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MATTHEW DOLAN

San Diego,CA

Summary

Accomplished Talent Acquisition professional with over 10 years of experience, including 6 years at Amazon, specializing in technical and executive recruiting. Proven expertise in scaling recruiting operations and driving organization-wide process enhancements. Successfully orchestrated multiple strategic initiatives, including development of training programs for over 300 recruiters and educational programs for hiring managers across more than 40 teams.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

FULL LIFE CYCLE RECRUITER

Amazon
02.2025 - Current
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior technical roles (SDE II/III) across various business units within Worldwide Amazon Stores
  • Collaborate with a network of Software Development Managers, Directors, and VPs to align candidate placements with business needs
  • Manage complex closing strategies and initiatives, demonstrating adaptability in undefined scenarios
  • Drive strategic partnerships with sourcing recruiters, hiring managers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful placements

CLIENT LEAD RECRUITER

Amazon
07.2021 - 02.2025
  • Achieved exceptional hiring outcomes with 112 total offer-inclined candidates, resulting in 93 offer accepts, including 31 L6 and 5 L7 acceptances
  • Designed and implemented organization-wide automated tracking system through Slack to monitor and escalate hiring manager decisions, improving accountability and reducing process delays across 300+ users
  • Co-developed and delivered Talent Acquisition Certification Program (TACT) training materials, successfully training 300+ recruiters across multiple organizations
  • Created and led Hiring Manager 101 Roadshow, a comprehensive training initiative designed to empower hiring managers with tools and resources to navigate the full recruiting lifecycle efficiently. Presented to 40+ teams, achieving 93% participant satisfaction rate and 100% peer recommendation score
  • Improved hiring process transparency and efficiency through standardized training, resulting in minimized delays and enhanced candidate experience
  • Built and maintained strategic relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders to drive successful hiring outcomes while ensuring bar-raising standards

OPERATION TECHNOLOGY RECRUITER

Amazon
11.2018 - 07.2021
  • Supported diverse roles within Last Mile team, including Principal level non-technical and technical positions, Software Engineers, Software Engineering Managers, and various business roles
  • Demonstrated exceptional productivity, filling 23 positions in first six months and an additional 45 positions in the following six months
  • Managed 10-20+ roles and multiple business partners simultaneously, showcasing strong multitasking and relationship management skills
  • Developed and executed recruiting strategy for Software Engineer hiring in the new Nashville office, including identifying target companies, universities, locations, and events
  • Partnered with hiring managers to optimize recruiting approaches, providing strategic advice on recruiting processes and best practices
  • Owned reporting and tracking of candidate SLAs across both business partners and recruiting teams, responsible for daily and monthly progress reporting
  • Created and hosted training events on recruiting processes and best practices, developing multiple training documents to enhance team performance

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Modis
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Generated over $300,000 in contract revenue and $67,000 in direct hire fees within first year
  • Recruited for both contract and direct hire technical positions, including Software Developers, Project Managers, Security Administrators, IT Engineers, System Engineers, Data Scientists, and CAD Designers
  • Served as subject matter expert for office CRM tool and newly implemented 'Bullhorn' candidate tracking system, providing technical support and guidance
  • Screened local candidates for technical and cultural requirements, presenting qualified candidates to account managers and hiring managers
  • Trained and coached new recruiters on best practices and internal processes

ONSITE TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Adecco
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Served as sole onsite recruiter supporting Carefusion/BD, managing full lifecycle recruiting from sourcing through onboarding
  • Consistently delivered 20+ qualified candidate submittals and achieved 5+ successful starts per week
  • Recruited nationally for technicians to support medical equipment installations on short-term contracts
  • Maintained and managed deployable technician database to quickly fulfill nationwide staffing needs
  • Administered technician expense management program, including monitoring and supporting all travel requirements
  • Successfully managed average of 20+ open positions weekly with required start dates within 2-3 weeks of opening

ADMISSION RECRUITER / RETENTION SPECIALIST

Ashford University
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Maintained high productivity metrics with 100+ daily calls or 5+ hours of talk time
  • Identified and qualified prospective students through effective oral and written communications
  • Developed and implemented strategies for successful student progression and retention
  • Conducted enrollment services interviews and addressed prospective student concerns
  • Built and maintained student networks to generate university recommendations
  • Partnered with Student Facing Departments to ensure student success and support
  • Upheld strict compliance with university policies, state and federal laws, and company standards

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Sourcing and recruiting tools
  • Boolean search techniques
  • Project management methodologies
  • Process implementation strategies
  • Program development and design
  • Training and development programs
  • Business systems analysis
  • Collaboration tools (Slack, Quip)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Full life cycle recruiting
  • Technical recruitment
  • Talent market research techniques
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Negotiation skills
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Client relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Client Whisperer 2022
  • Unsung Hero Award 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FULL LIFE CYCLE RECRUITER

Amazon
02.2025 - Current

CLIENT LEAD RECRUITER

Amazon
07.2021 - 02.2025

OPERATION TECHNOLOGY RECRUITER

Amazon
11.2018 - 07.2021

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Modis
03.2017 - 11.2018

ONSITE TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Adecco
03.2016 - 03.2017

ADMISSION RECRUITER / RETENTION SPECIALIST

Ashford University
01.2014 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

San Diego State University

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