1. Doug W. Rickel
97 Dunblaine Avenue, Toronto, ON M5M 2S2 ♦ 647-502-9911 ♦ dougwrickel@gmail.com
Dynamic, results-focused recruiting and training professional with proven track record of success over 18+ years in areas
including recruitment, training & development, HR and operations management. Hands-on collaborative manager with a
focus on delivering highly skilled, strategic personnel in support of corporate objectives while emphasizing a high degree of
customer service. Possess a unique perspective as an industry professional with experience encompassing corporate and
agency settings with industry experience spanning consulting, consumer and industrial markets, manufacturing & distribution
and financial services. Focused, high energy self-starter with effective communication skills & a true commitment to
excellence.
Core competencies include:
Communications & Marketing Business Development Corporate Initiatives & Projects
Training & Development Job Evaluation & Market Analysis Organizational Communication
Headhunting & Networking Advanced Recruiting Techniques Performance Management
Professional Experience
DWR Consulting Corporation 2008-2009
• Independent Consultant to both corporate & private clients, specializing in recruitment & training services, recruitment
strategies, Social Marketing & Communications, creating and implementing training materials, compensation analysis &
market trends, as well as Career & Life coaching.
• Recent Corporate clients
o Hureca (Human Resource Capital) - Senior Consultant (Aug. ’08 –January ’09)
Responsible for growing the Toronto office, a relatively new location, of a privately held generalist
staffing firm. This firm is already well known and established in Montreal, Paris & Lille.
Full-cycle recruitment process and new business development. Roles ranged from IT, Executive,
Accounting/Finance, Human Resources & Sales/Marketing.
• VTRAC Consulting Corp., Bay Street, Toronto – Recruiting Manager (April thru August ’08).
o Originally a two-month contract extended an additional two due to level of success and continuing initiatives.
o Day-to-day responsibilities included IT & internal recruitment, headhunting, executive recruitment, staff
training & development, operations management and business development.
Arch Aluminum & Glass Co., Inc. 2005 - 2008
Corporate Training and Recruitment Manager
• Responsible for day to day management of recruiting & training programs for a $500 million manufacturing and
distribution company, with over 2000 employees & 28 locations nationwide. Roles recruited included IT,
Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Management/Executive-level, Production and Sales/Marketing.
• Managed full life cycle recruiting for all levels. Managed recruiting staff to ensure revenue & headcount goals were met.
• Designed, executed and maintained corporate recruiting programs e.g. branding and employee referral programs.
• Managed online recruiting resources, diversity initiatives, career/college, recruiting and recruiting policies & procedures.
• Developed proactive recruitment strategies and tactics consistent with broader organizational objectives.
• Formulated training policies, programs, and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, company
production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures, or services.
• Selected appropriate instructional procedures & methods such as individual training, group instruction, self study,
lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises and computer-based training.
• Provided consultative support to management for the consistent and appropriate application of company policies,
practices, and procedures.
• Evaluated jobs using internal job analysis and external market pricing techniques to determine position grades and
salaries for both new and/or existing jobs.
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Heritage Carpet & Tile, Inc. 2001 – 2005
Recruiting & Training Manager
• Responsible for day to day management of recruiting & training programs for S. Florida’s largest flooring subcontractor,
producing over 2500 homes per year. Roles included IT, Sales/Marketing, Project Management & Production.
• Responsible for the overall recruiting and staffing function, which included recruitment source identification and
development, design and placement of employment advertising, coordination and execution of interviewing events,
participation in career fairs, and partnering with outside recruiters and employment agencies.
• Managed employee relation issues & policies, dealing with employment counseling, staff terminations, etc.
• Provided consultative support to mgmt. for the consistent & appropriate application of company policies and procedures.
• Other duties included: Bidding process, project coordination, product -procurement & support to builders & their staff.
Sapphire Technologies Inc. 1997 – 2001
Account Executive & Sr. Recruiter
• Business development, permanent and consulting placement for the world's leading provider of innovative IT staffing
solutions.
• Promoted client development and built relationships with prospective clients through office visits, presentations and
negotiations.
• Develop target account and market penetration strategies.
• Sourcing and screening potential IT candidates
• Evaluate candidates for contract openings
• Extend offers, negotiate compensation, and facilitate the placement of candidates
• Major accounts included MSDW, Citibank, Motorola, Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, Visa, The Gap Stores, Inc.
Additional Experience
Labor Connection, Branch Manager – Day-to-day operations, Temporary Staffing firm 1997
Emerson Professionals, Business Development & Recruiter – IT & Financial Recruitment 1995-1996
Petland Stores Inc., Owner/Manager – Opened High-end 3000sf pet franchise right out of university 1991-1995
Education/Training
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Syracuse University
Associates Degree in Broadcasting & Media – The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Recruiting Management & Diversity Training – New Boston Systems
Morgan Method--Peter Lefkowitz
Professional Activities & Affiliations
Member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Member of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
Member of the American & Canadian Cancer Societies – Fundraiser & Cancer Survivor
Certified Career Coach
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dougrickel
