United States
My 12+ years of hands-on software development enables me to speak "the language" of fast-moving technologies and their practitioners. I believe that finding top-notch technologists needs understanding of their art and skills. I believe that talent acquisition is a business essential service, and strive to deliver customized and reliable hiring solutions to leaders. I am an accomplished high-performing talent acquisition specialist, with extensive experience managing and developing recruiting teams and systems. I leverage my experiences to assist leaders and teams to identify hiring needs and to deliver skilled qualified candidates. I apply my skills in customizing, developing, and improving recruiting systems, to deliver best practice recruiting solutions. I assist organizations to address corporate inclusion and diversity in hiring, to align with business strategies and value. I work closely with leaders to define and refine their talent requirements, to attract the best candidates. I mentor teams on best hiring processes, including compliance, interviewing, negotiation, and onboarding requirements. My unusual career spans multiple disciplines, including technology business owner, international standards-setting groups, telecom marketing, business development, and hands-on programming. I apply these extensive and wide-ranging experiences to guide corporate leaders to optimal recruiting directions. Core Competencies and Signature Strengths Talent Acquisition | Recruiting | Recruiting Manager | Recruiting Leadership | Recruiting Mentor | Recruiting Teams | Corporate Strategy | Training | Full Life-cycle Recruiting | Compensation Package Negotiation | Onboarding | Technical Recruiting | Compliance | EEOC | OFCCP | Data Analytics | ATS | Cleared Candidates | Government Clearances | Unions | Union Contracts | Staffing | HR | Human Resources