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Michael Ferrara

New York,NY

Summary

Professional talent acquisition specialist with extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding. Skilled in strategic sourcing techniques, candidate assessment, and building strong relationships to ensure a seamless hiring experience. Known for adaptability to dynamic hiring needs, collaborative teamwork, and delivering high-quality talent through targeted recruitment strategies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Consultant

Oliver James
07.2025 - Current
  • Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts across Wealth Management and Private Banking, placing mid-senior to executive-level candidates.
  • Coordinate interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.
  • Establish a proactive approach in identifying top talent through strategic partnerships with colleges/universities and attending industry-specific events.
  • Provided detailed feedback to both clients and candidates after interviews, facilitating continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.

Recruitment Consultant

JCW Group
09.2022 - 07.2025
  • Handled 360 recruitment across Credit & Lending, Wealth Management, and Technology generating 375K in post split revenue.
  • Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates by working with HR and hiring managers for their availability.
  • Manage the interview lifecycle acting as a point of contact and providing interview prep and feedback, as well as offer delivery.
  • Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
  • Conduct competitive market research using LinkedIn Talent Insights and other tools to identify hiring trends, candidate movement, and positioning across target markets
  • Build and sustain long-term client partnerships through strategic talent mapping, competitor analysis, and trusted advisory support.

Co-Owner

All Island Pool Care Inc.
04.2022 - 02.2025
  • Developed and executed business growth strategies, achieving $220K in total revenue.
  • Hired and managed seasonal staff, streamlining onboarding, payroll, and HR compliance.
  • Built strong community partnerships and scaled brand presence through targeted outreach and social media campaigns.

Purchasing Agent

Time-Cap Labs, Inc.
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with QA and compliance to meet production goals under GMP standards.

Education

Global Business Management

SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY
05-2019

Skills

  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Bullhorn CRM
  • Salesforce
  • Octopus CRM
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Suit
  • SourceWhale
  • Zoom Info
  • Resume screening
  • Recruitment lifecycle process

Timeline

Delivery Consultant

Oliver James
07.2025 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

JCW Group
09.2022 - 07.2025

Co-Owner

All Island Pool Care Inc.
04.2022 - 02.2025

Purchasing Agent

Time-Cap Labs, Inc.
02.2020 - 03.2022

Global Business Management

SUNY, Farmingdale