Andy Poland

I am an internal Recruiter supporting Calista in Mountain View, CA, as well as the Windows Server & Solutions Division in Redmond, WA in Windows Server and Tools. I am a Linkedin SME/Trainer and also sit on a diversity triad at Microsoft. If you are interested in a job at Microsoft, visit www.microsoft.com/careers Microsoft is a great place to work!

I am an Internal/Corporate Recruiting Manager responsible for full-cycle Recruiting and Strategic Research in order to help our organization more proactively, creatively and effectively find top tier talent on a global level. Current recruiting focus is on global sales positions including CALA and EMEA, as well as N America.

Andy Poland is a Recruiting Manager for Professional Services at Innovar Group, responsible for a team of Professional Services Recruiters and as a result, the hiring of successful candidates meeting Innovar Group’s diverse client needs. He brings a wealth of IT, DoD and Healthcare industry recruiting knowledge and several years of experience to Innovar Group to include international and domestic experience. Andy started his recruiting career in 1999 in Leuven, Belgium for a thriving Belgian based IT consulting where he managed the entire professional services recruiting organization. Since moving back to Denver, he has successfully been a top performer as a Senior Recruiter several national recruiting firms and finally Innovar Group.

Additional Bio/Knowledge:

• 10+ years of Recruiting and Resource Management experience in both commercial and DOD environments; recently given award for ‘Top Revenue Producer’ for 3 of the 5 quarters I was employed at Catalyst Search and currently leading my team in revenue at Innovar Group.
• Source leads by using various recruiting methods (i.e. resume database, internet, user groups, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail, military transition programs (TAP), etc., all while consistently creating ways to bring in new candidates at little or no cost to my organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with military organizations and programs, and with diverse associations (college and professional).
• Able to intelligently discuss various technologies in great detail from a recruiting perspective such as: .NET (C#, ASP.NET, VB.NET), Siebel, Oracle, UNIX (All platforms), Sybase, C, C++, Java, J2EE, Windows, Facets, Amisys, SQL, SQL Server, Cerner, EPIC, Meditech, ColdFusion, Softswitch, Cisco, Linux, SAP, Open Source, etc.
• Well versed with Blogging, search engine optimization, web development with MS FrontPage and HTML and use of Internet marketing to gain top positioning for my company on the Web.
• 7+ years experience in the USAF as a Security Specialist, Space Systems Operator and Information Manager. Military experience has proved extremely useful to recruiting as I am able to use my personal networks and military knowledge to help draw in new candidates for our DOD clients.
• Founder and Moderator of Aerospace Jobs User Group found at: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/aerospace...
• Former Chapter Chairperson for the Denver Tech Center Branch of the Colorado Technical Recruiters Network (CTRN) and still active member of CTRN.

• Recruit IT and Defense Consultants in the DoD, Commercial IT and Healthcare industries.
• Perform all lead qualifications, phone screens, and interviews that are necessary to match applicable candidates to existing requisitions; Manage Consultants once on Project.
• Positions recruited for: All IT and Engineering to include, but not limited to: DBAs, Developers, Web Developers, System and Network Administrators (Windows and UNIX), Program Managers, Project Managers, Business Development, Business Analysts, Clinical Specialists, Marketing, Directors, Engineers (ME, EE), etc. Defense positions include: Intel Analysts, Intel Designers, Satellite Ops, System Engineers, Geo-political officers and IT for DoD, etc. (most Defense work is classified).
• Source leads by using various recruiting methods (i.e. resume database, internet, user groups, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail, military transition programs (TAP), etc., all while consistently creating ways to bring in new candidates at little or no cost to my organization.
• Actively participate in Military Transition Assistance Programs (TAP) to recruit candidates and assist in military personnel to transition to civilian life. Efforts include public speaking on a weekly basis at various military installations on Defense and TAP Panels. Also created numerous relationships with TAP offices across the country. Personal efforts had us nominated for -TAP Employer of the Year- by the American Legion, through the Peak Workforce Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Also recently given Military Coin Award for participation at the TAP.
• Created Aerospace Jobs user Groups to recruit DoD Talent. Link: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/aerospace...
• Successfully mentor two successful Recruiters
• Met bonus goals every month since arrival; recently given award for ‘Top Revenue Producer’ 3 out of the last 4 quarters.
• Reason Left: Accepted a 5k salary increase, increased commission structure and a management role in the new organization.

