Rob Kaufman
Agoura Hills,CA
Summary
Poised professional and entrepreneur with 12+ years of technical recruitment experience and 7+ years of management and leadership experience. Helped hire and build multiple teams while managing as many as 20 recruiters with 7+ direct reports including 2 managers. Focused on enhancing business efficiency and team productivity by sourcing high-quality candidates and minimizing turnover. Proficient in supporting training, performance-optimization, and motivational strategies. Expertise in conducting in-person and phone interviews, performing detailed reference checks, and negotiating appropriate pay rate.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Recruiter – Founder
Reboot Recruiting
01.2020 - Current
- Started my own recruitment firm from the ground up
- Managed the full life cycle of recruitment
- Working with numerous companies and candidates alike at any given time. The primary client base was startups, but also some public companies as well.
- Advised hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and strategies for selecting top talent.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment screenings as required by the company.
Lead Manager - Senior Technical Recruiter
ExpanXion
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Mentor, lead, guide, and teach an office of 20 recruiters. Usually with 6-8 direct reports including 2 managers.
- Mentored managers and monitored performance of direct reports against established targets.
- Planned, organized and coordinated activities to establish and accomplish organizational goals.
- Provided guidance and support for team members in order to enhance their work performance and development, especially during the Close.
- Conducted regular meetings with the team to discuss progress on projects and tasks.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Manager - Senior Technical Recruiter
ExpanXion
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Managed the whole life cycle of recruitment
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Lead and managed a team of 6-8 recruiters
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Technical Recruiter
ExpanXion
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Partnered with internal stakeholders including HR Managers, Hiring Managers and Executives on recruitment initiatives.
- Collaborated with HR team members to improve existing recruitment procedures and processes.
- Followed up with both applicants and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process until a successful hire is achieved.
- Working with numerous companies and candidates alike at any given time. Primarily startups to begin my career and build my book of business.
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs, preferences, and expectations.
- Screened resumes for essential job qualifications and interviewed candidates via telephone or video calls.
Independent Personal Trainer
10.2004 - 02.2012
- Conducted initial assessments of clients' physical condition and needs, including body fat tests, girth measurements, and strength testing.
- Developed customized fitness plans for clients based on their individual goals and capabilities.
- I began personal training in community college at 19 years old when I received my first certification from NASM
- I continued to train through college privately and upon moving back to California after school I received another certification to better my skills in training through NESTA.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business/Journalism -
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts in General Education -
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
Agoura High School
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Screening Resumes
- Cold Calling
- Networking
- Executive Search
- Screening
- Training
- Closing
- Mentoring
- Negotiation
- Teaching/training
- Hiring and retention strategies
- Onboarding hires
- Client relations
- Candidate screening
- Records maintenance
- Candidate pipeline development
- Talent acquisition
- Salary Negotiation
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Candidate Sourcing
Certification
- Accident And Health Agent
- Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (CPFT-NESTA)
- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Timeline
Technical Recruiter – Founder
Reboot Recruiting
01.2020 - Current
Lead Manager - Senior Technical Recruiter
ExpanXion
01.2015 - 01.2020
Manager - Senior Technical Recruiter
ExpanXion
01.2013 - 01.2020
Technical Recruiter
ExpanXion
01.2012 - 01.2020
Independent Personal Trainer
10.2004 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business/Journalism -
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts in General Education -
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
Agoura High School
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