Ashar Sohail

Experience

1. Talent Advocate

   Arthur Lawrence

   Jun 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Sourced and identified qualified candidates for Java.NET, Python, and core IT roles within Fortune 500 companies and Big 4 consulting firms.Recruited for a wide range of non-technical positions, including administrative, clerical, and light industrial roles across multiple industries.Screened, vetted, and interviewed candidates to assess technical skills, soft skills, and cultural fit for client organizations.Built and maintained strong client and candidate relationships, ensuring a personalized, consultative recruitment experience.Managed interview coordination, scheduling, and feedback processes to streamline hiring workflows.Facilitated the complete hiring process including offer presentation, compensation negotiations, and onboarding support.Tracked and evaluated post-placement candidate performance to ensure client satisfaction and successful retention.Utilized ATS platforms and job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed) along with advanced Boolean search strategies to source top talent.Leveraged AI-powered tools like LinkedIn Recruiter for lead generation, candidate engagement, and outreach automation.Trained, assigned tasks, and monitored the performance of new hires to maintain operational efficiency and high service standards.Supported high-volume hiring initiatives for clerical, admin, and light industrial roles with timely and efficient placements.Successfully sourced and closed roles with highly complex job descriptions requiring rare and niche skill sets, including but not limited to: UiPath, Smalltalk Development (VisualEdge), SAP modules such as SD (Pricing/Billing), Production Revenue Accounting (PRA), IS-Oil, FICO (FI/CO), Plant Maintenance (PM), GRC, HANA Database Administration; as well as Oracle Exadata Cloud at Customer (ExaCC/C@C/CC), SCCM Architecture, Application Packaging, ITSM/ITOM/ITAM, and development stacks including Java/J2EE.NET, and Angular.