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Kris Wilson Couper

@kriswilsoncouper

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Accomplished Senior Recruiter with expertise in talent acquisition strategies.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my extensive recruiting experience while fostering a collaborative and innovative company culture.

I am an accomplished Senior/Executive Recruiter with over 15 years of experience in achieving staffing goals for high-profile firms across various industries, including IT, sales, aerospace, and healthcare. My ability to attract top talent through innovative sourcing and recruiting strategies has been a cornerstone of my career. I have a proven track record in designing streamlined onboarding processes and developing training programs that enhance team performance.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed full life-cycle recruitment for high-level technical positions and have overseen recruiting efforts for several high-profile clients. My experience includes negotiating contracts that resulted in significant cost savings and efficiencies in recruiting processes. I take pride in building high-performing teams and consistently exceeding hiring manager expectations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Technical Recruiter

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HCL Technology

Oct 2019 - Jul 2023 (3 years 9 months)

Led recruiting initiatives for AT&T, managing full life cycle recruiting for high-level technical positions. Successfully transitioned recruiting staff during the acquisition of Genesis Technology by HCL. Implemented a new ATS that improved efficiency and managed contract negotiations for job boards, achieving significant cost savings.

Full Life Cycle Recruiting Technical Recruiting ATS Contract Negotiation Project Management Talent Acquisition Sourcing Performance Metrics

Senior Contract Recruiter

Cielo/PeopleScout

Sep 2014 - Nov 2019 (5 years 2 months)

Oversaw recruiting efforts for high-profile clients, managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for various projects. Consistently exceeded fill ratio targets and received high ratings for client services.

Client Management Onboarding Talent Acquisition Project Management Sourcing Market Research Team Leadership

Consultant

On-Site Productions

Jan 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 8 months)

Managed corporate and social events, handling pre-planning, budgeting, and vendor management. Increased referral business significantly within the first quarter.

Event Management Budgeting Vendor Management Proposal Development Project Planning Sales Strategy Team Coordination

Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Verizon Business

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)

Managed full life cycle recruitment for diverse talent across various roles. Developed effective recruiting strategies and built strong partnerships to enhance candidate pipelines and hiring quality.

Talent Acquisition Full Life Cycle Recruiting Sourcing Project Management Team Leadership Negotiation

Director of Corporate Sales and Recruiting Training

Ambassador Personnel

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)

Established sales and service goals to enhance company reputation across multiple offices. Oversaw recruiting managers and developed training curriculum that remains in use today.

Sales Management Recruiting Training Development Team Leadership Metrics Analysis

Director of Contract Recruiting/On-Site Recruiter

The Wilmington Group

Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Staffed HR positions across various departments within the healthcare industry and managed recruitment for multiple projects. Successfully built a contract-staffing division from the ground up.

Recruitment Strategy Staffing Project Management Performance Monitoring Team Building