Recruiting Talent and Acquisition Specialist

1. WILLIAM O’CONNOR -LA GRANGE PARK,IL
william.oconnor1@outlook.com | 312.420.0576 | LinkedIn Profile
EXPERIENCED FULL CYCLE RECRUITER AND TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Seasoned talent spotter withprogressive experience in client relations, marketing, and social media.
Deliver employment solutions as a connection between candidates and vendors across organizations and
industries. Excellentcommunicator, combining business development, negotiation, and relationship-
building skills. Educates industry C-level executives and HR professionals on advantages of diversity and
inclusion.
Recruiting - Social media -Sourcing - Email marketing - Web content - Customer Service
EXPERIENCE
ABILITYLINKS.ORG 2005 - 2018
Information and Recruiting Specialist
Act as liaison between employers and job seekers to achieve solutions in the disability
employment sector. Cultivate relationships with social service organizations and Fortune 100
employers to increase the employment rate among disabled job seekers within their target
industries.
Key accomplishments:
● Directed and created a social media engine growing Twitter following from 0 to 7000 and
Facebook following from 0 to 1800 with a budget of $325 over 7 years.
● Completed over 460 accepted offers in various categories and sectors
● Consulted as a panel moderator and member to various employers, recruiting firms,
staffing agencies and diversity consulting firms.
● Added money to organization through presentations on return on investment, diversity
and inclusion and value in hiring people with disabilities
SPR CONSULTING 2012 - 2016
Technical Recruiter
Built a network of candidates by sourcing with tools such as LinkedIn (and other social media
outlets), Connectifier, Monster, Dice, Indeed, Washington WorkSource, Craigslist and Boolean
string searches.
● Reviewed all applications for technical positions and stack ranked candidates based on
skills needed for position requirements. Those that met qualifications were scheduled for
recruiter interviews.
● Conducted recruiter interviews and evaluated candidate responses; those qualified were
submitted to the hiring managers. Provided feedback to candidates who were not qualified.
● Created job descriptions and posted on the applicant tracking system (ATS), Indeed,
Craigslist, and other posting tools

2. BOTTA TRADING INC. 1997 – 2003
OPTIONS AND DERIVATIVES TRADER
● Checked trading statements, prepared theoretical prices for options under certain
variables, and executing stock transactions to hedge large option positions.
● Maintained optimum position integrity for senior derivatives traders on the floor of the
Chicago Board Options Exchange.
● Worked in high volume pits such as Citigroup, Merck, and the S&P OEX 100 and SPX 500.
Awards
2018 ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Fellowship - Chicago Community Trust
ADA 25 Advancing Leadership members represent emerging and established leaders from the
Chicago region. Members include individuals who were selected for leadership training (Fellows),
and individuals selected for illustrated leadership and civic service throughout their careers.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Entourage, ACT, LinkedIn Analytics, SEO, iCIMS
Taleo, Boolean Searches
Education
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY - Theater - 2005