Michael Palatini
Delaware,USA
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-driven Senior Technical Recruiter with 10+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment for diverse IT roles. Proven track record of success in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding top talent for Fortune 500 companies and startups. Expertise in building strong candidate pipelines, developing creative sourcing strategies, and fostering positive candidate experiences. Consistent achiever with a passion for connecting exceptional individuals with rewarding career opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager/Recruiter
Cape Staffing
06.2024 - Current
- Managed full recruitment lifecycle: business development, client acquisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement
- Cultivated strong client relationships, understanding hiring needs and providing tailored solutions
- Proactively identified and pursued new business opportunities
- Implemented diverse sourcing strategies (networking, job boards, social media, referrals) to attract and engage qualified candidates
- Developed new business through networking, cold calling, and other lead generation activities
- Negotiated contract terms and placement fees, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Swoon
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Achieved Presidents Club status in first year, doubling year-end financial targets
- Managed full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding technical professionals
- Optimized sourcing strategies (job boards, social media, referrals, networking) to attract high-caliber candidates
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand requirements, define candidate profiles, and ensure successful placements
- Enhanced candidate experience through timely communication and support.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Geneva Consulting Group
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided recruiting expertise to prominent clients: McKinsey & Company, CBS
- HSBC, Northwell Health, and others
- Developed and executed innovative sourcing strategies, building robust pipelines of qualified technical professionals
- Conducted in-depth interviews (phone and in-person) to assess technical skills, experience, and cultural fit
- Actively participated in team meetings, sharing knowledge and tracking progress
- Prepared candidates for success through guidance and resources
- Successfully placed candidates in diverse IT roles: developers, analysts, engineers, and managers.
Technical Recruiter
Jarvis Walker
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed all aspects of recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
- Collaborated with clients to understand hiring needs and provide tailored solutions
- Sourced passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and other advanced techniques
- Managed a high-volume candidate pipeline to meet client demands and fill open positions efficiently.
Lead Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Reached a million-dollar milestone within two years
- Specialized in technology recruitment: application development, mobile development, web development, and infrastructure
- Led the Salaried Professional Services division, overseeing a team of recruiters and driving business growth
- Developed strong client relationships through client meetings
- Built a strong network of candidates and industry professionals
- Mentored junior recruiters.
Skills
- Technical Recruiting Expertise
- Sourcing Strategies
- Candidate Assessment
- Relationship Building
- Communication & Negotiation
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Business development and planning
- Negotiations
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
Swoon Presidents Club Winner
Robert Half Million Dollar Club
Timeline
Business Development Manager/Recruiter
Cape Staffing
06.2024 - Current
Senior Technical Recruiter
Swoon
01.2021 - 06.2024
Senior Technical Recruiter
Geneva Consulting Group
06.2018 - 12.2020
Technical Recruiter
Jarvis Walker
05.2017 - 06.2018
Lead Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
02.2013 - 04.2017
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