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Eric D. Grandmaison
3 Fieldstone Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-1391 home
203-240-9154 cell
ericg@diversity-staffing.com
www.diversity-staffing.com
OVERVIEW:
Corporate and
Agency experienced Sr. Recruiter with a unique combination of
Information Technology and Engineering Recruiting combined with Human
Resources Generalist talent. 20 years experience conducting candidate
searches. Possess the ability to formulate strategic recruitment plans
and procedures, utilizing 5 years of management experience.
EXPERIENCE:
INDEPENDENT RECRUITER
12/2007 –
Present Diversity Staffing,
LLC Brookfield, CT
Offer recruitment support to five
client companies. Function includes Sales, Recruitment and placement of
Human Resource, Purchasing and Engineering candidates on a permanent and
temporary basis.
CONTRACT RECRUITER
5/2007 –
11/2007 FuelCell
Energy Danbury, CT
Recruit,
screen and interview Management and professional level candidates for
dedicated departments (i.e. Engineering, Accounting, Operations and
Finance). Work with business partners to develop and recommend
effective recruitment strategies for identifying qualified candidates to
meet the needs of the business. Required to meet recruitment metrics
for resumes sourced, candidates interviewed and employees hired. ATS:
ADP
CONTRACT RECRUITER
2/2007 –
5/2007 MannKind
Biopharmaceuticals Danbury, CT
Recruit, screen
and interview Management and professional level candidates for the
Information technology department. Work with Validation Manager and CIO
to develop and recommend effective recruitment strategies for
identifying qualified candidates to meet the needs of the business.
Required to meet recruitment metrics for resumes sourced, candidates
interviewed and employees hired.
CONTRACT RECRUITER
3/2005 –
2/2007 Goodrich Electro-Optical
Systems Danbury, CT
Recruit for
Engineering and Operations departments for the leader in Military
Optical Systems. Primary function was developing sourcing strategies.
Served as liaison for company and recruitment sources. Required to
attend job fairs, open houses, and on-campus recruiting events.
Assisted in implementing new recruitment policies and procedures to
ensure a more efficient hiring process. ATS: Webhire/Kenexa
HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE
7/2002 -
3/2005 Oxford Health
Plans Trumbull, CT
Recruit, screen,
and interview non-exempt and exempt IT professionals. Required to meet
recruitment metrics and develop effective partnerships with all levels
of the leadership team. Developed plans related to referral bonuses,
candidate marketing, Internet recruitment, networking and cold call
targeted recruitment. Outstanding presentation skills, along with oral
and written communication were required. ATS: Taleo
CONTRACT RECRUITER
10/2000 –
11/2001 Silicon Valley
Group Wilton, CT
Recruit Field
Service Engineers on a national level. Used best practices for
attracting, sourcing and screening applicants for SVGL.
Accountabilities include leading the development of ongoing creative and
cost effective sourcing strategies for assigned open positions.
Consults with VP of Engineering and VP of Human Resources throughout the
hiring process, providing detailed assessments for all candidates
sourced. Manages the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation,
closing and administrative components in making a hire.
CONTRACT RECRUITER
4/2000 –
10/2000 DSL.net
New Haven, CT
Supported IT, Business Operations,
Finance and Customer Service. Followed strict compliance guidelines
pertaining to the interviewing process for employee candidates utilizing
behavioral based interviewing techniques. Implemented Internet search
agents to conduct continuous resume sourcing on all major resume and job
posting services. Created a personal database of over 100 free and paid
resume Web sites. Coordinate and travel throughout the U.S. to attend
College, Military, and National Job Fairs.
MANAGER OF TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT
10/1989 -
4/2000 Adecco/TAD Technical
Services Danbury, CT
Responsible for the
coordination of 25 branch offices servicing a National Technical
Services agreement held in place with IBM Global Services. Involved in
the recruitment of MVS Systems Programmers, UNIX Systems Administrators
and A/S 400 Programmers. Heavily involved in all aspects of recruiting
as it relates to IT staffing including benefit, compensation and
employee relation issues. Managed over 300 contract employees at
various IBM customer locations and an internal staff of 8.
Contracted to the
training department to provide quarterly training to all entry-level
hired Recruiters throughout the country.
BRANCH MANAGER
6/1996 –
8/1998 TAD Technical
Services Hopewell Junction, NY
Supervised an
office of 5 specializing in
the placement of Technical personnel. Supported Information Technology
and Engineering based companies. Plan, direct, and control all phases
of a successful operation. Assist with the preparation and achievement
of an annual business plan. Develop staff members so that each employee
is fully trained and utilized to optimum levels. Administered
compensation, benefits and workers compensation for staff and
contractors. Maintained contractor (60) Employee Relations. Perform
sales and customer service activities with assigned clients to increase
gross margin dollars
TECHNICAL RECRUITER/SALES
10/89 -
6/96 TAD Technical
Services Danbury, CT
Sourced, screened,
interviewed and selected candidates for open client positions.
Conferred with client management and supervisors to identify workforce
needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications and skills.
Developed and maintained network of contacts to help identify and source
for qualified candidates. Utilized a resume tracking system called
Resumate to track applicants and perform internal resume searches.
EDUCATION:
12/1987
WESTERN CONNECTICUT
STATE Danbury, CT
BACHELORS OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Human Resource Management concentration
AFFILIATIONS:
The Greater
Danbury Chamber of Commerce, Active Member effective 10/2001
CAPS - Connecticut
Association of Personnel Services, 1/2002
SHRM - Society of
Human Resource Managers, Western Connecticut, 1/2002
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