A highly motivated, versatile and results-driven sales professional in staffing industry brings 10 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and 5 years of experience in business development & client relationship management. Establish and maintain effective business relationships at the “C” suite, SVP, VP, CIO, CTO, Director, Co-founder and Senior HR levels and Enterprise market segments to establish long term, recurring revenue streams. Experienced in recruitment strategies, business development, client management in variety of verticals: banking, financial services, insurance, global consulting firms, telecommunication, manufacture, specialized IT professional services organizations. Full P&L responsibilities over multiple lines of business within the Technical Staffing / Project Solutions and accountable for overall revenue growth via new client acquisition strategies, sales planning / execution and process driven recruitment activities. Demonstrated a strong ability to thoroughly understand the staffing requirements from both technical and "soft skills" perspectives. Able to understand the cultural & behavioral requirements as well as the importance of finding the "right" person and not just the right skill set. Adept in accurately recruiting and pre-screening appropriate candidates in minimal time frame for competitive deadlines and earned the trust of clients and candidates by cultivating respectful, honest and reliable relationships. Expert in headhunting, technical screening, networking, channel marketing perfected in strategic targeted cold callings, directly referrals, social media, and community involvement. Skilled in contract and salary negotiations. Proficient in aligning client objectives with candidate motivation, ensuring satisfaction for all stakeholders. A strong believer that companies are made of people who fit well together and that people are company's most important asset.

Sr. Executive Recruiter, Permanent Practices @ As a global provider of IT staffing services and the second largest in North America, Modis connects the very best IT professionals to great opportunities at leading companies. And we do it every single day – for both temporary and permanent assignments and across virtually all industries. We use our insight, flexibility and expanded resources to anticipate the needs of leading tech companies and help them make exceptional connections with top tech talent. Our Services Include: - Staff Augmentation - Direct Placement - Management Consulting Solutions Our Competitive Advantage: - Dedicated, experienced leadership - Proven and flexible delivery methodologies - Quality processes - Corporate values and ethics policy - Internal project management office and guidelines - Project success rate in the high 90th percentile (an exceptional rating within the industry) Success is about making the right connections between people, solutions and objectives. With Modis, you can take a strategic approach to boosting performance through an optimal mix of internal staff, outside consulting resources and project outsourcing. And because we take the time to properly understand the needs of our clients and candidates, we can help them make exceptional connections and achieve greater levels of success. From November 2015 to Present (2 months) Toronto, Canada AreaClient Relationship Manager, Centre of Recruitment Excellence @ Experis™ is a dedicated business unit of ManpowerGroup – a world leader in employment services for more than 60 years, and a recognized pioneer in the industry. Experis™ accelerates business growth and careers by intensely attracting, assessing and placing specialized expertise in Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, Engineering and Healthcare. We precisely deliver in-demand talent for mission-critical positions, enhancing the competitiveness of the organizations and people we serve. We also apply our expertise to provide a suite of proven workforce solutions that improve our clients' productivity, efficiency and cost containment. Our recruiting methods and assessment techniques identify the right professional talent for any position. Whether it be interim placement, permanent placement, or borderless talent needs, our global reach and local expertise, positions us to help you with any of your professional resourcing needs. From February 2014 to November 2015 (1 year 10 months) Toronto, Canada AreaSr. Consultant, Client Services @ Founded in 1993 by Sr. IT and Business professionals, VTRAC is offering Executive Search and Advisory Services, Staffing Solutions, and Consulting services to major global organizations and leading edge technology companies in the IT, Financial Services, Telecommunication, Automotive, Engineering, Retail, and Public sectors. VTRAC’s Divisions: Executive Search (IT, Management, Banking, Insurance, Procurement, Sales and Marketing) Staffing Solutions (IT, Management, Accounting, Finance & Procurement, Sales and Marketing) IT Consulting (Project Management, Business and Systems Analysis, Data and Infrastructure Support) Advisory Services to Executives and Sr. Professionals: Strategic Planning Career Transition Counseling Coaching Effective Interviewing Contract and Offer Negotiation From May 2012 to February 2014 (1 year 10 months) Toronto, Canada AreaCo-Founder / Business Development Manager - Joint Venture Program (B2B & B2C) @ Managed new and existing client relationships, building a strong rapport with academic institutions and senior admission officers, principals and understanding their internal processes and culture resulting in successful partnership. Succeeded in presenting a limited number of applicants for each undergraduate and graduate programs of highly qualified and selected applicants that met the clients' requirements resulting in a stronger relationship with the clients. Managed to learn tools and new ways of channel marketing (Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Referral), networking building with academic institutions. Built a portfolio of academic institutions from scratch and managed to build and establish long term successful relationships. Pursued active and passive academic institutions supporting them in their recruiting development presenting them with viable opportunities and opinions resulting in better positions and improvements in their enrollments. Mentored junior education consultants and assisted them in developing their skills and knowledge. Succeeded in establishing Joint Venture Program (2+1) between Lambton College and Zhejiang University for Personal Support Worker Certificate and Nursing Diploma. Achieved annual sales target 300k for 2 years consecutively. From June 2010 to May 2012 (2 years) Co-Founder / Sr. Recruitment Consultant - International Students Program @ Managed recruitment teams and registration, admission of international students for Canadian and American institutions from secondary to graduate studies. Managed International Students Centre of Workforce development and language training programs. Executing promotion, outreach activities, business development and evaluation for international academic credential programs. Playing an advisory role to international students in matters of academics, employment and career development. Providing guidance with school selection, resume writing and interview strategies. Building and executing a recruiting plan that includes social media, community involvement, referrals, and education roadshow. Appointed as a trainer for new recruiters for recruitment methodology and marketing strategies. Executing promotion, outreach activities, business development and evaluation for international academic credential programs. Playing an advisory role to international students in matters of academics, employment and career development. Providing guidance with school selection, resume writing and interview strategies. Building and executing a recruiting plan that includes social media, community involvement, referrals, and education roadshow. Achieved annual sales target 300k for 4 years consecutively. From July 2005 to June 2010 (5 years) Undergraduate Statistics Teaching Assistant @ Instructed Introduction of Statistics and Advanced Statistics courses at University of Toronto. Named one of The Best Teaching Assistants at University of Toronto. From September 2003 to June 2004 (10 months) Toronto, Canada Area

Honours Bachelor of Science, Double Majors: Biology and Psychology, GPA: 3.3 / 4.0 @ University of Toronto From 2000 to 2005 High School Diploma, OSSD @ Sir John.A.MacDonald C.I From 1996 to 2000 John Xu is skilled in: Management Consulting, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Business Development, Change Management, Vendor Management, Technical Recruiting, Executive Search, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Team Management, Management, salary negotiation, Contract Negotiating