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Vlad Raina

Washington,DC

Summary

Results-oriented sales worker engages with customers to help establish rapport. Proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Technical Sales Recruiter

CAPITAL ONE
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed full-cycle technical recruitment for Retail Banking Business and Emerging Merchant Business Tech sectors
  • Dedicated to refining sourcing techniques, advising on market trends, and enhancing candidate acceptance rates
  • Enhanced recruitment outcomes by 30% by strategically developing candidate pipelines for technical roles like SWE Engineers and Data Engineers
  • Optimized talent outreach, leveraging search engines, CRM, and innovative techniques, resulting in a broader and more qualified applicant pool
  • Achieved a 90% job offer acceptance rate through expert negotiation and strategic offer extension.

Talent Acquisition Partner

MYEYEDR
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed nationwide recruitment for diverse roles, focusing on expanding the candidate pool and enhancing the brand's perception in the talent market
  • Exceeded recruitment KPIs by managing up to 60 requisitions and successfully placing over 106 candidates, ensuring alignment with the company's growth objectives
  • Increased candidate pipeline by 20% through strategic recruitment strategies, supporting recruitment needs
  • Elevated the employer brand identity by creating engaging LinkedIn videos with Hiring Managers and refining job postings, achieving a 15% increase in applicant quality.

Senior Recruiter

GILCHRIST
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Championed recruitment for the Maryland territory, integrating advanced sourcing strategies, and fortifying relationships with key stakeholders to drive organizational growth
  • Accelerated hiring for challenging roles by reducing time-to-fill from 46 days to 35 days
  • Increased candidate outreach by 40% by leveraging networking, virtual job fairs, and advertisement campaigns on professional platforms and social media
  • Served as the pivotal liaison between business leaders, HR, and candidates, ensuring transparent communication and optimized recruitment processes.

Nurse Recruiter

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYSTEM
10.2017 - 07.2020
  • Spearheaded recruitment for nursing roles, emphasizing diversity and community outreach, while also leading training initiatives to increase efficiency in the applicant tracking system
  • Optimized recruitment outcomes by managing 60-70 open requisitions and reducing time-to-fill rates by 25%
  • Enhanced diversity hiring efforts by creating targeted recruitment and community outreach strategies
  • Streamlined hiring processes by training Hiring Managers on the proficient use of the applicant tracking system, fostering improved accuracy and collaboration.

Technical Recruiter

AINS INC.
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Steered recruitment in the Information Technology sector, leveraging advanced search methods and expanding brand presence through active participation in college recruiting events and career fairs
  • Delivered consistent results by sourcing and successfully onboarding a minimum of five IT professionals monthly, ranging from SWE Engineers to Proposal Writers
  • Enhanced candidate engagement by utilizing diverse search techniques such as internet searches, social networking, and job boards, capturing passive talent effectively
  • Efficiently coordinated candidate journeys by leveraging the Applicant Tracking System, ensuring seamless workflows and timely communication.

Talent Acquisition

AMTRAK (CONTRACT)
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Pioneered recruitment strategies to support Veterans Hiring Initiative
  • Managed high-volume requisitions and orchestrating outreach events
  • Collaborated with hiring managers and key stakeholders to align talent needs with company objectives
  • Achieved target of 25% veteran hires by implementing strategic recruitment campaigns to engage veteran communities
  • Successfully hired over 200 candidates while handling 50-60 open roles through meticulous recruitment management and efficient screening processes, reinforcing Amtrak's manpower with top-tier talent
  • Enhanced candidate sourcing techniques by diversifying channels like social media engagement and Boolean string research, ensuring a consistent flow of quality candidates
  • Expanded the organization's talent pool with qualified professionals by organizing and hosting open houses and targeted outreach events, strengthening Amtrak's future recruitment endeavors.

Human Resources and Recruiting Coordinator

PRAGMATICS INC.
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Managed end-to-end hiring procedures, from advertising roles to onboarding new hires, ensuring seamless and efficient recruitment experience for candidates and the company
  • Spearheaded the hiring process by effectively managing job postings, screening resumes, and performing rigorous reference checks, streamlining candidate evaluation
  • Seamlessly integrated new employees into the organization by enrolling them into HR Information Systems and administering pivotal benefits, promoting rapid employee assimilation
  • Facilitated hiring onboarding by coordinating offer letters and creating employment contracts for new hires
  • Championed employee welfare and satisfaction by administering a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, contributing to employee retention.

Recruiter/Store Manager

ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Managed high-revenue store operations while driving recruitment
  • Led a team of 80+ associates, fostering skills development
  • Introduced innovative recruitment strategies, exceeding monthly hiring objectives
  • Exceeded hiring target of 20 new hires monthly through active college campus recruitment, hosting events, and participating in career fairs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance And Economics

Salisbury University
Salisbury
05.2012

Skills

  • Performance Evaluation
  • Customer Complain Management
  • Advertising
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Offer Negotiation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Salesforce
  • EightFold CRM
  • Networking
  • Lead Prospecting
  • Customer Training
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

    Capital One: Exceeded the yearly hiring quota by 140%.

    MyEyeDr: Exceeded recruitment KPI by managing up to 60 requisitions and successfully placing over 106 candidates.

    Gilchrist: Exceeded targeted recruitment goals by 40% for 5 months in a row.

    University of Maryland Medical System: Created a company-wide, comprehensive training program for all Hiring Managers.

    AINS Inc.: leveraged advanced search methods and expanding brand presence through active participation in college recruiting events and career fairs

    AMTRAK: Achieved target of 25% veteran hires by implementing strategic recruitment campaigns to engage veteran communities.

    Abercrombie and Fitch: Exceeded hiring target of 20 new hires monthly through active college campus recruitment, hosting events, and participating in career fairs.

Certification

  • RACR- Lean Human Capital
  • Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDR)- AIRS
  • Content Marketing Certificate- HubSpot
  • Email Marketing Certificate- HubSpot
  • Content Marketing for social media- LinkedIn Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Principal Technical Sales Recruiter

CAPITAL ONE
04.2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner

MYEYEDR
03.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Recruiter

GILCHRIST
07.2020 - 03.2021

Nurse Recruiter

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYSTEM
10.2017 - 07.2020

Technical Recruiter

AINS INC.
09.2016 - 07.2017

Talent Acquisition

AMTRAK (CONTRACT)
08.2015 - 09.2016

Human Resources and Recruiting Coordinator

PRAGMATICS INC.
10.2014 - 08.2015

Recruiter/Store Manager

ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH
08.2012 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Finance And Economics

Salisbury University
Vlad Raina