Cassendra Esther Houlder

About Cassendra Esther Houlder

Experienced Technical Recruiter with a demonstrated history of working in the information…

Experience

1. Sr Executive Recruiter

   Galent

   Jul 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Managed full-cycle US IT recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.• Collaborated with account managers and clients to understand technical job requirements and hiring needs.• Sourced candidates using job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed), social platforms (LinkedIn), and internal databases.• Conducted initial screening and evaluated candidate suitability on technical skills, experience, and communication.• Utilized Boolean search and other sourcing techniques to find niche and passive IT talent.• Recruited for both contract and full-time positions (W2, C2C, 1099) across multiple technology domains.• Coordinated with clients and consultants throughout the interview process to ensure smooth communication.• Negotiated pay rates with consultants and finalized offers in alignment with client budgets.• Ensured compliance with immigration guidelines (H1B, OPT, GC, USC) and maintained up-to-date documentation.• Built a strong talent pipeline for recurring skill sets and hard-to-fill positions.• Monitored market trends, salary benchmarks, and technology demand to improve hiring strategies.• Collaborated with internal teams and participated in daily recruitment meetings and strategy discussions.

Education

• Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 017.

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2017 — 2020

• Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 020.

  Master's degree

  2020 — 2022