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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Strong Talent Acquisition & Management experience in both attaining and retaining top industry talent • Experience in tailoring solutions to help a team achieve maximum efficiency and success • Strong Senior Technical Recruiter with insights and understandings into Business Intelligence, Omniture, SQL, and Oracle needs • Highly dedicated individual with 10+ years of Sales and Customer Service leadership experience • Strong problem solving, leadership, and account/client management skills • Excellent communication skills and proven ability to integrate technical and interpersonal skills to resolve complex customer situations • Demonstrated ability to provide effective analytical, diagnostic and problem resolution in demanding situations as shown by work history • PMP Certification in progress, Proficient in Program/Project Management • Quad-lingual in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Arabic Web: HTML, Adobe Acrobat Databases: Microsoft Access QuickBooks Pro, IP Portfolio Packages: MS Power Point, Intermediate Access, Advanced Word, Advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Mac OX, Windows, XP platforms, Intermediate SQL

Senior Recruiter @ Launch Consulting Group is a Business Strategy and IT Consulting firm. Launch fuels unlimited growth, by providing future-forward business insight, customer engagement expertise, and technical solutions that help business and people go further, faster. • Custom Development • Program & Project Management • Business Intelligence • UX/UI Creative Services • Portals & Collaboration • IT Staff Augmentation • Cloud Strategy • Offshore Capabilities (Hyderabad, India) We stay on top of the trends and employ experts for every required skill set. Launch Consulting Group, is a veteran owned consulting firm founded in 1996. Our P.A.V.E. Programs for Accelerated Veteran Employment help vets land in great roles and help employers jumpstart their military recruiting and retention initiatives. From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Senior Recruiting Consultant @ Prime 8 Consulting is a Management Consulting firm with a range of service lines, providing value added services to Fortune 500 companies. Prime 8 is well regarded for its Strategy, Program Management and IT System Integration expertise. These service lines are the foundation of our success. Whether it’s an associate required to drive a program to success or a team who can design and engineer a strategy from the ground up, our associates will deliver. We ensure that all our engagements are client focused with a collaborative approach to enhance the stakeholder experience, and increase our client’s productivity. I am a Senior Recruiter consulting at Amazon. Company Values: Client First | Stewardship | Best People | Client Value Creation | Respect for Individual | Integrity | Fun Inclusive Culture | Community Involvement | From September 2014 to April 2015 (8 months) Recruiter @ Amazon Recruiter - Worldwide Operations Talent Acquisition Amazon September 2014 – Present |Greater Seattle Area Full-cycle recruiting for mid and senior level professionals within Amazon's Worldwide Operations network, supporting our Fulfillment Centers across the globe. I focus primarily on roles with our engineering, logistics, and supply chain teams including: Operations Engineers Process Engineers Innovation & Design Engineers Engineering Managers Packaging Engineers Strategic Planning Engineers Start Up Project Managers Construction Managers Real Estate Transaction Managers Amazon was ranked #2 in Most Innovative Companies in 2013. Want to be part of making history? If so, contact me at skkhalid@amazon.com to learn more about our opportunities. From September 2014 to March 2015 (7 months) Greater Seattle AreaTalent Acquisition and Account Management @ Wipro is a global provider of consulting, IT Services, and outsourced R&D, infrastructure outsourcing and business process services. We deliver technology-driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of Global 2000 customers. Responsible for recruiting various positions at Microsoft: Technology Sector including: SQL, Dynamics AX, SDET, SDE, STE, ecommerce, BI, Quality Assurance/Testing, Project/Program Management, Security, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Omniture, Google Analytics Recruited for Fortune 100 Companies such as: Microsoft, HP, Cisco, Sales force, etc. Serve as a Business Development Manager in helping grow the Windows Phone Account. Selected as the only Talent Management individual to have v- at Microsoft. Held dual roles-BD/Technical Recruiter Created and supported campaigns/initiatives in acquiring general and segmented talent Achieved and exceeded hiring goals by planning and implementing focused recruitment efforts to finding talent aligned to firm and client portfolio/needs Managed the full candidate recruiting life cycle; from first point of contact to qualifying, interviewing and day 1 at Wipro Sourced, qualified, evaluated and interviewed new candidates to meet company and client business needs via an established company method/criteria Facilitated interviews, hiring and negotiations of job offers in collaboration with hiring manager, firm directors, managing partners Served as advocate for consultants to enhance their professional experience and ensure a satisfying career progression at Wipro Assisted in leading and facilitating internal staff meetings and pipeline discussions Generated and managed a strong candidate pipeline while conducting reference checks on potential hires Ensured compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations From March 2013 to April 2014 (1 year 2 months) Talent Acquisition and Management @ As an Associate on the Talent Acquisition and Management team, primary responsibility was to foster a community of associates that pride themselves on their ability to adapt to clients’ changing needs and provide leadership, direction and focus to drive successful projects. • Responsible for recruiting various positions in the IT Technology Sector including: SQL, Dynamics AX, Oracle, Siebel, SAP, ecommerce, BI, Quality Assurance/Testing, Project/Program Management, Security, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Omniture, Google Analytics • Recruited for Fortune 100 Companies such as: Microsoft, Expedia, Starbuck, T-Mobile and Adobe, etc. • Managed over 40 consultants- career path/growth, re-engagement process while being a proactive advocate for the consultant • Demonstrated and proven ability in helping grow firm in volume and revenue • Created and supported campaigns/initiatives in acquiring general and segmented talent • Achieved and exceeded hiring goals by planning and implementing focused recruitment efforts to finding talent aligned to firm and client portfolio/needs • Managed the full candidate recruiting life cycle; from first point of contact to