Nicholas A. Adams
Gardnerville,NV
Summary
Experienced Global Sourcing Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Interviewing, Recruiting, Human Resources, Technical Recruiting, and Applicant Tracking Systems. Strong Information Technology sourcing professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Communications from Angelo State University.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Discovery Partner
VMware
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Focus primarily on sourcing, attracting, and engaging passive prospects within the SaaS landscape supporting VMware GTM/Field Sales within GEH (Government/Education/Healthcare).
- Leverage platforms including LinkedIn, Workday, Beamery, and Seekout to actively engage top prospects and build awareness for VMware careers.
- Build relationships with individuals and with pools of talent in support of current and future hiring needs.
- Map potential market insights and provide on demand talent pool research and analysis.
- Manage multiple searches and support multiple recruiting partners.
Emergint Talent Sourcing Lead
VMware
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Lead a team of 7 Global Sourcing Specialists who support all areas of University Recruiting.
- Maintain weekly team meetings and bi-weekly 1:1s with team to mentor and ensure they are able to succeed.
- Engage in hiring process for open positions on the Sourcing Specialist team
- Engage with TA Managers to ensure proper support alignment of Sourcing Specialists to the Recruiting teams.
- Train/Mentor new Sourcing Specialists on VMware recruiting process, systems and tools to drive operational excellence
- Follow up on escalations, develop performance improvement and providing additional training as needed.
- Provide feedback and updates to Emerging Talent Manager on team development, progress and challenges.
- Provide Sourcing on niche roles and urgent request
Global Technical Sourcing Specialist
VMware
Austin, Texas
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Focusing primarily on Research & Development, but also branching out to IT and Professional Services roles when needed
- Key responsibilities of a Sourcing Specialist include
- Sourcing and developing candidate pipelines for open roles globally via the most up to date sourcing tools and techniques including Brassring, Piazza, LinkedIn, and Workday
- Identifying qualified candidates through creative channels: (User Groups, Network, Conferences etc)
- Ownership of multifaceted research and research sourcing projects
- Working with Full Life Cycle Recruiters to create solid partnerships for the business line.
Environmental & Engineering/ Commercial Services Recruiter
Global, Aerotek, Inc
Austin, TX
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Specialized in Environmental & Engineering recruiting which encompassed a wide variety of skill sets including, but not limited to: o Subsurface Utility Engineering Technicians, Construction Material Testers, GIS Analysts,
- Drafters, Designers/ Architects, as well as Design Project Managers
- Specialized in Commercial recruiting for a variety of skill sets including but not limited to: o Assemblers, Machine Operators, Material Handlers, Facility Maintenance Coordinators,
- Logistics Coordinators, Engineering Technicians, Manufacturing Mangers, Diesel
- Mechanics, and Service Writers
- Consistently recruited outside of specialized division with focuses on: o Scientific Division: Clean Room Technicians, o Professional Services Division: Customer Service & Technical Support Representatives, o Contract Engineering Division: Mechanical Drafters
- Partner with Account Management to qualify requirements and develop understanding of customer needs to maintain long-term client relationships and achieve repeat business
- Full cycle recruiting including: sourcing the highest caliber candidates, interviewing to determine which opportunities are fitting, checking references and negotiating compensation
- Maintain one of the highest interview-to-hire ratios, as well as one of the lowest attrition rates in the Austin office
- Successfully utilize resources such as LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, Indeed, Work-In-Texas, as well as
- Aerotek’s internal candidate tracking system, while constantly expanding candidate network
- Build and sustain successful relationships with candidates, and contractors, throughout the entire recruiting process, including follow-ups during and after the contract period
- Grow market awareness and industry knowledge to become a subject matter expert and be the best resource possible for all candidates.
On Premise Recruiter
Aerotek, Inc, Flextronics
Austin, TX
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Worked on site to manage Technical and Professional job openings, which included various roles for a large-scale manufacturing company
- Developed recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates utilizing various tools such as Social Media, Boolean Searches, Behavioral Questions and Community Contacts to place candidates at various locations such as Kentucky, California, Tennessee and Texas.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Communications: Specializing, Public Relations & Advertising, Business Administration
Angelo State University
Skills
- Candidate Searching
- Recruitment Management
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Applicant Qualification
- Work Authorizations
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Pre-Screening and Qualifying
- Boolean Searches
- Offer Negotiations
- Candidate Sourcing
- Sourcing Methodology
- LinkedIn Sourcing
Timeline
Senior Talent Discovery Partner
VMware
03.2022 - 07.2022
Emergint Talent Sourcing Lead
VMware
11.2021 - 03.2022
Global Technical Sourcing Specialist
VMware
07.2016 - 11.2021
Environmental & Engineering/ Commercial Services Recruiter
Global, Aerotek, Inc
06.2015 - 07.2016
On Premise Recruiter
Aerotek, Inc, Flextronics
03.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelors of Arts - Communications: Specializing, Public Relations & Advertising, Business Administration
Angelo State University
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