• Recruit IT and Defense Consultants in the DOD and Commercial sector.
• Perform all lead qualifications, phone screens, and interviews that are necessary to match applicable candidates to existing requisitions; Manage Consultants once on Project.
• Positions recruited for: All IT to include DBAs, Developers, System and Network Administrators, Program Managers, Project Managers, etc. Defense positions include: Intel Analysts, Intel Designers, Satellite Ops, System Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, etc. (Most Defense work is classified).
• Source leads by using various recruiting methods (i.e. resume database, internet, user groups, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail, military transition programs (TAP), etc., all while consistently creating ways to bring in new candidates at little or no cost to my organization.
• Actively participate in Military Transition Assistance Programs (TAP) to recruit candidates and assist in military personnel to transition to civilian life. Efforts include public speaking on a weekly basis at various military installations. Also created numerous relationships with TAP offices across the country. Personal efforts had us nominated for -TAP Employer of the Year- by the American Legion, through the Peak Workforce Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Created candidate management database with use of MS Excel used by entire organization.
• Successfully trained two successful Recruiters who meet and exceed expectations.
• Assist in the development of recruitment marketing materials.
• Lead office in monthly hires every month since arrival.
• Reason Left: Accepted a 19k salary increase and offer for additional responsibility at Catalyst Search.

• Recruited undergraduate students to come to DeVry Technical University.
• Sourced leads by using various recruiting methods (i.e. resume database, internet, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail, military transition programs, and other innovative methods).
• Reason Left: To enter back into DoD/Commercial Recruiting environment where career aspirations lie.

• Sales of search engine optimization (Web Site Placement), e-commerce and marketing services/web development and lead generation for various industries, but with a primary focus on real estate and the lending industry.
• Created leads through use of e-mail marketing campaigns, Internet, telephone cold calls, personal networking, etc.
• Reason Left: Was a contractor. Accepted FT position at DeVry.

• Full Cycle recruitment of numerous, varied low and high level IT positions. Led local office in Hires since arrival.
• Sourced leads by using various recruiting methods (i.e. resume database, internet, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail, military transition programs, and other innovative methods).
• Positions included all IT related positions.
• Industry Experience: (Commercial IT, (Big 5 Consulting), Hardware Software)
• Reason Left: Laid off along with 70% of Denver’s Recruiting talent during dot.com bust.

• Full Cycle recruitment of numerous, varied low and high level IT positions. Led office in placements continuously.
• Created Business Development (client) leads through use of internet, telephone cold calls, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail, military transition programs, and other methods).
• Sourced candidate leads by using various recruiting methods (i.e. resume database, internet, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail, military transition programs, and other innovative methods).
• Positions included all IT positions.
• Industry Experience: Commercial IT (Internet, Software Development, Software Sales)
• Reason Left: Was offered 10k Salary increase and increased responsibility at CTG.

• Full Cycle recruitment of numerous, varied low and high level IT positions with main focus on Siebel, VB and UNIX technologies.
• Source leads by using various recruiting methods (i.e. resume database, internet, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail other innovative methods).
• Perform all lead qualifications, phone screens, and interviews that are necessary to match applicable candidates to existing Requisitions. Manage Consultants once on Project.
• Sales and Account Management of numerous It clients throughout Europe (EDS, HP, Unisys, etc). Created Business Development (client) leads through use of internet, heavy use of telephone marketing, personal networking, colleges and technical schools, advertising, career fairs, direct mail, military transition programs, and other methods).
• Job was performed in English, Dutch and in French
• Reason Left: Contract position