Keith Bennitz
Aurora,Canada
Summary
Dynamic founder of H.M.S. Careers Inc., I excel in talent acquisition and strategic negotiation, with a proven track record in hospitality, healthcare, and technology recruitment. Leveraging LinkedIn proficiency and artificial intelligence expertise, I've successfully placed top-tier candidates, enhancing client engagement and achieving a high placement success rate. My approach combines technical assessment with empathetic candidate engagement, setting industry standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Recruitment Specialist
H.M.S. Careers Inc.
01.1996 - Current
- Hospitality Recruitment: Specialized in placing hospitality professionals in various roles within the industry
- Sourced, screened, and interviewed candidates to identify top talent
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and candidates
- Negotiated compensation packages and facilitated the hiring process
- Healthcare Recruitment: Recruited registered nurses for healthcare facilities, focusing on critical care and long-term care
- Utilized advanced sourcing techniques to identify qualified candidates
- Conducted in-depth interviews to assess clinical skills and cultural fit
- Provided guidance and support to nurses throughout the hiring process
- Technology Recruitment: Pivoted to technology recruitment during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Sourced and screened candidates for various technology roles, including software engineering and IT support
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand specific requirements and identify suitable candidates
- Conducted technical interviews to assess programming skills and problem-solving abilities
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
- Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
Education
GED -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, None05-2000
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Candidate Sourcing
- Candidate Interviewing
- Strategic Negotiation Skills
- Client Engagement Strategy
- Technical Assessment
- LinkedIn Proficiency
- LinkedIn Talent Acquisition
- Artificial Intelligence Expertise
- Career Planning
Affiliations
- Perform as Santa Claus and Spider-Man for Kids
Accomplishments
- Take pride in the Mud and Obstacle Races Promoting an active and healthy lifestyle
- Trained and competed in 32 races to date. Tough Mudder, Spartan and Hyrox to name a few, Demonstrating a dedication to physical fitness and mental toughness
- Ambassador for both Tough Mudder and Spartan Races
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & Recruitment Specialist
H.M.S. Careers Inc.
01.1996 - Current
GED -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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