qualifying, interviewing and day 1 at Revel • Sourced, qualified, evaluated and interviewed new candidates to meet company and client business needs via an established company method/criteria • Facilitated interviews, hiring and negotiations of job offers in collaboration with hiring manager, firm directors, managing partners and the CEO • In partnership with Talent Acquisition and Management Team, analyzed and applied strategies to ensure and enhance maximum ROI on team efforts • Served as advocate for consultants to enhance their professional experience and ensure a satisfying career progression at Revel • Assisted in leading and facilitating internal staff meetings and pipeline discussions From February 2012 to January 2013 (1 year) Mens Furnishings @ Nordstrom, INC is a leading fashion specialty retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children. They are committed to providing customers with the best experience and are considered industry leaders in such. Main responsibility consisted of relentlessly driving to exceed expectations both from a customer and management standpoint which led to reoccurring clients and referrals and increased profit margins. • Placed in top 5% of Sales Force in first year out of 300 sales consultants • #1 Sales Attainment in Men’s Sportswear in Christmas Dec ‘10 • Set and achieved personal goals while also exceeding team goals • Provided genuine feedback to customers regarding merchandise and current trends • Built lasting relationships with customers while continuously engaging them during follow up purchases • Suggested new merchandise and invited customers to upcoming and exciting Nordstrom events • Consistently kept up with the latest fashion and product knowledge to be an expert for the customer • Opened new Nordstrom Fashion Rewards accounts as a means of building relationships and ongoing business • Worked as a team player to ensure each customer receives the best service possible • Performed daily department maintenance tasks including branding, re-merchandising, and displaying • Took a high level of ownership, accountability and initiative to exceed individual and team sale goals From November 2010 to January 2012 (1 year 3 months) Real Estate Broker @ Skyline Properties serves the real estate needs of the King and Pierce County Washington areas. Selecting a Realtor is an important and often confusing decision. I have provided clients with a clear picture of the Real Estate market, with their priorities in mind. With my vast background in Business, Sales & Real Estate Investing, I have excelled in what it takes to get your home SOLD or set you on a successful path of home ownership! From March 2007 to December 2011 (4 years 10 months) Account Executive @ AT&T is one of the largest U. S. wireless carriers as it offers the phones on an international platform. AT&T provides innovative, reliable high quality products and services. It was the first carrier to launch/introduce the iPhone. Primary responsibility was to offer solutions to both individual and corporate clients by planning and implementing strategies that catered to their individual needs. • Placed in top 3% of the sales force every year out of 350 sales consultants • VIP Club Winner for best Sales for 4th Quarter in 2006 • President’s Club Winner for 2nd Quarter in 2008 • Executed daily operations of completing customer contracts, transactions and warranties • Handled all administrative aspects of the sale and client engagement • Exceeded all sale objectives each month by over 200% • Identified and resolved technical issues for Apple iPhones: 2g, 3g, 3gs, and 4.0 • Educated customers as well as fellow employees in regards to smart phones and network issues by active research and excellent understanding of related network software programs • Served as a leader on a multi skilled retail sales team • Instrumental in all aspects of a successful Apple iPhone 2g, 3g, 3gs launches • Displayed and demonstrated knowledge in the following: iPhones, Windows mobile, blackberry and android phones • Compiled lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from the database, business directories and other sources • Received continuous training on customer first skills and new innovative products in the wireless industry From September 2006 to August 2010 (4 years) Account Executive @ Verizon is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wire line communications services to consumer, business, and government wholesale customers. Primary responsibility was to achieve sales goals, coach and mentor new talent in the retail environment. • Placed in top 2% in sales every year out of 250 sales force • Achieved Winner’s Circle every year for top sales performance in the pacific northwest • Provided leadership expertise and suggestions on sales tactics, customer experience and marketing • Sold all cellular products and services offered by the company • Handled all aspects of the cell phone sale which included completing contracts, warranties and activation set up • Drove both individual and team sale performance results by proactively implementing sales techniques and sharing best practices with the team • Developed, trained, motivated, and coached sales team to produce desired high performance results • Served as a multi-skilled member of the retail sales team • Educated customers regarding equipment and network operation • Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales quota by selling cellular service and Products to walk-in customers in the retail store; including Sales Goals for Net Activations, Net Accessory Sales, Enhanced Handset Features, and Mobile Web • Responsible for operationalizing store and ensuring a positive end to end customer experience From November 2001 to August 2005 (3 years 10 months) Greater Seattle AreaSupport Manager @ • Successfully managed a 6 man sales team. Meet and exceed sales goals for each month • Provided first level phone support, helping customers through the Installation, set up and configuration trouble shooting post install Hardware/software configuration issues software platforms supported WINDOWS NT. • Traveled throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders. Talked with customers on sales floor and by phone. • Quoted prices and credit terms and prepared sales contracts for orders obtained. • Prepared reports of business transactions and kept expense accounts. Supervised and managed 6 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries. From July 1999 to November 2001 (2 years 5 months)

Bachelor of Arts, Communications and History @ University of Washington From 1994 to 1998 Associate of Arts @ Shoreline Community College From 1993 to 1995 Salman Khalid is skilled in: Full-cycle Recruiting, Business Analysis, Program Management, SDLC, Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, Talent Acquisition, Management Consulting, Management, Leadership, E-commerce, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Sales, Recruiting