Michael Oconnell

About Michael Oconnell

Demonstrated leadership experience and success with a record of recruitment innovation…

Experience

1. Head of Talent Acquisition

   Summit Wash Holdings

   Jun 2022 — Present · Norwalk, CT, US

   Private Equity backed Carwash business operating in 5 plus states, with 23 stores (April 2022) with growth to now 50 PLUS stores (JANUARY 2024). Goal being plus 100 locations nationallyTo achieve strategic company growth and goals, designed and expanded the talent acquisition team (hired 2 Sr Recruiters- Out of State Regions), developed recruitment plans, established operating procedures including: assessment tools, manager\'s manual and upgraded systems to ADP workforce. Significantly reduced time to hire from 6 to 8 weeks to 3 to 4 weeks.Led recruiting process and outreach efforts to source candidates from Associate level to VP.Presented weekly updates to senior level executives on recruitment and hiring results.Mentored 2 Senior Recruiters by one on one coaching enabling them to be more effective recruiting and business partners with hiring managers.

Education

• Iona University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

  2010 — 2011

• Siena University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2002 — 2006

• Iona University

  Graduate Certificate, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

Skills

• Mutual Funds
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Retail
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Account Management
• Sales Presentations
• Executive Management
• Finance
• Internal Audit
• Leadership
• Financial Risk
• Investments
• Sourcing
• Strategy
• Sales Management
• New Business Development
• Direct Sales
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Recruiting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Business Strategy
• Financial Planning
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Accounting
• Auditing