Jakob Markham

About Jakob Markham

Experienced sales and marketing representative with a demonstrated history of working in…

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   Obsidian Global, Llc

   Jun 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Obsidian is an advanced technology company, designing enterprise solutions for our clients’ critical mission and business needs. We design and implement solutions that defend our homeland and protect our government’s systems from cyber threats. From leading-edge DevSecOps methodologies to Cyber Security Solutions, we help our clients use technology to solve their most difficult challenges.As a Resource Manager, it is my job to helps clients find and hire qualified candidates for information technology (IT) positions. This may involve posting job advertisements, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and negotiating offers. I also work with hiring managers to understand their specific requirements and help them identify the best candidates for the job. In some cases, I also provide career guidance and advice to job seekers. Overall, my goal is to match qualified candidates with the right job opportunities to help companies build strong and effective IT teams.Responsibilities- Provide full lifecycle recruiting, from requisition initiation through offer acceptance- Review applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements, conduct pre-screening interviews, format resumes, and forward qualified candidates to the Account Managers-Track and follow-up with candidates; maintain records through the Bullhorn Applicant Tracking System- Utilize job boards including Dice, Monster, Indeed, ClearanceJobs, and LinkedIn Recruiter- Participate in meetings with colleagues and senior management to prioritize sourcing efforts based on priority levels across all open positions- Schedules and coordinates interviews with all participating interviewers- Assists in performing reference checks and initiating required employment background screenings- Verify security clearances; negotiate offers, start dates, etc. within approved boundaries.