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)
Toronto, Canada
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
Toronto
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
Dublin, Ireland
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