Linkus Group

A Toronto-based boutique firm catering to small- and medium-sized businesses.  I specialize in the thriving Ontario tech industry.  I partner with early stage start-ups and recruit high level developers across various computing languages and skill sets- Javascript, Python, Ruby on Rails, Android, iOS, PHP, IT Networking, DevOps, .NET and even Java!  More recently, Golang, Elixir, Flutter and Haskell.  

I help my clients build their entire teams which also includes roles within Marketing, Sales and even Executives.  My clients mean everything to me, and growing their teams means growing their business.

•	Provide advice and support to Hiring Managers regarding the recruitment process through close Account Management and Customer Relations
•	Evaluate job boards and posting methods
•	Design and implement a social recruiting strategy using LinkedIn and other recruitment tools
•	Utilize our ATS (CATS) to manage candidates throughout the recruiting process
•	Screen candidates through various methods including phone interviews, HR in-person interviews, and reference checks
•	Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and clients 
•	Negotiate and draft offers and offer packages
•	Track source of hire, cost/hire, and other related metrics
•	Participated in career fairs to screen potential candidates
•	Continuously network at Toronto tech events to meet new talent on behalf of my clients.

Senior Lead Recruiter

HiredHippo

HiredHippo is a curated hiring marketplace where companies get instant access to high-potential vetted candidates aligned to their hiring needs, and one where professionals are matched instantly with jobs they love.

We built our product to make it easy for companies of all sizes to simply interview the highest-potential candidates for their jobs and hire them faster than their counterparts. We believe hiring managers can stop wasting time posting, recruiting, attracting, vetting, and meeting with unfit candidates. We do this by getting you straight to your top interviews. 

There’s an easier way to hire.

Consultant

Jobspring Partners

Jobspring Partners is a professional IT staffing agency that takes an innovative approach to matching the most qualified IT professionals with organizations that offer rewarding full-time and contract career opportunities. We use a team-based approach to recruiting and work exclusively in the technology communities of ten major North American cities. With a deep understanding of the technology job market, we are able to identify opportunities that best serve the needs of people looking to advance their careers.
 
- Involved in the full cycle of recruitment
- Expected to build own book of business from scratch through cold-calling and networking
- Attend weekly meetings regarding technology and new advances in the industry
- 70% of time spent bringing in net- new business through business development and sales, and 30% recruiting candidates
- Brought in 4 new clients in the first 6 months
- Screen technical resumes of Software Developers
- Conduct in depth over the phone and in-person interviews with Candidates
- Meet with clients and gather requirements regarding open positions
- Arrange interview times between candidates and hiring managers
- cold call candidates and pitch new opportunities
- Deal with negotiations for full time salaries and contract positions
- Attend team and company meetings in order to gather industry insight, further knowledge of technology and recruitment methods
- B2B cold calling 
- Established strong client/candidate relationships with small startups to large national corporations


Specialties: Java / J2EE / C / C++ / Java Enterprise / Web Services / Big Data Engineering / Hadoop / Data Scientist / Machine Learning / "High Frequency Trading" / HFT / Trading Platform Development / QA Automation/ Software developer in test / iOS / Objective-C / Swift / Android

Business Development- Technical Recruiter

Barcelo Hotels & Resorts

Work closely with a team of musicians, singers, dancers, sound technicians and stage hands. Ensure the show and other hotel events run smoothly and efficiently.  Utilize my fluency in English, Spanish and French with hotel guests and hotel staff-members.  Perform in 10 different shows, 6 nights a week.  Choreograph dance sequences and teach new dancers.  Retain at all times the image and mottos of the hotel brand.

Entertainer, Events, Public Relations

Royal Solaris Resort and Spa

Maintain and develop relations with hotel guests.  Organize, event host and master of ceremony for large tourist groups and corporate events.   Utilize my fluency in Spanish, French & English to deal with different nationalities.  Resolving issues for hotel guests to ensure an enjoyable stay.  Perform in professional stage shows.

Entertainer, Public Relations

Mosaic sales solutions

In charge of bringing the 'Vitamin water by Glaceau' drink into the Toronto market through sampling, merchandising, sales, special events and promotions in sports environment. To directly connect with consumers in order to sell and market the product. To have a thorough knowledge of each brand in order to explain to consumers which product best suits their needs.

Brand Ambassador 

I have a passion for tech, love building relationships and finding out what motivates people to succeed. Talk to me about the tech ecosystem and I will provide some valuable insights. 

I am lucky enough to have lived and worked abroad, in places like Mexico, Singapore and Bali.  I have friends and acquaintances all over the world and I consider myself an ambassador to all cultures. 

I love speaking Spanish and you can find me in my spare time flying in the air doing Aerial Acrobatics or dancing Salsa at some of my favourite socials.

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