Justin Bell
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dynamic Senior Associate Recruiter at Vaco with expertise in talent acquisition and account management. Proven track record in developing strong talent pipelines and conducting market analysis. Adept at utilizing applicant tracking systems and fostering client relationships, ensuring exceptional candidate experiences while driving recruitment success. Committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate Recruiter – Technology
Vaco
10.2022 - Current
- Here at Vaco I am responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and reviewing potential candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, social networking, and internal database
- Through a detailed interview process I assess skill set, work history, and salary requirements
- I am also responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to our current and future client base
- I am also responsible for account management and end to end client-candidate relationship
- I provide market analysis and educate clients on candidate requirements and salary range comparisons
Lead Technical Recruiter
Velocity Works
05.2022 - 10.2022
- As a Lead Technical Recruiter, I continuously partner with recruiting team and senior managers to design, refine, and implement innovative recruiting strategies along with working with the Director of Staffing on hiring initiatives, leading & training recruiters, and helping to develop weekly & monthly recruiting metrics
Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist
Velocity Works
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Here at VelocityWorks I am responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and reviewing potential candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, social networking, and internal databases
- Through a detailed interview process I assess skill set, work history, and salary requirements
- I am also responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to the current and future client base
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Evergreen Business Solutions - ebs/growth
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Designing and directing talent acquisition strategies for growth-oriented companies
- Specific expertise in helping companies develop a strong talent brand, structured recruiting processes, and effective new hire onboarding programs
- I am responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and reviewing potential candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, and social networking
- Through a detailed behavioral-based interview process I assess the candidate’s skill set
- I am also responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
IDELIC
01.2020 - 02.2020
- I was responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and reviewing potential candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, and social networking
- Through a detailed interview process, I assessed my skill set, work history, and salary requirements
- I was also responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to our current and future client base
- I assisted in all onboarding processes for new hires
Senior Recruiter
Russell Tobin & Associates
01.2018 - 03.2019
- I was responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and reviewing potential candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, social networking, and an internal database
- Through a detailed interview process I assessed skill set, work history, and salary requirements
- I was also responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to our current and future client base
Senior Technical Recruiter / Recruiting Manager
JSG INC
Pittsburgh
11.2015 - 12.2017
- I was responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and reviewing potential candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, social networking, and an internal database etc
- Through a detailed interview process, I assessed skill set, work history, and salary requirements
- I was also responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to current and future client bases
- My client list consisted of direct hire, contract to hire, and contract opportunities
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half Technology
Pittsburgh
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Candidate recruitment and retention: Source, evaluate, and review potential IT candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, social networking, and internal database etc
- Interview prospective IT candidates via phone/in person to assess skill set, work history, and salary requirements
- I was also responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified IT talent to submit to current and future client base
- Placement activities: I selected well-matched candidates to fulfill client job orders and maintain ongoing contact with IT professionals currently on assignment to ensure exceptional customer service
- In addition, I would resolve any customer service issues quickly and efficiently to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction
- Leads: Generated leads and market intelligence to enhance our new client development efforts
- Maintain relationships with candidates to gain industry knowledge and obtain referrals and new business opportunities
- Met and exceeded weekly business development goals
Technical Education Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute
Pittsburgh
08.2008 - 12.2013
- I conducted face-to-face or personal interviews, telephone interviews and e-mail correspondence to identify high school and adult student prospects to determine their educational needs, concerns, and interests
- Facilitated orientation and registration day activities
- I closely assisted and mentored students through the admissions process
- Ensured compliance with applicable Company policies and procedures, laws, and regulations
- Verbally communicated approved presentations to promote programs to prospective adult and high school students
- Actively generated referral business to help maintain company goals
- Participated in school retention efforts by maintaining productive contact with his/her active students through graduation
- Actively participated in special recruiting promotional activities
Branch Manager /Business Development Officer
Citizens Bank
Verona
07.2002 - 08.2008
- Managed all functions and staff of a branch
- Was accountable for maximizing branch revenues, sales, customer satisfaction, branch staffing, and minimizing operating losses
- Deployed resources to optimize individual and team performance
- Was responsible for branch compliance with bank policies, procedures, and operational integrity
- Prioritized, managed, and communicated promotional campaigns and product initiatives
- Conducted cold calls on prospective small business customers
- Maintained and developed relationships with existing small business customers
- Created and managed branch business plan
- Represented the bank in local community organizations
- Conducted performance reviews for staff
- Coached and trained staff as needed
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Talent Market Analysis
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Customer Relationship Management
- Job Description Development
- Virtual/Telephone/In-person Interviewing
- Career Counseling
- Talent Pipeline Management
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Candidate sourcing
- Applicant tracking
- Interview techniques
- Market analysis
- Salary benchmarking
- Client relationship management
- End-to-end recruitment
- Talent pipeline development
- Recruitment metrics
- Problem solving
- Sales skills
- Effective communication
- Employee onboarding
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Client engagement
Certification
- Creating a Top Talent Program
- Effective Listening
- Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
- Technical Recruiting
- Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing
Timeline
Senior Associate Recruiter – Technology
Vaco
10.2022 - Current
Lead Technical Recruiter
Velocity Works
05.2022 - 10.2022
Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist
Velocity Works
03.2021 - 05.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Evergreen Business Solutions - ebs/growth
02.2020 - 03.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
IDELIC
01.2020 - 02.2020
Senior Recruiter
Russell Tobin & Associates
01.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Technical Recruiter / Recruiting Manager
JSG INC
11.2015 - 12.2017
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half Technology
01.2013 - 11.2015
Technical Education Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute
08.2008 - 12.2013
Branch Manager /Business Development Officer
Citizens Bank
07.2002 - 08.2008
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