Corporate Recruitment professional with over 12 years of talent acquisition experience in startup through global Fortune 1000 companies. Extensive background in sourcing utilizing social media, databases, open web, referrals, and networking. Experienced in offer creation and negotiation, veteran programs, vendor management, contract negotiation, developing search campaigns, and management of the overall recruiting process. Proficient in Taleo, PeopleFluent, Microsoft Office, and other recruiting software.

1. WADE BUMGARNER 1737 N. Nicholas Street
Appleton, Wisconsin 54914
920.460.0071
wadebu@hotmail.com
Profile
Corporate Recruitment professional with over 12 years of talent acquisition experience in startup through
global Fortune 1000 companies. Extensive background in sourcing utilizing social media, databases,
open web, referrals, and networking. Experienced in offer creation and negotiation, veteran programs,
vendor management, contract negotiation, developing search campaigns, and management of the overall
recruiting process. Proficient in Taleo, PeopleFluent, Microsoft Office, and other recruiting software.
The Manitowoc Company, Inc., Manitowoc, Wisconsin
A manufacturer of cranes and commercial foodservice equipment.
2010 to
2016
Corporate Recruiter: Responsible for providing recruiting solutions for salaried executives in
the Americas. Managed all external recruiting vendor relationships, contracts, negotiated
service agreements, partnered with business leaders on OFCCP compliance, and Veteran
OJT Internship program with DWD. Maintained a requisition load of up to 32 requisitions.
 Rewrote recruiting contract with legal counsel so that each contract had an evergreen
main body component and an addendum Job Order component which targeted individual
positions and excluded legal obligations outside of that specific job order.
 Restructured outside recruiter network to manage unsolicited submissions and created a
preferred vendors list based on performance. Reduced size of the overall vendor list from
over 200 to 30 and eliminated unsolicited submission fees.
 Mentored 4 junior recruiters in different sourcing techniques and strategies, including
LinkedIn, Career Builder, and various web and social media sites; and became the
in-house “go to” guy for sourcing needs and external recruiter engagements. Dropped
external recruiter usage from 23% to 3% in the first year saving over $1,000,000.
 Conceptualized, constructed, and instituted a Veteran OJT Intern program in conjunction
with the DWD, saved $7,200 per candidate over a 6-month period, and provided valuable
training for Veterans, enabling hiring to full time employment at the end of the internship.
Received the 2015 “Large Employer of the Year” award for the state of Wisconsin from
both the American Legion and the DAV.
 Educated managers in new OFCCP regulations being implemented into our recruiting and
hiring processes.
 Utilized PeopleFluent and Taleo (ATS - Applicant Tracking System), multiple databases,
networking, online resources, staffing agencies, and colleges/universities to source and
hire candidates. Experienced a candidate hiring close ratio of 96%.
 Managed salaried recruiting process from the requisition creation to communicating the
employment offer to candidates, including candidate sourcing and screening, interviewing,
pre-employment screening, and offer creation and delivery. Completed process within
established internal recruiting guidelines, adhering to government regulations.
 Reviewed and evaluated applications for work history, education and training, salary
desired, and other skills and abilities to determine qualification for employment; conducts
interviews, checks references and backgrounds.
 Compiled, analyzed, and interpreted compensation data to ensure internal equity and
external competitiveness.
 Conferred with hiring managers to determine job skill requirements. Analyzed and
evaluated physical, mental, and training requirements of jobs.

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Integrity Resources, LLC, Appleton, Wisconsin
An executive recruiting firm specializing in architecture, construction, and engineering.
2005 to
2010
Principle: Responsible for delivering full-cycle executive searches for corporate client
companies, marketing, strategic planning, supervision, and general business management.
 Conducted in-depth analysis of job order/position specifications by conferring with hiring
executives and HR professionals. Gathered requirements with an “employee-value” focus
and created a recruiting strategy.
 Strategized the most effective means for sourcing targeted candidates through an
extensive integration of industry resources, including virtual communities, magazines,
blogs, associations, search engines involving Boolean and flip searches, message
boards, organization lists, publications, alumni associations, and personal networks.
 Developed effective advertising campaigns by collecting, designing, and preparing written
and visual materials. Created compelling recruiting presentations, advertisements, and
job board postings to attract top performers.
 Combined behavioral and targeted interviewing techniques, evaluated the job seeker’s
experience to ensure all necessary requirements were possessed, as well as desired skill
sets which proved their value as an exceptional performer within the company.
 Referred job seekers to client-companies by preparing complete profiles to include a
resume, a detailed description of the direct experience relative to each required
qualification, an overview of the candidate’s previous work history, educational
background, traits and future career goals, and references.
 Acted as liaison between the job seeker and client-company to coordinate travel
arrangements, phone and in-person interviews, and site tours. Provided feedback
coupled with tailored advice during the interview process, thus ensuring a smooth and
seamless hiring transition. Arranged visits, including travel and accommodations.
 Extended employment offers by consulting and negotiating final terms with “hands-on”
involvement to ensure hiring process completed.
Employment Resources Group (MRI), Appleton, Wisconsin
A boutique recruiting firm specializing in architecture, construction, and engineering.
2004 to
2005
Executive Recruiter: Responsible for full cycle recruiting primarily in the construction
industry.
 Developed and implemented strategic plans for strong working relationships with local,
national, and international hiring managers.
 Screened candidates against competencies of open positions to ensure a good “cultural
fit” and recognized by the MRI network for superb performance in 2004.
 Utilized web-based tools to advertise and promote open job orders and to identify
potential candidates.
Coldwell Banker, Appleton, Wisconsin
A leading real estate firm.
2000 to
2004
Realtor: Responsible for the sales and marketing of homes in the Fox Valley.
Held diversified positions with AC Supply Company, National Equipment Company, ITT
Finance, United Furniture Sales, and The Leach Company.
Prior to
2000
Military
United States Navy, Honorable Discharge, 1979