Vishal Choudhary

 Vishal Choudhary-/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/vish-c/ - A results-driven professional with 12 years of extensive experience in delivery management, account management, and talent acquisition within the US staffing industry. Demonstrated expertise in VMO/MSP coordination, internal hiring, and team leadership. Proficiency in leveraging VMS and MSP partnerships to enhance recruitment processes and deliver value to clients in the US staffing industry. Skilled in managing client relationships, conducting performance improvement plans, and driving revenue generation. Proficient in resource planning, recruitment strategizing, and contract negotiations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. Education includes a Bachelor's in Computer Application and certifications in IT and recruiting. Summary Involved in Team Management, End to End Process Management, Staffing Lifecycle, Account Management, Recruitment, H1B hiring with Fortune 500 clients and for own company as well. Proficiency in leveraging VMS and MSP partnerships to enhance recruitment processes and deliver value to clients in the US staffing industry. Ability to drive performance excellence and achieve business objectives through effective KPI and KRA management within team. Proficiency in recruiting specialized talent for Engineering and Aerospace clients, highlighting ability to effectively source, assess, and place candidates in highly technical/engineering fields. Utilized data analytics and reporting tools to track team performance, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and develop strategies for enhancing productivity and effectiveness. Leveraged a variety of sourcing channels, including niche job boards, professional associations, and industry networking events, to identify top talent with expertise in areas such as aerospace engineering, mechanical design, systems integration, and software development. Well versed with the terminologies like W2 (Full Time, C2H), 1099, Corp to Corp etc. Thorough Knowledge of US Time Zones, Geographical Locations, Area codes and Zip Codes. Strong understanding of most of the job boards in the US for sourcing & posting (like MOSNTER, Indeed, CareerBuilder, DICE, Techfetch, Jobdiva, Ladders etc. Have strong experience in MS-excel & highly experienced customer service professional.  Able to handle a high volume of customer calls in a fast-paced environment, with minimum supervision, while maintaining emphasis on the highest quality of consumer service.  Have excellent listening skills, oral and written communications.  Comfortable in interacting with all levels of the organization and public. Have excellent problem solving and negotiating skills.  Able to make decisions independently and quickly with minimal escalations. Development and execution of sales and delivery strategies to support goals that led to successfully exceeding targeted growth objectives. Safety-minded and a good communicator with strong computer skills. Skills: Delivery Management Account Management VMO/MSP & Client Co-ordination Internal hiring with HR & VP Appraisal meetings Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Service Delivery Specialist Account Management Team Management Resource Planning & Scheduling Recruitment strategizing Contract Negotiations Lead Qualification & Generation Vendor Contract Negotiations Creation of Marketing Materials Client relationship building and retention Revenue Generation On-boarding, identifying and building teams Education-Elementary School-Senior Secondary School-Bachelor in Computer Application from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab List of VMS: - 1. Fieldglass 2. Coupa 3. AgileOne AccelerationVMS 4. Tapfin 5. Workforce Logiq 6. Pro Unlimited – Wand (Magnit) 7. Beeline 8. Work Nexus List of MSPs: - 1. Bartech 2. Magnit 3. Guidant Group 4. KellyOCG 5. SourceRight 6. Randstad Managed Services 7. Pontoon 8. Geometric Results Inc. (GRI) Computer Education Basic course from NIIT (MS Office, Internet) HTML from NIIT A+ certification by COMPTIA through NIIT institute N+ certification by COMPTIA through NIIT institute Professional Experience ApTask (https://www.aptask.com/) Recruiting & Delivery Specialist May 2024 to Present Clients: - Blue Origin (AeroSpace/Engineering), CITIGroup Technology Inc., NASDAQ Responsibilities Utilizing advanced sourcing techniques to identify and attract top aerospace talent through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and industry-specific platforms. Managing entire recruiting life cycle from requisition development, sourcing, screening and interviewing to negotiation, offer presentation and closure. Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for critical and hard-to-fill positions in the aerospace sector. Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for aerospace roles. Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruiting efforts. Prepare regular reports on recruiting activities, candidate pipelines, and hiring outcomes. Pyramid Consulting, Inc Associate Director - Delivery March 2022 - July 2022 ( months) Client: - CITIGroup Technology Inc. Responsibilities Mentoring a team of 6 recruiters. Managing the Operations and Delivery for the Citigroup IT domain. Analyzed VMS/MSP data and metrics to generate insights, monitor performance trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Defined and implemented KPIs and KRAs for the recruitment team, aligning them with organizational goals and client expectations. Responsible for providing leadership for and managing the day-to-day activities for assigned Talent Acquisition and Recruitment teams. Collabera, Vadodara, Gujarat Associate Delivery Manager / Delivery Manager April 2019 – March 2022 ( 3 years) Clients: - Blue Origin (AeroSpace/Engineering), CITIGroup Technology