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Laura Donnelly

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Experienced Senior Consultant commended for demonstrating a personable and caring approach towards candidates, clients, and co-workers. Proven expertise in sourcing, screening, and selection methods using behavioral and situational methodologies, networking, referrals, and negotiating hiring offers. Dedicated to a consultative approach and skilled in building strong working relationships to implement recruitment best practices. Has a keen interest in cognitive behavioral coaching, and work psychology and has recently gained a post-graduate degree in Personal and Management Coaching.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Recruitment Specialist

Quantum Technology Recruiting Inc. (QTR)
09.2023 - Current
  • Lead full-cycle technical recruitment, partnering with clients to build high-performing technical teams that meet critical business needs
  • Started from scratch with no desk and successfully scaled to managing 20 active contractors and facilitating over 40 new permanent hires in a short time span
  • Specialize in sourcing and placing top talent in both the USA and Canadian markets, navigating competitive and dynamic environments to deliver tailored recruitment solutions
  • Leverage industry insights to proactively adapt recruitment strategies, driving success in the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of technology hiring.

Senior IT Recruitment Consultant Specialist

Morgan McKinley
03.2023 - Current
  • Building a pipeline of new clients by a targeted approach of reach-out calls, utilization of online networks, talent events, and client referral requests
  • Maintain and nurture existing client relationships by keeping up to date with their company and industry news, and regular check-ins
  • Run weekly reports on recruitment performance, for example, time to fill the role, offer acceptance rate, CV sent, client meetings, etc
  • Ability to read a volatile market and use initiative to branch out into different sectors within IT including construction, finance, and healthcare
  • Organise multiple events to support and empower job seekers, by offering practical insights and recruitment advice
  • Implement the full cycle recruitment process, including deep sourcing, resume screening, interviewing (behavioral and technical), candidate presentations, background checks, references, and offer negotiations.

Senior IT Technical Recruiter

Frontiers Recruitment
09.2019 - 01.2023
  • Sourced and engaged with candidates through LinkedIn, Bullhorn database, Irish Jobs boards, and referrals from existing candidates
  • Built out my own desk in both the QA and Software Engineering areas by doing market research and networking extensively with candidates, clients, and experts within the industry
  • Managed the full recruitment life cycle by working closely with both clients and candidates to understand their unique requirements and expectations, thereby ensuring a successful outcome for all involved
  • Managed clients, influencing them on key hiring decisions, and informing them on the current market by analyzing hiring trends
  • Developed and grew my candidate network through ongoing candidate management, candidate interviews, and interview preparation
  • Consistently updated the ATS to keep on top of candidates
  • Assisted with the onboarding of new hires, including pre-and post-start date care
  • Consistently hit KPIs by creating daily and weekly planners
  • Co-ordinated with clients and candidates regarding interview dates, times, feedback, and preparation
  • Managed offer process, including managing expectations, handling contracts, and acceptance letters
  • Highly involved with onboarding new employees internally by conducting training and ongoing mentoring.

Education

Talent Sourcing -

LinkedIn
01.2022

PG Cert in Personal and Management Coaching -

UCC (University College of Cork)
06.2021

Software Development -

Udemy
01.2021

BA in Early Years and Childhood Studies -

UCC (University College of Cork)
06.2018

Hobbies and Interests

  • Love to travel, and recently completed a 2-month trip around South East Asia.
  • Keen interest in sports, in particular Gaelic sports which I play and highly involved in organizing fundraising events to support my club.

Previousprofessionalexperience

  • Preschool Teacher, Model Farm Road Childcare, 10/01/18, 09/30/19
  • Sales Assistant, Sammons Pharmacy, 06/01/13, 10/31/18

Timeline

Senior Recruitment Specialist

Quantum Technology Recruiting Inc. (QTR)
09.2023 - Current

Senior IT Recruitment Consultant Specialist

Morgan McKinley
03.2023 - Current

Senior IT Technical Recruiter

Frontiers Recruitment
09.2019 - 01.2023

PG Cert in Personal and Management Coaching -

UCC (University College of Cork)

Software Development -

Udemy

BA in Early Years and Childhood Studies -

UCC (University College of Cork)

Talent Sourcing -

LinkedIn

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