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Sr. Technical Sourcing Recruiter - Core OS (Kernel, Security, OS, Virtualization, Bring-up, Power, Firmware, Swift Kernel/Userspace)
Who I Am: • A former network systems engineer with 20+ years of technology, recruiting, sourcing, and HR experience within Software and Hardware Engineering, Wireless, IS/Infrastructure, Oil/Gas, ERP, Open Source, and Low Level/Frontend/Backend/Middleware Development. • Grew a technology staffing company from $0-$53 million in 5 years reaching the #33 spot on the Inc. 500 "Fastest Growing". In less than 18 months, my team placed over 900 contractors within the United States, Puerto Rico, and Saudi Arabia. • Founded Networked Recruiter to help recruiters connect within the industry. In 6 months, we had over 75,000 total members with hundreds of city events in over 32 countries around the world. • In the non-profit sector, I Co-Chaired the CommNexus Content and Applications group, volunteer with the Rock Church teaching Linkedin, social media, and career transition classes, co-founded a philanthropy based microloan organization in the Philippines, and I am part of the San Diego Christian Business Community. • Conference speaker at the Onrec/Kennedy recruiter sourcing conference- Top 5 Tips Before Recruiting with Twitter, Facebook, and Text Messaging. Key Strengths: • Technical Sourcing/Recruiting for hard to find, business critical engineers • Viral marketing/social recruiting techniques for passive candidates • HR Strategy- Immigration, North American/China policy, workflow process • Maximizing Recruiting ROI- Creating creative, low-cost, and results driven processes • Recruiter Training- Client qualification, sourcing, process, and technology training • Contract Recruiting- On and off site recruiting services from 5 – 60 hours a week • Startups- Establishing the recruiting team, process, and backfilling my position
Augustana University (SD)
B.A., Business Administration with a Management/Marketing emphasis
January 1, 1996 – January 1, 2000
Apple
Sr. Technical Sourcing Recruiter - Core OS (Kernel, Security, OS, Bring-up, Power, Firmware)
June 1, 2014 – Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Novatel Wireless
Sr. Manager, Human Resources (China, Recruiting, Sourcing, Social Media, Immigration, 4G)
October 1, 2008 – June 1, 2014
San Diego County, California, United States
TalentWar.net, Inc
Recruitment and Training Consultant (Linkedin Training, Social Media Training, Technical Recruiting)
June 1, 2007 – March 1, 2011
San Diego County, California, United States
TalentWar.net, Inc.
Founder and Chief Talent Officer (Talent Strategy, Consulting, Corporate Recruiter, Training)
January 1, 2007 – May 1, 2014
San Diego County, California, United States
Networked Recruiter
Founder (Recruiter Networking, Job Board, Social Media, Linkedin, Indeed, Panel Discussion)
October 1, 2006 – May 1, 2014
San Diego County, California, United States
Kineticom
Business Development Manager, SW and Emerging Technologies (Contract Negotiation, BD, Sourcer)
December 1, 2005 – July 1, 2007
Kineticom
TruePosition Account Team Lead and Manager (Technical Sourcer, Recruiting Delivery)
December 1, 2003 – December 1, 2005
Kineticom
Sr. Software and Wireless Recruiter (Technical Recruiter, Social Recruiting, Sourcer)
March 1, 2003 – December 1, 2003
CDI Corp
IT, Engineering, and Biotech Recruiter (Technical Recruiter, Silicon Valley, Database, Bay Area) )
September 1, 2000 – March 1, 2003
San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Technology Group
Network Administrator (Windows Server, Network Engineer)
May 1, 1997 – May 1, 2000
Greater Sioux Falls Area
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's career trajectory shows a consistent focus on talent acquisition and HR, primarily within the technology sector. Their experience at Apple and Novatel Wireless, coupled with founding their own recruiting and networking firms, indicates an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep engagement with the tech industry's talent landscape. While the target role is 'Android Developer', the candidate's background is entirely in recruiting and HR, which presents a significant mismatch for a technical development role. Their experience in diverse companies and roles suggests adaptability, but the core skill set is not aligned with software development.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills through their extensive HR and recruiting career. Their ability to manage global teams, implement recruiting processes, and drive significant hiring initiatives suggests excellent organizational and interpersonal capabilities. The descriptions indicate a results-oriented individual with a focus on process improvement and achieving business goals.