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Permalink Reply by David Pritchard on October 9, 2008 at 5:37am

Contact Doug Yates...He is OUTSTANDING. Tell him I sent you his resume.

Thomas D. Yates
Home: 770.518.8099
Mobile: 678.427.6598
dougyates@hotmail.com

Over twelve years of HR management experience. Expertise includes: Talent acquisition - recruitment and sourcing, employee retention, succession planning, training, organizational development, HR Metrics, coaching, performance management and personnel development.
Experience includes: Development of training programs, employee and labor relations, employment law, and benefits administration, development and administration of job descriptions, policies, compensation and incentive programs, etc.
Professional Profile

CHOICEPOINT: Recruiting Manager, People Services
2007 – Present Alpharetta, GA
Conduct company-wide Talent Acquisition initiatives including: identification of needs, development of Talent Acquisition strategy and tactics.
• Work with leadership across ChoicePoint to understand the needs of the organization, and develop strategies to fill those needs.
• Directly recruit high-level and critical positions, including sourcing strategies for candidates etc.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts in remote offices, handled by recruiters. Report on status. And provide assistance in managing these efforts.
• Develop external recruiting sources through effective relationships with search firms, placement agencies, etc.
• Monitor critical metrics such as cost per hire, aging of requisitions, quality of hire, timeliness of hire, effective sourcing of candidates, etc.
Proactive search upon news of acquisition by Reed Elsevier and advanced feedback that the current recruitment structure will change due to redundancies etc.

Contract Work: Consultant, Talent Acquisition
2006 - 2007 Atlanta, GA
• Responsible for sourcing, identifying, and recruiting qualified candidates in the following management level positions: Director of Product Management, Director of Marketing, Legal Counsel, Area Sales Manager, Sales Support Manager, Product Manager, Knowledge Engineer, and Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.
Performed contract consultant Talent Acquisition work on an interim basis during selective search for my next HR career opportunity.

LUFTHANSA CARGO AG: Senior Level Manager, Human Resources - The Americas
2002 - 2006 Atlanta, GA / Frankfurt, Germany
• Facilitated and delivered core programs for recruitment/sourcing (60% of time allocated to recruiting effort) recruiting metrics, leadership, and employee development.
• Implemented and revised HR development programs.
• Responsible for the creation of effective HR interventions and strategies that drove the success of the Sales and Production organizations.
• Conducted needs assessments, designed interventions and events, recommended solutions, and facilitated meetings that helped solve HR-related business problems within the organization.
• Conducted organizational development reviews related to 360 Degree Performance Assessments, Performance Management, and Conflict Resolution (Personality Assessments and Coaching).

• Managed organizational restructuring and training initiatives.
• Oversaw HR generalist activities, and developed compensation/incentive programs for organization.
Position transferred to East Meadow, NY; offered position and relocation, but due to personal and financial reasons took severance package to remain in the Atlanta area.

RECRUITER SOLUTIONS GROUP: Director, Recruitment
2001 – 2002 Atlanta, GA
• Provided Recruitment/Sourcing solutions to client companies by evaluating and reviewing the
sourcing/recruitment process and resources utilized.
• Developed new cost-effective recruitment strategies, systems and recruitment metrics, and incorporation of best practices methodology.
• Established College and University recruitment initiatives and programs.
• Assisted with internal firm activities, including business development and management of current client base as well as workload and requisition allocation to current staff.

TMP EXECUTIVE RESOURCING: Director, Candidate Sourcing
2000 – 2001 Atlanta, GA
• Developed new client business while managing existing client relationship and sourcing/recruitment process.
• Directed sourcing strategy, evaluated prescreened candidates, and closed searches with the client.
• Worked closely with candidate finalists and clients to negotiate compensation packages to suit both parties.
• Maintained communication with new hires to assure smooth transition/acclimation to position.
• Coordinated and managed internal team member (Recruiters and Project Analysts) workload and requisition allocation to meet project plan milestones and timelines.
• Monitored project expense budget to plan.
• Utilized recruiting metrics for top track-sourcing success.
Adverse business conditions necessitated corporate reductions in staff and my position was eliminated as of April 2001.

