Michael Holzmiller
West Creek,NJ
Summary
Results-driven recruiting professional with proven track record in sourcing and hiring top talent. Adept at identifying and engaging qualified candidates while maintaining strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving recruitment goals. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments and effective communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Sourcing Recruiter, Amazon Security
Amazon
12.2021 - Current
- Serve as a senior technical sourcing leader supporting Amazon Stores Security and AWS Security, focused on hiring senior-level Software Development Engineers and Security Engineers for highly complex, large-scale systems.
- Lead sourcing for SDE2+ and security engineering roles across backend systems, distributed architecture, AI/ML, and secure infrastructure
- Appointed GenAI Lead for Amazon Security Talent Acquisition, driving adoption of LLM tools and automation that reduced sourcing time by ~40%
- Partner closely with engineering and security leadership to define hiring priorities, role design, and scalable sourcing strategies
- Mentor and train recruiters globally, raising the technical bar and improving consistency across hiring teams
- Recognized as a top performer for critical hires across Red Team, Application Security, and Software Engineering disciplines
Staffing Manager
ATRIA Consulting, LLC
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Led IT and professional services staffing for a WBENC-certified consulting firm, overseeing recruiting operations and team performance.
- Delivered full lifecycle recruiting across technical and professional roles, increasing placement rates by 30%
- Managed, trained, and coached recruiters on advanced sourcing strategies, Boolean logic, and CRM automation
- Partnered with clients to understand workforce needs and deliver high-quality, timely placements
Senior Technical Recruiter
Top Prospect Consulting, LLC
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Supported full-cycle recruiting efforts with a focus on technical and low-voltage roles.
- Managed sourcing, screening, and candidate coordination across multiple technical requisitions
- Built pipelines using targeted sourcing strategies to meet client delivery timelines
Senior Technical Recruiter
Chestnut Hill Technologies
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Full-desk recruiter supporting a fast-growing technology startup transitioning into a managed service provider.
- Owned end-to-end recruiting for technical roles across engineering, IT, and services
- Played a key role in scaling hiring operations as the company grew from startup to established MSP
- Partnered directly with leadership to align recruiting strategy with business growth objectives
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Held senior and technical recruiting roles with ACS Group, Infotech Solutions, Rite Hire Advisory, The Judge Group, Modis, and Computing Concepts Inc.
- Delivered end-to-end recruiting for IT, engineering, and finance roles across multiple industries
- Managed client accounts, led sourcing strategies, and trained junior recruiters
- Consistently exceeded placement, productivity, and client satisfaction goals
Customer Service Specialist
Fidelity Investments
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Supported high-net-worth clients within a regulated financial services environment.
- Managed 1,200+ client portfolios and executed trades across equities, bonds, and mutual funds
- Series 7, 31, and 66 licensed; consistently maintained high client satisfaction ratings
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance
University of Massachusetts Amherst — Isenberg School of Management
Skills
- Technical & Security Recruiting Leadership
- GenAI & AI-Driven Talent Sourcing
- Software Development & Security Engineering Hiring
- Full-Cycle Recruiting Strategy
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Data-Driven Recruiting & Pipeline Analytics
- Candidate Experience Optimization
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hiring
- Recruiter Training, Coaching & Mentorship
Certification
- Critical Thinking — LinkedIn Learning (2023)
- Series 7, 31, 66 — FINRA
Leadership & Recognition
Recognized within Amazon Security for innovation in recruiting technology and GenAI adoption, Consistently rated as a top producer in sourcing efficiency and candidate quality, Praised by peers and leadership for mentorship, collaboration, and raising recruiting standards
Timeline
Senior Technical Sourcing Recruiter, Amazon Security
Amazon
12.2021 - Current
Staffing Manager
ATRIA Consulting, LLC
02.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Technical Recruiter
Top Prospect Consulting, LLC
11.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Technical Recruiter
Chestnut Hill Technologies
05.2018 - 05.2019
01.2008 - 01.2018
Customer Service Specialist
Fidelity Investments
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance
University of Massachusetts Amherst — Isenberg School of Management