John R. DePhillipo, Jr. 709 Waterway Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (609) 742-1242 Jr7517@hotmail.com Summary of Experience Over 15 years experience as a dynamic full life cycle recruiting professional with the ability to utilize a combination of technical and managerial experience as well as business leadership. I have a broad-based background with a proven record as an effective communicator and possess extensive knowledge in the utilization of social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to expand sourcing capabilities. I am also proficient in applicant tracking systems such as Virtual edge, Resumix, Recruitsoft, Taleo, Kenexa, and Brass ring as well as Web 2.0 recruiting techniques. Professional Strengths Diverse industry experience in large, multi-national organizations as well as mid-size and Start up companies. Expertise in placing candidates in difficult positions in remote areas. In-Depth knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills Advance skills in cold calling and direct sourcing Familiar with current labor law, compensation and immigration regulations such as H1-B Ability to decrease time to hire by 40% Professional Experience Contract Recruiter (Virtual and on-site) Avery Dennison - R&D Contract Recruiter (Virtual) Managed full life cycle recruiting process, including networking, sourcing job boards, Cold calling, phone screening interview scheduling and final selection Managed complete process of 25 requisitions at a time from assignment of the requisition to negotiating and presenting the offer. Able to place candidates in difficult positions in remote locations Responsible for placement of R&D, Lab Technicians, Scientists, Mechanical Engineers, Packaging Engineers, Process Engineers, Web Engineers, Senior Level Chemists, Plant Managers and IT programmers Traveled to customer sites to develop strong working relationships with management. Ensured accuracy of employment references, credit and background checks. Developed special programs to recruit talent for the military, college grads and alumni. Attended Information Technology and Advance Technologies seminars and Job Fairs Hitachi Data - Senior Recruiter (Short term project - Virtual) Managed entire hiring process for Data Storage Sales Reps and engineers Responsible for pre-employment background check, and post-hire follow up Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies to recruit quality candidates Net App – Senior Technical Contract Recruiter (Virtual) Supervised hiring process for all Data Storage Sales Reps, Engineers and sales engineers Sourced, qualified and placed permanent hire candidates. Negotiated offers with candidates to meet target gross margins for the company Managed full cycle recruiting: sourcing, scheduling, interviewing, negotiating offers McKesson Medical – Senior Contract Recruiter (Short term project) Obtained qualified IT Trainers and Programmers for permanent positions. Developed strategies for successful recruitment of candidates National Starch & Adhesives – Senior Technical Contract Recruiter (Virtual) Managed full cycle recruiting: sourcing, scheduling, interviewing, and negotiating offers Placed R&D, Packaging Sales Engineers, Process Engineers, Plant Managers, Accountants, IT programmers, Sales Managers, National Sales team, Marketing, Chemists and Chemical Engineers throughout US and Canada. Traveled to customer sites to develop strong working relationships with management. Responsible for staffing National Sales Team including Regional managers and directors Project lead on implementing Applicant Tracking System to streamline recruiting ICI Paints - Contract Recruiter (Virtual) Managed full cycle recruiting: sourcing, scheduling, interviewing, and negotiating offers Focused on identifying candidate skill sets and competencies needed Placed Retail Sales and IT programmers as well as Sales Directors & Operations Mgrs Coordinated with recruitment directors and managers to develop recruitment strategies Uniquima Chemicals - Contract Recruiter ( Virtual) Placed Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Plant Operations Managers as well as Human Resource staff Managed full cycle recruiting: sourcing, scheduling, interviewing, and negotiating offers Onsite management of applicant tracking system Global Crossing - Contract Recruiter (Virtual) Placed a telecommunications sales staff of over 150+ including National Account Sales managers, District managers and Regional managers as well Regional VP and directors. Executive Management Recruiters, Inc. - Owner/Consultant Created company from inception to realize over $1.7 million in annual sales. Responsible for contract recruiting, permanent placement, retain search and temp-to perm placement for diverse multi-industry client base. Hired, trained, supervised, evaluated and provided ongoing support to staff of 15. Successfully expanded client base to include 20 companies in the first year. Saxton & Associates - Staffing Specialist Information Technology Successfully recruited a variety of IT Software candidates at all levels including Sales, Project managers, Programmers, Business Systems Analysts, Network Engineers, Database Managers and Helpdesk Technical Persons Education Arizona State University – Bachelor of Arts, Communications Additional Companies Playtex, GST, Data Link, Comcast, AT&T, Comcast, Checkpoint, UPenn Hospital, Broadview, Level 3, Qwest, World Comm, Sysco, Safeway, Choice Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Eli Lily, PCS, Ringtail Design, Wells Fargo, Veeco International List of Jobs Filled Sales Engineers, Packaging Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Applications Engineers, Web Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Lab Technicians, Chemists, Plant Managers, Sales & Marketing Directors, Quality Assurance Chemist, Technical Support Specialists, Accountants, National Sales Reps, Software Development Engineers, Web System Administrator, .Net Developers