Jonna Clouser Lawson

About Jonna Clouser Lawson

I’m a Full Life Cycle IT Recruiter at TEKsystems, part of Allegis Group, the world’s largest privately held IT staffing organization, where I connect exceptional IT talent with opportunities that accelerate their careers and support our clients’ strategic goals.For me, recruiting isn’t transactional. It’s personal. I focus on understanding each candidate’s motivations, strengths, and long‑term goals so I can guide them toward roles where they can truly thrive. I take a consultative, relationship‑driven approach, ensuring both candidates and hiring managers feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the entire process.What I do every day:• Partner with hiring managers to define talent needs and build effective hiring strategies• Proactively source diverse IT talent through networking, referrals, and digital platforms• Conduct detailed interviews to assess technical abilities, communication skills, and culture fit• Coach candidates through resumes, interviews, and job‑search best practices• Navigate offers, negotiations, and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition• Stay current on tech trends, market shifts, and competitive salary dataWhat I’m proud of:• Successfully placing IT professionals across roles ranging from Help Desk to Director level• Building strong talent pipelines that allow rapid, high‑quality candidate delivery• Providing clients with insight into market trends and hiring strategy• Leveraging modern sourcing tools to reach top-tier, hard‑to-find candidates• Creating long-term relationships with candidates and earning their trust as a career partnerI’m passionate about helping people find roles where they feel valued and fulfilled, and I love being part of the journey that gets them there.

Experience

1. Technical Recruiter & Onboarding Coach

   TEKsystems

   Aug 2023 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   With deep expertise in full lifecycle recruitment, I specialize in identifying and placing top IT talent for Fortune 500 clients across industries including Retail, Manufacturing, Banking, Insurance, Government, Data Center, and Healthcare.Beyond recruitment, I thrive as an Onboarding Coach, leading a recognized hiring hub and guiding new recruiters through a structured 13-week training program to ensure they develop foundational and advanced sourcing strategies.What I Do: Talent Acquisition & Strategy – Lead full lifecycle recruitment, leveraging Salesforce, LinkedIn, networking events, and referrals to connect candidates with the right opportunities. Candidate Engagement & Evaluation – Act as the primary point of contact, conducting technical skill assessments, managerial reference checks, and compensation negotiations to ensure strong placements. Process Optimization – Oversee job postings, ATS tracking, interview scheduling, and onboarding processes, streamlining workflows for efficiency. Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner closely with Account Managers & Hiring Managers to analyze client needs and implement effective recruitment strategies. Consultant Management – Maintain monthly touchpoints with active consultants, provide feedback, and redeploy talent at the end of contract positions. Recruiter Development – Onboard, train, coach, and mentor new recruiters, developing weekly training plans, teaching Boolean searches & LinkedIn Recruiter techniques, and providing real-time call feedback. Industry Leadership & Insights – Participate in weekly leadership meetings and stay informed on emerging talent trends & hiring technologies.Passionate about bridging top talent with opportunity, I am committed to helping professionals advance their careers while enabling organizations to build high-performing IT teams.

Education

• Kent State University

  Associate of Arts - AA, English Language and Literature/Letters