Brian R. Jones 2831 Shiloh Way
Snellville, GA. 30039
(404) 271-1470
Specialforces2001@hotmail.com

RECRUITING/TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Recruiting Techniques:  Direct sourcing, Internet searches, Advertisement, Cold calling, Pirating, Job Fairs.
Job boards utilized: Computer Jobs, Monster, Headhunter, Dice, Hotjobs, ESPAN, Careermosaic, Careermag, Brainbuzz, AJB, Jobs In The Money, Flip Dog, Job Warehouse, Hiretech, IPA YAHOO, Mindspring, Webcrawler, AtlaVista, Deja News, Hotbot, SNAP, Go.com, Access Atlanta, AOL, PMI.org
Recruiting Databases: Resumix, Taleo, BrassRing, Salesforce.com, PeopleClick, ARMS, Morris, Tiny Term, Goldmine, Match Maker
Administrative Technology:  MS Suite, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Lotus Notes, MS Office, PowerPoint, Windows 95/97/2000, Word 7.0, WordPerfect 5.1, Enable, Clipmate

EXPERIENCE

BearingPoint                                                                                                                       12/06 –8/08

(Big 4 consulting firm)

Lead Contract Recruiter

• Coordinate entire life-cycle recruiting process with candidates and clients while providing A+ service

• Work directly with Executive Vice Presidents and Managing Directors in the creation of requirements and fulfillment of various openings at levels from entry positions thru senior management

• Implemented and created recruiting strategy and metrics
• Meet established hiring targets and performance metrics as indicated by leadership.
• Generate qualified candidates through cost-effective efforts (i.e., alternative sourcing).
• Develop knowledge of the marketplace to ensure competitiveness in hiring.
• Coordinate interview process with candidates and clients.
• Source to particular strategy as defined in the performance metrics.
• Promote employee referral bonus program.
• Ensure compliance with EEO/OFCCP and diversity policies including applicant flow logs.
• Serve as communication liaison for everyone involved in staffing process.
• Accurately report and track candidate data as requested.
• Participate in special projects/task forces as assigned.

• Staffed a 25 person project for DoD RECAS project consisting of IT, Finance and Engineering professionals with mid level experience through senior management with FS Poly and TS clearances

• Staffed positions for a (5) stage project with Chevon Oil & Gas (Financial Analyst, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources)

• Sourced candidates for BDM (Business Development Management) practice which lead to over (20) hires

• Completed various projects with the following technologies:  SAP, Oracle Financials, .Net, Database Administration, Network Architecture

• Staffed positions in the areas of business lifecycle management, supply chain, world class finance, human capital, strategic change, advisory, public services, life sciences, management consulting, business development management

• Filled positions at various levels from college interns to managing directors

Korn Ferry/Futurestep                                                                                                     08/06 – 12/06
(consulting/project based staffing firm)
Sr. Project Recruiter
• Perform full life cycle recruiting for full-time opportunities for Wal-Mart in the United States
• Tasked with coordinating and leading a weekly call with the client to discuss current candidate pipeline

• Staffed positions from entry level through director
• Located candidates via direct sourcing, cold calling and advertising

• Personally responsible for infiltrating (2) major competitors and direct sourcing candidates for several director level positions

• Created a sourcing strategy for penetration into direct competitors
• Mentored a group of 3 recruiters  

Independent Consultant                                                                                                    03/05 – 07/06
DataPath, Inc.
(specializes in satellite communications)
Sr. Corporate Contract Recruiter
• Responsible for full life cycle recruiting of exempt and non-exempt opportunities within the corporation
• Conducted requirement creation and definition sessions with hiring managers of all open requirements
• Lead weekly meeting/review of all open positions, new hires and “pipeline” needs with all VP’s, GM’s, Directors and hiring managers
• Staffed over (26) positions in the areas of Sales/Marketing, Information Technology, Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain and Administrative Support from interns thru Directors

