Phil Kay

• Supported hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and completing various paperwork.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
• Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
• Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
• Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
• Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
• Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.

• Source and place candidates across specialized roles, including Quantitative
Developers, Quantitative Modelers, Software Engineers, Product Managers,
Cloud Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Regulatory Relations.
• Collaborate effectively with Talent Advisors to create a seamless and
engaging candidate experience.
• Lead the development and enhancement of Technical sourcing strategies that
attract top-tier talent (Associates to Director-level roles).
• Innovate sourcing techniques and utilize talent mapping to build robust and
diverse candidate pipelines for technical positions.
• Proactively source and engage high-potential candidates through market
research, networking, and direct outreach.
• Manage the sourcing and interview process for external candidates across
business units, ensuring alignment with high standards for technical roles.
• Address talent and diversity gaps, tailoring recruitment strategies to meet
specific hiring needs.
• Build and nurture relationships with passive candidates to maintain a steady
Technical talent pipeline.
• Utilize recruitment tools to track, manage, and update candidate information
and progress
• Collaborate with senior leaders to clarify recruiting strategies and drive talent
acquisition initiatives.

• Collected and analyzed Web metrics such as visits, time on site and page views per visit.
• Researched and analyzed industry trends to inform search marketing strategies.
• Created content strategies for digital media.
• A-B tested ad campaigns to optimize performance and drive improved ROI.
• Managed search engine marketing budgets and tracked campaign performance.
• Maximized strategic approaches by keeping close eye on performance and making appropriate adjustments.
• Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform search marketing strategies.
• Completed keyword research and analyzed competitor SEO and PPC campaigns to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Devised effective link-building campaigns to increase website authority and visibility.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.

•Specialize in supporting financial services vertical clients on a national level.
•Responsible for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire recruiting for the IT
industry.
•Conducted full-cycle recruiting with direct manager contact and non-manager
contact via VMS systems.
•Analyze and research various IT specifications/roles to better understand
what the client is seeking.
•Responsible for mentoring team, delegating client job prioritization and
job alignment for team members to successfully recruit on client’s job
requirements.
•Championing new processes and training new recruiters, sharing experiences
and knowledge to assist in creating the most efficient and successful delivery
team.
•Develop a strong, collaborative working relationship with Account Managers
while acting as point of contact for day to day initiatives by providing support
through setting appointments, interviews, and assisting in the on-boarding
process.
•Extend offers of employment in line with organizational policies and
standards.

Through 4 cohorts I taught multiple workshops each academic year for the University Master in Communication for Digital Media and Master in Communication for Communities and Networks programs (CommLead). These workshops are designed to help students create their personal brand, tell their own story and navigate the job market with the new skills they gain in the program. I also provide career coaching services to the students of this program.