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Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Elgin,USA

Summary

Results-driven career development specialist with a proven track record in guiding individuals towards achieving their professional goals. Experienced in personalized coaching, career planning, and job search strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs allows for effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Recruiting and Career Consultant

Contract Recruitment
05.2024 - Current
  • Engage in multi-industry executive search and client services, with a focus on recruiting Partners, Directors, Business Unit Leaders and Managers
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability with C-level decision makers in client organizations
  • Developed effective job search strategies, tactics, and action plans to achieve results in the shortest and most efficient manner, which increases the pipeline of prospective candidates and job opportunities
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing company to increase revenue by 25%.
  • Provided outstanding customer service to clients and candidates with direct contact through virtual meetings, phone conferencing, email and face-to-face contact

Senior Manager, Technology Recruiting and Career Coach

Cemco Systems
06.2008 - 02.2024
  • Lead Information Technology executive search and client management, focused sourcing, screening, interviewing, and qualifying candidates that match jobs
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clients and assist them with successful candidate selection, salary negotiation, offer and on-board assistance
  • Contributed to relationship building and coaching activities aimed at building a qualified candidate pipeline and client relationship management
  • Engaged in follow-up research that resolved problems and improves processes to better serve candidates, business, customers and/or improve productivity
  • Coach candidates on the best career path, based on qualifications and goals
  • Expertise in recruiting for Cloud technology, ERP, IoT, IT Operating System Transformation, DevOps, Analytics, Machine Learning, SAP, Oracle, and AI

Senior Vice President, Technology Sales, Installation & Support

InterAccess (AT&T), DecisionOne, Honeywell Groupe Bull
01.1996 - 06.2008

InterAccess, Inc. ~ Hired to build-out CLEC organization in the greater Chicago market, to increase revenue and improve loyalty to clients

  • Presented competitive proposals that won business against intense competition
  • Launched a public relations program that included Ravinia, Chicago Cubs, WGN Radio, Goodman Theater, AT&T, Taste of Chicago, and Visitor’s Bureau

DecisionOne ~ Made direct sales calls and supported Central Region field resources for sales and technology support business

  • Assessed and pursued key accounts, designed new account tactics, presentations, and strategies
  • Developed and executed a revenue retention plan that reduced $20M in erosion by 30% annually

Honeywell Groupe Bull ~ Led sales groups for the configuration and support of networked new systems

  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive networks, data center and converged telecom business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market expansion.
  • Called on client executives and key operations personnel to strengthen relationships
  • Led the sales and customer support teams that retained Fortune 500 clients and strategic resellers


Education

UMass Isenberg MBA - Financial Services Management

Graduate School of Banking
Madison, WI

Graduate -

GBS School of Banking

Skills

  • Effective Recruitment Marketing
  • Sustained Pipeline Growth
  • Applicant Assessment
  • Experienced with ATS Software
  • Professional Networking
  • Effective Time Management
  • Operations management
  • Client account management
  • Business development
  • Facility management
  • Staff development
  • Business development

Timeline

Executive Recruiting and Career Consultant

Contract Recruitment
05.2024 - Current

Senior Manager, Technology Recruiting and Career Coach

Cemco Systems
06.2008 - 02.2024

Senior Vice President, Technology Sales, Installation & Support

InterAccess (AT&T), DecisionOne, Honeywell Groupe Bull
01.1996 - 06.2008

UMass Isenberg MBA - Financial Services Management

Graduate School of Banking

Graduate -

GBS School of Banking
Robert Williams