Raja Kishore Kakara
Hyderabad
Summary
Over 12 years of professional experience, including full life cycle recruiting for IT and non-IT candidates to meet client requirements in the USA. Currently working as Sr. US IT Recruiter & Account Managing activities, managing a team of 8 recruiters and working with 5 direct clients TTS, TMNA PE, TMNA R&D, JPMC, Siemens Canada, and working with couple of Prime vendors i.e. Rose international & RedSalsa. Highly experienced in all aspects of full-cycle recruiting, including client meetings, requirement gathering, sourcing, resume evaluation, phone screening, salary negotiation, and interview coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager – US IT Recruitment & Operations
iFlow Inc
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Creating, closing, and managing requirements, including handling candidate rejections for direct clients.
- Overseeing interview requests, coordinating client interviews, hiring internal recruiters, and providing training to new hires.
- Maintaining online trackers for submissions, feedback, consultant information, client interactions, interviews, and requirement descriptions on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Interacting with hiring managers and client coordinators to resolve issues related to job requirements.
- Hosting weekly conference calls with hiring managers to understand core job needs, address queries, and clarify requirements.
- Documenting client calls, communicating updates to the team, explaining job descriptions, assisting with screening questions, and training recruiters on the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Participating in monthly and bi-weekly internal review meetings to discuss performance targets and progress.
- Serving as an Account Manager, managing a team of 8 recruiters and handling 5 direct clients TTS, TMNA PE, TMNA R&D, Rivian, Siemens Canada, and working with couple of Prime vendors i.e. Rose international & TEK Systems. primarily from the automotive industry.
Talent Acquisition Lead & Associate Manager – US & Costa Rica IT Staffing Operations
Tech Mahindra Allyis
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Served as Team Lead, managing a team of 6 recruiters dedicated to handling Microsoft client requirements in the USA.
- Conducted regular meetings with vendors via Teams, Zoom, and Webex to discuss client requirements and ensure a clear understanding of job roles and expectations.
- Appointed as Associate Manager for the Costa Rica team, responsible for managing Microsoft client positions based in San Jose, Costa Rica.
- The Tech Mahindra Allyis Infrastructure Management Services team enables businesses worldwide to transform, optimize, secure, manage, and support mission-critical infrastructure, with a mission to provide top-tier services that ensure client success.
Sr. US IT Professional Recruiter
Frontend Arts
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Handling direct client and implementation partner’s accounts for IT staffing business in USA.
- Handling a team of 4 recruiters, motivate and mentor them and be accountable for revenue targets.
- End to End US IT Recruitment.
- Managing oversees full life cycle recruiting for all open positions at all levels to include IT & Non-IT.
Sr. US IT Professional Recruiter
Tachyon Technologies
11.2016 - 01.2019
- I am a consultant who can handle the entire staffing process for Tachyon Technologies, and I specialize in sourcing in our Professional services division for various IT roles.
- My role is to seek out talented individuals who want to bring their skills and knowledge to our clients and partners.
- Build a relationship with existing Client and acquire new customer in a regular basis.
US IT Recruiter
United IT Solutions
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Handling full life cycle Recruiting activities for US to include Posting Positions, Prescreening & Interviewing candidates over phone, obtaining leads and reference checking, client interview arrangements, closing and offer preparation.
- Sourcing of candidates through Portals and Social Networking sites.
- Train and mentor junior recruiters and responsible for the technical training of new recruiters.
- Working with Accounts / Resource managers on all staffing related issues, such as recruitment, selection of candidates, offers, salary negotiation, interview techniques and closing candidates.
- Discuss the 'core' of the job description and deliver exceptional IT candidates in a timely fashion.
- Developing and maintaining network to assist in identifying and sourcing qualified candidates.
- Network and maintain relationships with key candidate communities for short and/or long-term opportunities.
- Good at recruiting for all levels of roles.
- Posting and maintaining jobs online.
- Pre-interview preparation and post-interview follow-up.
- Worked on full time, contracting and contract to hire positions.
Sr. IT Training Co-Ordinator
SQL Data Solutions
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Responsible for IT online training and staffing of candidates for positions in U.S. IT companies.
- Source candidates interested in learning various IT technologies and provide appropriate guidance.
- Created a database profiling potential candidates at different experience levels.
- Sourced candidates matching IT technology requirements through job portals such as Sulekha, Monster, Dice, Fechfech, referrals, and other resources.
- Primary responsibilities include connecting with online IT trainers and facilitating candidate training through web meetings.
- Upon completing training, assist candidates in securing positions in various IT companies.
- Maintain ongoing relationships with consultants after placement, assisting with contract signing and ensuring timely submission of timesheets.
IT Training Co-Ordinator
Global InfoTech Solutions
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Worked in IT Training dept and conducted the online trainings, classroom trainings and IT Recruitment Process.
- Acted as a Bridge between IT Trainees and IT Instructors & involving solving issues, scheduling Web meetings, Conducting Web Skype / Webex / Go to Meetings Technical Troubleshoots Etc....
Education
Master Of Science (MSc) - Microbiology
Andhra University
VisakhapatnamBachelor Of Science (BSc) - undefined
Andhra University
Andhra PradeshSkills
communication
organizational
analytical
recruitment
talent Acquisition
Client & Customer service
sourcing
Client Meetings and achievements
Report generations
Vendor Management
Hiring
Business Management
Problem Solving
Negotiating
Career Track
- Sr. US IT Recruiter / US Recruitment Lead / Client Accounts IT & Non-IT Recruitment / Account Manager, 10 Years
- OPT Recruitment /Training Coordinator, 2 Years
- Microbiologist in QC Dept. Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals, 1 plus Years
Timeline
Account Manager – US IT Recruitment & Operations
iFlow Inc
06.2023 - 01.2025
Talent Acquisition Lead & Associate Manager – US & Costa Rica IT Staffing Operations
Tech Mahindra Allyis
05.2021 - 05.2023
Sr. US IT Professional Recruiter
Frontend Arts
02.2019 - 04.2021
Sr. US IT Professional Recruiter
Tachyon Technologies
11.2016 - 01.2019
US IT Recruiter
United IT Solutions
01.2013 - 09.2016
Sr. IT Training Co-Ordinator
SQL Data Solutions
01.2012 - 12.2012
IT Training Co-Ordinator
Global InfoTech Solutions
01.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor Of Science (BSc) - undefined
Andhra University
Master Of Science (MSc) - Microbiology
Andhra University