E. PENNY TORRY
42998 AsTell Street
Chantilly, VA  20152
 [Send email to request phone number] 27-3346
Email: ptorry52@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/great7
 
SUMMARY:
Sr. IT Recruiter, over twenty (20) year’s of Full life Cycle recruiting to
include: technical and administrative placement,  interviewing and technical
screens, closing, direct placement, contract and contract to hire opportunities,
account management, placing candidates requiring security clearance, negotiating
of salaries, rate quotes, offer letters, job fairs.  
 
EDUCATION:
George Mason University, 1991 
(General Studies)  
 
TRAINING / CONFERENCES:
Manpower Recruiter Training – Milwaukee, TN   
Volt Recruiter Training – Tampa, Florida  
 
CONTRACT EXPERIENCE:

Cyquent, Inc.,
Rockville, MD									8/08 –  3/09
	Conduct full life-cycle recruiting for a wide range high level Finance
positions. 
	Screened, recruited, interviewed candidates based on client
requirements. 
	Negotiated compensation. 
	Positions Recruited:
	Utilized in-house tracking system for tracking of candidates; tracking
interview and hires of each candidate. 
	Partner with hiring managers to identify core competencies and position
requirements. 
	Negotiate compensation incentives and benefits packages. 
	Provide administrative support for employee relocation, advancement,
and referral bonus incentive programs 
	Interacted with hiring managers to qualify their hiring requirements 
	Present candidates and close deals. 
	Created and maintained job descriptions and job postings. Attended
regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of orders received by
managers

Volks Wagen Group of America						12/07—7/08
	Conduct full life-cycle recruiting for a wide range high level Finance
positions. 
	Screened, recruited, interviewed candidates based on client
requirements. 
	Negotiated compensation. 
	Utilized in-house tracking system for tracking of candidates; tracking
interview and hires of each candidate. 
	Partner with hiring managers to identify core competencies and position
requirements. 
	Negotiate compensation incentives and benefits packages. 
	Provide administrative support for employee relocation, advancement,
and referral bonus incentive programs 
	Interacted with hiring managers to qualify their hiring requirements 
	Present candidates and close deals. 
	Created and maintained job descriptions and job postings. Attended
regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of orders received by
managers








L3 Communications 
Sr. Recruiter  									7/07—10/07 

	Responsible for providing full lifecycle recruiting of qualified
candidates holding active clearances, specifically DOD (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI
with polygraph) with governmental clients. 
	Positions recruited:  Configuration Management, Information Security
Engineers, Server Network Engineers, Software Developers, Systems Engineers, Java
Developers, Electronic Technicians, Intelligent Analyst, Systems Analyst, just to
name a few. 
	Post vacancies on a variety of web sites; conducted candid at e
searches for open job orders. The searches entailed a variety of resources; such
as referrals, d at abase candidates, and Internet searches. 
 
Fulcrum IT Services aka GMRI
Sr. Recruiter									   2/07—7/07  

	Providing full lifecycle recruiting, specifically focusing on qualified
candidates having an active (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI with polygraph) to fill
positions with clients of GMRI, specifically in the government environment. 
	Conduct phone screens, interviews, and reference checks, criminal
background checks, at tending job fairs, maintained a strong recruitment network,
new-hire orient at ions and accurately tracking recruiting metrics. 
	Attended regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of
orders received by managers, to include: the activity of each account, interviews
and hire 
	Utilized Hire Desk Tracking System. 
	Worked directly with hiring managers to help determine staffing needs,
writing 
 
