Michael Hennessy
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Recruiting Director with a proven track record at Illuminet Solutions, excelling in sourcing top technical talent globally. Expert in Taleo and Job Diva, I foster strong client relationships while driving revenue growth. Adept at mentoring teams, I leverage LinkedIn networking to enhance recruitment strategies and achieve exceptional results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Recruiting Director US
Illuminet Solutions
10.2022 - Current
- Sourced, identified, contacted and closed technical talent for contract roles globally (NTT Data/Cognizant)
- Partnered with Triygan Technologies to become Tier I vendor at SMBC
- Signed agreement with Miami International to provide IT talent on a full time or contract basis
- Received DEI training to expand my ability to attract a wider range of talent
- Trained and mentored junior recruits
Senior Recruiter
New York Technology Partners (NYTP)
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Sourced and placed Technical Consultants at Tier I Clients
- Lead Recruiter finding construction talent for the Westfield group at WTC
- Sourced Candidate via LinkedIn and various job boards
- Member of the Construction User Group of NYC
- Met with Senior Directors at various Clients to improve job descriptions and requirement writing
- Recruited Developers, PM’s, Business Analysts, and Networking professionals.
- ATS system used is Job Diva
Senior Recruiter/ Manager
SANS Consulting
NYC
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Manage Recruiting for two Major Clients (Morgan Stanley & TD Ameritrade)
- Handle all Rate and Contract Negotiations
- Working with Client Hiring Managers to Clarify Requirements
- Acquired two major accounts (Pershing & Axiom Lab)
- Sourced and recruited for various IT roles at major financial clients
- Managed and mentored junior staff
- Recruited Java Developers, Front end Developers, Medical PM’s, Medical Billing Analysts.
- ATS system was originally ADP HR Manager and we then switched to Taleo
Senior Recruiter /Manager
AR Systems
Edison, NJ
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Hired as a contractor to bring 3rd party suppliers to direct end clients
- Sourced candidates via LinkedIn, Monster and other online mediums as well as cold calling
- Located and brokered deals with BAM (Build America Mutual), Cantor Fitzgerald, and Benjamin Moore
- Signed staffing agreements with Tekmark, Galaxy Systems, and Orion Systems to be a sub-supplier to these organizations
Contract Recruiter
Modis
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Worked with technical managers to locate java developers and network engineers for positions in New York.
- Located candidates for various openings, identifying and matching applicants to specific positions
- Negotiated salaries for both full time, hourly and temporary consultants
- Met with hiring managers to effectively improve our recruitment efforts
- Sourced candidates via various internet mediums, job fairs as well as referrals from former clients and consultants
- Positions filled included Java Developers, Network Engineers, Business Analysts, Oracle DBA’s as well as Mainframe Cobol Programmers
Client Relations Manager
Modis North America
NYC
05.2001 - 05.2006
- Reported directly to President and liaison with senior management
- Sourced consultant candidates and seek new business opportunities
- Monitored consultant placement and productivity for various East Coast clients
- Developed partnership relationships and managed client expectations and satisfaction
- Managed candidates being downsized and located new assignments or got them training
Recruitment Manager
Novasoft
NYC
03.1999 - 04.2001
- Retained by New York start-up technical recruiting firm to grow business in metro area
- Over saw new business and development process including RFQ and RFR process
- Standardized RFP process
- Generated Revenue in excess of $1 Million in sales
- Managed two sales people and one junior recruiter
- Handled all negotiations including contractor rates and client bill rates
- Member of transition team that positioned Novasoft from Third-Party Supplier to Direct-end solution provider
Education
High School -
Hudson Catholic High School
College -
St Peter’s College
Skills
- Taleo and Job Diva
- Sales management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- LinkedIn networking
- VMS management systems
Previous Positions
- Part time Recruiter/ On boarding specialist, UPS
- Bond Broker / Financial Analyst, RMJ Securities
Certification
DEI certified thru OSHA
Timeline
Recruiting Director US
Illuminet Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Senior Recruiter
New York Technology Partners (NYTP)
02.2016 - 10.2022
Senior Recruiter/ Manager
SANS Consulting
02.2014 - 11.2015
Senior Recruiter /Manager
AR Systems
10.2012 - 01.2014
Contract Recruiter
Modis
01.2007 - 08.2012
Client Relations Manager
Modis North America
05.2001 - 05.2006
Recruitment Manager
Novasoft
03.1999 - 04.2001
High School -
Hudson Catholic High School
College -
St Peter’s College