Brent Woods

About Brent Woods

Hi All, I bring 15 years of corporate and staffing experience and truly love what I do! I have recruited everything from Direct hire (high-level, hard-to-fill roles) to volume, low-level roles alike.I have succeeded in developing and overseeing high-profile accounts and creating candidate engagement strategies. Adept in collaborating with human resources staff and hiring managers at all levels. Proven track record of closing deals with top-tier candidates and clients within fortune 500 organizations such as Meta and Google.I started my career in Information Technology Recruiting, IT Infrastructure, Application Development, Aerospace, Engineering, Finance, Administrative, Retail, Customer Service, and cleared Government Contract positions.I am a resourceful, solution-focused professional with excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills. I pride myself on my strong work ethic and ability to work with a variety of personalities. I have had tremendous success in recruiting and networking and am seeking a role where I can build upon my already steady career path.Additional:Technical Recruiters -(SWE, Data Science, iOS, Android, Leadership, Diversity, University), Technical Sourcers -(SWE, Data Science, iOS, Android, Leadership, Diversity, University), Candidate Care Liaisons, Recruiting Coordinators/Schedulers, Help Desk Technicians, Windows Engineers, Windows Administrators, Systems Administrators, Linux Administrators, Linux Engineers, Red-Hat Linux Engineers, Systems Engineers, SCCM/SCOM Engineers, Active Directory Engineers, Office 365 Engineers, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, IT Architects, Java Developers.NET Developers, C#/ C++ Programmers, Python Developers, COBOL Developers, Programmers, Perl Programmer/Developers, Marketing Coordinators, Senior Level Sales Managers, Content Project Coordinators, Care Managers, Project Managers. JDE Edwards Reporting Specialists, Customer Service Representatives, Sr Database Architects, Quality Assurance Inspectors, Aerospace Engineers, First-Article Inspectors, Final Inspectors, AS9102, AS9100, ISO9001, PPAP Inspectors and much more!

Experience

1. Recruitment Specialist

   Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company

   Feb 2025 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Core customers for us are within the Aerospace/Medical Device and Semiconductor/Engineering industries.· Full cycle agency recruiter managing many requisitions at a time · Participate in on-site and virtual client meetings. Collaborate with business and function leaders to define competencies for specific roles. · Use knowledge of employment laws, OFCCP, and EEO guidelines to create job descriptions that create a fair and equal opportunity for all applicants.· Use Boolean strings and other search methods on job boards and social media to efficiently source candidates with relevant skills and experience. · Use recruitment KPIs such as time to fill, submittals per opening, interviews, and number of placements to set personal goals and celebrate wins. · Pre-screen candidates to evaluate compatibility with job requirements.· Track job activity and candidate touchpoints notes using an Applicant Tracking System. · Coordinate interview schedules and conduct interview preparation. · Negotiate compensation, extend verbal and written offers, and assist with the onboarding process. · Stay up to date on trends, software, certifications, and industry-related skills for respective clients to ensure relevant information and expectations are presented to candidates clearly and early on. · Provide appropriate candidate feedback to clients to help mitigate drawbacks and streamline the hiring process· Service existing and new business accounts through regular customer contact/visits Through our contingent staffing, direct placement, contract-to-direct, executive search and payroll services, we connect people and business in ways that change lives…and we do so with a personal touch that respects the importance tied to fruitfully matching companies and everyone we work with!

Education

• College of the Canyons

  Associates of Science, Information Technology

• Orange Coast College

  Associates of Science, Information Technology

  2010 — 2012

• Coastline College

  Associates of Science, Information Technology

• Allied Universal

  Arizona Guard Card, Guard Card

• Silverado High School

  HS Diploma, General Education

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Military
• Security
• Interviews
• Security+
• Military Operations
• Afghanistan
• Government
• Networking
• College Recruiting
• Government Contracting
• Hiring
• Troubleshooting
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Security Clearance
• Interviewing
• Force Protection
• Talent Acquisition
• Information Assurance
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Background Checks
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Management
• Training
• Military Training
• Computers
• Military Experience
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Dod
• Technical Recruiting
• Army
• Sourcing