Michael Rivera
Summary
Highly-ethical, qualified professional armed with extensive experience developing and executing strategic plans to lead organizations business development, financial growth, and long-term sustainability. Superb ability to succeed in challenging, high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Coordinator
ISF
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Sole internal recruiter responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment function for an IT and management consulting firm, as well as an emergency management enterprise system.
- Operating & recruiting within state government public sector, private sector, and other public sector entities.
- Sourcing junior, intermediate, and senior software roles within the scope of a Full Stack Developer, Technical Consultant, Tech Lead, Software Engineer, Customer Support Specialist, and Technical Analyst.
- Also sourcing junior, intermediate, and senior non-technical roles within the scope of a Management Consultant, Project Manager, Business Analyst, Client Partner, Graphic Designer, and Director of Product.
- Developed recruiting as a company core competency within six months of employment by establishing and consistently enhancing recruiting SOPs & KPIs.
- Leveraged ATS JazzHR, LinkedIn Recruiter and other syndicated software to meet recruitment goals.
- Attracted 250+ new applicants weekly through social media marketing and ATS job boards. Gained 2,000+ new connections on LinkedIn within Q1.
- Successfully partnered with cross-functional teams to coordinate meetings, interviews, and committee discussions to ensure continued success.
- Continuously communicated with CEO and C-suite members to suggest/implement new strategies and provide recruiting department updates.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
Lead Technical Recruiter | Contract
TECKpert
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Opened first extension of Miami-based IT consulting firm in Tallahassee, FL and led the branch independently.
- Recruited for Florida Staff Augmentation Contract supporting IT/Technical projects within the state departments.
- Attended local conferences and chapter meetings in effort to build company's network & visibility in the local government and private sector.
- Spearhead successful networking by gaining membership with Florida Technology Council, Launch Tally, TPM, Taltech Alliance, NAT 20, SHRM and other organizations in the industry.
- Worked with HR software and applicant tracking systems during sourcing process averaging 60+ calls daily to complete 6-8 requisitions weekly.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Responsible for all aspects of the sourcing and hiring of IT professionals to fill technical positions
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company client base.
- Maintained database of established ongoing outreach efforts for qualified IT candidates to provide proactive approach to recruiting needs.
Full Cycle Recruiter | P&C Insurance | Contract
Randstad USA
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Represented the Tallahassee Randstad Inhouse Service (RIS) division as an On-Site Coordinator and Full Cycle Recruiter.
- Supported on-site staffing manager with P&C Insurance client.
- Leveraged ATS and HR tools to successfully source, screen, coordinate interviews, offer, and hire applicants while maintaining a 6 month temp-permanent relationship with all new hires.
- Processed I-9, background check, facilitated orientation both physically & virtually as well as training and maintained all attendance & payroll records during the time of the 6 month temp-permanent transition.
- Worked on-site at our client's location and built relationships with hiring managers in multiple departments (Accounting, Underwriting, IT, Customer Service/Satisfaction, HR, Sales) to understand their staffing needs.
- On Site Coordinators act as an on-site extension of the client's HR function, managing all aspects of the client workforce including business relationship development, recruitment, selection, and management of the employees.
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
Senior Adviser/ Sales Rep - Internship
Vector Marketing Company
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Beginning as an entry level sales rep, I received extensive training in the fields of customer approach/ customer service, sales, marketing/ advertising, recruiting, and leadership
- Throughout my time with Vector, I acceded exponentially to the position of Senior Adviser after achieving $10,000+ in sales
- I received a letter of recommendation from the CEO of Vector Marketing after reaching the sales benchmark of 10k sales.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation.
- Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 20% in a 7-14 day time frame.
- Reached out to prospective leads through cold calling, applying variety of established selling methods.
General Manager, Business Development
GNC
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Formulates and administers policies on topics such as employee conduct and discipline use of company property, accounting, and handling of money
- Evaluates department or division performance through SAP and the examination of revenues, costs, sales, service volume, and other statistical data and are in charge of developing short and long term strategic plans.
- Drove $40,000 profit in first year and doubled in the next 2 years. Top 5 store in District leading sales/profit margin 2+ years.
- Successfully managed and implemented strategies for 3 stores in Tallahassee, FL to drive profit and retain staff.
- Recruits, Hires, terminates, and reassigns department, division or site heads, as well as supervisors and other human resources
- Sets employees' work hours and shifts
- Plans and allocates the use of equipment, materials, other assets, and human resources
- Mediates conflicts among employees
- Reports to top-level executives, such as the chief operation officer (COO) and the chief executive officer.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Education
Associate of Arts - General AA
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FloridaBachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL04-2016
Skills
- Project Management
- SAP
- P&C
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Technical Recruiting
- Consulting
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- HRIS/ERP
- Computer literacy/ tech
- Microcomputer app
- Business Development
- Excel, Teams, Office, Data Entry, Smartsheet, Sharepoint
Skills
- SAP
- P&C
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Technical Recruiting
- Consulting
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- HR Software
- Computer literacy/ tech
- Microcomputer app.
- Business Development
- Excel, Teams, Office, Data Entry, Smartsheet, Sharepoint
- Computer literacy/ tech
Affiliations
- SHRM Tallahassee
Timeline
Recruitment Coordinator
ISF
08.2022 - 08.2025
Lead Technical Recruiter | Contract
TECKpert
07.2020 - 07.2022
Full Cycle Recruiter | P&C Insurance | Contract
Randstad USA
01.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Adviser/ Sales Rep - Internship
Vector Marketing Company
05.2016 - 10.2019
General Manager, Business Development
GNC
03.2015 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - General AA
Tallahassee Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Flagler College
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