Mike Moenter
@mikemoenter
Senior technical recruiter with 20+ years of IT recruiting experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned senior-level information technology recruiting professional with over 20 years of experience in full solution cycle recruiting. My expertise encompasses functional and technical requirements gathering, sourcing, qualifying, screening, interviewing, and onboarding talent. I pride myself on being a superb technical screener, adept at identifying genuine candidates in today's AI-driven landscape, ensuring that hiring managers' time is not wasted.
Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented robust recruiting processes that enhance the employee experience from initial screening to retention. My experience includes collaborating with various stakeholders, managing expectations, and utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems like Workday and JobDiva. I have successfully filled numerous critical roles across various organizations, significantly reducing time-to-fill metrics and improving hiring ratios.
I am passionate about building a career with a company that values talent acquisition and fosters a collaborative environment. I am seeking roles such as Talent Acquisition Partner, Lead Recruiter, or Sr. Technical Recruiter, where I can leverage my extensive experience to contribute to organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Baldwin Group (Talent Bridge)
Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)
Recruited for a startup insurance brokerage, filling 7 IT roles in the first month and reducing average time to fill from months to two weeks or less. Placed various technical professionals including Sr. Database Designer, Mulesoft Architect, and Performance Test Engineer.
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Professional Management Advisors Associates Inc
Jun 2024 - Mar 2025 (9 months)
Served as the sole recruiter for all clients, successfully placing PHP developers, Lead Electrical Engineers, and Data Scientists. Utilized JobDiva for candidate data management and conducted technical interviews via video calls.
Director of Delivery (Commercial Fulfillment)
SDC (Solutions Development Center)
Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)
Managed all aspects of recruiting delivery for government/federal and commercial clients, leading a team of 4 recruiters. Solicited the first client for SDC and made the first placement after a six-month unsuccessful search.
Lead Technical Recruiter
ERPA Group
Apr 2019 - Jan 2020 (9 months)
Supported multiple account managers nationwide through full life cycle recruiting, focusing on ERP roles. Utilized Salesforce to track and maintain relationships with over 200 candidates.
Lead Technical Recruiter
MODIS
Aug 2015 - Apr 2016 (8 months)
Led a team of 3 recruiters supporting Raymond James, JP Morgan, and other clients, becoming one of the top three producers in the company. Placed various technical roles including Director of Software Development and Java Developers.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Intellect Technical Solutions
Jun 2009 - Apr 2011 (1 year 10 months)
Supported local and national account managers, utilizing Maxhire and BullHorn ATS for candidate management. Interviewed candidates to determine technical and personal fit for open positions.
Contract Recruiter (Software Engineering)
KPI Solutions via MyBasePay
Recruited for KPI's Software Development team, streamlining the hiring process from months to less than a week for most hires. Placed over 30 resources including Java Developers, Sr. Technical Product Owners, and Systems Architects.
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
PWC/Contractor through KForce
Collaborated with hiring managers at PWC Labs, placing Cognitive Scientists, Data Scientists, and Software Developers. Utilized Workday and Smashfly for candidate management and job postings, and Google Suite for interview scheduling.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist (Software Engineering)
Wynright/Contractor through Kforce
Supported all software engineering groups, placing over 40 resources including .net Developers, Java Developers, and QA Engineers. Streamlined the hiring process to less than a week for most hires by providing timely feedback and sitting in on all interviews.
Senior. Technical Recruiter
Abacus
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year)
Supported local clients for both contract and full-time roles, placing PHP and JavaScript developers, and Accountants. Utilized Maxhire to input consultant data into the database.
Senior Technical Recruiter
DISYS
Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 (4 years)
Supported multiple account managers, averaging over $950k in gross profit for two consecutive years and making the Presidents Club. Placed diverse technical positions including C/C++ Developers, Java Developers, and Cloud Engineers.
Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist
Knowbe4
Worked closely with the CTO and Chief Software Architect to fill internal R&D roles for their SAAS Security product, including QA Automation Engineers and the company's first VP of Software Engineering. Spearheaded the CIO search and administered online assessments.
Senior Technical Recruiter
ACS
May 2017 - Oct 2017 (5 months)
Supported local clients, placing the first two contractors at Publix and the first consultant for the Raytheon account. Trained junior recruiters on interviewing and interview preparation techniques.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Artech Information Services
Supported the JP Morgan account, building a pipeline of consultants including Java developers and QA Engineers. Utilized Job Diva for candidate input and participated in vendor calls to refine technical requirements.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner (Data Engineering)
IBM/Contractor through Manpower
Supported IBM's Cost Innovation Centers, placing resources in Data Engineering pillars despite restrictive salary and location constraints. Conducted intake calls with managers and utilized Brass Ring and Smash Fly for job postings and applicant tracking.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities
Activities and societies: Tennis Scholarship at California Baptist College
Studied Humanities at Concordia University, Irvine, California. Received a tennis scholarship to California Baptist College, Riverside, California.
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