Tyler Ellis

• Independent Full Desk Recruiter with nationwide reach, specializing in executive search and direct-hire placements across the AEC and Manufacturing industries
• Recruit for roles such as Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation, and Municipal Engineers; Water & Wastewater specialists; Project Managers; Power Systems Electrical Engineers; MEP professionals; EPC & AEC C-Suite executives; Civil/Mechanical Designers; CNC Programmers and Machinists; Plant Managers; and Sales Representatives

Core responsibilities include:

• Generating and prospecting leads
• B2B sales and cold outreach
• Negotiating contracts
• Account management
• Conducting in-person meetings and email campaigns
• Utilizing Boolean techniques for technical sourcing
• Main sourcing platforms, LinkedIn & Indeed
• Conducted phone, video, and in-person interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
• Writing detailed job descriptions
• Managing various administrative and back-office tasks
• Bring a comprehensive approach to recruiting, combining technical sourcing expertise with relationship-driven strategies to match top-tier talent with industry-leading organizations

• Full life cycle Technical Recruiter specializing in manufacturing, logistics, engineering, sales, and trade skill professions
• Main sourcing platforms included LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed
• LinkedIn Recruiter response rate: 44%
• Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
• Managed a cold call volume of 50-100 calls per week for new business development
• Placed both direct hire and contract positions

Served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for Bridgelink Engineering, one of several portfolio companies under the parent organization, Bridgelink Investments. Focused on end-to-end recruitment efforts for a wide range of roles while supporting the broader talent acquisition strategy across Bridgelink Investments' diverse business units.

• Promoted to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to led the organization's entire recruiting strategy and operations nationwide
• Collaborated with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to address workforce planning needs and develop strategic recruitment initiatives in response.
• Developed employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality candidates and position the company as an employer of choice.
• Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
• Recruited for every department in the organization including: C-Suite, Executive Management, Engineering, Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Construction
• Proactively built internal talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles through targeted headhunting efforts.
• Handle a weekly call volume of 100+
• Write meticulously detailed job descriptions/postings to attract top-tier talent for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site and overall application rate
• Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
• Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
• Onboarding of new hires

• Collaborated in all recruiting efforts across the 8 companies in the Bridgelink portfolio
• Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter (50%+/- response rate), Indeed, and other sourcing platforms to find top tier talent
• Managed the full lifecycle recruiting process, from sourcing and screening candidates to onboarding and placement.
• Implemented Salesforce Recruiter, ZOHO, and Bullhorn ATS systems
• Developed strong relationships with each of the department leaders within the organization
• Optimized job descriptions with keyword-rich content to improve visibility on job boards and attract relevant applicants.
• Recruited for every department in the organization including: C-Suite, Engineering, Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Management, Procurement, and Construction

• Promoted to full time Business Development Manager specializing in AEC, manufacturing, and industrial recruiting sales
• Daily tasks included prospecting, cold calling, business development emails, handling objections, negotiating, and closing via phone or in person
• Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers
• Exceeded metrics through a groomed hunter mentality and a strategic value proposition approach
• Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service
• Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries
• Mentored, trained, and managed 3 Recruiters
• Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion
• Consistently met or exceeded monthly quotas through diligent prospecting efforts, relentless follow-up activities, and expert negotiation skills
• Furloughed Early May 2020 - Covid19

• Full Desk Technical Recruiter (Head Hunter) specializing in direct hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles for the AEC, manufacturing, and industrial verticals
• Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Responsibilities included prospecting, B2B sales, cold calling self leads, fee negotiations, closing contracts, account management, sourcing candidates, cold calling, screening/interviewing, negotiating, and handling back-office paperwork to ensure the client had a hassle-free professional experience, as well as, hiring the highest quality talent to fit their needs
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.

• Interact with constituents to identify needs, both in person and through cold calls
• Enhanced campaign performance by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
• Facilitate operations of meetings and special events for the candidate
• Managed grass roots team through assigned territories and parameters
• Successful campaign which resulted in election of Ernest Bailes to House District 18 of Texas