J. Chris Gonzalez is a technical recruiter with over 12 years of experience locating and qualifying candidates for various technology companies. He has held recruiting roles at companies such as Adex Corporation, Goodman Networks, The Delta Companies, and Butler Telecom. Gonzalez is seeking new opportunities to utilize his recruiting skills and experience.
1. J. CHRIS GONZALEZ
305 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS 75057
(817) 821-2389
GONZO21403@ME.COM
MISSION STATEMENT
To continue professional growth as a Recruiter by utilizing the
techniques and skills attained over the past twelve years while
upholding the level of commitment, dedication, and teamwork
required in getting the job done.
Employment History:
Senior Technical Recruiter May 2015 – August 2015
Adex Corporation
Primary responsibilities include locating, screening and qualifying
candidates for ADEX client requirements with Ericsson, Verizon Wireless
and Nokia.
Submitted all qualified candidates into VMS.
Stay at Home Father July 2014 - May 2015
Assisted my wife with her new business venture and cared for my two
sons.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter II March 2011 - June 2014
Goodman Networks
• Directly source candidates, pre-qualifying candidates through
phone interviewing, set up interview schedules, check references
and work with hiring managers to hire the best candidate.
• Qualify new requisitions and requisition changes with
management
• Understanding the needs, culture, and strategies of our
telecommunications clients
• Effectively utilizing search engines, job boards, networking,
referrals, ad response, and user groups to identify top technical
candidates
• Screening, interviewing, and closing candidates for contract,
contract to perm, and permanent roles
• Cultivating relationships with consultants and clients in a polished
and professional manner
• Initiate and develop relationships with hiring managers
• Notify manager of acceptance/declination of offer
2. • Offer negotiations – other offer discussions
• Generate offer letters
• Call candidates with detail of offer
• Resume management, using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Stay at Home Father November 2009 - March 2011
Assisted my wife with her start-up business and cared for my two sons.
The Delta Companies September 2008 - November
2009
Flex Travelers Recruiter
• Provide recruiting and consulting for traveling Physical Therapists,
Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists.
• Consistently maintain a daily average of 75 to 150 phone calls
resulting in over two hours of phone time.
• Continually attended training and coaching by Tim Alderman
http://www.speak2motivate.com/index.php focusing on behavior,
attitude, and technique.
Butler Telecom March 2006 - June 2008
Senior Technical Recruiter
• Billing revenue exceeded $1.25 million despite two sluggish
economic years within the Telecom Industry.
• Averaged 40-65 hires per year, tops in division.
• Vastly experienced in recruiting candidates based on a variety of
technical skills to suit the requirements of client specifications.
• Able to identify and retain top talent through extensive
networking, face to face interviews, long distance interviewing,
web recruiting, job fairs, etc.
• Excellent recruiting and human resources background, including
the processing of: W-2, H1, TN, and 1099 consultants. This consists
of W-4, I-9, background checks, exclusivity agreements, contracts,
and other applicant screening procedures.
Chapdelaine & Associates, Inc. August 2002 - January 2006
Staffing/Personnel Services
Recruiter/Staffing Specialist
• Successfully operated a full desk with annual revenue exceeding
$1 million.
• Maintained a weekly activity of 8-10 sales appointments and 50-
100 qualifying action calls.
Snelling Personnel Services October 2000 - February 2002
3. Recruiting Manager
Garden Ridge Corp. July 1997 - September 2000
Merchandise/Operations Manager
Education:
UNT Denton, TX
BA courses in Information and Applied Sciences
Computer Skills:
Microsoft
Office
Programs
ACT
CHIMES
Bullhorn
VMS
Lawson
Lotus
Notes
Type
40WPM
Taleo
Maxhire
References upon Request