SUMMARY

A highly motivated and disciplined professional with a proven record in recruitment. Experienced in fast paced agencies and in-house environments. Skilled at attracting talent to high profile clients.

CAREER

Nov 2018 – present: Lead Technical Recruiter - InRhythm - New York

Successfully recruited technical staff for Goldman Sachs, MasterCard and Audible. Hired over 50 employees in my first year. Hired, led, mentored and trained new recruiters. Successfully partnered with stakeholders to qualify and fill all new positions. Attended hiring events at Google and Spotify. Learned enough Java and Javascript to perform technical interviews.


Jul 2014 – Aug 2018: CEO - Bridge Resourcing - London


Set up my own company to work with digital agencies to assist them in hiring top talent. Acted as a talent advisor to hiring managers across London. Developed recruitment strategies for business leaders. Partnered with hiring managers and to develop job adverts and skill profiles. Developed multi channel recruitment strategies for enterprise clients.


Apr 2013 – Jul 2014: Managing Recruiter - Jefferson Wolfe - London

Set up my own UK arm of the business in a previously EU focused recruitment agency. Built and managed a team of 4 recruiters focusing on perm recruitment. Utilized LinkedIn recruiter, Job boards, database, social media and referrals to place talented engineers. Maintained accurate records in the ATS. Set up entertainment days and lunch clubs.


Oct 2011 – Apr 2013: Senior Recruiter - Alexander Black Recruitment - London


Full-cycle recruiting of software engineers from sourcing, to offer negotiation and closing. Promoted to running my own desk, 360 recruitment service for tech companies. Hired two junior recruiters and mentored them to success. Presented bespoke recruitment services to board level clients. Billed over £300k within my first year.


Jan 2011 – Oct 2011: Recruiter - Rullion Computer Personnel - London 


Focused on direct recruitment within the IT sector sourcing profiles for high end banking clients.
Worked with clients and candidates and managing their expectations.
Developed prospects into candidates and matched them with their ideal positions. Built long term recruitment relationships with engineering managers and increased engineer retention.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011: Business Development Manager - EnergyQuote - London

Business development, relationship management and brokerage advice for clients in the UK. Achieved the yearly sales target of £300,000 in the first eight months. Consistently hit target every year and was promoted to strategic sales team. Trained and mentored new recruits to the sales team.

EDUCATION

  • University of East London Graduated in Fine Art - 2007

  • University of Hertfordshire Fine Art Foundation Course - 2004

  • Esher College - Graduated with 4 A levels - 2003

SKILLS

  • Negotiation

  • Closing

  • Tenacity

  • Technical Knowledge

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

  • JavaScript Essential Training

  • Niche Recruiting

  • Strategic Negotiation

  • Talent Sourcing

  • Technical Recruiting

INTERESTS

  • Doughnuts

  • Illustration

  • Reading