Mitch Rosendale

IPS, Inc. is a boutique IT recruiting firm specializing in identifying and securing top-tier IT talent for public and private companies. With >10 employees and annual revenue exceeding $5M, IPS serves a diverse range of industries throughout the US.

Full-Cycle Recruitment Expertise & Strategic Partnerships:

• Managed full-cycle recruitment, driving a 20% increase in client hiring efficiency through meticulous candidate sourcing, transparent communication, and successful offer negotiations, achieving 100% candidate satisfaction.
• Recruited software engineers, data scientists, ML/AI specialists, DevOps professionals, and technical leaders, managing 60+ requisitions annually across the U.S.
• Built scalable recruitment strategies for multiple high-growth startups, including growing one team from 4 to 55 employees in ~ 3 years while maintaining a 90% long-term employee retention rate.

Client Acquisition & Business Development:

• As a trusted advisor, I partnered with clients to develop data-driven recruitment strategies tailored to their unique needs, achieving a remarkable average reduction of 30% in time-to-hire (18 days) and a 20% decrease in hiring costs, consistently delivering higher-caliber candidates.
• Developed customized recruitment proposals with executives, launching a loyalty program that guaranteed time-to-fill and cost savings. This approach exceeded expectations, securing long-term meaningful client relationships evidenced by $1.2M+ in repeat business, exclusive recruitment partnerships, and significant new business referrals.
• Conducted market research, devised winning strategies and secured new business, driving a 40% client base expansion and exceeding billings by 300k in one year.

Talent Acquisition & Innovative Sourcing:

• Introduced AI-powered sourcing tools and innovative search techniques, leading to a 25% increase in candidate discovery and cutting manual sourcing time by 20%.
• Leveraged optimized sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, Indeed, GitHub) and crafted personalized outreach strategies with data-driven messaging. Boosted passive candidate response rates by 35% annually, significantly expanding the talent pool for critical hires.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive interview processes, including technical assessments and behavioral interviews, to evaluate candidate suitability. Achieved an impressive 4:1 placement-to-submission ratio, ensuring efficient and targeted recruitment.

Program Implementation & Results:

• Created and managed a referral program, resulting in a 30% increase in employee referrals and a 20% reduction in time-to-fill open positions.
• Assisted in onboarding and training three new recruitment team members, providing comprehensive training in full-cycle processes and proficiency with industry-leading ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Workday, Lever).

Smith & Associates is the world's largest independent distributor of electronic components.

• Generated over $700,000 in profit from electronic component sales in my first year by building and maintaining strong relationships with top vendors, improving operational efficiency, and providing reliable customer service.
• Demonstrated dedication and outstanding performance as a newcomer, earning finalist status for the "Newcomer of the Year" award, a prestigious accolade reserved for employees with less than three years of tenure.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (procurement, finance, operations) to coordinate logistics for international transport, delivery, and warehousing of client purchases, prioritizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, resulting in 100% vendor retention.
• Successfully negotiated with vendors on pricing, delivery, payment terms, and value-added services to secure favorable terms