Harvey Richmond - Director, Grow Talent

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Work Background

Towcha PeopleAccount Director

Jul. 2022AustraliaNestled within the esteemed Towcha business collective, Towcha People stands as an Indigenous Australian-owned IT recruitment company. Our approach cultivates a dynamic environment where talent flourishes and diverse perspectives thrive. We are committed to reshaping the IT recruitment landscape, forging a future where DE&I and technology converge harmoniously, propelling the industry forward and fostering a community where talent, technology, and culture coalesce seamlessly

Grow TalentManaging Director

Mar. 2022AustraliaWelcome to Grow Talent, your trusted partner in recruiting transformative technology leaders. As the Co-Founder and Managing Director, I bring years of experience in technology recruitment, establishing a reputation for our tailored approach that harmonizes culture, attitude, and skillsets. At Grow Talent, we pride ourselves on our distinctive approach to recruitment. Our diverse network empowers us to tap into a passive pool of highly skilled and verified talent, uniquely positioning us to excel in filling even the most intricate technical roles. Our services are designed with transparency and simplicity in mind. With a straightforward fee structure, our clients enjoy full visibility at every stage of our recruitment process. We are committed to delivering exceptional results while upholding a seamless and transparent experience.

ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)Attraction strategy advisor

Mar. 2022 - Jun. 2022Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaJoining ESTA to help create strategic partnerships for ongoing attraction and retention of staff in the 000 contact centres

Catch.com.auTalent Acquisition Partner

May. 2021 - Feb. 2022I supported the IT function of Catch.com.au Working within projects focused on attraction, retention, diversity and inclusion

AIAIT and Contingent Workforce Specialist

Jan. 2020 - May. 2020Melbourne, Australia

TransurbanTalent Acquisition Partner

Jun. 2019 - Dec. 2019Melbourne, AustraliaWorking across the technology portfolio for Transurban Australia -Responsible for coordinating with hiring managers to identify staffing needs - Determining selection criteria -Sourcing potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks) - Planing interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews - Assessing candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System (WorkDay) - Assisting in the design of job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements - Lead employer branding initiatives - Foster strong relationships with past applicants and potential candidates and internal stakeholders

Halcyon Knights - Tech & Executive TalentPrincipal Consultant - Strategy and Architecture

Sep. 2018 - May. 2019Melbourne, AustraliaAs a Recruitment Consultant specialising in Strategy and Architecture, Harvey focuses on helping businesses realise their strategic future states. With an IT focused recruitment career, Harvey has helped multiple ASX companies stay ahead of the technical curve through the utilization of top strategic talent. With a culture first recruitment methodology its all about connecting good people. Focused on helping talented individuals find the right environment to create impact. ROLES HARVEY TYPICALLY RECRUITS FOR: Head of Architecture, Chief Architect Enterprise Architects, Domain Architects, Platform Architects, Solution Architects, Application Architects, Network Architects, Consultant Architects, Software Architects, Technical Architects.

TEKsystemsConsultant

Dec. 2017 - Sep. 2018Melbourne, AustraliaI was a Consultant specialising in the Education Industry at TEKsystems, part of the Allegis Group. You need the right people to succeed, and it is my role to help you find the high-quality talent that you and your company needs. Our value proposition is rooted in one, belief: the success of any initiative hinges on the quality of the people driving it. TEKsystems provides global IT professional recruitment services to help organisations achieve their IT and business goals. Our IT recruitment solutions secure and optimise the most strategic and variable component to success—your people. We help you quickly assemble high-performance teams and stay ahead of new trends in IT. I also mentor colleagues through their career development goals

TEKsystemsAssociate Consultant

Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2017Melbourne, AustraliaAs an Associate consultant for TEKsystems®, Harvey was responsible for building client relationships, understanding the local Technology markets and consulting with clients to implement the most effective talent attraction and retention strategies. TEKsystems is a subsidiary of Allegis Group, the largest private talent management firm in the world. Our longstanding history and industry-leading position speak to our success in providing the IT staffing solutions, IT services and talent management insight required for you to actualize ROI and sustain a truly competitive advantage in a fast-changing market.

Symmetry Human ResourcesRecruitment Consultant

May. 2016 - Aug. 2016Melbourne, AustraliaMy role at Symmetry was to grow current accounts through successful account management, as well as attract new clients. With a strong focus on Sourcing quality talent across various industries in multiple skill sets.

Symmetry Human ResourcesBusiness Development Manager - Commercial Division

Oct. 2015 - May. 2016Melbourne, AustraliaI was the Business Development Manager at Symmetry, my vision is to help business to grow by finding the best possible talent in the market and internally by recruitment methods and training opportunities. Examples of value I have provided are; Contact Centre Recruitment; - Reduced attrition in various Contact Centres - World class Assessment Centre for Contact Centre recruitment that delivers reporting with tangible outcomes - Proven reduction in recruitment costs through our CAS Recruitment System that has a focus on recruiting for call centre roles by identifying our clients organisational goals and vision.

TelstraSenior sales and service representative

Dec. 2013 - Jan. 2016Melbourne, CairnsPart of my role at Telstra is sales. However I do much more then just talking to customers and building rapport with clients, I was also a Business lead, I frequently was the floor and team manager, this means I spent days keeping the operation running smoothly. Also actively participating in Conference calls with other leaders from around the state. One on one meeting with high and low performance staff members based on KPI and NPS. Group meeting around key metrics of the business and customer advocacy. I continued to support the region for several months part-time while working full-time At Symmryty HR

JB HifiCommunications Coordinator

Nov. 2012 - Dec. 2014My role at JB Hifi was mostly sales however in my time there I became seriously involved in how to boost sales; Working with the company's new focus on Telecommunications, and training the parts of the FNQ team with Telco knowledge was invaluable to our results. I continued to work part-time for 12 months while I worked full time at Telstra.

Coral ExpeditionsSenior cruise attendant

Apr. 2012 - Nov. 2012Aboard any one of the three vessels in the company, my role was always the same having to be incredibly diverse with my skill set whilst offering five star customer service. this job taught me a lot about what i was capable of. working at sea for up to eight weeks doing a variety of jobs from cleaning to service to galley hand, laundry, bar work, as a team member weather you were on shift or off shift you were always on display to quests meaning you had to keep a level of professionalism at all times.

EB Games AustraliaAssistant Manager

Feb. 2009 - Apr. 2012cairnsMy role at Eb games was heavily sales (KPI) orientated, along with stock handling, stock take process, till balancing, staff management, midnight launch organizations, team morale. One on one training and daily KPI setting, visual merchandising and team training.