STAFFMARK: Director, Recruiting - Southeast Region
1999 – 2000 Atlanta, GA
• Responsible for management of strategic sourcing/recruitment initiatives, retention, succession/development planning, and facilitation of education programs for the Southeast Region, including development and supervision of region recruiting teams.
• Interfaced with customers, region management, and recruiting teams to determine current/future staffing needs and to develop recruitment/retention plans, consisting of networking, employee referral programs, Internet, advertising, College and University recruitment initiatives/programs, Department of Labor, military transition programs, and Job/Career fair planning.
• Enhanced alternative work arrangement program to attract and retain employees in highly competitive market.
• Measured recruiting success by tracking recruiting metrics as well as by developing and measuring effectiveness of quarterly recruiting plans; consistently reviewed results with team to strengthen and develop a best practices methodology.
• Provided strategic business analysis on target accounts for business development team.
Corporate Downsizing led to the elimination of Recruiting Organization.

TECH/AID CORPORATION: Manager, Accounts
1999 Atlanta, GA
• Managed corporate account development and sales for Atlanta market.
• Developed and maintained strong customer relationships in order to maintain customer satisfaction and accelerated account growth.
• Developed and implemented strategic target account plans.
• Interfaced with recruiting team to determine current staffing needs.
• Assisted with recruiting efforts by providing recruiting account analysis and client recruiting plans.

NORRELL SERVICES: Manager, Regional Recruiting
1997 – 1999 Atlanta, GA
• Managed regional sourcing/recruiting team that was responsible for sourcing/recruiting and facilitation of education programs for the Atlanta Metro market.
• Provided strategic business development and planning based on current and projected economic trends, positioning Norrell to meet the staffing needs of new and existing clients.
• Interfaced with customers, branch offices, and region management to determine current staffing needs and recruitment planning. Recruiting methods included the use of networking, employee referral programs, Internet, resume databases (Resumix), advertising, College and University recruitment initiatives/programs, Department of Labor, military transition programs and Job/Career fairs.
• Developed recruiting/account analysis and customized client recruiting plans.
• Managed the development of new behavioral interviewing process to enhance the selection of qualified candidates.
• Measured recruiting success by tracking recruiting source activity and effectiveness, retention/dropout rates, job satisfaction metrics and individual job suitability.
• Provided ongoing review of branch/employee/client operating structure for process improvement.
Left Norrell due to pending merger with Interim Services and advanced feedback that the Regional Manager of Recruiting position was to be phased out within 90 days.

INTERGRAPH CORPORATION
Huntsville, AL 1988 - 1997
Technical Recruiter / HR Generalist - Federal Systems Division, UK Program, Mapping And Information System - 1993 - 1997
• Served as member of business development team that was responsible for foreign deployment direction, coordination, and technical recruiting.
• Teamed with Corporate HR in the development of foreign relocation policies and administration. of EEO policies.
• Responsible for training and development programs.
• Supported the development and administration of job descriptions and international wage, salary, tax, and benefits programs.
• Provided guidance to managers on conflict resolutions, interpretation of policies, and composing performance improvement plans.
• Responsible for staffing projection tracking and program event coordination, and assisted with program status briefings to customer.

Supervisor, Facilities and Special Events - 1988 - 1992
• Supervised six personnel in the areas of government furnished and overhead equipment management, facilities work requests, as well as courier and mail services.
• Coordinated catering, audio/visual presentations, and technical maintenance and upgrades to audio/visual equipment in support of all special events held in Intergraph's 300 seat auditorium.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Personnel Psychology
Athens State College

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• President of Roswell High Touchdown Club
• Volunteer Head Ice Hockey Coach - Roswell High School
• Volunteer Youth Baseball and Basketball Coach - Roswell Parks and Recreation
• Member of SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management)

Permalink Reply by Sundi Martin on October 9, 2008 at 7:23pm

Hello Lisa,

With this letter and resume, I wish to extend my interest in your organization. I am currently seeking a career that offers challenge, responsibility, and opportunity for advancement.

My work ethic demonstrates a professional demeanor and a positive attitude. I am assertive, disciplined, and take pride in myself and everything that I do. I am confident that I can bring effective leadership to your company.

If I can provide you with any additional information, or if you would like to schedule an interview, please feel free to contact me at vinehead@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing my resume. I look forward to hearing from you.

Cordially,
Sundi

SUNDI MARTIN
466 Blue Jay Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 234-2821
vinehead@sbcglobal.net

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging recruiting position that will allow me to utilize my skills and experience.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Ten plus years experience recruiting for high tech industries including but not limited to, Internet, software, hardware, semiconductor, wireless data communications and animation.
• First on-site recruiter for 3 start-up companies.
• Worked closely with and reported to all levels of management.
• Highly professional, detail oriented, organized and enthusiastic individual with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Effective customer service/client relation skills with the ability to establish and maintain customer and candidate rapport.
• Proficient in Windows 95/98, MS Office 97/2000, MS Outlook, PeopleSoft, and other application software. AIRS training and Advance Internet Recruiting.
• Owner of three businesses in Santa Cruz, Annamaria’s Vineyard, Moulin Rouge and Henflings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Duran Human Capital Partners, Campbell, CA
Technical Recruiter, 4/08 – 8/08
• Client: Yahoo
• Recruiter on such positions as Java developers, Front-end web developers, PHP and Java programmers. Sr. QA Engineers and Sr. Software Engineers.
• Utilized Boolean searches, job-boards and on-line networks.
• Spoke with candidates and interviewed, for high end engineering positions.
• Attended on-site meetings with hiring managers, and recruiters at Yahoo to go over resume flow.
Client: Avago Technologies
• Recruiter on such positions as R&D Electrical Engineer-Hardware, R&D Product Engineer, Optical Mechanical Engineer/Process Engineer, Optical Transceiver Engineer, and RF Product Engineer.

Oxford & Associates, Campbell, CA
Corporate Recruiter, 4/07 – 4/08
• Handle nationwide recruiting for a talent-driven consulting company providing individual consultants, project teams and strategic outsourcing services to clients in a wide range of technical industries.
• Primary responsibilities are outbound recruiting involving identification and recruitment of experienced Sales Associates and Recruiters. Recruiting for Northern California, East coast and Midwest offices.
• Managing full recruiting lifecycle, handle all sourcing and posting from the internet. Schedule interviews with hiring managers. Work closely with the Regional VP of Sales.

Naviscent, San Carlos, CA
Staffing Manager, 9/06 – 4/07
• Worked with experienced design team partners and clients ranging from Fortune 100 and Global 2000 companies (w/start-up enterprises)
• Designed websites, sub-sites, web-applications, web interfaces, and improved process flows.
• Provided full sourcing, pre-screening resumes and candidates for Software Engineers, Java Developers, Web Programmers, Web Designers, Web Developers, Interaction Designers and Usability Researchers.
• Prospecting and cold called professional candidates. Scheduled interviews and negotiated offers with candidates and the founder of the company.

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. – Salinas, CA
Contract Recruiter, 3/05 - 9/06
• Sourced and recruited for Warehouse Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, AS/RS Systems Technician, Operations Manager and Production Supervisor.
• Extensive prospecting and cold calling. Scheduled interviews with the Sr. Recruiter. Negotiated salary with candidates.

Moulin Rouge, Capitola, CA
Retail Business Owner, 1/04 – 09/06
• Responsible for all aspects of running an independent women’s retail store.
• Duties included opening and closing the store. Working closely with fashion vendors and buying merchandise. Store displays, stocking and pricing all merchandise.
• Responsible for hiring, terminating, and scheduling staff. Trained and motivated employees to maximize sales. Other aspects included advertising, marketing, inventory control and high level of customer service.

Kula Consulting – Santa Cruz,
Client Service Manager, 5/03-12/03
• Responsible for marketing clients in Southern and Northern California, in order to obtain job requisitions for high-end accounting and finance positions.
• Extensive prospecting and heavy cold calling. Recruited and interviewed senior level accounting and finance professionals. Selling qualified candidates to decision makers.
• Scheduled interviews and phone screens with hiring managers. Negotiated fee agreements and salary ranges with the hiring managers.
• Conducted reference checks and background checks. Advertised and posted on the Internet for potential candidates.

McCue & Associates Staffing, San Jose, CA
Consultant Recruiter, 7/02 - 12/03
• Recruited, screened, and interviewed candidates for various technical assignments with prominent companies in the San Jose area.
• Focused recruiting efforts on Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Web Programmers, Product Marketing Manager, Technical Sales, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Director Engineering and VP Engineering.
• Negotiated salary requirements and contract rates between clients and candidates. Interfaced with managers to define recruitment needs including, technical requirements to find the best candidates for the position.
• Developed and implemented recruiting and sourcing strategies for the Internet job posting searches, research lists, and newspaper ads.
• Assisted managers with preparation of offers and handle the close of new hires.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., San Jose, CA
Contract Senior Technical Recruiter, 7/00 - 5/02
• Responsible for recruiting technical professionals within the area of Research and Development. Sourced, recruited, interviewed, and filled requisitions.
• Worked closely with hiring Managers and the Director of R&D. Provided highly skilled candidate resumes for positions such as Senior Engineering Managers, Physical Verification Engineers, Design Engineers, Senior R&D Program Managers, Software Engineers, and Technical Writers.
• Advised and consulted with hiring managers to negotiate salaries, stock options and sign on bonuses for candidates.
• Coordinated and participated in job fairs, open houses and alumni events.

Newhouse Consulting, Santa Cruz, CA
Contract Technical Recruiter, 1/00 – 7/00
• Sourced, qualified and recruited for client; Seven Mountains, a Pre-IPO Software start up company located in San Francisco, CA and Boston, Massachusetts.
• Disciplines included Software Developers skilled in Java and C++, Quality Assurance Engineers, Sales Engineers, Technical Documentation, Technical Support, HTML/XML Programmers, Product Marketing Managers and Channel Marketing Managers.
• Worked closely with hiring managers to discuss status of candidates and needs for new requisitions.
• Negotiated salaries and fee agreements while conducting reference checks.
• Utilized research and posted openings on the Internet to generate new recruiting leads. Sourced resume databases such as: Dice, Monster, Hot Jobs and Headhunter.

On Radio, Inc., Scotts Valley, CA
Technical Recruiter/Staffing Consultant, 7/98 – 12/99
• Sourced, screened, and recruited skilled professionals such as V.P. of Engineering, Software Engineers, Web Developers, Web Designers, Unix System Administrators, Product Marketing Managers, VP of Advertising, Sales, Network Account Managers, and Advertising Traffic Managers.
• Met with hiring managers weekly to review resumes and discuss status of candidates and needs for new requisitions. Utilized Internet as a sourcing tool. Participated in interview process and conducted reference checks on candidates for potential employment.
• Performed background checks, negotiated salary packages, advised hiring managers on salary, and presented offers.
• Participated in recruitment advertising strategy meetings. Provided various recruiting reports for executive staff.
• Established policies and procedures for company employee handbook to assure compliance with federal and state employment laws. Resolved and handled immigration and visa issues.

Proquest Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
On-site technical recruiter, 3/97 – 7/98
• Worked on site for various companies within the Silicon Valley.
• Provided a full range of technical recruiting for permanent placement positions including Software and Firmware Development, SQA, Graphics and Multimedia Designers, Animators, Programmers, Technical Writers, Technical Marketing, NPI Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, System Administrators and Oracle Developers.
• Met with hiring managers weekly to review resumes and discuss status of applicants and needs for new requisitions.
• Attended technical job fairs and recruitment seminars.
• Utilized Internet and internal referral program as effective sourcing tools.

EDUCATION
BA – Women’s Studies
University of California Santa Cruz

Permalink Reply by Lisa Zee on October 9, 2008 at 7:50pm

Hi David,
Thanks for the referral. We are looking for local candidates so I'll be updating my posting.

