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Sam Phelps

Lake Forest,IL

Summary

Sam's intelligent and personalized approach to recruiting and aligning talent with organizational needs springs directly from Sam’s experiences as both a Recruiter and the leader of a high growth software solutions company.

Honored to be recognized by Forbes magazine list for Top Recruiting Firms for 2018. Entrepreneur of the Year finalist candidate for success in building Technium.

Sam's clients benefit from a consultative approach to developing job requirements, superior talent sourcing, candidate evaluation and a strategic process to recruiting. “Companies hire people, not keywords,” Sam shares. “We work to make a long term fit between the individuals professional/personal growth and the needs of the organization when building high performance teams”.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Recruiter

Newcastle Associates, Inc
03.2007 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their talent and organizational needs.
  • Recruit a wide array of talent, including executive, managerial and technical-professional positions in software engineering, technology infrastructure and data science.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their talent needs and preferences.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality candidates in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined candidate search processes for increased efficiency and better results.
  • Implemented targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions, resulting in successful placements.
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from initial outreach to onboarding new hires.
  • Built an extensive network of industry connections, increasing the availability of top-tier candidates.

CEO

Technium
01.1994 - 01.200
  • Software solutions and technology infrastructure provider
  • Recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner for E-Commerce solutions
  • Served Fortune 1000 companies in Chicago, Dallas and Tampa, Fla markets
  • Led strategic planning efforts, staffing and solutions management to ensure top client satisfaction.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Expanded market share through successful acquisitions and mergers.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.

General Manager

Synectics, Inc
01.1984 - 01.1994
  • Technology recruiting firm focused on smart hires for growing companies
  • Responsible for client relationship management, recruiting and operational management and functions.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Corporate Recruiter

AT&T
12.1982 - 01.1984
  • Responsible for identifying talent and coordinating hiring for AT&T internal technical and professional positions.
  • Streamlined the hiring process by collaborating with department managers to develop accurate job descriptions and requirements.
  • Enhanced candidate pool by implementing advanced sourcing techniques and utilizing various recruitment channels.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by establishing efficient interview scheduling procedures.
  • Improved candidate experience through timely communication, providing feedback, and maintaining transparency throughout the hiring process.

Education

M.A - Organizational Development

University of Chicago
1977

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Hartford
1976

Skills

  • Full cycle Recruiting
  • Talent Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media Recruiting
  • Executive Networking
  • Decision Making
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Client Management
  • Candidate Assessment

Additional Information

Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist for the success in building and growing Technical Inc as a premier technology solutions provider.

Forbes Best Recruiting Firms for 2018 in recognition of Newcastle Associates accomplishments.



Lacrosse Coach - Lake Forest High School, Notre Dame College prep. Coached high school boys lacrosse for over 12 years. Instruct, motivate, organize, foster team building and goal setting in growing athletes.

Timeline

Executive Recruiter

Newcastle Associates, Inc
03.2007 - Current

CEO

Technium
01.1994 - 01.200

General Manager

Synectics, Inc
01.1984 - 01.1994

Corporate Recruiter

AT&T
12.1982 - 01.1984

M.A - Organizational Development

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Hartford

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