Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Previous Positions
Certification
Timeline
Generic

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