Ryan Leary

Ryan Leary

Social Recruiting and Social Media Strategy at Kenexa

Greater Philadelphia Area

Current
  • Corporate Recruiter (Kenexa) at Beckman Coulter
  • Corporate Recruiter (Kenexa) at Avaya
  • Senior Sourcer and Client Recruiter at Kenexa
  • Founder and Moderator at CruiterTalk.com
Past

1 more...

Education
  • Temple University
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Websites

Ryan Leary’s Summary

I am an innovative and forward thinking recruiter. I love technology and searching for new ways. I am a super connector always looking to create connections and take ownership in the “virtual handshake”, to leverage and build targeted talent communities. I am somewhat of an evangelist when it comes to Web 2.0 and how we can use this technology in recruiting and talent management.

I am dedicated to developing a framework that will guide the knowledge process ultimately resulting in change. Those who know me we say that I am definitely not looking to reinvent the wheel, but rather I am highly motivated, creative and versatile with a passion for creative cybersleuthing.

Area of Expertise:

• Building targeted passive talent pipelines
• Information gathering & competitive intelligence
• Branding and Workforce Strategy

LinkedIn Goal and Purpose:

I am here to connect and learn from the best and brightest professionals in social networking. I am an “Open Networker” and I invite everyone to reach out to me. I look forward to connecting and hope that you will take a moment to look at my presentations and Subscribe to my Blog @: www.CruiterTalk.com – A blog for all in the Talent Management Space.

If you feel that I may be of assistance to you, please be sure to contact me and I will do my best to help in your requests!

Ryan Leary’s Specialties:

Recent Speaking Engagements:

Connect 08' - Kenexa World Conference: Web 2.0 Sourcing and Networking
Excellence Retreat: Sourcing in a Web 2.0 world
Sourcing and Networking: An Advanced LinkedIn Training - HR.com


Ryan Leary’s Experience

  • Corporate Recruiter (Kenexa)

    Beckman Coulter

    (Public Company; Medical Devices industry)

    July 2007Present (2 years 1 month)

    Senior Sourcing support for Beckman Coulter; a 6 Billion Dollar Medical Device manufacturer. Leveraging industry relationships to build targeted lines of talent for critical company roles.

    Strong focus on:

    • Executive Level Finance

    • Senior Level Software Engineering, Development and Infrastructure.

    • Senior and Director Level Quality and Black Belt recruiting

  • Corporate Recruiter (Kenexa)

    Avaya

    (Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

    July 2007Present (2 years 1 month)

    Responsibilities include identifying candidates within the Telecommunications arena with specific expertise in the following area:

    • Senior Leadership roles across the organization in IT, Marketing, and Executive Sales

    • Senior and Director Level Program Management in business operations, IT program management etc.

    • Executive Level learning roles including Org. and Dev. (OD) and Quality/Process

  • Senior Sourcer and Client Recruiter

    Kenexa

    (Public Company; KNXA; Human Resources industry)

    July 2007Present (2 years 1 month)

    Kenexa Technologies is Global RPO leader with over 30 locations world wide. I joined Kenexa in July of 2007 to provide senior sourcing support to clients.

    My role here at Kenexa is ever evolving but is centered on leveraging technology/social media/social networking and the like in helping clients to build strategy around their recruiting efforts. This includes workforce planning, sourcing strategies and the development of targeted lines of talent.

    My role here can be dissected to show:

    • Senior Level sourcing support

    • Oversight, development and implementation of a global training initiative

    • Individual and specialized team training including both internal recruiting teams and external client recruiting teams

    • Client Development from a consulting and sourcing perspective

    • Multiple Conference Presentations including the Kenexa World Conference and the Upcoming Onrec.com 2009

  • Founder and Moderator

    CruiterTalk.com

    (Staffing and Recruiting industry)

    June 2007Present (2 years 2 months)

    LinkedIn Recruiters Network (recently changed to CruiterTalk.com) is a platform for recruiters across the globe to connect, share discussions and career opportunities. This is a non promoted group with strictly organic growth and it will remain that way. CruiterTalk.com is my little slice of the internet to share my passion for recruiting and internet research with everyone.

    I’d love for you to join and take part in the discussion, and while you are at it – Invite your friends!

    www.CruiterTalk.com


Ryan Leary’s Education

  • Temple University

    Communications , Advertising and Marketing , 19962001

    As an Avid Temple Alumni and Owl supporter, I encourage you to connect with me in efforts to grown and build a stronger network throughout. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for any reason.

    Activities and Societies:
    President Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity
    VP Student Affairs - Temple University Student Government

Additional Information

Ryan Leary’s Websites:

Ryan Leary’s Interests:

Fishing, Hiking, Sports and American Idol...well maybe not American Idol

Ryan Leary’s Groups:

Forbes.com, Business Partners, Alpha Chi Rho, Open Networker - LinkedIn, Six Sigma, LinkedIn - Job Opportunity - Reliability Engineer, Job Opportunity - Sr. Cost Accountant w/ Beckman Coulter, Beckman Coulter - Sr.Financial Analyst Opportunity, Process Engineer - Beckman Coulter, Beckman Coulter Networking, Webinar - Passive Candidates, California CPA's, LinkedIn California CPA's Group, Beckman Coulter Networking - Job Opportunity, LIRN

  •    Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
  •    CyberSleuths
  •    Pace University Alumni,Faculty, Staff and Students
  •    Lean Six Sigma Brazil
  •    Human Capital Institute
  •    Women 2.0
  •    LinkedSEO
  •    Networked Recruiter (34,197+ total network) 3rd Largest Recruiting and HR & 2nd Largest Agency Group
  •    LInked Business Strategists
  •    Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
  •    LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
  •    Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
  •    Telecom Professionals
  •    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employees and alumni
  •    Project Manager Alliance! 7,000 + members strong
  •    Semiconductor Professional's Group
  •    ERE.net
  •    Sourcers Guild
  •    Recruiting Animal Show
  •    Six Sigma Professionals ( SSP )
  •    SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) UV SHRM Networking Tool
  •    The Vanguard Networking Group
  •    Recruiting Professionals Network
  •    Internet Recruiting
  •    IT Recruiters
  •    TalentBar: HR and Recruiter Network
  •    CV Sourcing Consultants & CV Sourcers.
  •    Global Recruiters
  •    Temple University Alumni Group
  •    CruiterTalk.com {LIRN}
  •    Alpha Chi Rho
  •    Recruiters United | Rexsocial.com
  •    SoCal Finance
  •    Kenexa - Hiring & Retention
  •    Corporate Recruiters. #1 Group for Corporate Recruiters.
  •    PhillyRecruits.com
  •    Everything Telecom
  •    Boolean Strings
  •    Twitter for Sourcing and Recruiting
  •    Bloggers' Network

Ryan Leary’s Honors:

Recent Speaking Engagements:
Connect 08' - Kenexa's World Conference: Web 2.0 Sourcing and Networking
Excellence Retreat: Sourcing in a Web 2.0 world - Fisco, Dallas
Sourcing and Networking: An Advanced LinkedIn Training - HR.com
Scheduled to speak at Onrec.com 2009


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