John Taft

About John Taft

I have been working in the IT industry now for about 6 years with anything from Customer Service, Sales, Management, Marketing, Tier1 & Tier2 tech support, Wireless Networks, VoIP, Cabling Cat 5/6, Data Recovery, Data transfer/migrations, Microsoft Office 2003-10, Office 365, Drivers, Hardware, Software, Quickbooks, Quicken, Tiger paw, Fishbowl, Authorized.net, BNG, IT Consulting, Windows XP/7/8 and a little bit of accounting in Quickbooks A/R A/P. I have basic server knowledge in Windows 2003, 2008, 08R2 and 2012I am also a Information Technology Human Resource Professional that also specializes in the Admin/Clerical side with a demonstrated track record in leading teams, resolving conflict, organizational development, training and facilitation, talent acquisition, talent management, change management, leadership development, executive coaching, HR operations and program management.\"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.\"

Experience

1. Account Exec IT Recruiter

   Solutions Staffing

   Apr 2014 — Present

   Coordinated full-cycle Recruiting/Sales desk focused on all levels of contingency placement-Recruited passive and non-passive candidates through cold calling, Internet, job boards, career fairs, networking groups, and in-person contact/referrals-Well versed in Negotitations & interviewing techniques, personnel policies/procedures and federal/state laws regarding employment practices-Processed necessary employment paperwork I-9/1099/W2 requirementsMentored, coached and developed new hires to proven results-Distinguished for my excellent ability to build rapport, follow up skills, ability to work independently, and manage multiple tasks efficiently -Cold call into all companies to assist with open positions and generate new business-Develop bill rates and profit percentage with new clientsCombining local knowledge with many years of experience to deliver results. I help provide trusted, consultative service by truly listening and responding to the needs of our clients and candidates. I am a professional, high-performance, and passionate industry veterans with both insight and integrity, making a very real difference in businesses and careers.

Education

• Gila Community College

  Fire Science

  2007 — 2008

Skills

• Accounts Receivable
• Temporary Placement
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• Time Management
• Technical Support
• Leadership
• Training
• Direct Hires
• Phone Screening
• Team Leadership
• Accounts Payable
• Account Management
• Networking
• Management
• Permanent Placement
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Talent Acquisition
• Marketing Strategy
• Outbound Marketing
• Customer Service
• Store Management
• IT Business Management
• Placem
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Technical Recruiting
• Business Strategy
• Troubleshooting