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Larry Cervantes

Technical Recruiter

Summary

Highly accomplished and energetic Technical Recruiter with a strong background in driving metrics and delivering exceptional results. Combining extensive experience in both a sales and technical recruitment environment. I excel at sourcing top-tier IT talent and cultivating a robust candidate pipeline to meet organizational hiring needs. With a deep understanding of HR principles and practices, I bring a unique perspective to talent acquisition, ensuring a strategic alignment between business objectives and recruitment strategies. Known for implementing data-driven strategies and leveraging innovative techniques, I have successfully attracted, engaged, and secured highly skilled professionals. Passionate about delivering excellence in talent acquisition and fostering a positive candidate experience, I bring a vibrant energy and a metric-driven approach to drive your organization's recruitment efforts to new heights.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Recruiter

Staffsource
07.2022 - Current
  • Successfully craft and post compelling technical job descriptions resulting in an increased candidate pool and quality of applicants.
  • Consistently source highly skilled candidates from employment platforms like LinkedIn, Dice, ZipRecruiter, Indeed and GitHub, ensuring a strong talent pipeline for IT positions.
  • Implement a comprehensive resume screening process, effectively evaluating IT resumes based on specialized skills and qualifications, resulting in efficient candidate selection.
  • Conduct pre-screening calls to accurately assess applicants' abilities, resulting in improved candidate fit and reduced time spent on interviewing unqualified candidates.
  • Conduct interviews utilizing a range of effective methods, including structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioral questions, leading to the identification of top talent for IT roles.
  • Collaborate closely with IT team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
  • Develop and execute personalized recruiting email campaigns targeting passive candidates, resulting in increased engagement and successful conversion of passive talent.
  • Actively participate in tech conferences and meetups, expanding professional networks and establishing valuable connections with IT professionals.
  • Streamline the job offer process by crafting well-structured and compelling job offer letters, resulting in improved candidate acceptance rates.
  • Orchestrate smooth onboarding experiences for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition and facilitating their integration into the client's company culture.
  • Responsible for enhancing our client's reputation as a premier employer by promoting their unique benefits and fostering positive candidate experiences.
  • Conduct comprehensive job and task analyses, effectively documenting job duties and requirements, which served as a valuable resource for talent acquisition and internal stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to staying current with the latest technological trends and products, maintaining a competitive edge in identifying and attracting top IT talent.

On-Site Manager

Axcess Staffing
12.2018 - 07.2022
  • Focus on meeting customer staffing expectations through management of the recruiting and onboarding process, customer production requirements, and effective employee relations.
  • Experience working with and processing workforce timesheets, both manual and eTimekeeping, and ensuring payroll is completed and submitted by deadlines.
  • Proven experience creating/developing best practices to promote positive customer and employee engagement.
  • Provide leadership and direction to staff and field employees as well as make business decisions that preserve and enhance the customer's level of satisfaction.
  • Manage branch staff through proper recruitment strategies and use of best practices.
  • Manage staff to ensure proper compliance of company and customer standards.
  • Assist in performance evaluations of our field associates on the floor.
  • Manage unemployment compliance, payroll deadlines, and proper documentation.
  • Work with customer and on-site Staff to improve cycle time, employee relations, and turnover.
  • Update daily, weekly. and monthly reports submitted to the Director and Customer Operations.
  • Manage retention, recruitment, and other value-add programs.
  • Monitored employees for proper safety compliance and good manufacturing practices.
  • Updated daily, weekly, and monthly reports submitted to the Director and Customer Operations.
  • Managed the Standard Operating Procedures for the overall branch and onsite program.
  • Participated in Six Sigma projects with client management to drive the success of projects
  • Managed full cycle recruitment process including designing job postings, sourcing candidates, interviewing, and hiring
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent
  • Researched and maintained relationships with universities, professional organizations, and staffing agencies to increase recruiting efforts

EHS Manager

Del Conca USA
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Created, maintained, and implemented all aspects of an Environmental Health and Safety Program
  • Created SOPs and policies that directly affected the Environmental Health and Safety Program
  • Achieved total compliance with OSHA, EPA, State of Tennessee Air Pollution Control, and local regulatory agencies
  • Executed tasks required to obtain air, construction, operating, and wastewater permits from regulatory agencies
  • In-house trainer for OSHA 10- and 30-hour classes, CPR First Aid/AED, Fork Truck, Leadership courses for supervisors
  • Trained all personnel onsite including contractors on safety policies and safe work practices
  • Assessed and interviewed contractors to verify qualifications
  • Reviewed bids for outside contractors to perform work onsite
  • Provided insight on day-to-day operation that directly affected employee health and safety
  • Directly responsible for Behavior-Based Safety and Human Performance that directly tied in to employee ability to work in a safe environment
  • Served as direct contact for Worker's Compensation, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, janitorial staff, groundskeeping, and security.
  • Successfully developed and implemented EHS strategies to ensure compliance with all safety regulations, while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
  • Proven track record in effectively leading and motivating teams to drive EHS objectives

EHS & Training Director

C&H Services Of North Georgia
04.2014 - 09.2016
  • Implemented employee training on safety procedures and policies
  • Guided management team to successfully conduct new and existing programs
  • Created and implemented safety programs to obtain and retain business
  • Maintained OSHA compliance and OSHA 300 Logs
  • Created company safety policies and SOPs
  • Performed safety audits on jobsites
  • Supervised jobsite safety of up to 75 employees
  • Managed Worker's Compensation claim and oversaw return-to-work status.
  • Manage, direct, and coordinate all environmental health and safety (EHS) and training initiatives for a large manufacturing corporation
  • Develop and implement comprehensive EHS & Training policies, procedures, programs, and strategies to ensure legal compliance
  • Oversee safety training, hazardous waste management, and emergency response systems

Safety Manager

Engineered Floors LLC
08.2013 - 02.2014
  • Trained employees on safety policies and procedures
  • Maintained OSHA compliance and OSHA 300 Logs
  • Created company safety policies and SOPs
  • Performed safety audits on jobsites.
  • Successfully developed and implemented safety policies and procedures that resulted in a 50% decrease in workplace accidents
  • Responsible for the safety of all employees, ensuring that all safety protocols were followed
  • Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Educated and trained staff on safety procedures and policies to ensure safety awareness
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local safety organizations and regulatory agencies
  • Investigated all workplace accidents and implemented corrective action plans as needed

Infantryman

United States Marine Corps
08.2007 - 09.2012
  • Led multiple teams, ensuring that each team was fully trained on all safety and combat tactics
  • Trained detailed record-keeping
  • Conducted safety audits including on PPE, SOP, training, and behavior-based safety
  • Led classes on safety topics that ensured enlisted members' safety and well-being.
  • Responsible for performing combat operations, tactical and technical training, and equipment maintenance
  • Assisted in the development of basic military skills in junior enlisted personnel

Education

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

Skills

    Recruitment and retention strategies

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Timeline

Technical Recruiter

Staffsource
07.2022 - Current

On-Site Manager

Axcess Staffing
12.2018 - 07.2022

EHS Manager

Del Conca USA
09.2016 - 09.2018

EHS & Training Director

C&H Services Of North Georgia
04.2014 - 09.2016

Safety Manager

Engineered Floors LLC
08.2013 - 02.2014

Infantryman

United States Marine Corps
08.2007 - 09.2012

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

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