melvin pitts

Dedicated and dependable Technical Recruiter well versed in multiple industries looking to utilize my previous experiences, and skills to continue building my career

DECEMBER 2021-PRESENT TECHNICAL SOURCER, META Overview
● Work closely with recruiters and Engineers to develop creative strategies to find the best talent globally, and to deeply understand technical requirements of the role, the function, and how it fits into the organization
● Team with coordinators and recruiters to manage an efficient model of operation
● Strategize different ways to build talent pipelines and execute on tactical research, referral generation,
events, and sourcing campaigns
● Find, engage, and activate passive candidates through the use of Boolean, LinkedIn, and alternative search
techniques
● Screen resumes and interview candidates to determine fit
● Regularly track pipeline activity to share with internal stakeholders
● Recommend and drive improvements that impact local pipeline areas
(Mobile SWE Recruiting)
● Source and engage candidates (IOS or Android Developers) to place depending on company needs
● Develop and manage relationships with candidates through the internet, employee referrals, cold
calling/networking, company database and advertisements.
● Search social and business networking sites (LinkedIN,Seekout, etc )
● Update and maintain internal ATS
● Communicate with past applicants regarding new job opportunities
● Provide guidance and preparation for candidates at initial interview stage
(Infra SWE/ ML ENGINEERING)
● Source and engage candidate to place depending on company needs
● Develop and manage relationships with candidates through the internet, employee referrals, cold
calling/networking, company database and advertisements.
● Search social and business networking sites (LinkedIN,Seekout, etc )
● Update and maintain internal ATS
● Communicate with past applicants regarding new job opportunities
● Provide guidance and preparation for candidates at initial interview stage
● Notify candidates guidance regarding next steps
● Introduce candidates to recruiter after prior discussion about next steps
● Act as a liaison with candidate and recruiter during final interview process
● Monitor and update weekly/HTD (Half-to-date) metrics for weeklyteam meeting
● Act as a mentor to junior colleagues (initial sourcer in mentor/mentee initiative
● Collaborated with colleagues and leads on effective sourcing strategies for prospective candidates
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   ● Create documentation on simple and effective sourcing strategies for sourcers to overcome sourcing strategies
APRIL 2021-DECEMBER 2021 TECHNICAL RECRUITER, ILLUMINATE
● Partners with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, job specifications, job duties,qualifications, and skills.
● Full life cycle recruiting on multiple federal contracts with within the private sector
● Develops specific and targeted creative recruitment strategies using a variety of means in order to identify
and develop candidates from various sources.
● Full life cycle recruiting including:: sourcing, reviewing resumes, screening candidates,
● submitting resumes to hiring managers, coordinating interviews
● Collaborates with Division management to support funded and unfunded positions and long term growth
needs.
● Mentors and leads recruiting team members with prioritization, and trains techniques and best practices.
● Provides information to potential candidates about the company, culture, benefits
● and job opportunities.
● Acts as point of contact with all program managers and candidates throughout the
● entire interview and hiring process.
● individually Partners with Business Development and Operations teams on proposal efforts
SEPTEMBER 2019-APRIL 2021 RECRUITER, AXLE INFORMATICS
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Help manage Human Resources support activities in all areas of full life cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening and data management.)
Worked with NIH managers to fill multiple job requisitions
Maintain company CRM
Execute Human Resources support activities in the recruitment process such as but not limited to pre-employment reference checks.
Fulfill Human Resources support activities through online ATS system with onboarding management and in preparation for orientation sessions.
Use sourcing tools and techniques to identify candidates such as online social networking, traditional networking, Boolean searches, and referrals.
Actively engage with Axle recruiters, provide ongoing status of sourcing activities and candidates
Use candidate relationship management skills to identify, qualify, and maintain candidates.
Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate position criteria, determine candidate requirements, and sourcing options.
Ensure consistent application of Talent Acquisition processes and policies, and maintain accurate, auditable employment records.
Partnered with Program management and Operations teams on proposal efforts
DECEMBER 2018-APRIL 2019
TECHNICAL RECRUITER, APEX SYSTEMS
● Research, identify and qualify candidates for client’s open IT job positions
● Work with hiring managers to define job requirements, outline job postings, and develop new sourcing
strategies
● Schedule initial interviews and follow up interviews for successful candidates
● reviewed and approved timesheets for individual hires
● Collaborate with third party recruiting companies to source candidates from diverse pools of job seekers
● Oversee applicant tracking processes and requirements in order to remain compliant with federal regulations
● Work with hiring managers and staff members to coordinate starting dates and orientatio

   DECEMBER 2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ORGANIZATIONAL ADMINISTRATION NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE