Sherri Gallup

About Sherri Gallup

Almost 30 years of IT recruiting experience in both public and private sectors. Well versed in all technologies and accomplished in full life cycle recruiting including sourcing, reference checking, referral generation, salary and benefits negotiations and networking for passive/active candidates. Extensive experience working under the NYS HBITS contract. Currently the Recruiting Manager for Tech Valley Talent, a woman owned Information Technology Professional Services firm based in Upstate NY\'s Tech Valley, providing IT Consulting, Staffing and Recruiting, and Systems Integration Services to clients on a national basis.Tech Valley Talent (TVT) is founded on the values of high integrity, trust, honesty and commitment. TVT has five (5) core practice areas that are IT Staff Augmentation, Data Management, Web Solutions, IT Security and Advisory Services which include IV & V, Project Management, Business Analysis, Quality Assurance.• As a company, we believe in an open-door policy and we welcome the opportunity to meet or speak with you at any time.• We are a professional services firm - not a temp agency or \"head hunter\". • We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that can be tailored to meet our staff\'s needs. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage as well as add on benefits such as Long-Term Disability, Accident, and 401k.• We believe in empowering our staff by offering training, career advancement incentives and recognition programs.• We have opportunities across the nation.Our relationships with public and private IT industry in NY and nationally extend over 20 years - we have a hand on the pulse of this marketplace and pro-actively work resource needs and project needs that never see the job boards, recruiting only the best personnel for these. So, share your story with us. Tell us about your job experience, your talents, your expertise, and your goals. Our opportunities vary from contract-based staff augmentation to project-based endeavors, to permanent placement. The type of job placement depends as much on your needs as on those of the client. Become a part of the TVT team as we analyze our IT network to find you just the right fit.

Experience

1. Recruiting Manager

   Tech Valley Talent

   Dec 2014 — Present · Ballston Spa, NY, US

   Full life-cycle recruiting that includes sourcing and qualifying Information Technology professionals for both public and private sectors; this includes contract, right-to-hire and permanent opportunities Respond to government bid proposals from start to finish including extensive work on State contracts in New York, Florida, California, Indiana, Virginia and NYC GovernmentResume reviewing, critiquing and selection for submission to clientAssist and guide candidates through the intense process of preparing government bid documentation i.e. skillsheets, resumes, reference forms, writing samples, etc…Rate and benefit negotiation with candidatesPipelining candidates for future client needsSignificant usage of social recruiting sites for candidate sourcing and job postingReference checkingCandidate Interview prep and follow upWorking closely with clients to submit candidates, set up interviews and onboardHeavy utilization of Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePointExcellent teamwork, attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills

Education

• Fulton Montgomery Community College

  Associates Degree, Liberal Arts

  1989