HARRIS CORPORATION  
Sr. Recruiter									8/06—2/07   

	Providing full lifecycle recruiting, specifically focusing on qualified
candidates having an active (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI with polygraph) to fill
positions with clients specifically in the government environment. 
	Unix Administrators, Server Network Engineers, Software Developers,
Technical Support, Help Desk, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, Systems
Engineers, Computer Operators, VOIP Engineers, Cognos Developers, Oracle and Java
Developers, LAN Administrator, Systems Engineer, Database Administrators, Buyer
Subcontract/Administrators, to name a few 
	Conduct phone screens, interviews on qualified candidates based on
client requirements. 
	Negotiate final offers, and compensation. 
	Extend offers and confirm candidate acceptance. 
	Tracking system utilized: Hire.com 
	Interacted with hiring managers to qualify requirements 
	Attend job fairs; user group 
	Attend the TAP (Transition Assistance Program) at Ft. Belvoir 
	Attended regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of
orders received by managers, to include: the activity of each account, interviews
and hires

SI International 
Sr. Recruiter									4/05—8/06 

	Conduct full life-cycle recruiting for a wide range of IT disciplines.

	Responsible for the recruitment of all cleared and non-cleared
positions 
	Screened, recruited, interviewed, and tested candidates based on client
requirements. 
	Negotiated final offers, and negotiate compensation. 
	Extend offers and confirm candidate acceptance. 
	Utilized Web hire tracking system for tracking of candidates; tracking
interview and hires of each candidate. 
	Partner with hiring managers to identify core competencies and position
requirements. 
	Write and place advertising copy 
	Conduct comprehensive background checks and verify reference 
information. 
	Negotiate compensation incentives and benefits packages. 
	Provide administrative support for employee relocation, advancement,
and referral bonus incentive programs 
	Present candidates and close deals. 
	Created and maintained job descriptions and job postings. 
	Attended regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of
orders received by managers, to include: the activity of each account, interviews
and hires 
	Attend job fairs; user groups, TAP maintained unemployment report (this
include employees who have ended their assignments, and/or was termed and filed
for unemployment) 

GMRI 
Sr. Recruiter									5/04 – 4/05   
	Providing full lifecycle recruiting, specifically focusing on qualified
candidates having an active (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI with polygraph) to fill
positions with clients of GMRI, specifically in the government environment. 
	Conduct phone screens, interviews, and reference checks, criminal
background checks, at tending job fairs, maintained a strong recruitment network,
new-hire orient at ions and accurately tracking recruiting metrics. 
	Attended regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of
orders received by managers, to include: the activity of each account, interviews
and hire 
	Worked directly with hiring managers to help determine staffing needs,
writing 

PCHS Staffing Solutions 
Sr. Recruiter									12/03 – 4/04  
	Responsible for providing full lifecycle recruiting of qualified
candidates holding active clearances, specifically DOD (S, TS, TS/SCI, TS/SSBI
with polygraph) with governmental clients. 
	Positions recruited: Unix Administrators, Server Network Engineers,
Software Developers, Technical Support, Help Desk, Network Engineers, Network
Administrators, Systems Engineers, Computer Operators, VOIP Engineers, Cognos
Developers, Oracle and Java Developers, LAN Administrator, Database
Administrators, Buyer Subcontract/Administrators, to name a few. 
	Post vacancies on a variety of web sites; conducted candid at e
searches for open job orders. The searches entailed a variety of resources; such
as referrals, d at abase candidates, and Internet searches. 
	Utilized standard tracking system, in-house system. 
	Conducted in-house interviews; Post vacancies on a variety of web site

	Maintained unemployment report (this include employees who have ended
their assignments, and/or was termed and filed for unemployment) 

(Full Time)
Volt Technical Services
Senior Technical Recruiter / Supervisor					11/98—4/03         
	Full lifecycle recruiting 
	Developed and maintained client accounts 
	Verified clearances and recruited for positions requiring clearances. 
	Conduct phone screens, interviews, and reference checks, criminal
background checks, at tending job fairs, maintained a strong recruitment network,
new-hire orient at ions and accurately tracking recruiting metrics. 
	Worked directly with hiring managers to help determine staffing needs,
writing job postings and ads, making offers of employment 
	Positions recruited: Candidates possessing Top Secret Clearances, SCI,
Full life poly, Software Engineers, Software Developers, Web Designers, Technical
Support, Help Desk, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, Graphic Designers,
LAN Administrator, Systems Engineer, Database Administrators, Buyer
Subcontract/Administrators, Technical Writers, accounting positions and more  
	Post vacancies on a variety of web sites; Received and qualified open
orders with clients; conducted candid at e searches for open job orders. The
searches entailed variety of resources; such as referrals, d at abase candidates,
and Internet searches. 
	Obtained references/verified degrees/salaries; Scheduled and prepped
candidates for interviews; Conducted performance evaluations on contract 
	Generated weekly reports to reflect activity; Quote bill rates to
customers / quote pay rates to candidates 
	Databases utilized: VOLT IRT Tracking System, Rex and Platinum. 
	Obtained credit inform at ion on new customers 
	Attend job fairs; Maintained unemployment report (this include
employees who have ended their assignments, and/or was termed and filed for
unemployment) 
 
Rick Montoya Services 
Sr.  Recruiter / Supervisor   							11/97—11/98    
	Responsible for all aspects of recruiting and account management 
	Coordinated with other recruiters and hiring officials for job
requirements 
	Posted jobs via Internet to newsgroups, educational training and
learning centers 
	Conducted searches by means of internet resume d at abases, company d
at abase, at tending area job fairs, referrals, and cold calling 
	Qualified and screened candidates. Determined candidate’s motivation
factors for leaving current position to assess their commitment level 
	Conducted in-house interviews 
	Conducted site visits 
	Conducted reference checks on qualified candidates, verified college
degrees and 
	Performed security checks when necessary 
	Knowledgeable in negotiating salaries, bonuses and/or relocation issues


Manpower Professional Services 
Administrative Recruiter							03/97—11/97 
	Coordinated with other recruiters and hiring officials for job
requirements 
	Responsible for testing candidates in the area of: MS Office, Excel, d
at a entry 
	Posted jobs via Internet to newsgroups, educational training and
learning centers 
	Conducted searches by means of internet resume d at abases, company d
at abase, at tending area job fairs, referrals, and cold calling 
	Conduct classes with new contract employees, providing inform at ion on
the company by the viewing of tapes, explaining inform at ion in the new hire
packet 
	Qualified and screened candidates. Determined candidate’s motivation
factors for leaving current position to assess their commitment level 
	Conducted in-house interviews 
	Conducted reference checks on qualified candidates, verified college
degrees and performed security checks when necessary 
	Negotiated salaries, bonuses and/or relocation issues  

George Mason University 
Assistant to the Director / HR Specialists   (Full time)     	   		 10/90—2/97 
	Supervised office staff of (6); Conduct annual Performance Reviews 
	Interview potential candidates for positions opened within the dept. 
	Hired personnel as needed; Provided assistance in the development of
departments budget 
	Prepare government contracts for the University Job
reclassification/upgrade job descriptions 
	Maintain in/flow and out/flow of funds from departmental accounts
Managed and overseen programs for the department 
	Maintain good customer relations with other Colleges/Universities, as
well as with local vendors, caterers, speaker’s bureaus, and performers
contracted to appear at the University; Served as inform at ion Resource
Specialists for the dept. 
	Conducted New Student Orient at ion for newly enrolled students 
	Provide on-the-job-training for staff; Conducted workshops for Student
Services department 
	Conducted weekly staff meetings; Counseled students facing academic
probation or suspension; Responded to an acted on student/client complaints with
Director’s assistance; Maintained electronic calendar of appointments 
	Prepared memoranda, correspondence and reports; Assist in the
production typing of departments proposals to be approved for funding for the new
fiscal year; Prepared employee timesheets; Prepared employee packets and provided
general inform at ion on each item; Processed invoices/requisitions for payment 



TRACKING SYSTEMS:
Volt Trak 8.0, Platinum, Rex, Webhire, Open hire, Hire desk
 
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Windows 2000, Windows NT