Mark Knisley
Chicago,IL
Summary
Corporate recruitment specialist with strong experience in identifying and attracting top talent. Skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for excellent communication, relationship-building abilities, and strategic thinking in recruitment processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HR/Corporate Recruiter
Fitness Formula Clubs
01.2023 - Current
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments via CareerPlug ATS
- Continuously refined recruitment strategies by staying informed of industry best practices and incorporating innovative tools and technologies
- Enhanced candidate pool by implementing advanced sourcing techniques and utilizing various recruitment channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, and Indeed Sponsorships
- Implemented diversity initiatives in recruitment practices, resulting in a more inclusive workforce that better reflects organizational values
- Worked closely with HR team to ensure smooth transition for new hires during onboarding process, including benefits enrollment in ADP and orientation sessions
- Streamlined the hiring process by collaborating with department managers to develop accurate job descriptions and requirements
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes based on company hiring needs
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations based on each clubs needs/culture
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, and managers on recruitment/interviewing best practices
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Prestige Staffing
04.2021 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, from requirement gathering to salary negotiation to job acceptance, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms such as Dice, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, CareerBuilder and the internal database
- Built and executed sourcing strategies using various Boolean search combinations to find the best candidates that matched my client's needs
- Conducted indepth phone screens before referring qualified candidates to Account Manager
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of the IT industry trends and hiring desires
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
- Managed employee training for new recruits and offered continuous advice, guidance, and mentorship on recruiting duties and best practices
- Generated over $400k in revenue in my first year on the job which led to my promotion within my first 8 months
- Averaged 25 placements year during my tenure
Business Development Representative
Waterline Renewal Technologies
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients
- Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business
- Implemented CRM systems to streamline sales processes, enhancing team efficiency and productivity in Microsoft Dynamics
- Made 70+ cold calls per day and set 10+ appoints per week for the Regional Sales Managers to close the deal
- Developed knowledge of company products and services to make suggestions according to customer needs
- Consistently met and exceeded appointment targets, contributing significantly to the overall success of the tea
Season Ticket Sales Representative
Chicago Fire FC
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Cultivated relationships with new and existing clients to increase the fanbase at Chicago Fire FC's matches by phone, email, and in person meetings
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients that I've sold ticket packages to and helped them with their ticketing needs
- Used Salesforce CRM tools to move prospective ticket buyers from start to finish of the purchase process
- Assisted prospective ticket buyers with selecting best ticket plans and seats that best fit their needs
- Conducted 100+ phone calls and sent out 40+ emails daily to bring in new fans
- Conducted monthly check ins with clients, and provided updates on Covid-19 and its impact on the season
- Generated and presented new ideas to help the club to Win, Serve, Grow through the challenging 2020 season
- Overcame objections and sold season ticket deposits during Covid-19 period
Education
Master of Science - Sport Administration
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2018
Skills
- Recruitment strategy development
- Interviewing
- Candidate sourcing
- Offer negotiations
- Dice job board experience
- Wages and salary
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Pre-Employment screening
- Determining eligibility
- Relationship management
- Cold calling
- Sales
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR/Corporate Recruiter
Fitness Formula Clubs
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Prestige Staffing
04.2021 - Current
Business Development Representative
Waterline Renewal Technologies
11.2020 - 04.2021
Season Ticket Sales Representative
Chicago Fire FC
01.2020 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Sport Administration
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Bowling Green State University
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