Kouser Afreen

Results-driven Bench Sales Recruiter with strong experience marketing IT consultants on W2/1099/C2C for contract and contract-to-hire roles across the US market. Proven ability to source and manage bench candidates, build and maintain relationships with Tier-1 vendors, system integrators, and direct clients, and generate a steady pipeline of requirements through proactive outreach. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment support including resume optimization, rate negotiation, skill matching, submission coordination, interview scheduling, and end-to-end follow-ups through onboarding. Adept at working in fast-paced environments with strict KPIs, maintaining compliance and documentation, and leveraging ATS/CRM tools to track submissions, leads, and closures. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with a consistent focus on maximizing consultant utilization and revenue.