Thanks again,
Lisa

David Pritchard said:

Contact Doug Yates...He is OUTSTANDING. Tell him I sent you his resume.

Thomas D. Yates
Home: 770.518.8099
Mobile: 678.427.6598
dougyates@hotmail.com

Over twelve years of HR management experience. Expertise includes: Talent acquisition - recruitment and sourcing, employee retention, succession planning, training, organizational development, HR Metrics, coaching, performance management and personnel development.
Experience includes: Development of training programs, employee and labor relations, employment law, and benefits administration, development and administration of job descriptions, policies, compensation and incentive programs, etc.
Professional Profile

CHOICEPOINT: Recruiting Manager, People Services
2007 – Present Alpharetta, GA
Conduct company-wide Talent Acquisition initiatives including: identification of needs, development of Talent Acquisition strategy and tactics.
• Work with leadership across ChoicePoint to understand the needs of the organization, and develop strategies to fill those needs.
• Directly recruit high-level and critical positions, including sourcing strategies for candidates etc.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts in remote offices, handled by recruiters. Report on status. And provide assistance in managing these efforts.
• Develop external recruiting sources through effective relationships with search firms, placement agencies, etc.
• Monitor critical metrics such as cost per hire, aging of requisitions, quality of hire, timeliness of hire, effective sourcing of candidates, etc.
Proactive search upon news of acquisition by Reed Elsevier and advanced feedback that the current recruitment structure will change due to redundancies etc.

Contract Work: Consultant, Talent Acquisition
2006 - 2007 Atlanta, GA
• Responsible for sourcing, identifying, and recruiting qualified candidates in the following management level positions: Director of Product Management, Director of Marketing, Legal Counsel, Area Sales Manager, Sales Support Manager, Product Manager, Knowledge Engineer, and Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.
Performed contract consultant Talent Acquisition work on an interim basis during selective search for my next HR career opportunity.

LUFTHANSA CARGO AG: Senior Level Manager, Human Resources - The Americas
2002 - 2006 Atlanta, GA / Frankfurt, Germany
• Facilitated and delivered core programs for recruitment/sourcing (60% of time allocated to recruiting effort) recruiting metrics, leadership, and employee development.
• Implemented and revised HR development programs.
• Responsible for the creation of effective HR interventions and strategies that drove the success of the Sales and Production organizations.
• Conducted needs assessments, designed interventions and events, recommended solutions, and facilitated meetings that helped solve HR-related business problems within the organization.
• Conducted organizational development reviews related to 360 Degree Performance Assessments, Performance Management, and Conflict Resolution (Personality Assessments and Coaching).

• Managed organizational restructuring and training initiatives.
• Oversaw HR generalist activities, and developed compensation/incentive programs for organization.
Position transferred to East Meadow, NY; offered position and relocation, but due to personal and financial reasons took severance package to remain in the Atlanta area.

RECRUITER SOLUTIONS GROUP: Director, Recruitment
2001 – 2002 Atlanta, GA
• Provided Recruitment/Sourcing solutions to client companies by evaluating and reviewing the
sourcing/recruitment process and resources utilized.
• Developed new cost-effective recruitment strategies, systems and recruitment metrics, and incorporation of best practices methodology.
• Established College and University recruitment initiatives and programs.
• Assisted with internal firm activities, including business development and management of current client base as well as workload and requisition allocation to current staff.

TMP EXECUTIVE RESOURCING: Director, Candidate Sourcing
2000 – 2001 Atlanta, GA
• Developed new client business while managing existing client relationship and sourcing/recruitment process.
• Directed sourcing strategy, evaluated prescreened candidates, and closed searches with the client.
• Worked closely with candidate finalists and clients to negotiate compensation packages to suit both parties.
• Maintained communication with new hires to assure smooth transition/acclimation to position.
• Coordinated and managed internal team member (Recruiters and Project Analysts) workload and requisition allocation to meet project plan milestones and timelines.
• Monitored project expense budget to plan.
• Utilized recruiting metrics for top track-sourcing success.
Adverse business conditions necessitated corporate reductions in staff and my position was eliminated as of April 2001.

