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Paul Cressey

Great Dunmow,Essex

Summary

Target-driven IT Recruiter 30 years of expertise in end-to-end recruitment processes. Effectively advertises roles and assesses candidates to secure top talent. Delivers on client needs and manages expectations within tight deadlines.

Work History

Senior IT recruiter

Stream Search Ltd
Great Dunmow, Essex
08.2015 - Current
  • I represent a leading IT Recruitment company based in the UK with an excellent reputation with both clients and candidates alike. We are officially a member of REC the governing body for recruitment agencies. We recruit both permanent and contract IT positions for a number of blue-chip clients, with a track record delivering the very best resource services to some of the world’s leading banking and financial services organisations. Established in 1998 we work the full spectrum of IT positions .
    Personally I am recognised for creating dynamic partnerships, with a keen focus on results contributing to:
    Creating a vision and strategies to set and achieve important professional, business goals.
    Embracing professional, career or personal changes to create successful outcomes.
  • Attracted top candidates using social media networking.
  • Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
  • Registered new candidates, developing wide-ranging database to meet client recruitment needs.
  • Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalised arrangements between client and candidate.
  • Prepared CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding suitable candidates.
  • Developed strong understanding of client companies' values, work culture, and environment.
  • Coached candidates through interview process to secure top roles.
  • Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
  • Used sales and marketing techniques to attract business from client companies.

IT Recruiter Owner

Equinox IT
Great Dunmow, Essex
01.2008 - 07.2015
  • Briefed candidates about responsibilities, salary and job benefits.
  • Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
  • Attracted top candidates using social media networking.
  • Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer.
  • Coached candidates through interview process to secure top roles.
  • Monitored numerous job applications consecutively, qualifying and shortlisting responses to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Developed strong understanding of client companies' values, work culture, and environment.
  • Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalised arrangements between client and candidate.
  • Used sales and marketing techniques to attract business from client companies.
  • Prepared CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding suitable candidates.
  • Advertised job vacancies through online platforms.
  • Informed candidates about interview results and made job offers to successful interviewees.
  • Worked towards exceeding targets agreed on with clients regarding number of candidates placed.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.

Recruitment consultant

FJB Recruitment Ltd
London
01.2000 - 01.2008

Education

GCSEs -

Dunraven School
London
09/1970 - 06/1975

Skills

  • End-to-end recruitment
  • Candidate management
  • Headhunting
  • Client management
  • Contract negotiating
  • Candidate attraction strategies
  • Target driven
  • Customer relations

Timeline

Senior IT recruiter

Stream Search Ltd
08.2015 - Current

IT Recruiter Owner

Equinox IT
01.2008 - 07.2015

Recruitment consultant

FJB Recruitment Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2008

GCSEs -

Dunraven School
09/1970 - 06/1975
Paul Cressey