Matthew Haver

Current

Senior IT Recruiter at Yoh IT

Past

Executive Recruiter / Technical Staffing Manager at Kaizen Staffing / Payrolling.com
Technical Recruiter at Island Staffing
Operations Manager at theiStore.com

Radio Repairman/Manager Secret Clearance at United States Marine Corps
Sales Associate at Sears

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Education

Palomar College
Miramar College

Recommended

14 people have recommended Matthew

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

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Matthew Haver’s Summary

I’m a Senior Technical / Executive Recruiter. I specialize in hard to find and high level technical and supply chain/logistics positions. I truly enjoy learning about technology, helping companies grow by finding them outstanding people, and helping candidates by finding them good homes. I feel that my love of technology and helping people and companies is what makes me successful. I also have a diverse background and extensive training including personal experience in RF and Microwave technologies in the Marine Corps, Operations Management experience in the Marine Corps and at the iStore, and AIRS training and certifications. I employ a variety of methods to locate quality candidates including but not limited to direct sourcing, networking, online networking, niche and community sites, internet searches, blogs, internal database searches, and job board searches and postings.

Matthew Haver’s Specialties:

Executive, Business Intelligence and Data warehousing, Convergent Systems, Data Base Development and Administration, Engineering (Control System, Electrical, Microwave, RF, Semiconductor, etc.), Embedded Systems Development, Cleared Government, IT and IS, Manufacturing, Operations Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Software Development Architecture and Analysis, Systems and Network Administration, Telecommunications

Matthew Haver’s Experience

Senior IT Recruiter

Yoh IT

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 2008 — Present (7 months)

I'm primarily focused on contract and contract-2-hire IT based positions in San Diego and surrounding areas. Specific positions include Software Development and Architecture, Database and ERP Specialization (DBAs, Developers, Analysts, Report Writers, etc), Web Development, Network and Systems Administration and Engineering, Project Managemt, Business Analisys, QA/QC, and Management (General Management and C and D level Executives).
Executive Recruiter / Technical Staffing Manager

Kaizen Staffing / Payrolling.com

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

November 2006 — April 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Recruited for a variety of high level technical and operations/logistics positions

Located quality candidates through a variety of techniques including direct sourcing, networking, online networking, niche and community sites, internet searches, blogs, internal database searches, and job board searches and postings

Developed consultitative sales and recruiting relationships with multiple key clients

Developed new business and up-sold established accounts utilizing business presentations, cold and warm calling, walk-ins and client meetings

Developed and managed operations infrastructure, logistics, processes, and procedures

Implemented and managed performance and tracking measures

Researched and implemented recruiting and sales tools

Negotiated contracts with new clients

Hired, trained, and managed internal personnel
Technical Recruiter

Island Staffing

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Human Resources industry)

October 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 1 month)

Responsible for recruiting technical and business professionals ranging in a variety of fields

Ensured all prospective candidates were prescreened, interviewed, and processed in a timely and consistent manner
Qualified potential candidates, checked references, and prepared candidates for interviews

Proactively sourced candidates through job boards, networking, professional and collegiate websites, etc.

Reviewed and re-wrote job descriptions to ensure proper advertisement format on Monster, Career Builder, Dice and other effective job sites

Effectively negotiated and communicated offers to successful candidates
Intermittently handled account management

Located and developed new training techniques

Presented on recruiting techniques and technical information
Co-wrote an article and an advertisement for a local business journal

Brought in over $200,000 in gross margin in one year
Operations Manager

theiStore.com

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)

July 2004 — September 2005 (1 year 3 months)

The iStore.com is an online mp3 player accessory store. While working there I was instrumental to a substantial amount of growth in just a little over a year.

My responsibilites included:

Shipping Management: was responsible for all inbound and outbound shipping and tracking

Buying/Planning: was responsible for keeping on hand merchandise at appropriate stock levels, purchasing new products based on projected sales, and adjusting for advertising and seasonal demand differences

Inventory Control: managed tens of thousands of dollars of inventory

Trained and managed other employees

Significant input on daily processes and overall company development

Handled phone and email customer service issues

Tested and researched current and future merchandise

Handled distribution to resellers
Radio Repairman/Manager Secret Clearance

United States Marine Corps

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

July 1998 — July 2002 (4 years 1 month)

SHF Radio Systems Supervisor

Directly responsible for training and managment of section
Received excellent reviews on a high level inspection
Developed a new training program and shop procedures
Overhauled existing accountability reports and set maintenance cycle back in order

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Held a position normally assigned to personnel two ranks senior to mine
Supervised and organized maintenance on over 100 pieces of gear at any given time
Responsible for million dollar inventory and encrypted devices
Received excellent reviews on several high level inspections
Developed a new turnover and training program

Microwave Radio Repairman

Repaired microwave radios (similar to cell phone repeater technology)
Developed new inspection procedures
Trained and managed Marines on maintenance procedures

Awards

Meritoriously promoted three times
Good Conduct Medal
Two certificates of Commendation
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Sales Associate

Sears

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Consumer Goods industry)

June 1997 — April 1998 (11 months)

Hardware sales associate: This involved customer service, some stock work, cashing out registers, and direct sales to customers.

Due to sales performance I recieved an early promotion to Lawn and Garden.

Lawn and Garden Sales Associate: The customer service, product knowledge, and sales skills required for this position were much greater.

Matthew Haver’s Education

Palomar College

Associate's Degree / License, Real Estate Broker, August 2005 — August 2006
Miramar College

Associate's Degree, Business Administration, 2002 — 2005