Susan Benson

About Susan Benson

Specialties: Business Development, Engineering, Construction, Analysts, Trading and finance candidates in the energy and renewable energy markets.

Experience

1. Executive Search Director

   Richard, Wayne & Roberts

   Jan 2004 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Executive Search Director responsible for recruitment of Business Development, Engineering, Construction, Analysts, Trading and finance candidates on a retained search, contingency and contract basis, across the US and internationally. Responsible for a full desk and developing long lasting relationships with clients and candidates. Specializing in the energy and renewable industry. • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results, and credibility within the industry• Develop and maintain a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates for clients• Source passive candidates using various networking sites including Linked-In, zoom info, Indeed and job boards• Review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements• Understand business strategy and operational goals of clients. Tailor specific search strategies that fit within those parameters and meet those objectives• Develop thoughtful, comprehensive, position-specific search strategies to target passive candidates• Provide complete and accurate information to candidates about the company and position• Prepare candidates for interview with clients by providing detailed information on the client, department background, job descriptions, and expectation-setting• Perform detailed reference checking and/or reference analysis on selected candidates and reviews results• Conduct follow-up calls and quality-improvement with hiring managers/customers and new hires

Education

• University of Houston

  Marketing

  1991

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Account Management
• Organizational Development
• HR Consulting
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Search
• Onboarding
• Training
• Gas
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Energy Industry
• Energy
• Engineering
• Contract Negotiation
• Hris
• Oil/Gas
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Project Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Hiring
• Petroleum
• Permanent Placement
• Business Development
• Sourcing
• Team Building
• Management
• Accounting
• Temporary Placement
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Contract Management
• Cold Calling