Novell D'Cruz

During my tenure at Antony International Solutions, a U.S. based staffing and recruitment firm, I worked extensively in talent acquisition, recruitment operations, and candidate sourcing, supporting multiple client accounts across various industries. As a Sourcer and later as a Flex Recruiting Associate, I was responsible for identifying, attracting, and engaging qualified candidates for technical and non-technical positions ranging from entry-level professionals to senior leadership roles. I utilized advanced sourcing techniques including Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal databases, and networking platforms to build strong talent pipelines and consistently source high-quality candidates for open requisitions.

My responsibilities included reviewing and screening resumes, conducting initial candidate assessments and phone screenings, evaluating technical qualifications and cultural fit, and presenting qualified candidates to recruiters and hiring managers. I managed candidate communications throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including interview scheduling, follow-ups, status updates, offer coordination, and onboarding support. Working in a fast-paced agency environment, I handled multiple concurrent requisitions while maintaining accurate candidate records and ensuring compliance within Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

I collaborated closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and client stakeholders to understand hiring requirements, workforce needs, and recruitment priorities. Through proactive talent mapping and pipeline development, I helped reduce time-to-fill for recurring and hard-to-fill positions while improving the quality of candidate submissions. Additionally, I maintained recruitment trackers, generated hiring reports, coordinated interview processes, and ensured a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding. I also assisted in training and mentoring new team members on sourcing strategies, ATS best practices, and candidate engagement techniques.

Alongside my recruitment responsibilities, I gained exposure to business development activities by supporting client relationship management, stakeholder communication, lead generation, and account coordination. This experience strengthened my ability to work cross-functionally, manage competing priorities, and contribute to both talent acquisition and business growth objectives. Overall, my experience has provided me with strong expertise in full-cycle recruitment, candidate sourcing, stakeholder management, ATS administration, talent pipeline development, and high-volume hiring within the U.S. recruitment market.

• Managed end-to-end full-cycle recruitment for 10+ concurrent technical roles,
including Software Developers, Data Analysts, and QA Engineers, leveraging LinkedIn
Recruiter, Indeed and Glassdoor to source top-tier IT talent.
• Screened ~200 candidates weekly, shortlisting top talent based on technical skills and
job requirements to optimize hiring manager review cycles.
• Collaborated with recruiters and hiring managers to streamline candidate submission
workflows and improve interview conversion rates.
• Ensured smooth onboarding coordination and consistent communication throughout
the recruitment lifecycle, contributing to a positive candidate experience.

• Sourced and screened ~200 candidates weekly across 10+ concurrent technical
requisitions using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job portals.
• Reduced time-to-fill by proactively building talent pipelines for recurring roles
including Software Developers, Data Analysts, and QA Engineers.
• Trained and mentored junior team members on Boolean search techniques, candidate
outreach strategies, and ATS best practices.
• Maintained accurate candidate records and recruitment documentation in ATS
systems, ensuring data integrity across multiple client accounts.
• Supported high-volume hiring requirements across multiple client accounts in a fast
paced agency environment, consistently meeting submission deadlines.

• Supported business development initiatives for US-based recruitment services,
managing professional communication with client stakeholders.
• Managed client reporting, follow-ups, and coordination workflows to ensure
operational efficiency across multiple accounts.
• Built and maintained professional relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive
repeat business and client retention.
• Contributed to organizational growth through effective client engagement, cross
functional collaboration, and consistent follow-through.