
- Network field installations
- Networks
- RDMS Development and SQL
- Source and Version Control: Git, Git hub
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Data Storage and Retrieval
- Transfer Coordination
- New Hire Onboarding
- Affirmative Action Guidelines
- Employee Relations
- Screening Processes
- Employment Data Tracking
- Strategic Sourcing
- Recruiting Software Experience
- Relocation Package Development
- Employment Recordkeeping
- Job Description Development
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Industry-Specific HR Regulations
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Management Consulting
- Prospecting and Lead Generation
- Background Checks
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- LinkedIn Sourcing
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Hiring Requirements
- Contract Negotiation
- Performance Appraisal
- Team Collaboration
- Promotion Coordination
Certification
Python Fundamentals
Timeline
Scientific Recruiter
Amazon
03.2022 - Current
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Beacon Hill Staffing
03.2021 - 03.2022
IT Staffing Specialist
Kelly Services
01.2016 - 06.2020
Data Quality Analyst
Xerox Corp
01.2015 - 01.2016
Repair Sales Manager
Market Source
01.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Manager
Lifetouch School Studio
01.2013 - 01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Master of Science - Cyber Security And Computer Science
ECPI: College of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
ECPI University
Python Fundamentals
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