Matt Lemarie
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Resourceful and meticulous recruiter and manager with over eight years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Carnegie Mellon University, College Of Engineering
07.2023 - Current
- Providing strategic talent acquisition support for the College of Engineering and the Cyert Center for Early Education.
- Acting as consultant for faculty members, directors, and senior managers for recruiting and hiring process.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, directors, students, and candidates.
- Enhancing candidate pipelines by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Acting as first point of contact for all talent and HR inquiries.
- Conducting reference and background checks, negotiate offer terms, and provide onboarding support for HR staff.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Streamlining recruitment processes for increased efficiency and improved candidate experience.
- Assisting with the onboarding and training of new recruiters.
Recruiter
Carnegie Mellon University, College Of Engineering
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Acted as a partner and advisor to hiring managers in the College of Engineering to develop and implement strategies to source and recruit top talent.
- Managed the full-cycle recruiting process for applicants, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
- Collaborated with various hiring managers to understand their requirements and goals.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Developing tools to help individual departments and business units achieve their goals in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
PLS Logistics Services
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed recruitment strategies for various corporate positions, including finance, IT, operations, and human resources
- Met with hiring managers to identify talent needs and determine applicant criteria for high-level positions within organization
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation
- Utilized internal recruiting systems (iCIMS) to record, update and track all candidate progress
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
Corporate Sales Recruiter
PLS Logistics Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Spearheaded all hiring initiatives for the corporate office and conducted high-volume sourcing of passive candidates for various sales, logistics, and finance positions
- Increased corporate headcount and brokerage division by over 75% in 6 months, consistently exceeding hiring goals on a monthly basis
- Utilized various recruiting platforms, including LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Handshake, Indeed, and ADP
- Built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, sales leaders, executives, and potential candidates
- Performed prescreening interviews to determine candidate eligibility
- Attended in-person and virtual career fairs to attract college graduates for entry-level positions.
Recruiting Manager
Center One, LLC
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed recruitment team for high-volume, 400 agent call center
- Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding for new employees
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
Corporate Trainer
Pittsburgh Technical College
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed, developed, and delivered training sessions to new hires in the admissions department
- Provided call monitoring and coaching to admissions representatives
- Worked closely with Director of Admissions to implement new hiring and training strategies
- Provided daily, weekly, and monthly updates to executive leadership.
Recruiting and Retention Manager
DialAmerica Marketing, Inc.
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Oversaw high-volume recruiting department for third party call center
- Provided leadership and guidance to 4 employees within department
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Call Center Team Leader
DialAmerica Marketing, Inc.
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Coached team members regarding call strategy to effectively reach targets and foster customer retention
- Provided knowledge and resources to prepare each team member for success and top performance
- Communicated frequently and openly to motivate team members and drive goal achievement
- Assisted in training, motivating, and coaching team members to meet required center goals
- Oversaw call-monitoring, coaching, performance, and corrective action for all team members
- Prioritized team and individual goals to effectively achieve business objectives.
Visa Office Intern
US Embassy
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Job-shadowed Visa Officers during application and interview process for Chinese citizens seeking US Visas
- Responded to congressional inquiries from state and local officials
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports
- Delivered clerical support by handling a range of routine and special requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communications
Penn State University
01.2017
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Candidate Sourcing
- Employer Branding
- Pre-employment Screening
- Full cycle recruiting
- Candidate Selection
- Recruitment Metrics Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- 5x Team Leader of the Month Award
- 2x Team Leader of the Month Award
Certification
- Certified Diversity Recruiter
- Certified Technical Recruiter
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Carnegie Mellon University, College Of Engineering
07.2023 - Current
Recruiter
Carnegie Mellon University, College Of Engineering
07.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Corporate Recruiter
PLS Logistics Services
05.2022 - 07.2022
Corporate Sales Recruiter
PLS Logistics Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
Recruiting Manager
Center One, LLC
08.2020 - 06.2021
Corporate Trainer
Pittsburgh Technical College
07.2019 - 07.2020
Recruiting and Retention Manager
DialAmerica Marketing, Inc.
05.2017 - 07.2019
Call Center Team Leader
DialAmerica Marketing, Inc.
11.2014 - 05.2017
Visa Office Intern
US Embassy
06.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communications
Penn State University
- Certified Diversity Recruiter
- Certified Technical Recruiter
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