Jason Koot
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Lead Technical Recruiter with proven background in sourcing and hiring top technical talent. I have worked with the same Director of Recruiting for my past three engagements, having exceeded their expectations in every initiative. I exceed at building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates, optimizing process, and ensuring outstanding candidates experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Truckstop LLC (SaaS Company)
08.2023 - Current
- Full cycle recruitment with a heavy focus on the company's reorganization initiative
- Assisted in building out the processes and best practices within the TA department from the ground up
- Owned all Engineering, Product, Data, Finance, and Executive Search needs within the company
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
- Reduced the time to fill metrics by 55% within the Tech, Product, Finance, and Data organizations
- Spearheaded an initiative to educate Hiring Managers around best interview techniques and practices
- Work closely with the HRBP to develop and implement hiring strategies
- Championed a hiring initiative owning over 20 technical requisitions while exceeding deadline expectations
- Negotiated offer letters with the best interest of all parties involved
- Interviewer and partial decision maker for all internal hires within the TA department
- Mentored junior team members as needed
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Bam Management
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Impacted by lay-offs
- Full cycle global recruitment focused on working proactively with heavy team collaboration
- Worked extensively within Data Science/Machine Learning, Engineering and Product on a global scale
- Maintained an average time to fill of 30-40 days or less for domestic requisitions
- Maintained a response rate of greater than 30% for all sourcing initiatives as well as a 100% candidate offer acceptance rate
- Worked closely with Business Partners to strategize hiring initiatives and regional market conditions
- Collaborated with department heads to identify the talent needs of their respective departments to create a strategy plan for each requisition
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Kinect Staffing LLC
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Left staffing to pursue a career in corporate recruitment
- Full cycle recruitment specializing in Technology, Executive Search, Marketing, and Corporate Administration
- Consult with Clients and Hiring Managers to ascertain hiring needs and expectations
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Maintained and exceeded weekly KPI requirements and maintained a monthly billing average exceeding $50,000
- Assisted with on-boarding and training new recruiters
- Consulted with business clients and HR partners (HRBPs, Talent Management, Human Capital Planning, etc.) to understand goals, challenges, and needs of the client to provide value-added resource management support
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Impacted by lay-offs
- Full cycle recruitment experience for various business verticals such as Technology, Product, Data, and Cybersecurity
- Provide specific resourcing/recruitment support to the sales team to assist with successful delivery of recruitment requirements of the position
- Understand the demand for internal resources (skills, sources, roles) and implement appropriate strategies and tactics to address various needs
- Provide information and guidance to employees regarding career navigation, creating trust via communications and successful actions such as coordinating job matches
Business Development Manager
Hot Prospector
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Impacted by company downsizing
- Oversaw onsite and offshore business development teams of 4-11 team members
- Met and exceeded monthly team metrics
- Responsible for weekly sale trainings and team 1:1's
- Developed customized strategies around clients needs by developing a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Ensured my team practiced regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Process improvement and implementation of Business Development strategies
- Involved with identifying, hiring, and on-boarding talent for sales and marketing teams
Energy Consultant
SolarCity
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Prospected new accounts and nurtured these new relationships
- Spearheaded site surveys to gather information to generate cost analysis reports.
- Exceeded weekly and monthly goals
- Received several quarterly sales awards
- Assisted clients in navigating the complex process of applying for and securing government incentives, tax credits, and rebates to offset the cost of energy efficiency improvements.
- Provided live product demonstrations
- Reduced overall energy consumption through the implementation of tailored energy-saving solutions.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with utility providers, securing cost savings for clients.
Co-Owner / General Manager
Gro-More Garden Supply
05.2008 - 07.2014
- Negotiated a successful and profitable exit
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for longterm business success
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization
- Optimized inventory management systems for streamlined ordering processes and reduced waste levels
- Expanded from consumer to commercial accounts
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and improved product quality
- Increased annual sales revenue to almost 8 figures before exit
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Did Not Complete
Clovis Community College, Clovis, CA
Fresno, CASkills
- Successful recruitment for all facets of Software Engineering, Data Science, Infrastructure, Product, Crypto, and Executive Search
- Proven ability to identify top talent through resume review
- Able to deep dive within a candidates technical skill-set to provide detailed feedback
- Recognized for leading success rates around offer acceptances
- Knowledgeable with negotiations and various offer closing strategies
Accomplishments
- Corporate Recruiting Professional – American Staffing Association
- Agile Software Development – LinkedIn Learning
- Software Development Life Cycle – LinkedIn Learning
Timeline
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Truckstop LLC (SaaS Company)
08.2023 - Current
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Bam Management
06.2022 - 08.2023
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Kinect Staffing LLC
02.2021 - 06.2022
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
03.2017 - 05.2020
Business Development Manager
Hot Prospector
02.2016 - 03.2017
Energy Consultant
SolarCity
02.2014 - 02.2016
Co-Owner / General Manager
Gro-More Garden Supply
05.2008 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Did Not Complete
Clovis Community College, Clovis, CA
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