Chris Morelos

Currently working with the amazing talent in Vancouver's booming tech industry. Recruiting for all levels of roles within the business, data, cloud and development technology spaces.

Slalom Consulting June 2021 - Present

Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst

• Successfully managed full-lifecycle staffing and recruitment for technical cloud, data and business-related positions. 
• Managed expectations and had regular cadence with C-suite/senior leaders within the organization to prioritize hiring needs based on teams.
• Worked collaboratively with the sales team to build client relationships and identify resourcing needs.
  • Worked with clients in the: retail, e-commerce, financial, public sector and oil & gas spaces.
• Built and maintained a network of technical resources and managers through cold calling, referrals, attending networking events and using online tools (LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, GitHub, Internal CRM).
  • Spearheaded and attended campus recruitment events (UBC, SFU etc.)
  • Created job descriptions and managed applicant expectations.
  • Targeted 72 second round interviews a quarter with an emphasis on face to face meetings.
• Recruited for roles including: 
  • Technology Directors, Software Developers, Data & Cloud Engineers/Architects Solutions Architects, Business Analysts, Project/Program Managers Directors, VPs, etc.
• Negotiated salaries and terms with candidates during the process based on their expectations, the market & our own salary bands.
• Conducted & scheduled in-person & virtual meetings and interviews to provide fully screened candidates. 
  • Ran references, background checks and assigned technical tests. 
• Maintained and documented communication and candidate/client updates within CRM (Salesforce/Jobscience).
• Highlights:
  • Achieved nearly 100% of quarterly bonus payouts since starting.
  • Placed 20+ full-time consultants.
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of new recruiting process practices to streamline the candidate experience.
  • Created recruitment related initiatives and ran educational sessions on the implementation.

Dance Instructor

• Motivate and educate adults in the world of hip-hop and commercial dance
• Manage and build drop-in and progressive programs to provide options to individuals wanting to pursue dance professionally or recreationally. 
• Provide 1 on 1 individual feedback and motivation to give them the means to move closer to their personal fitness or dance goals.
• Choreograph, coordinate and run rehearsals with 20+ dancers for performance pieces.

Technical Recruiter 

• Successfully managed full-lifecycle staffing and recruitment for technical, engineering, and business-related positions. 
• Worked collaboratively with the sales team to build client relationships and identify resourcing needs. 
• Built and maintained a network of technical resources and managers through cold calling, referrals, attending networking events and using online tools (LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, GitHub).
  • Cold called 25+ potential candidates a day and a minimum of 10 in-person/video meetings a week. 
• Recruited for roles including: 
  • Mechanical Engineers, Software/Web Developers, Solutions Architects, QA, System Engineers, Business Analysts, Project/Program Managers Directors, VPs, etc. 
• Negotiated salaries and hourly rates with candidates. 
• Conducted & scheduled phone calls, meetings and in-person interviews to provide fully screened candidates. 
  • Ran references, background checks and assigned technical tests. 
• Maintained and documented communication and candidate/client updates within CRM (Bullhorn). 
• Highlights: 
  • Generated $367,000 of revenue from new placements and working contractors in 2020.
    • 105% of annual target to earn the bonus incentive trip. 
  • Managed, placed and built rapport with 20+ contractors concurrently. 
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of a semi-independent recruitment department focused on the engineering and marine sectors. 
  • Achieved annual target to attend bonus incentive trip 2019. 

Sales Consultant 

• Sold and upgraded mobile devices/services based on the clients needs. 
  • Negotiated with new and existing clients based on the current packages and promotions available. 
• Built strong client rapport and followed up with them consistently on potential sale opportunities via calls and email. 
• Maintained strong product knowledge across various mobile devices and services.
• Consistently went above & beyond to meet & exceed clients needs & store goals.
• #1 sales consultant at Bell Corporate location. 

Architectural Design Technician 

• Drafted floor plans, elevations, details & shop drawings for building permits & renovation projects in AutoCAD, Revit & Sketchup. 
• Drafted as-built floor plans and permit sets from site measuring & City documents.
• Maintained client and prospect relationships through: 
  • Telephone, email, in-person & online system.
  • Administered product, material & schedules from suppliers for renovation projects. 

BCIT - Certificate in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD