MUIDEEN ABIOLA O
Talent Source Specialist | HRBP Talent Acquisition Partner
Dallas,TX
Summary
Results-driven Talent Source Specialist with 10+ years of experience driving full-cycle talent sourcing, executive stakeholder engagement, and high-volume recruitment across technology and corporate functions. Successfully improved placement efficiency, generated over $250K in recruiter-driven revenue growth, and built talent pipelines exceeding 15K candidates. Expertise in strategic sourcing, workforce planning, Boolean search, ATS optimization, and candidate engagement.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Source Specialist
Vertex Talent Group
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Directed end-to-end sourcing strategies for executive and technical hiring initiatives, partnering with senior leaders to fill critical roles and improve hiring turnaround time by 30%.
- Built and maintained high-performing candidate pipelines across technology and operations functions, sourcing and interviewing 10+ qualified candidates weekly.
- Developed optimized job descriptions and sourcing campaigns that increased candidate response rates and improved submittal-to-hire ratios.
- Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter, Bullhorn ATS, and advanced Boolean search strategies to identify passive talent and strengthen workforce planning initiatives.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Bluewave Consulting Partners
Dallas, TX
11.2016 - 12.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiations, onboarding, and stakeholder management for high-volume hiring projects.
- Partnered with directors and hiring managers to understand workforce gaps and deliver targeted sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Generated consistent talent pipelines across software engineering, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and business operations roles.
- Conducted ATS training sessions and process support for internal recruiting teams, improving recruiter productivity and compliance consistency.
Senior Technical Recruiting Consultant
NexGen Staffing Solutions
Dallas, TX
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Qualified and screened 20–30 candidates weekly while maintaining an active pipeline of high-demand technical professionals.
- Rewrote and optimized job postings using SEO-driven sourcing techniques, increasing visibility across job boards and social platforms.
- Collaborated with hiring managers during intake meetings to refine hiring expectations and reduce sourcing delays.
- Successfully closed multiple placements within the first month of joining the organization through proactive sourcing and relationship management.
VP, Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
Stratford Workforce Partners
Dallas, TX
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Co-founded and scaled a staffing organization, establishing recruiting processes, sourcing workflows, and talent acquisition best practices.
- Built a database of over 15,000 candidates within Bullhorn ATS, strengthening long-term sourcing capabilities and recruiter efficiency.
- Delivered over 30 successful contract and permanent placements while supporting executive-level client relationships and workforce planning initiatives.
- Trained and mentored junior recruiters on sourcing methodologies, candidate engagement, and ATS utilization.
Director of Recruiting
Elite Tech Recruiting Group
Dallas, TX
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Designed and implemented recruiting performance metrics and sourcing KPIs that increased team productivity and boosted revenue growth by 30%.
- Led recruiter coaching initiatives focused on Boolean sourcing, negotiation strategies, and candidate relationship management.
- Standardized recruitment workflows and interview processes, improving operational consistency across recruiting teams.
- Hired and developed senior recruiters who collectively generated over $250K in new business revenue within three months.
Lead Talent Sourcing Manager
Elite Tech Recruiting Group
Dallas, TX
05.2009 - 04.2013
- Managed sourcing operations while simultaneously carrying a high-performing recruitment desk with above-average placement targets.
- Trained and promoted entry-level sourcers into full recruiter roles within 5–6 months through structured mentoring programs.
- Managed sourcing and account responsibilities for more than 8 enterprise clients while maintaining top recruiter performance metrics.
- Achieved 10 successful placements within a single month through strategic sourcing and pipeline management initiatives.
IT Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner
Prestige Workforce Solutions
Dallas, TX
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Conducted face-to-face and virtual interviews with 10–15 candidates weekly to support urgent hiring initiatives and workforce planning goals.
- Established strong hiring manager relationships through consultative recruiting and market intelligence discussions.
- Negotiated recruitment agreements and supported candidate onboarding, compliance, and background verification processes.
- Built candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing across LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, Dice, and networking channels.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Business Administration & Human Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE
Professional Certificate - Talent Acquisition & HR Analytics
COURSERA CAREER ACADEMY
Skills
- Talent Sourcing
- HR Business Partnership
- Workforce Planning
- Candidate Pipeline Development
- Strategic Recruiting
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Talent Mapping
- Passive Candidate Engagement
- Diversity Hiring
- Boolean Search Techniques
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- ATS Management
- Bullhorn ATS
- PeopleSoft
- Recruitment Marketing
- Offer Negotiation
- Candidate Experience
- Workforce Analytics
- Interview Coordination
- Relationship Management
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Employer Branding
- Technical Recruiting
- Data-Driven Hiring Strategies
- Talent Acquisition Operations
Certification
- LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter (LCPR)
- SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
- Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
Technical Tools
- Bullhorn ATS
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- PeopleSoft
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Lever
- CareerBuilder
- Dice
- Monster
- Indeed
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- CRM Platforms
- Boolean Search Tools
Timeline
Senior Talent Source Specialist
Vertex Talent Group
01.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Bluewave Consulting Partners
11.2016 - 12.2022
Senior Technical Recruiting Consultant
NexGen Staffing Solutions
08.2016 - 10.2016
VP, Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
Stratford Workforce Partners
08.2014 - 07.2016
Director of Recruiting
Elite Tech Recruiting Group
04.2013 - 08.2014
Lead Talent Sourcing Manager
Elite Tech Recruiting Group
05.2009 - 04.2013
IT Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner
Prestige Workforce Solutions
01.2009 - 05.2009
Professional Certificate - Talent Acquisition & HR Analytics
COURSERA CAREER ACADEMY
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Business Administration & Human Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE