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Rachelle Love

Sr. Technical Recruiter
Washington,DC

Summary

Hardworking Senior Recruiter offering 15+ years of experience in government contracting. Adept at sourcing, screening, and sorting candidates for relevant openings. Knowledgeable about assessment, interviewing, and onboarding processes. Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent. Organized and dependable candidate who manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented professional with solid multitasking and communication skills. Experienced in recruiting highly talented personnel. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Technical Recruiter

NUWAVE SOLUTIONS, A BIGBEAR.AI COMPANY
MCLEAN, VA
08.2018 - Current

• Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
• Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results
• Sourced and screened candidates for cleared IT roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding
• Built relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies to access quality talent
• Provided regular updates on hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs

Sr. Technical Recruiter

HIGHPOINT
HERNDON, VA
02.2017 - 08.2018

• Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
• Onboarded new hires and set up training.
• Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches
• Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
• Referred candidate resumes to customer account managers for evaluation and submission
• Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations
• Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements
• Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards

Sr. Technical Recruiter

TISTA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
ROCKVILLE, MD
09.2016 - 02.2017

• Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings
• Wrote and posted job descriptions
• Cold called more than 50 potential candidates per day
• Onboarded new hires and set up training
• Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within the company.
• Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
• Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible
• Various online and offline sources were used to find talented technical candidates and prepare for the screening process
• Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards

Sr. Technical Recruiter

DIGICON CORP
MCLEAN, VA
09.2015 - 09.2016

• Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants
• Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
• Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience

Technical Recruiter (contract Position)

EVOLVER INC
RESTON, VA
05.2015 - 09.2015

• Managed and updated systems for tracking and managing applicants and candidates
• Reached out to qualified applicants from various sources, such as industry events, pipelines, and job fairs
• Worked with hiring managers to define job requirements and expectations
• Promoted job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards
• Created and posted advertisements, reviewed applicant qualifications, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
• Advised businesses on best practices for recruiting and retaining talent to reduce turnover
• Established and maintained relationships with external recruiters to get referrals to qualified candidates
• Designed and executed plans to improve the recruitment process
• Highlighted job benefits and perks to applicants to enhance organization's attractiveness

Sr. Recruiting Specialist

ZEIDERS ENTERPRISES
Woodbridge, VA
04.2012 - 04.2015

• Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations
• Developed and implemented plans to improve the recruitment process
• Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible
• Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements
• Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates
• Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations
• Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees

Technical Recruiter

ALLTECH, INC
Brentwood, TN
11.2010 - 04.2012
  • Onboarded new hires and set up training
  • Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals
  • Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
  • Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches

South Regional Recruiter Manager

FORFEITURE SUPPORT ASSOCIATES
Ashburn, Va.
07.2008 - 01.2010
  • Government contracting company that supports the Department of Justice

Technical Recruiter

AAC, INC
McLean, Va.
05.2003 - 06.2008
  • Government contracting company that supports the Department of Defense

Education

Business Administration courses -

Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, Va.
08.1990

AIRS Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter -

AIRS
Online
03.2021

AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) -

AIRS
Online
06.2018

Talent Acquisition & Management Certificate of HR Excellence -

SHRM
Online
02.2021

Sitting for the SHRM Certification Summer -

Shrm
Alexandria
2023

Skills

  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Taleo, iCIMS, TrackerRMS, UltiPro, and Applicant Pro
  • Technical Positions
  • ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, MilitaryHire, Dice, and other Job Boards experience
  • Boolean Searches
  • Hiring and Retention Strategies
  • Assessments and Qualifications
  • Technical Competency
  • Offer Negotiations
  • Job Description Creation
  • Technical Requirements Understanding
  • IT Recruitment Trends
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Candidate Pipeline Development
  • Job Board Posting
  • Resume Screening
  • Talent Acquisition Strategies
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Staffing Management Association (SMA) of Virginia AIRS

Timeline

Sr. Technical Recruiter

NUWAVE SOLUTIONS, A BIGBEAR.AI COMPANY
08.2018 - Current

Sr. Technical Recruiter

HIGHPOINT
02.2017 - 08.2018

Sr. Technical Recruiter

TISTA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
09.2016 - 02.2017

Sr. Technical Recruiter

DIGICON CORP
09.2015 - 09.2016

Technical Recruiter (contract Position)

EVOLVER INC
05.2015 - 09.2015

Sr. Recruiting Specialist

ZEIDERS ENTERPRISES
04.2012 - 04.2015

Technical Recruiter

ALLTECH, INC
11.2010 - 04.2012

South Regional Recruiter Manager

FORFEITURE SUPPORT ASSOCIATES
07.2008 - 01.2010

Technical Recruiter

AAC, INC
05.2003 - 06.2008

Business Administration courses -

Piedmont Virginia Community College

AIRS Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter -

AIRS

AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) -

AIRS

Talent Acquisition & Management Certificate of HR Excellence -

SHRM

Sitting for the SHRM Certification Summer -

Shrm
Rachelle LoveSr. Technical Recruiter