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SUMMARY
• 22+ years total work experience (1989-Present)
• 6+ years as an Engineering Technical Recruiter / Manager (2006-Present)
• 8+ years in Corporate Sales and Management
• 3 years experience as a College level Instructor
• 7 years as an Owner / Operator of a Small Business
EXPERIENCE
Senior Technical Recruiter / Consultant 11/2012 – 12/2012
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., Bothell Washington
Working on a short term contract basis; I was responsible for recruiting on all engineering and technical disciplines. That would include Program Management, Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Silicon, Electronics, Technical Fellows, Quality, Systems, Verification, and Validation.
In a 7 week period I was responsible for engineering 5 hires, 34 interviews, and 47 submits to hiring managers. Plus I purged and updated the ATS [Taleo] for proper reporting, and took a Six Sigma approach to streamlining and improving processes for efficiency with more consistent and higher quality results.
FUJIFILM SonoSite is the world leader in portable medical ultrasound equipment. They are a pioneer and their products continue to influence the future of medical ultrasound in both clinical and preclinical markets. They create portable and robust devices that are used in more than 20 clinical specialties. Acquired in December 2011 by FUJIFILM, SonoSite is properly positioned to continue its expansion and distribution around the globe.
Technical Recruiter / Manager 2006 – 11/2012
The Talley Group, Inc., Mill Creek Washington
The Talley Group is an Engineering Staffing company specializing in the Recruitment and Placement of Direct and Contract Engineers and Support Personnel for Aerospace, Civil, Industrial, Oil, Gas, Nuclear, and High Tech Industries with annual revenues in excess of 4 million per year.
On a daily basis I recruit on our open positions for all Engineering Disciplines; Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Structural, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Designers, Scientists, Safety, Procurement, and others. We use Job Boards - Monster, Career Builder, Dice, Hotjobs and many smaller sites in addition to Google Boolean Searches, Internal Databases, and Social Networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Referrals.
Responsible for new business development in existing and new vertical markets. Prospecting, market research, relationship building; identify potential new clients make initial contact and build trust as a talent resource, marketing key differentiators to stakeholders.
Responsible for managing existing client relationships with a philosophy of quality instead of quantity.
I also manage my contractors that I placed that are working for us at client sites as far as payroll issues, safety compliance, and general work related issues between our personnel and the client. I am the point person for our EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and general employment law issues and compliance.
Division Sales Manager / Project Manager 2003-2006
The Highridge Corporation, Issaquah Washington
The Highridge Corporation is the largest regional Landscape Design / Build Company in the Pacific Northwest. While I was working there they had annual sales in excess of 14 million per year.
I managed roughly 4.7 million annually in sales of irrigation, low voltage lighting, and water features. I was involved in all aspects of the sales cycle including lead generation, qualifying, site consultation, bid generation, presentation, and closing. I managed long term multi-year relationships with customers.
I was responsible for Project Management and Quality Control, Scheduling, Resource Management, and Job Costing.
I had 5 direct reports and 36 in-direct reports in the department.
Operations Manager 1996-2002
SH Landscapes, Inc., Seattle Washington
SH Landscapes was a local Landscape Design / Build Company that specialized in high-end custom landscape design/installation for many of the elite clientele in Seattle. Annual sales in excess of 1.2 million per year.
I managed daily operations of 6 installation crews and office support staff. SH worked in hardscapes, water shapes, wood working, masonry, irrigation and plantscapes.
Instructor, Landscape Horticulture Department 1998-2001
South Seattle Community College, Seattle Washington
Created curriculum, teaching plans, and instructed classes in Irrigation Design, Water feature Design, and Irrigation Troubleshooting
Owner / Partner 1989-1996
B&B Lawnscapes & Nursery, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Primarily responsible for landscape and irrigation design and sales.
EDUCATION
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), by HRCI for the Society of Human Resource Managers
This certification focused on the Human Resources core competencies and “body of knowledge” encompassing Strategic Management, Workforce Planning and Employment, Human Resource Development, Total Rewards, Employee and Labor Relations, and Risk Management.
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