Atlanta Gas Light Resources
(preeminent distributor of natural gas along the east coast)
Sr. Corporate Contract Recruiter
• Responsible for full life cycle recruiting of exempt and non-exempt opportunities within the corporation
• Established recruiting and interviews process and procedures for all potential candidates
• Conducted information gathering sessions with the hiring managers for the creation of all open requirements
• Positions staffed: Information Technology (SAP, PC Analyst, Sr. System Administrator, Call Center Support, Developers, Information Architect), Accounting/Finance (Sr. Financial Analyst, Sr. Gas Supply Analyst, Internal Controls Accountant, Sr. Accountant, Business Analyst), Supply Chain (Sr. Buyer, Contract Administrator), Engineering (Civil, Architectural, Construction, LNG Plant Engineer, LNG Plant Supervisor, LNG Gas Delivery Technician, Engineering Supervisor, Entry Level Engineer, Utility Expeditor, Meter Reader, Manager of Construction Services) and Executive Administrative Assistants

KPMG
(considered one of the Big 4 consulting firms in the US)
Sr. Contract Recruiter
• Perform staffing for KPMG’s Information Risk Management, Internal Audit and Regulatory &
Compliance and Financial Risk Management practices
• Staff positions from the Associate Level (college graduates) through Director level (VP, COO)
• Interact with Partners within the firm in order to perform requirement gathering, interview scheduling,
post-interview debriefs, and travel arrangements
• Positions filled include: Sales, Marketing, ERP Controls (SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft), Information Protection/Security, Business Systems Controls, IT and Financial Audit, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare and Regulatory Compliance, Supply
Chain, Sourcing and Operation Risk

H&A Consulting
(contingency staffing firm specializing in relationships with the Big 4)
“Commission only” Lead Recruiter
• Perform contingency based staffing for Ernst & Young, Cap Gemini and Deloitte
• Lead a group of (4) recruiters
• Conducted assessment and feedback sessions with hiring managers/external clients
• Filling positions from entry level employees up through Senior Managers
• Positions staffed in the areas of technology and accounting/finance include:
Peoplesoft, SAP, JD Edwards and Oracle Financials consultants (functional and technical, multiple
modules), Java/J2EE, .Net technologies, Project Management, Risk Audit and Analyst, Financial Analyst,
Supply Chain Management, Lotus Notes Development and Administration, Network Architecture and
Administration as well as multiple others

Regions Financial Corporation
(one of the10 largest financial institutions in the US)
Sr. Contract Recruiter
• Main focus was staffing for positions in finance, management and positions in remote locations
• Utilized “pirating/direct sourcing” to establish candidate base for staffing positions
• Staffed positions such as: Bank President, Sr. Credit Officer, Internal Auditor, Sr. Financial Analyst,
Branch Sales Manager, Teller Manager, Commercial Lender, Retail Lender, Processing Manager and
others

Hewitt & Assc./Limited Brands
(one of the largest staffing firms and one of the largest retailers in the US)
Sr. Contract Recruiter
• Performed duties as a Senior Contract Recruiter staffing positions in the areas of retail (merchandisers, planners, buyers, space planning analyst, enterprise testing and analysis, replenishment, allocation, logistics) and finance (Internal Auditor, Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Staff Accountant,
Manager of Financial Analyst)
• Performed sourcing, interviews and phone screens, candidate tracking into database, interact with
management to create requirement, create spreadsheet for submittals/interviews/hires
• Completed documentation for the tracking of Diversity candidates
• Conducted multiple candidate pre-screen interviews to ensure a pipeline of over 100 qualified resumes in
a 45-day period.
• Accomplishments included contributing to the generation of more than 7,500 leads, 3,400 individuals
contacted and 550 submitted candidates for approximately 130 finance and corporate retail requisitions
positions in Ohio and New York

The Solutions Group, Tucker, GA                                                                                                 2/01 – 2/05
Recruiting Manager/Business Development Manager
• Served as recruiting manager, sales/new business development and recruiter
• Managed (2) sales executives, (4) recruiters and (2) administrative personnel
• Created and implemented entire recruiting strategy, employee objectives/duties, performance measurement, requirement tracking and submittal
• Lead a team of (4) recruiters that averaged (13) placements per month from late 2003 - 2005
• Staffed positions in the areas of Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Biotech, Retail,
Engineering, Manufacturing, Residential/Commercial Lending, Supply Chain Management, Sales
Management, Executive placement and several others.
• Established client/vendor relationships with Netilla, AFLAC, IBM, Ciba Vision, Avis, BellSouth, Citizens
Trust Bank, IndyMac Bank, Accenture and several smaller companies
• Duties include: P&L responsibility, training on operation of Access database (for tracking candidate and
client information), hiring trend analysis, weekly and monthly report preparation, new hire orientation,
contract negotiation, requirement gathering, hire and exit interviews
• Ensure and track EEO/Diversity compliance
• Most influential client (Netilla): staffed over (55) employees in a 12 month period that consisted of
permanent and contract personnel. Positions were staffed in the areas of information technology,
accounting/finance, pre-sales engineers, administration and new business development/account
management
• Assisted Netilla in implementing entire recruiting strategy, recruiting strategy requirement creation
between the hiring managers and human resources, advertisement writing and posting to websites and
written publications, vendor management, pipeline recruiting for future needs, prescreening of potential
candidates, sourcing techniques by utilizing the internet, job boards, cold calling, references, “pirating”,
advertisement responses as well as developing a college recruitment strategy

Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting), Atlanta, GA                                        5/00-2/01
Contract Recruiter
• Perform full life cycle recruiting of the Business Launch Center (creation of requirement, finding the
candidate all the way through to the offer, background and reference checks, technical evaluation,
behavioral interviews)
• Hand selected from over 20 contract technical recruiters in the company to be the only recruiter to work
exclusively with the Business Launch Center
• Performed New Hire Orientation of new Contract Recruiters
• Staffed various positions throughout the United States (from entry level consultant to executive level)
• Focused on eCommerce/B2B/B2C technologies and Accounting/Finance positions.
• Technology includes:
o SAP Consultants: PA, PD, OM, CM, BW, HR
o eCommerce products (e.g. Blue Martini, Broadvision, Ariba, MS Site Server, Cold Fusion)
o WEB-based infrastructure components in a Microsoft (COM) or Sun/open standards (CORBA)
environment (e.g. IIS, MTS, Apache, Interwoven, Weblogic, Dynamo, Vignette, Encina, XML, Internet
EDI, message queuing)
o WEB-based security approaches and products (e.g. Firewalls, PKI, Verisign)
o WEB-based connectivity approaches and products (e.g. IP addressing, DNS, VPNs)
o Object-based analysis, design, and programming constructs (e.g. Java, VB, C++, VC++, VJ++, EJB)
o Database technologies from a developer and DBA standpoint - data modeling,
o SQL, database sizing, administration (Oracle, Informix)

DMR Consulting Group, Tucker, GA                                                                           1/98-5/00
Regional Recruiting Manager
• Held position as Recruiting Manager (had 10 direct and 50 indirect reports)
• Responsible for managing the recruiting efforts of the $250 million dollar Southeast Region
• Performed monthly training sessions, hiring/firing, performance measuring, monthly recruiting reports
• Responsible for a $25K monthly advertising budget
• Implemented recruiting strategy that reduced the submittal to hire ratio to 4 – 1 by almost 43%
• Responsible for hiring as many as (22) employees in one month for Verizon Wireless
• Established vendor/client relationship with Accenture, Motorola, L-3 Communications, and Alltel
• Performed Account Management of Bellsouth and Verizon Wireless Accounts

• Other recruiting related activities include (all within a 6 month period):
Healtheon (now known as WebMD) - staffed (23) individuals as permanent and contract employees

Virtual Resources - instrumental in the staffing of (19) employees

Z-Tel Communications, Inc. - played a vital role in establishing the company’s vendor list, recruiting tactics, Human Resources procedures, payroll standards, advertising campaign and administrative practices
- Wrote and implemented the company’s Benefits, Policies and Procedures Manual
- Responsible for staffing over (25) permanent employees

MIS Resources International, Inc., Roswell, GA                                                        1/97-12/97
Recruiting Manager/Account Manager
• Supervisor of a staff of (4) recruiters and (2) administrators
• Had up to as many as (40) contractors out at one time as well as performing (10) permanent hires
• Personally responsible for over $2,500,000 in revenue
• Established client/vendor relationship with (3) Fortune 100 companies, (2) metro Atlanta companies and
3rd party relationships with (2) of the top (10) consulting firms in the United States
• Duties included management of a $3,000 monthly advertising budget, writing of all advertisements,
creating reports that chart progress and activity, management interviews, reference checks, exit interviews
• Played a major role in the restructuring of company’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) manual

