Rick Thompson

I am writing to express my strong interest in a Technical Recruiter position, leveraging my over 15 years of full lifecycle IT recruiting experience and proven track record as a high performer. I am confident that my deep technical domain expertise, strategic sourcing abilities, and consistent success in exceeding goals would make me an invaluable asset to your team.

Key Qualifications and Highlights

• Extensive IT Technical Focus: I possess a heavy focus on recruiting technical skills across a vast array of in-demand technologies, including AI, DevOps, SAP, Mobile Development, Full stack, .Net, Java, PM, BA, SQL, RPG, Python, Postgres, Oracle, PHP, Salesforce, Ruby on Rails, ETL, Linux, and Windows Engineers.
• Full Lifecycle Expertise: My experience spans the entire recruitment process, from research and sourcing , to prescreen development, functional and technical assessments , to offer development/negotiation , and post-hire follow-ups.
• Strategic Client and Candidate Management: I excel at working directly with hiring managers to truly understand their exact needs, budgets , and the crucial distinction between "need" and "must-have" technical and soft skills. I also internally interview and qualify every candidate to understand their motivators and successfully negotiate salaries, benefits, and contract rates.
• Proven Results: I am a consistent high performer, achieving Presidents Club multiple times in multiple organizations. At System Soft Technology, I am currently above 250% of the annual target for revenue and have a history of exceeding yearly placement and submittal goals.
• Diverse Industry Experience: My background includes working successfully with start-up, mid-size, and Fortune 500 companies , and staffing positions ranging from executive level to technical support roles. I have specific experience supporting major clients like IBM, Ford, Chrysler, and the City of Detroit.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Oakland University