Patrick Choate
Los Angeles, Ca--Professional Experience
May 2013 – Present
TEEMA Solutions Group/PLC Recruiting
Owner/Recruiter
TEEMA Solutions Group Inc. (TEEMA) has become one of the fastest growing Staffing Solutions
companies in North America.
Our focus is delivering full-cycle staffing solutions, whether that is payroll, contract or permanent
searches. We love our clients and we support them by placing quality people in the right position at the
right time.
President's Club: 2014, 2015 & 2017
Rookie of the Year: 2014
Jun 2007 – May 2013
Surrex Project Solutions
Recruiter
Surrex Project Solutions (SPS) specializes in delivering successful IT project solutions for mid-size to
Fortune 500 organizations. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, SPS bridges the gap between large
project implementers and traditional staff augmentation firms by providing both exceptional quality and
superior value.
Lead technical recruiter responsible for full life cycle recruitment of all employees and
consultants of SPS management consulting.
Managed retention, general HR and junior recruiters.
Consistently reached and exceeded quotas.
Oct 2005 – Jun 2007
Networkers International
Business Development Manager/Recruiter
Managed existing accounts as well as the establishment of new accounts for any potential
contract and permanent recruitment opportunities involving global telecomm OEMs (Ericsson,
Nokia, T-Mobile & Digicel, etc.).
Business development duties were construed by cold calling, analyzing information extracted
from various industry contacts, company press and media information.
Managed and targeted international accounts and candidates of various nationalities on a daily
basis.
Promoted from Recruiter to Business Development Manager
Consistently reached and exceeded quotas.
Aug 2004 – Sep 2005
Professional Recruiting Network
Account Executive
Recruited and placed medical sales professionals on a national basis
Generate job orders, qualify potential candidates and effectively present candidates to the hiring
manager
Responsible for over $100K worth of new business in first year
Feb 2001 – Jun 2004
Aerotek Staffing
Account Manager/Recruiter
Developed and managed new and existing accounts through direct cold calling.
Prepared and presented business solutions to prospects throughout the region.
Generate leads, prospect those leads, set and attend client meetings to secure new job
requirements. Utilize networking and the internet to ensure future business development.
Investigated and negotiated contractual agreements through consultative selling activities.
Manage multiple accounts; including building client relations, follow up and satisfaction. This
entails time card and invoicing problems as well as contractor performance.
Promoted from Recruiter to Account Manager.
Train and develop new recruiters, monitor OSHA and internal compliance system.
Education
Loyola Marymount University
B.A. Business Administration-Marketing
Team Captain Men’s Division I Soccer
Four Year Soccer Scholarship Athlete