STAFFMARK: Director, Recruiting - Southeast Region
1999 – 2000 Atlanta, GA
• Responsible for management of strategic sourcing/recruitment initiatives, retention, succession/development planning, and facilitation of education programs for the Southeast Region, including development and supervision of region recruiting teams.
• Interfaced with customers, region management, and recruiting teams to determine current/future staffing needs and to develop recruitment/retention plans, consisting of networking, employee referral programs, Internet, advertising, College and University recruitment initiatives/programs, Department of Labor, military transition programs, and Job/Career fair planning.
• Enhanced alternative work arrangement program to attract and retain employees in highly competitive market.
• Measured recruiting success by tracking recruiting metrics as well as by developing and measuring effectiveness of quarterly recruiting plans; consistently reviewed results with team to strengthen and develop a best practices methodology.
• Provided strategic business analysis on target accounts for business development team.
Corporate Downsizing led to the elimination of Recruiting Organization.

TECH/AID CORPORATION: Manager, Accounts
1999 Atlanta, GA
• Managed corporate account development and sales for Atlanta market.
• Developed and maintained strong customer relationships in order to maintain customer satisfaction and accelerated account growth.
• Developed and implemented strategic target account plans.
• Interfaced with recruiting team to determine current staffing needs.
• Assisted with recruiting efforts by providing recruiting account analysis and client recruiting plans.

NORRELL SERVICES: Manager, Regional Recruiting
1997 – 1999 Atlanta, GA
• Managed regional sourcing/recruiting team that was responsible for sourcing/recruiting and facilitation of education programs for the Atlanta Metro market.
• Provided strategic business development and planning based on current and projected economic trends, positioning Norrell to meet the staffing needs of new and existing clients.
• Interfaced with customers, branch offices, and region management to determine current staffing needs and recruitment planning. Recruiting methods included the use of networking, employee referral programs, Internet, resume databases (Resumix), advertising, College and University recruitment initiatives/programs, Department of Labor, military transition programs and Job/Career fairs.
• Developed recruiting/account analysis and customized client recruiting plans.
• Managed the development of new behavioral interviewing process to enhance the selection of qualified candidates.
• Measured recruiting success by tracking recruiting source activity and effectiveness, retention/dropout rates, job satisfaction metrics and individual job suitability.
• Provided ongoing review of branch/employee/client operating structure for process improvement.
Left Norrell due to pending merger with Interim Services and advanced feedback that the Regional Manager of Recruiting position was to be phased out within 90 days.

INTERGRAPH CORPORATION
Huntsville, AL 1988 - 1997
Technical Recruiter / HR Generalist - Federal Systems Division, UK Program, Mapping And Information System - 1993 - 1997
• Served as member of business development team that was responsible for foreign deployment direction, coordination, and technical recruiting.
• Teamed with Corporate HR in the development of foreign relocation policies and administration. of EEO policies.
• Responsible for training and development programs.
• Supported the development and administration of job descriptions and international wage, salary, tax, and benefits programs.
• Provided guidance to managers on conflict resolutions, interpretation of policies, and composing performance improvement plans.
• Responsible for staffing projection tracking and program event coordination, and assisted with program status briefings to customer.

Supervisor, Facilities and Special Events - 1988 - 1992
• Supervised six personnel in the areas of government furnished and overhead equipment management, facilities work requests, as well as courier and mail services.
• Coordinated catering, audio/visual presentations, and technical maintenance and upgrades to audio/visual equipment in support of all special events held in Intergraph's 300 seat auditorium.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Personnel Psychology
Athens State College

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• President of Roswell High Touchdown Club
• Volunteer Head Ice Hockey Coach - Roswell High School
• Volunteer Youth Baseball and Basketball Coach - Roswell Parks and Recreation
• Member of SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management)

Permalink Reply by Darlene Tietgens on October 21, 2008 at 11:09am

Hi There!
I just sent you my resume via e-mail. I am excited to learn more about your opportunity. Sounds great!

Darlene Tietgens
408-499-4939 - cell.