CDI Information Services, Atlanta, GA                                                                       1/94-1/97
Account Manager/Senior Lead Recruiter
• Responsible for the staffing of 35 consultants on the First Union account in my first year as well as 14
consultants at IBM
• Duties include sourcing (direct, internet, cold-calling), mentoring, training, account management,
management interviews and exit interviews
• Personally billed out over $5,5000,000 in 3 years
• Responsible for Account Management duties of First Union and back-up Account Manager for IBM
• Responsible for management duties for a staff of (5) recruiters and (1) administrative support person
• Promoted to Lead Recruiter in one year
• Maintained an annual advertising budget of $35,000
• Performed duties such as sourcing, account management, training, mentoring and payroll administration
• Involved in the initial concept and implementation of the I/T division
• Performed Payroll Administration duties for over 200 employees

United States Navy                                                                                                             12/87 – 1/94
Personnel Man Second Class
• Performed duties that were the civilian equivalent to an Human Resources Generalist

MICHAEL K. WILKINSON

178 Misty View Lane · Atlanta, Georgia 30101

770-974-3200 · wilkinson3200@comcast.net

MANAGER OF RECRUITING · TALENT ACQUISITION

Accomplished Human Resources professional with exemplary recruiting and talent acquisition experience in both executive search and corporate sectors. Expertise in client management, development and execution of recruiting strategies for technical and non-technical positions, talent identification and acquisition, and staff development and leadership. Talent for aligning business objectives and recruiting programs, policies, and practices. Keen ability to enlist cooperation among external business partners and all levels of internal organization. Areas of expertise:

Talent Acquisition and Retention · Talent Identification · Recruiting Initiatives · Compensation · Strategic Planning

Human Resources Management · Diversity · Customer Service and Satisfaction · Performance Management

Change Management · Organizational Development · Regulatory Compliance · Succession Planning

Training · Competency-Based Performance · Leadership Development · Budget Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACS, INC., Atlanta, Georgia · 2003-2008

Leading provider of fully diversified, end-to-end, business process and information technology outsourcing solutions to commercial and Government clients worldwide; $6 billion Fortune 500 organization.

Recruiting Manager

Served as main interface for recruitment of ±1,000 technical and non-technical positions monthly in Government Solutions Group - Healthcare Solutions, Federal Solutions, IT Solution and Transportation Solutions. Led recruiting staff of 22 in filling ±750 exempt and non-exempt positions monthly. Developed and implemented strategies to achieve recruiting standards, measurements, and production expectations. Oversaw identification, assessment, development, and movement of top talent. Trained and developed staff to meet recruiting goals; monitored compliance, performance, and productivity against goals. Planned and coordinated job fair participation. Led utilization of online resources and Job Boards, including Dice, Computer Jobs, Monster, and CareerBuilder, to facilitate recruiting process.

• Partnered with Account Managers on staffing needs for current and future contracts; consulted on development of RFP’s. Served as resource expert on job descriptions. Fostered productive relationships with business units by actively participating in budget and forecasting meetings and decision-making.

• Played a key role in the Implementation and roll-out of Vurv 7.1 (Applicant Tracking System) as well as the up-grade to 7.3. Also the roll-out of a monthly Incentive Compensation plan for recruiters; served as major motivational factor in reducing time-to-fill.

• Road mapped strategy to staff 300-person call center with 2-week lead time before go-live-date; partnered with account manager on budget, job descriptions, salaries, interviewing process, and timeframe.

FIRST DATA CORPORATION, Atlanta, Georgia · 1999-2002

Leading provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions for businesses worldwide; $5 billion organization.

Manager of Employment Services

Launched internal recruitment employment service to support corporate staff. Collaborated with SVP’s, VP’s, and Directors to develop recruiting strategies. Consulted with management on identification of staffing needs; educated hiring managers on recruiting process and HR service role. Recruited, interviewed, evaluated, and presented mid-level to vice president candidates.

• Led multi-site recruiting for client base of 1,000 corporate employees in Atlanta, Denver, Omaha, and New York.

• Slashed external recruiting expenses by reducing requirement for outside agency and executive search firms by 100%.

• Implemented online requisition process and played key contributing role on company-wide Resumix implementation team.

MICHAEL K. WILKINSON · Page 2 · wilkinson3200@comcast.net

UNION CAMP CORPORATION, Norcross, Georgia · 1998-1999

American pulp and paper company and a private owner of timberland in the United States.

Professional Recruiter

Performed professional and college exempt recruiting. Collaborated with Regional and plant hiring managers to establish recruiting strategies. Sourced, identified, and screened candidates. Minimized sourcing time and costs; tracked and reported processes. Ensured compliance with diversity and Affirmative Action initiatives.

