Michael Holland

Current

Program Manager for Talent Acquisition at PG&E
Member at Metanetwork

Past

Sourcer at Google
Sourcer at Duran HCP
IT Manager at Ramos Oil Company, Inc.

Contractor at Resources Connection
Table Games at Thunder Valley Casino
LAN/ WAN Advisory Systems Engineer at Bank of America
Technician at Image Source

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Education

Sonoma State University

Recommended

26 people have recommended Michael

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Computer Networking

Websites

Michael Holland’s Summary

I am an open networker with over 12000 direct connections. I am open to ANY and ALL linkedin networking requests. Please send me an invite and use my email address

mholland999 [at] yahoo [dot] com

I have over 10 years in Information Technology, Networking, System Administration and Project Management, my experience provides me the ability to quickly and accurately assess technical candidates. I am continually learning new techniques to improve my sourcing skills and networking with Industry leaders to quickly establish myself in the sourcing industry. You can find my resume at http://michaelholland.emurse.com/ and I have more in depth profiles on many social sites such as myspace, facebook, multiply and more.

Michael Holland’s Specialties:

My specialties include Linkedin, Boolean Search, Social Networking, International and Local searches, Candidate Qualification, Infogist, TalentHook, AIRS sourcepoint, Taleo, Broadlook Tools such as Diver and Profiler and more.

Michael Holland’s Experience

Program Manager for Talent Acquisition

PG&E

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PCG; Utilities industry)

August 2007 — Present (2 years)

Currently manage the posting, sourcing, applicant and lead tracking tools, as well as various vendors and services.

Previously I was the functional project lead to implement Taleo at PG&E. I designed, implemented and trained the team on the new recruitment process and strategy. On an ongoing project I analyze current process and procedures to optimize performance and tracking. In addition, I work with Taleo products and services and I am an active member of the WRUG.
Member

Metanetwork

(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Internet industry)

November 2006 — Present (2 years 9 months)

Open Networker, looking to re-connect with fellow Members. Please Invite me to reconnect. I will accept all Invites!
Sourcer

Google

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Computer Software industry)

November 2006 — August 2007 (10 months)

Key member of a large sourcing team at Google, searching for Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers and Project Managers from mid to senior experience level.

* Proficient in International sourcing from countries such as Ukraine, Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Russia, Poland etc.
* Expert in advanced domestic sourcing strategies.
* Expert at Boolean Search Strings for many search engines. Teach others how to refine results.
* Utilize social networking tools such as Facebook, Doostang, Hi5, xing, eacademy, Ryze, Visual Path, Zoominfo, Myspace, Plaxo, Bebo, Friendster, Orkut and Linkedin with over 1175 connections.
* Experience sourcing from blogs, user groups, forums, trade shows, career fairs and open houses, as well as paid and unpaid job boards.
* Screen resumes and pre-qualify candidates by conducting technical interviews.
* Consistently, provides solid candidates to meet the Google sourcing metrics.
Sourcer

Duran HCP

(Human Resources industry)

October 2006 — August 2007 (11 months)

Completed Intensive six week training course related to the Sourcing/Recruiting Industry.

* Attained in depth knowledge of technology; including industry relevance and usage. This provides an advantageous foundation for sourcing more qualified candidates.
* Studied and practiced the screening, profiling, interviewing and presale of candidates.
* Learned where to find resource portals and associations for future educational training and networking.
* Practiced observing and determining the Motivational and Behavioral patterns in candidates for profiling, presale and interviewing.
* Sourced, Profiled and critiqued actual candidates for active positions.
* Proficient in Boolean search strings, Job Boards, Social Networking Sites, User Groups/Forums, US patent Searches, and Google Groups.
IT Manager

Ramos Oil Company, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)

June 2003 — July 2006 (3 years 2 months)

IT Manger: Provide desktop, server and application support for 10 servers 110 desktops/laptops, 71 applications. Document and plan existing and future networks. Support 11 staffed locations and 20 non staffed locations including Gasboy II and III systems. Support security systems, all Internet account management, procurement and deployment. Handled all backup media and developed fepartment procedures.
Contractor

Resources Connection

(Public Company; Human Resources industry)

June 2006 — June 2006 (1 month)

Hired by Resources Connection to contract at Ramos Oil company, Inc. Hired as full time in less than 30 days.
Table Games

Thunder Valley Casino

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Gambling & Casinos industry)

June 2003 — September 2003 (4 months)

Dealt Blackjack
LAN/ WAN Advisory Systems Engineer

Bank of America

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Networking industry)

February 1996 — December 2002 (6 years 11 months)

Data Recovery Operations
Network operations Web Standards
Year 2000 Project
Server Factory
CA Unicenter Deployment Team
Change Control
Technician

Image Source

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

March 1995 — February 1996 (1 year)

Service Beareu providing conversion of computer graphics to slides, E-6, Copy negs, 4x5 Negs, photo restoration and retouching, etc.

Michael Holland’s Education

Sonoma State University

1992 — 1994

Additional Information

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Michael Holland’s Interests:

Fishing: I love to fish, especially for larger fish in the ocean. My dream fishing trip is to catch a marlin or huge tuna. One day I want to plan a trip to the Gulf of Mexico where I hear that fishing is superb. Computer gamer: If I ever had an addiction it is definite here. World of Warcraft is my vise, for some reason this geeky game excites the hell out of me. I’m so hooked I’ve spent real money to buy virtual money! What’s worse is that I think it’s okay to do just that. Cards: I love to play cards. My family grew up always playing cards. I know a few games like spades, hearts, bridge, rook, poker, blackjack, and Texas hold em. I love cards so much I took a part time job dealing at a casino for 5 months. It was great fun!