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Jessica Romano

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Results-driven Senior Recruiter with extensive experience generating significant revenue in diverse sectors. Skilled in candidate sourcing, market research, and developing tailored job descriptions. Proven ability to foster strong client and candidate relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Recruiter

The Hired Guns
New York, NY
10.2015 - 04.2025
  • Senior Recruiter at a boutique digital placement agency, working with clients across diverse sectors, including eCommerce, tech, B2B, D2C, marketing, sales, and healthcare. Notable clients include: Macy’s (Digital), Google, Charlesbank, NUTS.com, Polyconcept, Clinical Trial Media, Galls, Edutopia, NYU Langone, Catholic Health, and more.
  • • Top-Performing Recruiter: Drove over $600K in gross margin for 2023.
    Regularly bringing in 200K+ • Client Collaboration: Partnered closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop tailored job descriptions, ensuring alignment with the ideal candidate profile.
    Sourcing & Outreach: Led both passive and active candidate sourcing efforts, achieving a 30% response rate for cold outreach through strategic messaging and targeted engagement.
    • Candidate Relationship Management: Provided personalized guidance throughout the hiring process, offering coaching and support from the interview through to offer acceptance.
    • Industry Research: Conducted ongoing market research to anticipate talent needs, staying ahead of emerging trends, and proactively sourcing top-tier candidates for high-demand roles.
  • Leveraged applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment processes.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
  • Provided a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with potential hires to assess experience, skills, and knowledge.

Director of Recruiting

FPM Staffing
Raleigh, NC
10.1998 - 10.2015
  • Recruited high-level candidates for our global clients in the IT, marketing, sales, and development arenas.
     Performed full life-cycle recruiting (advertising, sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, closing
    and new hire assimilation) for positions that range from entry to VP level
     Competitively researched the current market to ensure top level performance
     Established and maintained excellent rapport with Clients and Business Partners
     Provided training and management to other employees
     Reported directly to the President
    President/Officer 08/06-07/07
     Responsible for maintaining control and leadership of company
     Oversaw all financial transactions and financial outlook of company
     Managed employees and staff
     Attained new clients and interfaced with top level accounts
     Developed yearly growth plan to result in direct increase of revenue
    Regional Manager/Officer-NC 11/98-07/07
     Responsible for recruiting IT, Marketing and Sales professionals Nationwide for companies
    such as IBM, Lenovo, AT&T, Champion, IKON Office Solutions.
     Placed candidates in positions including: Project Management, Design Flow Consultants,
    Engineers, Technical Writers/Trainers, Program Managers, Field Sales Engineers, Sales Consultants,
    Web Developers and Designers
     Partnered with hiring managers and executive team to understand business plans, products and
    services as well as unique company culture
     Performed full life-cycle recruitment (advertising, sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, closing,
    new hire assimilation) for positions that range from entry to VP level
     Acted as company Officer responsible for operational, financial and management decisions

     Attained National Vendor Status with IBM resulting in a 650% increase of contractor base
    Recruiting Manager
     Maintained a collaborative relationship and proactive involvement with clients to ensure
    maximum business development and client satisfaction.
     Performed interviews, contract negotiation, offers, evaluations, and terminations
     Supervised recruiters and administrative staff
     Implemented company Health Insurance Benefit
     Generated weekly and monthly status reports and business analysis
    Technical Recruiter
     Recruited top level candidates for major companies in the Raleigh area through use of the
    internet and other media tools as well as a strong database of candidates not found on websites.
     Designed Marketing materials for company
     Coordinated and attended job fairs in NC and NY

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY

Skills

Relationship Building
Strategic Communication
Talent Acquisition Strategies
Negotiation Skills

Timeline

Senior Recruiter

The Hired Guns
10.2015 - 04.2025

Director of Recruiting

FPM Staffing
10.1998 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

SUNY Oswego

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