Seán Pennel, CSC®

Senior Manager, Executive Search & Talent Acquisition · Alpha-Professional Resources, APR, Inc

Moorpark, CA

In My Own Words

Sean has 15 years of industry experience in Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, and Management Consulting. He holds a B.A. degree in Business Economics from University of California, Santa Barbara and is working towards a Master’s degree in Organizational Development. During his career, Sean has placed C-level Executives and all levels of management for clients ranging from Fortune 100/500 and Big Four CPA firms, to privately held corporations. He focuses on placing: C-Level Executives, Mid-Upper Management, as well as Staff-level professionals across multiple industries. Sean has the experience, skills and people-oriented personality clients prize. He brings senior-level expertise to our clients to help them fill their business-critical positions quickly and effectively with the top finance and accounting professionals in the area. ASA: Certified Search Consultant® + Certified Staffing Professional® Current Clients/MSP's/Strategic Partnerships: NIKE, AMAZON, ESPN, FOX, UBER, Amgen, AmerisourceBergen, UBER Industries Served: IT/High-Tech, Healthcare, Clinical, Scientific, Pharmaceutical/BioPharma, Medical Device, Entertainment/Media/Social Media, Telecom, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Non-profit, Agriculture/Farming, Professional Services Expertise: -> Successful in running an efficient and fully compliant recruiting process - knowledge of federal/state labor laws and guidelines (EEO, ADA, and OFCCP) -> Provide clients with current market research on talent landscape and relevant industry dynamics -> Agency, corporate, and diversity recruiting -> Advanced experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) -> Managed Solutions (MSP, VMS and contingent workforce solutions) -> Launch effective marketing campains via: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google Plus+, Tumblr, Instagram, Reddit #TalentAcquisition #executiverecruiter #ATS #MSP #Recruiter #Staffing #careers #jobs #recruiters #corporaterecruiter #digitalrecruiter

Work Experience

Senior Manager, Executive Search & Talent Acquisition

Alpha-Professional Resources, APR, Inc

2012 – Present

Oversee firm's Strategic Accounts and national recruitment operations. Developing new business relationships and building lucrative partnerships with industry leaders and high-caliber candidates throughout multiple markets. * Full-cycle recruitment: develop and execute tactical sourcing strategies to generate candidate flow and attract top technical and non-technical talent throughout multiple markets. * Provide tracking and reporting metrics to monitor staffing results and return on investment (ROI). * Manage and develop high-dollar business partnerships, producing over $1M in annual revenue.

Recruiting Manager/Key Account Executive

VACO Financial

2011 – 2012

($140MM Revenue) Vaco is the nation's fastest growing privately-held consulting and executive placement firm, with 26 offices nationwide. * Oversee senior-level search, organizational assessment, and talent management solutions for clients across a wide range of industries * Actively involved in helping companies recruit audit chairs and filling key roles, including CFO/CAO, Corporate Controller, Tax Leaders, and Finance Executives

Executive Recruiter

Kforce, Inc

2010 – 2011

($1B Revenue) Responsible for the identification, qualification, recruiting and interviewing of high level candidates; for the cultivation, administration, and maintenance of the entire sales process

* Facilitating all activities associated with the matching and closing processes * Consistently exceeded monthly/quarterly Gross Profit and production goals * Identifying and developing new business and strategic accounts throughout Southern CA * Reactivate stagnant business and cultivating new relationships with decision makers

Executive Recruiter, Finance & Accounting

Ajilon Finance

2008 – 2010

($18B Revenue)

Ajilon is a global leader in managed services, consulting and specialized recruiting with nearly 500 offices in 17 territories throughout the world including North America, the UK and Europe

* Full-cycle recruiting and business development responsibilities * Involved in all phases of client and candidate interface; through initial contact, offer negotiations, post-employment follow up * Forged relationships with C-level Partners, Industry Leaders through networking activities * Successfully placed multiple accounting and finance managers and executives throughout the Southern California Region, placing accounting & finance professionals; (Controllers, Tax Managers/CPA's, Financial Analysts, Accounting Specialists, etc)

Education

B.A.

University of California

1999 – 2003

B.A.

Interests

YogaMountain bikingSnowboardingSurfingTriathlonDrumsBassCompetitive endurance sports: marathon & ultra-marathon runnerCompetitive cyclistFluent in: guitarPiano.Strava profile:Https://www.strava.com/athletes/2248103Http://athlinks.com/racer/results/113897237