Vihal Patole

Vishal Devanand Patole E-Mail ID:- Mobile: - Add: Nashik Maharashtra -422006. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-patole-58b137194/ Summary: As a seasoned Lead US IT Recruiter with over 8+ years of experience, I specialize in connecting top-tier IT talent with leading companies across the United States. My expertise lies in identifying, engaging, and securing highly skilled professionals in various IT domains, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, and cloud computing. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and screening candidates to negotiating offers and onboarding new hires. My approach is driven by a deep understanding of the IT landscape and a commitment to building strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Key Highlights: IT professionals in roles ranging from entry-level to executive positions. Collaborated with hiring managers to understand their needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. Leveraged advanced recruiting tools and platforms to streamline the hiring process and enhance candidate experience. I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and continuously improving my recruitment techniques. My goal is to help organizations build high-performing IT teams that drive innovation and success. Let's connect and explore how we can work together to achieve your hiring goals! Specialized in recruiting professionals as Software Architects/Developers (Distributed and Mainframe), Database Architects/Developers/Administrators Network Security Engineer, C/C++, (Windows & UNIX/Linux), .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, Oracle, Web Developers, Program/Product/Project Managers and Quality Assurance Testers/Analysts, Business Requirements Analysts, Drupal Engineers, UI Developers, Performance Architects, Systems Integration Architects, Mobile Developers and many more. Core Competencies Include: IT Recruitment Talent acquisition /Recruitment Employee Engagement & Retention Performance Management Compensation & Benefits HR Process Training & Development I love meeting new people and learning new things, so please feel free to say hello and share a story with me. I am an open networker please feel free to connect me on LinkedIn! At present working as a IT recruiter at Ampcus and have over 6 year of experience A dynamic professional with 2.5 years of valuable experience in Sales Support. Technical Skills: Recruitment Tools & Portals Proficient in using industry-standard recruitment platforms, including: Monster: Extensive experience in advanced candidate search, job postings, and resume database management. Dice: Expertise in sourcing IT and technical talent using Boolean searches and specialized filters. CareerBuilder: Skilled in job board optimization, candidate engagement, and managing applicant pipelines. LinkedIn Recruiter (RPS): Experienced in leveraging premium LinkedIn features for networking, candidate outreach, and building talent pipelines. Indeed: Adept at job postings, tracking applications, and optimizing postings for better visibility and response rates. Vendor Management Systems (VMS) & Managed Service Programs (MSP): Hands-on experience with VMS tools such as WAND and Magnite, FieldGlass, Lotus Coontct, ensuring seamless interaction between vendors and clients. Proficient in managing MSP accounts to meet client requirements, compliance standards, and streamline recruitment workflows. Skilled at navigating client requisition portals to manage requisitions, track submissions, and handle feedback loops. Taxation & Employment Types: Thorough understanding of U.S. tax terms and employment types, including: W2: Knowledge of salaried and hourly employment, tax withholdings, and benefits compliance. 1099: Expertise in managing independent contractor agreements, ensuring adherence to IRS guidelines. C2C (Corp-to-Corp): Experienced in handling B2B contracts and compliance with federal regulations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word: Document formatting, report creation, and advanced editing tools. Excel: Data analysis, pivot tables, advanced formulas, and reporting. PowerPoint: Professional presentation creation, design, and delivery. Outlook: Email communication, calendar management, and task scheduling. Additional Skills: Familiar with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS “Job Diva”) and CRM tools to streamline recruitment workflows and track candidate engagement. Expertise in Boolean search strings and keyword optimization for sourcing hard-to-find talent. Knowledgeable in basic IT and networking concepts for technical recruitment. Industry Knowledge: Up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the IT industry. Project Management: Managing multiple recruitment projects simultaneously. Diversity and Inclusion: Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices. Time Management: Efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Interpersonal Skills: Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with candidates and hiring managers. Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates. Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating job offers and closing candidates. Team Leadership: Experience leading and mentoring a team of recruiters. Problem-Solving: Ability to address and resolve recruitment challenges effectively. Education: Degree in Civil Engineering from Pune University. Diploma in Civil Engineering from MSBTE University June 2014 SSC (10th class) from Pune University June 2010 Work Experience: Sr. US IT Recruiter (Team Lead) Aug 2019-Present Ampcus INC Nashik As a Senior US IT Recruiter and Team Lead at Ampcus, I bring over 8+ years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition, specializing in W2. I have successfully collaborated with numerous US clients, including Cigna, UCLA, UCF, HonorHealth, Siemens, (All Domain), Amazon, Meta, Travelers, State Clinets, Verizon, Infosys, Capgemini, Persistent, Cigna, PG&E, and Macquarie ERP Client Domains such as BSFI, Heathcare, Pharma, Medical, Mediare, Banking, Insurance etc. Roles and Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition and Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for US-based IT positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates. Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies tailored to different IT roles and company needs. Utilize various sourcing platforms and techniques to identify and attract top IT talent. Client and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with hiring managers and clients to understand their staffing needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions. Maintain strong relationships with W2 clients, ensuring compliance with employment laws and tax regulations. Act as a liaison between clients and candidates, ensuring a smooth recruitment process and positive candidate experience. Core IR Requirements: Develop and maintain a compelling recruitment message that aligns with the company's investment thesis and strategic goals. Engage with stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and alignment on recruitment strategies and objectives. MSP and VMS Coordination: Work with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to manage the contingent workforce, including sourcing, screening, onboarding, and compliance. Utilize Vendor Management Systems (VMS) to automate recruitment workflows, centralize data, and provide analytics for informed decision-making. Technical and Market Expertise: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market conditions to effectively recruit for specialized IT roles. Possess a strong understanding of technical requirements and the ability to assess candidates' technical skills and cultural fit. Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with US labor laws, visa regulations, and company policies. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of candidate interactions, interview feedback, and hiring decisions. Performance Metrics and Reporting: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and identify areas for improvement. Prepare and present regular reports on recruitment activities, candidate pipelines, and hiring outcomes to senior management. Job Boards and ATS Management: Leverage job boards such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, LinkedIn, and Indeed to source and attract qualified candidates. Optimize job postings and search strategies to maximize visibility and candidate engagement on these platforms. Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Job Diva to streamline recruitment processes, manage candidate pipelines, and ensure efficient data management. Maintain and update the ATS with accurate candidate information, interview feedback, and hiring decisions. US IT Recruiter. July 2017-Aug 2019 Bravens INC Nashik Candidate Sourcing: Proficient in sourcing candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, job boards,(Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice etc), social media, and employee referrals. Screening and Interviewing: Experienced in conducting initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for the role. Technical Recruiting: Skilled in recruiting for technical positions including software developers, system administrators, and network engineers. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Familiar with using ATS platforms like Job Diva Relationship Building: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders. Job Descriptions: Adept at writing and optimizing job descriptions to attract top talent. Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating offers and closing candidates. Compliance: Knowledgeable about employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance during the hiring process. Metrics and Reporting: Ability to track and report on key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate satisfaction. Onboarding: Experience in coordinating and facilitating the onboarding process for new hires. Diversity and Inclusion: Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace through targeted recruiting strategies. Networking: Active participation in industry events, job fairs, and professional networking groups. Project Management: Managing multiple recruiting projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with candidates and team members. Sales Executive at Shuzho Sunrise Business Group China, (Alibaba.com) August 2014-June 2017 China Responsibility: Responsible to penetrate all targeted Key accounts and originate up selling opportunities for the company’s product and services. Responsible for overall sales support for B2B account of the company. Responsible for manage e-commerce sales. Responsible to develop and manage account business expansion through extra activities. Accountable to evaluate client’s identity by researching about client through web and other sources. Maintain Management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending standard operating procedure to handle sales account on portal effectively and efficiently. Achieving sales target by monitoring and motivating other sales support team mates. Helping them to solve customers’ feedback when and necessary. Effectively control and manage buyers’ activities on portal, as well as monitoring other requirement of the same customer on portal. Handling client mainly from United States of America, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Australia and rest of world. Responsible to maintain database in Excel as well as ERP system. Responsible taking regular follow-up of quoted customer to convert them into sales. Calling customer when and necessary to serve them better for concluding the crucial orders. Coordinating with other departments like production, dispatch, finance to serve the clients requirement. Making proper quotations as per customer’s requirement. Providing customers with product photos and other product details for better reference of customer. Suggesting customer for sample orders to check quality of the products before proceeding further to formal orders. Providing customers quality certificate of the products when and necessary. Handling Skype & Whatsapp for the same account to serve customer faster and to close the order. Preparing Invoice asper customer’s requirement to conclude the orders. Coordinating with dispatch team to get quotes for shipping if required. Raising orders on Alibaba Trade Assurance order. Quoting RFQ when necessary. Communicating with customer for taking references from his business circle for additional sales to company. Arranging customers meeting with director of the company in china when and necessary. Trainee Engineer (Civil Engineer) May 2012- July 2014 Samrath Business Group of Company Nashik Responsibility: Worked as Junior Engineer. Site Supervising. To check the work completed by workers. To distribute the work to the workers. To maintain stock and records of materials. To get checked the work done by the senior executive.