Shannon Kraai
Cell:- –-Capabilities
I am a multi-talented Recruiter with a solid foundation in Information Technology, Sales, Product and Marketing with a strong background in Finance and Customer Service. I can drive candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle from deep diving on prescreens to coordinating interviews, negotiations, and closings. I take the time to qualify requirements as well as being approachable with any other needs. I have excellent communication skills, a tenacious mindset to keep digging to find the right match, and a deep passion for team.
Experience
Amazon May 2021 – December 2022
Technical Sourcing Recruiter - Remote
Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management; conduct in-depth screening of potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios.
Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implement new processes and fine tune standard processes for recruiting that fits within Amazon's mission to deliver the highest quality results to the customers.
Articulate in writing recruiting plans with deliverables, timelines and a formal tracking process.
Supporting (L5) Software Engineers, hiring across infrastructure organizations and locations within Amazon.
Adept at passively sourcing candidates via Boolean searches on sites such as LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEz, ICIMS and Beamery.
Collaborate and follow up with Sr. Leadership and Hiring Managers to ensure a successful pipeline of qualified candidates and interviews.
Sourcing and Recruiting for full-time Sr. Software Engineers for Amazon Nation Wide.
Mentoring new Recruiters on processes, approach, strategy, and performance reviews.
Build relationships with candidates and make sure the process and customer service are exceptional.
Think outside of box on how to attract talent and then put plans in place to deliver top notch candidates.
Diversity Lead for Amazon
Sourcing Lead - Recruiter
VeriCour – Greenwood Village, CO November 2018 – April 2021
IT Recruiter – Remote
Qualifying candidates for Information Technology positions at all levels across the entire IT organization.
Negotiate complex compensation packages, including direct hire and contract roles.
Source active & inactive candidates from online resources, internal databases, research, and employee referrals.
Act as a search expert for functional hiring needs, position specifications, and client requirements.
Partner with sales to generate candidate leads, leverage resources, and share information that facilitates an effective search process.
Screen candidates for availability, interest level, visa status, salary range, relocation needs, and basic qualifications.
Qualify, educate, sell, and close candidates on qualified opportunities.
DHI Group, Inc (Dice.com) – Centennial, CO April 2018 – October 2018
Corporate Recruiter
Source, screen and present talent for all Product, Engineering, and technology roles.
Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs in the context of strategic priorities and develop recruiting strategies to attract the right talent for roles.
Partner with HR and hiring managers to facilitate an engaging candidate experience that seamlessly continues through offer and onboarding.
Maintain a deep understanding of recruiting and market trends; build and maintain strong connections with the professional communities in relevant markets.
Contribute to the development/refinement of the company’s employment branding strategy; promote employment within relevant markets.
Proactively build, maintain, and share talent pipelines for key/frequent roles.
Track, report and analyze progress against recruiting activities and initiatives.
Talent Navigation Experts – Greenwood Village, CO May 2016 – April 2018
Sr Technical Recruiter
Full cycle recruiting with focus in Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Technical Project Management, and Sales across Fortune 100/500 companies.
Engage with key staffing and business partners in order to understand the needs of the hiring team.
Identify potential candidates through the use of intricate Boolean searches, user groups, candidate referrals, networking, and web sourcing.
Experienced with a variety of research methods to identify candidates (code repositories, LinkedIn, Google, open-source communities, coding competitions, etc.).
Expertise with Microsoft Suite, Google Applications, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other applicant tracking systems.
SofTec Solutions – Englewood, CO February 2016 – May 2016
Technical Recruiter
Full life cycle recruiting for multiple clients and opportunities.
Responsible for sourcing Information Technology candidates using custom ATS, employee referrals, references and direct calls, advertisements, job boards, social media, cold calling, etc.
Posted job details on local user groups, social networking sites, job boards, etc.
Identify candidates’ match with clients’ cultural nuances.
Recruited on government security requests.
Conduct in-depth interviews to determine suitability and interest of potential candidates.
Verify candidate references to verify suitability of the candidate for the position.
Negotiate labor rate, resolve possible candidate concerns, obtain candidate commitment for the position, and set expectations.
Foster relationships with potential employees in pipeline and follow up regularly to maintain relationship and to build knowledge of needs and opportunities.
Envoy Mortgage – Denver, CO March 2015 – September 2015
Loan Originator Assistant
Worked with aggressive, goal-oriented individuals under continual deadlines in executive-like atmosphere.
Screening incoming calls for the Loan Officers, return client’s calls, and assist in client resolution.
Evaluate income, assets, employment, and credit history from potential borrowers for prequalification and proper loan program placement.
Responsible for maintaining knowledge of all current company products, policies, and procedures, as well as staying up to date on State and Federal regulation: Fannie Mae/Freddy Mac, FHA/VA as it pertains to the mortgage lending industry.
Consistent and effective communication with borrowers, loan officers and realtors regarding obtaining the required documentation for loan files and providing current status of loan files in process to all parties involved in the transaction.
Loan Simple – Centennial, CO August 2014 – February 2015
Loan Processor - Remote
Processed all types of loans from set up to submission, from conditions to close.
Review and verify borrowers’ income, credit reports, DTI, LTV, and CLTV ratios, employment histories and lengths as well as reviews residential loan applications to verify that application data is complete and meets establishment and investment standards, including type and amount of mortgage, borrower assets, and liabilities.
Interacted on a daily basis with Clients, Title Vendors, Insurance Vendors, Wealth Managements Bankers and Mortgage Loan officers.
Monitored loans to ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
Citywide Home Loans – Greenwood Village, CO May 2013 – July 2014
Loan Processor
Provided support to loan officer and underwriter teams by ensuring the timely, judicious, and accurate processing of mortgages.
Remained current on various financial institutions underwriting guidelines to ensure the best available options to our customers.
Proper follow-up on all files to have met deadlines for closing and funding of loans.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage – Denver, CO September 2010 – May 2013
Loan Document Specialist 4
Verified customer income documentation.
Processed subordinations and resolved appraisal disputes and title issues.
Executed closing actions to ensure a timely and effective closing process.
Maintained a high level of customer service by being proactive in communication with customers, banking center associates, realtors, etc.
Education
Mesa State College, Grand Junction, CO
General Studies
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
Business Administration
Certifications
AIRS Diversity and Inclusion