Inc., NASDAQ, Toyota Financial Services, Intel Corporation, Samsung Semiconductor, Zebra Technologies, John Deere, Westrock Shared Services, Pinterest Inc & TIAA Team Size: - 22 Responsibilities Responsible for providing leadership for and managing the day-to-day activities for assigned Talent Acquisition and Recruitment teams. Spearheaded recruitment efforts for Engineering and Aerospace clients, including industry giants such as Blue Origin, Intel Corporation and John Deere, ensuring the timely fulfillment of specialized technical positions. Conducted thorough candidate assessments, evaluating technical competencies, relevant experience, and cultural fit to ensure alignment with client expectations and project requirements. Defined and implemented KPIs and KRAs for the recruitment team, aligning them with organizational goals and client expectations. Established clear performance metrics for recruiters, including but not limited to candidate submissions, interviews scheduled, placements made, and client satisfaction ratings. Conducted regular performance reviews and provided constructive feedback to team members based on their KPI performance, ensuring continuous improvement and professional development. Monitored team performance against KPIs, analyzed trends, and identified areas for improvement, implementing targeted training and coaching programs as necessary. Collaborated with senior leadership to refine and adjust KPIs and KRAs in response to changing business needs, market dynamics, and client feedback. Recognized and rewarded high-performing team members who consistently met or exceeded their KPI targets, fostering a positive and results-driven work environment. Acted as a key liaison between the company and MSPs such as Bartech, Magnit, and KellyOCG, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of objectives. Analyzed VMS/MSP data and metrics to generate insights, monitor performance trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Making sure of the smooth operations between the offshore counterpart, Account Executives / Managers, and onshore team. Conducted regular performance evaluations of MSP partnerships, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed. Provided training and guidance to recruitment teams on VMS/MSP processes, compliance requirements, and effective utilization of vendor resources. Make sure that submissions are done on time meeting with the client's Service Level Agreement Provide timely feedback to the hierarchy regarding performance, activity reports and accounts. Mentoring and motivating recruiters on sourcing relevant profiles, managing candidate relationships. Implement best practices to improve productivity and efficiency of the recruitment team. Continuous training and development of the recruitment team. The Judge Group, Noida, India Sr. Technical Recruiter / Recruitment Lead November 2017 – April 2019 (1.6 years) Client: - Blue Origin (AeroSpace/Engineering) & CITIGroup Technology Inc. Responsibilities Mentoring a team of 5 recruiters. Bring experience in prospect sourcing utilizing internet research, social media, referral networking, resume databases, job postings and other advertising. Managing entire recruiting life cycle from requisition development, sourcing, screening and interviewing to negotiation, offer presentation and closure. Responsibilities Include: Gathering requirements from VMS (Coupa, Workforce Logic, SAP Fieldglass & IQ Navigator). Prequalify candidates through phone screens and assess potential for placement. Prepare candidates for interviews providing general interview tips and detailed client information. Demonstrate flawless organizational skills. Be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point). Possess impeccable customer service skills. ACS Group (American Cyber Systems, Probys Inc.), Noida India Sr. Technical Recruiter June 2014 - Oct 2017 (3.5 Years) Client: Deloitte, TCS, WIPRO, HP Responsibilities Worked according to multiple requirements in a high growth multitasking environment while working with Direct Client as well as Implementation Partners. Worked extensively on Professional networking sites like LinkedIn and Social Networking sites. Identify available candidates for employment and determine needs; source/recruit/hire/skills. Creating a pool of potentially suitable candidates based on region, skill sets. Participated in Meetings with Reporting manager. Presented resumes to Account Manager and customers, scheduled interviews, process offers and conduct onboarding activities with each hire. Worked with several Account Managers in support of individual accounts, providing well qualified IT resources in a staff augmentation capacity. Performed full lifecycle recruitment, conducted requisition intake meetings, sourcing on job boards, identifying candidates, prescreening and qualifying candidates. HMG America LLC, Amritsar US IT Recruiter / Sr. US IT Recruiter Feb 2011 - May 2014 (3.4 Years) Client: HCL America, Tech Mahindra, Persistent, Deloitte, Robert Half Technology, Symphony, Genpact Responsibilities Worked as a Technical IT recruiter and involved in complete internal recruitment cycle for servicing direct client requirements and engaged in handling all the relevant issues related to US Staffing recruitment. Specialized in End-to-End recruitment from resume searching to identifying, screening, interviewing and negotiating offers. Placing IT Professionals in US market with direct clients. Recruiting US Citizens/GCs (Green card Holder), EAD and H1B. Work on Permanent, C2H (Contract to Hire) & C2C position. Achieving Daily Submittal Targets and maintaining good submittal to Interview/Placement ratio. Have good understanding of IT terminology and Technologies along with IT Recruitment Process. Used to source the profile from various portals like Dice, Monster, and Corp to Corp.