Liz Hamm
Santa Clara, CA
408-234-2522
liz_hamm_sourcer@yahoo.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lizhamm

OBJECTIVE:      TECHNICAL RECRUITER

QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated sourcer with four years of staffing experience who will generate a high-volume, high-quality pipeline of candidates
•      Strong strategic and independent thinker with creative sourcing history
•      Team player with excellent organizational skills and ability to interact with all levels
•      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to take initiative and build strong productive relationships
•      Exceptional flexibility and multi-tasking abilities with drive to meet tight timelines
•      Proficient with MS Office, recruiting databases and HRMS systems

APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEMS: Taleo, Resumix, iCIMS, Vurv, SalesForce

SPECIALTIES
Sourcing and Talent Acquisition

Operating Systems: UNIX/HP-UX/Solaris/Linux, Windows NT/XP
Languages: C/C++, Java, XML, JavaScript, PHP, PERL
Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
Networking: LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SIP, BGP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Training & Volunteer
San Jose, CA 2010

NOVA training: Professional Effectiveness Program & MS Office Suite 2009
American Friends Service Committee: Abolish Nuclear Weapons
Coaching clients through job transition

Sales: Special Projects/Operations
Serious Materials, Sunnyvale, CA 2008–2009

Serious Materials manufactures QuietRock; soundproof drywall and R11 windows.
•      Biz Dev by complex Boolean strings.  Reports in SalesForce and Great Plains
•      Identified, collected and organized Acoustical Consultant professional info for marketing CD
•      Data quality analysis, correction, de-dupe, streamlined for ease of use and accuracy of sales reps
•      Customer service/tech support/dealer surveys/sales-lead triage at 70 calls per day

Interim Recruiter
Premier Retail Networks, San Francisco, CA 2008–2008

Met with hiring managers to determine department needs, sourced and submitted network operations, software engineering, QA, sales, marketing, HR, logistics, and accounting candidates.
•      17 open requisitions, 37 pending
•      executive director level, directors, managers, individual contributors and support
•      sorted incoming resumes (postings from jobs@prn.com to Outlook, direct apps & iCIMS)
•      Screened candidates by phone, scheduled hiring manager phone screens
•      Interviewed Senior Project Managers and Network Operations Managers
•      Sourced to Decision Toolbox for administrative roles

Technical Sourcer
Yahoo! Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 2007–2008

Sourced software engineers, network engineers, QA, systems, storage, build & release engineers, systems administrators, architects, Web developers, site ops strategists and managers
•      Dedicated sourcer to 3 senior technical recruiters
•      Sourced 692 candidates resulting in 23 hires
•      Used Boolean search strings, LinkedIn, networking, cold calling, ATS, Zoominfo, ZabaSearch, job boards etc. in Resumix and Vurv applicant tracking systems
•      Created and implemented email marketing campaigns to attract talent from competitors
•      Scouted recruiting events: LinuxWorld, IIT alumni, Platforms and NOC onsite events, Zend/PHP, WCAN, ATW, Halo3 release, San Jose Mercury News job fairs
•      Managed Yahoo!’s staffing booth at the Dice Chantilly job fair

HR Administrative Assistant
eBay, San Jose, CA 2006–2007

Supported HR Shared Services
•      New hire orientation,
•      Researched and responded to employment verification requests

Sourcer/Recruiter
Duran HCP, Campbell, CA 2005–2006
Sourced candidates for client in fast paced Recruiting Agency
•      RGB Networks: Embedded Firmware Engineer
•      eBay: Marketing Manager
•      Naomix: Quality Engineering Manager, Application Development Senior Scientist and Product Development Scientist
•      Bookham: Firmware Engineer and Software Engineer
•      PGI Enterprises: full cycle recruiter - source, qualify, and schedule interviews for an Accounting Assistant

Literacy Specialist
Vision Literacy, Milpitas, CA 2004–2005
Promoted & implemented the adult literacy program for the City of Mountain View at the Public Library
Hired to increase literacy at Elmwood Jail in a dedicated, team effort
•      Managed relationships and materials for learners and trained tutors
•      Identified, assessed, and team-trained peer tutors
•      Recruited, tracked, and supported community volunteer staff
•      Acquired, classified, and distributed thousands of books

Administrative Manager
Drake Beam Morin, San Jose, CA 2002–2003
Provided full administrative support for employment services group. Handled correspondence, data entry, scheduling, training material production, and equipment maintenance for a staff of six consultants and several hundred individual clients.
•      Entered and maintained client records, improving data accuracy by over 90%
•      Developed and maintained centralized online consultant scheduling procedures, eliminating dropped and overbooked appointments

EDUCATION
•      Successfully completed Duran HCP High Tech Sourcer/Recruiter Training
•      AA degree from Massachusetts Bay Community College with BA currently in progress
•      Certificate in Training and HR Development from University of CA Santa Cruz Ext.