Jeremy Gerdes

Experience

1. Staffing Manager

   Latitude Inc

   Jan 2019 — Present

   Spearheaded recruitment strategies across multiple industries including IT, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Executive Search for both contractual and permanent placements- Daily communication with hiring managers in public and private sectors understanding their process and operations while qualifying requirements, why positions are open, interview process, current headcount, pain points, upcoming projects and goals- Expertise at building relationships with hiring managers and candidates in both the public and private sector through constant communication, follow up, and setting expectations- Built and managed both local and national pipelines of qualified candidates through effective sourcing, screening, and interview prep, streamlining time-to-fill for hard-to-place roles- High-level placement experience in Software Development (Front End & Back End), Data Science, CRM / Database Developer & Administration, Embedded Engineering, Security - CISO/ISSO, Identity & Access Management, Application Security, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, SOC/NOC, Software in Test, Infrastructure Support, Marketing/Digital Analytics, Sales Staff (SDR, AM, Customer Success, and Sales Leadership), Legal Staff, Accountants, Accounting Operations, Financial Analyst and Manufacturing Support- Developed new business and strengthened client relationships by understanding hiring manager goals, identifying staffing gaps, and offering tailored solutions aligned with budget and project needs- Led implementation of a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), customizing workflows and training staff to improve tracking and reporting- Mentored and trained junior recruiters and sales staff, fostering a collaborative high-output team culture- Provided regular market analysis and strategic hiring recommendations to senior leadership, contributing to long-term business growth- Collaborated with team members on marketing strategies to produce new candidates and clients

Education

• West Virginia University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Adminstration (Finance)

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Finance
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Financial Modeling
• Social Networking
• Bloomberg
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Investments