RAM RAMANATHAN
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Professional with significant experience in academic guidance. Skilled in advising students on course selection, career planning, and academic strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable, adaptable, and adept at fostering positive student outcomes and navigating changing needs. Proficient in communication, student assessment, and resource management.
Talent Acquisition professional with deep understanding of recruitment strategies, employee engagement, and workforce planning. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Adept at identifying top talent, managing full-cycle recruitment, and adapting to changing needs. Valued for communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ACADEMIC ADVISOR/FACULTY
The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administrators to create resources for students in need of assistance
- Referred students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments
- Assessed student transcripts and articulated transfer credits into the university system
- Created presentations about college resources available for students seeking additional support
- Coordinated with faculty members to evaluate student performance in courses and develop appropriate recommendations
- Developed, implemented, and taught courses in the following subjects: Public Speaking, Communication Ethics, and Propaganda
- Provided instruction in a variety of formats, including classroom lectures, online courses, and lab-based activities.
- Advised students regarding academic planning and career development opportunities.
- Student caseload: 160-230 students
TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
Advantage Solutions
San Diego, California
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to onboarding new hires (65-80 open requisitions)
- Partnered with business leaders to analyze staffing needs and negotiate contract terms
- Prepared periodic reports on current recruitment trends for senior management review
- Reviewed resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge about position requirements
- Analyzed recruitment data to evaluate effectiveness of recruitment processes and identify areas for improvement
- Monitored applicant tracking system to track progress of candidate applications
- Managed candidate experience throughout recruitment process, providing timely updates
- Extended and managed job offers to secure acceptances
- Coordinated recruitment efforts through job fairs and other events
- Participated in job fairs and recruitment events as needed
- Organized job fairs, career workshops, and other recruitment events
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates to assess their qualifications, experience and skills.
- Conducted behavioral-based interviews to identify top-tier candidates for hiring managers.
- Served as link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Education
CERTIFICATION IN PARALEGAL STUDIES -
Duquesne University
PA05-2005
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - COMMUNICATIONS
Duquesne University
PA05-2000
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - COMMUNICATIONS
Duquesne University
PA05-1998
Skills
- Student Development
- Academic majors mastery
- Resource Identification
- Education Model Development
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- Career Counseling
- Career guidance
- Higher education practices knowledge
- Talent management
- Candidate pipeline management
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate Sourcing
- Recruitment
- Data-driven decision-making
- Interviewing techniques
- Job posting optimization
- Team Management
- Recruiter Training and Development
Timeline
ACADEMIC ADVISOR/FACULTY
The University of Pittsburgh
12.2020 - Current
TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
Advantage Solutions
06.2016 - 11.2022
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - COMMUNICATIONS
Duquesne University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - COMMUNICATIONS
Duquesne University
CERTIFICATION IN PARALEGAL STUDIES -
Duquesne University