Robert Rodden
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced recruiter and wealth management professional with full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing to onboarding. Utilizes targeted sourcing techniques to attract high-quality candidates. Track record of building strong candidate relationships and ensuring seamless hiring experience. Proven track record of supporting financial planning and investment strategies. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and focus on results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wealth Management Intern
Hammock Wealth Advisors
Pawleys Island, SC
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted research on investment opportunities and market trends to support client portfolio management.
- Assisted in preparing financial plans and presentations for client meetings, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline onboarding processes for new clients, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Analyzed client data and provided insights to improve wealth management strategies and service offerings.
Owner/Founder
Lowcountry Cleaners
Charleston, SC
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal workflow and resource utilization.
- Managed staff schedules, improving coverage and operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing service consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on best practices for equipment usage and safety protocols.
Client Service Manager
Tracker
Remote
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed strategic clients (typically 50+) users
- Handled both live chat requests from clients as well as tickets on a daily basis
- Built and maintained strong relationships with strategic clients to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and services to clients
- Monitored market trends and competition to stay ahead of industry developments
- Communicated with senior management on the status of client relationships and opportunities for growth
- Designed, developed, and delivered high-quality online learning materials, including instructional videos, interactive simulations, and assessments
- Maintained and updated existing Learning Management System course content to ensure relevance and accuracy
- Integrated multimedia elements such as images, videos, and audio into courses to enhance the learning experience
- Laid off due to budget cuts
Lead IT Recruiter / IT Sourcer
Amazon
Remote
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Lead IT Recruiter/Sourcer for the Photo’s vertical within Amazon Devices Recruiting
- Responsible for identifying candidates for Amazon IT roles including Software Engineers, Systems Analyst/Engineers, Data Engineers, BI Engineers and other technical roles
- Worked directly with the Director of Software Engineering to gather requirements, strategize on hiring needs and consult on current labor market trends
- Conducted high-volume candidate outreach using LinkedIn Recruiter, Beamery and Amazon Hire averaging over 200 candidate outreaches per week
- Collaborated with internal teams to identify top talent within the market and identify labor market trends
- Laid off due to budget cuts
IT Division Director / Lead IT Recruiter / Technical Sourcer
Red Kite Recruiting
Remote
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Hired as IT Division Director to stand-up the company’s IT Recruiting department and manage a team of 3 recruiters
- Responsible for building a talent pipeline through direct outreach, strategic sourcing practices, market research, advertising, networking and referrals
- Partnered with all levels of management, including C-Suite Executives, to identify staffing needs and to develop recruiting strategies to attract quality talent
- Responsible for managing a portfolio of 10-15 open positions at a given time and matching high-level talent with client requisitions
- Promoted to Lead IT BDM within 5 months of joining the company and now managing a team of 4 recruiters
- Responsible for growing and maintaining client base which has resulted in securing the most job orders and signed agreements with clients across the Carolinas since starting position
- Use high-volume networking strategies to curate relationships with C-level executives leading to becoming the 2nd highest biller on the IT team
- Left on my own accord due to working 89 hours a week and Amazon reaching out with an offer I couldn’t refuse
Lead IT Business Development Manager / Lead IT Recruiter
TALENTBRIDGE
Charlotte, NC
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Recruited on Contract and Perm IT opportunities across various industries
- Made 50-60 calls per day in order to connect candidates with new opportunities and develop relationships with 100s of candidates in the job market
- Worked on a vast array of IT roles ranging from C-Level positions to low level helpdesk
- Created and managed pipeline of candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and Job Diva
- Left on my own accord due to companies covid protocols during the pandemic
Lead Technical Account Manager
PARKER + LYNCH
Charlotte, NC
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Second highest biller in the Charlotte office responsible for Business Development and full-desk Recruiting
- Primary tasks included generating leads, meeting with clients and providing technical resources to fulfill client hiring needs
- Generated new business using Zoom Info, Bullhorn, LinkedIn and other networking sources resulting in leading the Charlotte office in new signed client agreements
- Facilitated the hiring process between client and technical candidates leading to 8 cumulative wins for “Big Biller of the Month” awarded by the company
- Successfully negotiated employment and service agreements with C-level IT Executives to meet project goals
- Maintained and exceeded weekly/quarterly goals and KPI’s while using Excel and Bullhorn to track and monitor sales data
- Participated in daily stand-ups with internal teams to identify market trends and discuss strategy for process improvement
- Set and led onsite meetings with clients to establish relationships and provide strategic solutions that aligned with company objectives
- Laid off due to COVID
Lead Accounting / Finance and IT Business Development Manager
TEMP ME STAFFING
Charlotte, NC
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for managing a team of 4 recruiters tasked with supporting Finance/Accounting clients in the Charlotte Metro area
- Met with clients within the region with the goal of establishing relationships to win new business
- Generated leads and produced job orders through account management best practices
- Held weekly meetings with the recruiting team to establish metrics, discuss strategy and ensure team synergy
- Maintained extensive database of clients and candidates using sales data to generate reports for project execution
National Accounts Recruiter
PIONEER STAFFING
Charlotte, NC
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsible for identifying and qualifying technical resources for Accounting and Finance clients
- Successfully placed over 40 consultants for high-profile clients in the Charlotte area
- Consistently met and exceeded weekly KPI’s for outbound calls, candidate generation and contract placements
- Interviewed candidates to determine qualifications and to best assist in his or her job search and match with client specifications for open positions
- Submitted resumes to client via Fieldglass, Recruit Alliance and / or WAND
Education
Certificate - Sustainable Investing
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL ONLINE
Remote01-2023
B.A. - History with Environmental History Concentration, Political Science
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, NC01-2016
Skills
- SIE Completed
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Sales
- Data Reporting
- Leadership & Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Requirement Gathering
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Bullhorn
- LinkedIn Recruiter and Navigator
- Zoom Info
- Fieldglass
- Job Diva
- PCRrecruiter
- Hiretual
- Amazon Hire
- Beamery
- Tracker
Certification
SIE
Timeline
Wealth Management Intern
Hammock Wealth Advisors
05.2025 - 04.2026
Owner/Founder
Lowcountry Cleaners
07.2024 - 04.2025
Client Service Manager
Tracker
04.2023 - 07.2024
Lead IT Recruiter / IT Sourcer
Amazon
04.2022 - 10.2022
IT Division Director / Lead IT Recruiter / Technical Sourcer
Red Kite Recruiting
07.2021 - 04.2022
Lead IT Business Development Manager / Lead IT Recruiter
TALENTBRIDGE
11.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Technical Account Manager
PARKER + LYNCH
10.2018 - 09.2020
Lead Accounting / Finance and IT Business Development Manager
TEMP ME STAFFING
11.2017 - 08.2018
National Accounts Recruiter
PIONEER STAFFING
09.2016 - 09.2017
B.A. - History with Environmental History Concentration, Political Science
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Sustainable Investing
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL ONLINE