• Performed multi-site recruiting for 2 Regional Headquarters and 40 manufacturing plants.

• Leveraged creative sourcing techniques, including internet recruiting, professional organizations, referrals, advertisements, external agencies, and cold calling and direct competitor sourcing.

Career Note: Additional professional background includes Senior Account Executive at J. MICHAEL GROUP (Retained Executive Search firm) Details on request.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts

California State University, Long Beach, California

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HR Generalist Certificate

Society for Human Resources Management

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Atlanta and National Chapter

Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International

PC SKILLS

Windows XP, MS Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PeopleSoft, Resumix, Recruitmax -Vurv, and Lotus Notes

Erin Mulchay

4534 Puritas Park Drive

Cleveland, OH 44135

(216) 256-5024

EXPERIENCE

District Attorney’s Office, Huntsville, AL                                            2007-2008

            Paralegal:

            ●Opened all criminal cases after they were indicted in Grand Jury

            ●Reviewed all discovery to summarize the case to do briefs

            ●Handled all discovery requests

            ●Interviewed witnesses and victims

            ●Subpoenaed witnesses

Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers, FL                                     2006-  2007

            In-House Paralegal:

            ● Conducted routine and specific legal and factual information research and data

                compilation.

● Researched, selected, accessed and complied information from computerized

    search engines, law libraries and other references as necessary.

● Drafted legal position statements pertaining to polices, operational

    practices, and transactions.

●Analyzed and handled procedural problems that involve independent decision-

   making.

● Drafted and reviewed contracts and settlement agreements and prepared them

   for attorney review.

●Drafted and reviewed routine pleadings, statements, affidavits, and other legal

  documentation.

●Prepared discovery requests and responses.

●Coordinated and managed document production and assisted with due diligence

   activities.

●Trial coordinator

● Assisted with depo’s and pre- depositions

● Maintained, updated, organized and traced all legal files and legal databases and

   performed data entry as required.

● Provided clerical and technical support to attorneys, including coordinating and

   maintaining attorney’s calendars, answering and directing telephone calls by

   triaging calls and determining priority.

●Composing and typing correspondence, and copying and distributing materials

●Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars,

   workshops and professional affiliations to keep informed of the latest

  developments in health law and in other related areas.

● Provided paralegal assistance to outside counsel and other administrative

   agencies involved in LMHS litigation, administrative and  compliance matters.

● Filed all court documents/ Assisted with Trials, Federal and Civil Division.

● Performed many other miscellaneous job-related duties

Law Firm of Patricia Black , Fort Myers, FL                            2005-2006

            Paralegal / Family and Criminal Defense.

            ● Initial consultation for all clients.

            ● Office Manager, handled all the accounting and billable hours

            ● Prepared and filed all court documents relevant to criminal and family

               law matters.

            ● Trial assistant

            ● Helped prepare witnesses for trial and depositions

Lusk, Drasites & Tollisano, Cape Coral FL                               2005-2005       

            Paralegal/ Real-estate and Personal Injury Law

            ● Preparing all documents necessary for closings

            ● Handled al title information

            ● Met with clients to update them on the status of their matter

            ● Personal Injury/ Interviewing clients

            ● Obtained all information pertaining to accident ie. Police reports all insurance

                information.

            ● Helped negotiate settlements

Crenshaw Legal Center , Battle Creek,  MI                              2002-2004

            Senior Paralegal/ Family Law and Wills & Trust and Bankruptcy

            ● Consultations with all clients

            ● Obtaining information

            ● Prepared and filed all divorce documents

            ● Prepared wills and trust

            ● Prepared all Bankruptcy documents including both Chapter 7 and 13

            ● Traveled to each one of our 4 offices to come up with a system to organize

                case files from 10 years ago until present.

● Trained new employees

EDUCATION

Kellogg College, Battle Creek Michigan

2001-2004 Associate in Legal Studies/ Paralegal

2001-2004 Associate in Applied Science

(Honors)  (Deans List 2 semesters)

QUALIFICATIONS

• West Law certification
• 4 years experience in Youth in Government (Lansing, Michigan)

(House of Representatives 1^st year) (Senate 2^nd ) (Lobbyist 3^rd)

(Mock Trial Team 4^th year)

    ●       Participated in various Presidential campaigns

    ●       Paralegal Club- President

* LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AVAILIBLE UPON REQUEST