I speak Hebrew, Russian, and English on a native level. I have used this knowledge when traveling to 15 different countries, during my past involvement in sales, and during my work with kids with Asperger’s syndrome. I also have the cultural sensitivity that is needed in the workplace since I lived in Kazakhstan, Israel, and the United States.
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Technical Recruiter @ Engineer The Future
SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Advance the course of human history and pave the ways to Mars
This is SpaceX. We are not like most companies. Our goal is to do what has never before been done--enabling mankind to live on other planets. We push the boundaries of what is currently possible, and understand it takes rare individuals to help us make this happen. We celebrate our successes, and each other. We seek future colleagues with a rare mix of drive, passion, scrappiness, intelligence, and curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars.
Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy. From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Retention Program Lead @ Retention Program Lead (May 2014 – Current)
• Work closely with current and former TEKsystems consulting staff in the Chicago market to help manage each individual consultant's retention, redeployment and career path planning
• Help enforce the TEKsystems brand in the eyes of 700+ consultants, reduce resignations for the client, and significantly improve rehire time
• Develop a primary delivery/fulfillment focus tied to the Applications division in Chicago
• Play an integral role on the internal integration team for new hires and the external consultant experience team
Accomplishments
➢ Increased the amount of successful redeployments in Chicago by 11%
➢ Top 20 recruiters in the Midwest in 2014 with multiple weeks at #1
➢ 2014 TEKsystems “contest winner”
➢ Voted “Rookie of the Year” by my peers for 2013 and 2014 From May 2014 to August 2015 (1 year 4 months) Technical Recruiter (promoted to Senior) @ The Nation's Leading IT Services Company, TEKsystems® makes it easier to get IT done, deploying the right people, the right way, to achieve business targets. Our services include IT staffing solutions to complement in-house skills and capabilities, strategic guidance on IT human capital management, and proven IT services designed with real-world insight into what works - and what’s possible - in IT.
Ranked #1 in industry by IT Services Business Report since 2000, TEKsystems is a flagship company of Allegis Group, a $5.6 billion enterprise with positive annual growth since its founding. TEKsystems was also ranked "Top companies to work for in 2013 and 2014" by Forbes magazine.
Sourcing Process:
• Recruit IT professionals for Fortune 500 companies, utilizing a solution oriented approach to full life-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, and human resource management for contract, contract to hire, and direct placement employment
• Specialize in skillset alignment recruiting within IT Programming and Application Development, (.NET, Java, C++ and SQL)
Hiring Process:
• Lead prospective candidates through an extensive screening process to ensure their qualifications meet client criteria by performing pre-qualification screens, phone interviews, and in person interviews, as well as technical evaluations, professional reference checks and compensation history reviews
• Present multiple relevant job opportunities to qualified candidates
• Prepare and coach candidates for the client interview process, extend written and verbal offers, and negotiate total compensation packages (including wage, salary, benefits, bonuses, and more)
Management Process:
• Prepare resumes for presentation to clients
• Coach candidates through the client interview process
• Build long term relationships with contract employees through meetings, lunches, and consistent interaction From April 2013 to April 2014 (1 year 1 month) Account Executive, Ticket Sales and Service @ The Chicago Sky, one of six independently owned WNBA teams, will begin its eighth season as a member of the WNBA’s Eastern Conference. The Sky will host opening night on May 31st 2013 at 7:30pm against the Connecticut Sun at Allstate Arena. For information on 2013 ticket packages to see the Sky play, call 866.SKY.WNBA or visit www.chicagosky.net.
● Responsibilities included selling small business sponsorships, season ticket packages, group ticket packages, and individualized ticket packages.
● Generated, built, and managed new business through networking events, community outreach, and local chamber membership
● In charge of the following theme nights: Police & Fire, Doggy Days, Zumba, and Jewish Heritage Night
2012 Season Accomplishments
Finished the 2012 season #1 in sales among all first year people
2013 Season Accomplishments
*Eclipsed 6 out of 7 monthly goals for the 2013 season
*Earned "Top Producer" awards for the months of November 2012, January 2013, February 2013
*Sold the largest group in the 8 year history of the Chicago Sky (1,700 people for revenues over $11K)
*Reached 106% of quota through March From February 2012 to April 2013 (1 year 3 months) Greater Chicago AreaMarket Manager @ Our goal is to provide a cost effective, personalized approach to promoting brands in the fields of Sports, household, automotive, health & wellness, and gourmet foods to consumers in the marketplace. We are dedicated to building brand recognition & positive lasting impressions for all those involved with our promotional events.
● Managed a team of 15+ brand ambassadors, successfully developing them into leadership roles within the organization, while coaching them to maintain sales goals
● Led the launch of multiple new clients into new geographical areas such as Atlanta, Green Bay, Madison
● Handled day-to-day operations including recruitment, interviews, hiring, payroll, inventory control, client relations, and sales planning From April 2011 to January 2012 (10 months) Game Operations Intern @ The Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Club, the AHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators, is committed to providing a high-quality entertainment and sports environment to the community at large. We participate in the community by supporting the growth of hockey in the region through youth, high school, collegiate, amateur and semi-pro organizations.
● I was part of a motivated team that worked closely with the Admirals management to give the fans the best game experience through special contests, events, and promotions. My duties included picking contestants, running play areas for kids, setting up "on ice" promotions during intermissions, and executing promotional games between the Admirals and their sponsors From November 2006 to March 2011 (4 years 5 months) Greater Milwaukee AreaTeam Leader @ I was a Team Leader for the Global Business and Entrepreneurship and Media & Journalism programs at Lead America. Lead America is the nation's premier youth leadership program. I served as a Team Leader, mentor and counslor to over 125 students during which time I worked on improving their Leadership and motivational skills as well educating them on the college experience and the business world. My students developed a business plan for a new, socially responsible product, and presented that plan to a panel of venture capitalists. The students also toured valuable business firms such as Merrill Lynch, the SEC, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Boston, CBS, NBC Studios, Facebook, and heard from America's top speakers including CEO's from The Waterford Group, Princeton Review, Lead America, The Landfall Centre for Finance, Box.Net, and 1988 presidential hopeful Michael Dukakis From June 2008 to August 2010 (2 years 3 months) Game Day Intern @ Through a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks and Midwest Airlines, my team's goal was to get fans to sign up for newsletters and join our marketing database while the fans got the chance to win free airline tickets with Midwest Airlines. From January 2008 to April 2009 (1 year 4 months) Senior Advisor @ I served as a sales representative for Cutco during the summer of 2007, in which I recorded $15,000 in product sales. I was also involved in the Wausau, WI office where I helped train and motivate new members of the Vector team. My sales helped lead our office to numerous trophy wins and recognitions at regional and national conferences. Promotions included Senior Advisor, Key Staff, and Presidents Club From June 2007 to August 2007 (3 months)
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, 3.5 GPA @ Marquette University From 2008 to 2010 Business/Marketing @ Milwaukee School of Engineering From 2006 to 2008 Reuven Fridmar is skilled in: Leadership, Sports Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Foreign Languages, Sales, Ticket Sales, Sponsorship, Marketing, Customer Service, Advertising, Public Speaking, Special Needs, Networking, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach