I am an Engineer turned Tech Recruiter and love every minute of it! I am blessed to work with talented professionals with a passion for engaging and discovering dynamic and talented engineers!
I have a passion for soccer, volunteering, community involvement and learning new things!
Recruiting/Market Manager - Healthcare IT and Marketing @ ProHealth Staffing is a 360° Healthcare Staffing Solution that specializes in Clinical, Allied, EMR, HIM, Technology, Creative, and Digital Marketing professionals.
I lead a team of talented recruiters that focus on all non-clinical positions for our healthcare clients clients (Tech, Creative, Marketing, EMR and HIM professionals).
I have the privilege to be able to work directly with a number of great Healthcare clients who are making a difference in our community daily.
Check out our portfolios site for Tech, Creative, and Marketing http://www.pro-healthstaffing.com/ From January 2015 to Present (1 year) Greater Seattle AreaSr. Technical Recruiter @ Redfin is tech-centric company revolutionizing the Real Estate industry by creating a customer-focused platform and environment. I have the pleasure of engaging and interacting with the engineering community to help develop new features that will continue to transform how people buy and sell their homes. Redfin is committed to the customer experience by using technology to help solve complex problems and continuing to innovate to ensure customer satisfaction. If you want to learn more about how we are changing the industry, or how you can get involved, don't hesitate to reach out! Email me at michael.leggett(at)redfin(dot)com From August 2014 to November 2014 (4 months) Greater Seattle AreaTechnical Recruiter @ Worked as a Tech Recruiter for Core Shopping team. This team is dedicated to delivering the world's best shopping experience to millions of customers around the world who visit Amazon retail websites. We are always looking for talented Developers, Testers and Managers that believe in Amazon's Core Leadership Principles (see below) to come work as a full time employee at a great company! From January 2014 to August 2014 (8 months) Greater Seattle AreaTech Recruiter/Account Executive @ -Coordinate with end clients to help place tech professionals in the Seattle Area in an agency environment.
-Place Software Developers and Engineers (ASP.Net, Java, PHP, Ruby, Python, and JavaScript), SDETs/QAs, PMs, Data Analysts, Business Analysts and Technical writers among others
-Work with clients in a startup environment all the way up to larger, established clients
-Very familiar with VMS tools and the VMS process, and have placed tech professionals at these companies using their VMS.
-Work for the #3 ranked office in the company bringing in over $200,000 in my first year for the company.
-Maximize internal database functionality using Boolean strings as well as sourcing from social media and job boards (LinkedIn, Twitter, Github, StackOverflow, Google CSE, Indeed, Dice, Monster and Career Builder).
-Attend a number of networking events to build my recruiting credibility and to increase my knowledge of the industry. From April 2012 to January 2014 (1 year 10 months) Greater Seattle AreaTransportation Design Engineer @ - Lead designer for a 3 mile long SR 19, construction cost of $3 Million
- Reduced $500,000 from project by modifying the cross-slope correction
- Complete plans production (Microstation XM and GEOPAK CAD programs)
- Lead estimator responsible for the Compbook and Long Range Estimates
- Coordination with Florida Department of Transportation Project Managers
- Utility coordination including but not limited to gas, electric and water facilities
- Project coordination with designers in-house to increase efficiency
- Complete understanding of design specifications, standards policies and manuals to ensure compliance with FDOT and AASHTO guidelines From November 2008 to June 2010 (1 year 8 months) Transportation Planning Engineer @ - Used HCS+ to do LOS analysis for all interchanges along 16 miles of I-295
- Performed Signal Timing/Phasing analysis using Synchro 7 forecasting for future growth From November 2008 to June 2010 (1 year 8 months) Engineer Intern @ - Tracked/Verified all quantities in the field and brought to the field for payment
- Addressed any Request For Information (RFI) or Value Engineering Proposals introduced by the contractor
- Assisted in producing Final Estimates for closeout of 7 projects at once
- Extensive public involvement and coordination with all local municipalities, state regulatory agencies, counties and utility companies during the project From August 2007 to November 2008 (1 year 4 months) Construction Inspector @ - Drilled shaft inspection for mast arm installation
- Tracked all asphalt superpave asphaltic concrete (SP 9.5) and (FC 9.5)
- Sidewalk and curb cut ramp installation inspection for ADA compliance
- Inspection of irrigation lines for landscaping, directional bore for interconnect lines, inlet top replacement, sodding procedures for revised medians
- Density tests for major drainage reconstruction, subsoil excavation, limerock, Type B Stabilization, MSE wall installation, guardrails and ponds
- Tracked all striping/signalization quantities and confirmed all material complied with the state mandated Qualified Products List (QPL)
- Ensured all MOT lane closures were compliant with FHWA’s MUTCD From January 2007 to August 2007 (8 months) CAD Tech @ Job Responsibilities:
Used AutoCAD to generate floor plans for all new facilities within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) system. From May 2006 to December 2006 (8 months) Technical Advisor @ Job Responsibilities:
Student Technical Advisor for the implementation of BioDiesel fuel for all University Physical Plant fleet vehicles. Part of a team for the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. From August 2004 to December 2004 (5 months)
Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering @ University of Florida From 2007 to 2008 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering @ University of Florida From 2001 to 2006 Michael Leggett is skilled in: Project Management, Sourcing, Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Project Coordination, Internet Recruiting, Team Building, Databases, AutoCAD, Microstation, Drainage, Construction, Transportation Planning, Leadership, Proposal Writing
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