Digital & Technology
DICKSON CHANNEL OMAR
IT TALENT ACQUISITION LEAD
Central Residence @ Court,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition professional with history of meeting company goals utilising consistent and organised practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand. When I’m not working, I love to spend my time exploring the islands and its marine life. As someone who grew up in a coastal city, being at the island makes me feel like home. I love meeting new people and learn new things. I’m a firm believer that life is a never ending learning experience and we should embrace the beauty of it.
Overview
4
4
Languages
9
9
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Talent Acquisition Lead
Keyteo IT Consulting Firm
Geneva, Malaysia
03.2021 - Current
- Led overall company's recruitment activities in Malaysia.
- Being the escalation point for internal and external stakeholders on any recruitment queries and issues.
- Work with directors and HR colleagues to review and improve recruitment processes (employer branding, recruitment budget, etc.) across APAC (Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong).
- Drawing on robust business and Information Technology market knowledge, conduct research and ongoing recruiting activities to identify and attract highly competitive Tech candidates for key roles.
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
Recruitment & Client Partnering
Timesconsult Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Specialized in recruiting IT & Non-IT professionals for clients in APAJ (Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan), EMEA as well as Latin America regions.
- Handled various key accounts in Telco and Fintech industries; taking care of recruitment and business needs.
- Handled contractors’ payroll; salary hikes, deductions, bonus, benefits, resignations, etc.
- Manage end-to-end placement for both the permanent and contract workforce.
- Recruitment strategic planning, sourcing, presenting profiles and provide recruitment insights to HR/hiring managers.
- Sourcing professionals from Job Portals (i.e., Jobstreet, Linkedin, indeed, Elempleo, social media, etc.).
- Participated in Monster Training Workshop – Boolean search.
- Led a team to create a fun work environment (organize local festive celebration (Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Eid) Halloween Day, Annual Dinner, Team Building, Birthday celebration.
Banking Recruitment Specialist
Talense Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Handled recruitment for banking clients (Deutsche Bank (M) Bhd, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Bank Of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank)
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
Recruitment Specialist
Lincoln University College Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations to each employee.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Involved in career fairs across malaysia.
Radio Announcer/ Producer
KK.FM
Sabah, Malaysia
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Announce station-programming information, such as program schedules and station break for commercials and public-service information.
- Produce, write, and narrate programs on the radio.
- Conduct interviews (local and international artistes).
- Represent station at industry and community functions and events to establish relationship with potential sponsors.
- Prepare and/or review public service announcements, underwriting announcements, pre-recorded.
- Run contests and issue prizes to winners.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04.2021 - Current
Diploma - Human Resource
ALISON
Ireland 12.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor (APEL T-6) - Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL
Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Malaysia 05.2020 - 06.2020
Skills
Talent management
Certification
Certified Open Water Diver (PADI: Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
Accomplishments
- Top Achiever for Q1 – 104%
- Top Achiever for Q2 - 133.1%
- Top Biller for March - 275%
- Top Biller for April - 222%
- Top Biller for May - 141%
- Top Biller for July - 217%
- Top Biller for December - 331%
- 200K Club Achiever
- Hitting 104% for yearly KPI target - 2020
- Company Trip entitlement: Zhangjiajie, China
- Top Achiever - KPI Target achieved in 6 months.
- 200K Club Achiever
- Top 3 Recruiter from Jan - Oct 2019
- Target Sales achieved: 145%
- TOP Biller based on INDIVIDUAL Sales – Dickson (220%) – Q3
- Company Trip entitlement: Istanbul, Turkey
- Promoted to Consultant 1 in 6 months’ time.
- Top 3 Recruiter from Jan 2018 - Dec 2018.
- Top Biller for April - 157%
- Top Biller for August - 178%
- Top Biller for Sept - 193%
- Top Biller for October - 222%
- Yearly KPI target achieved: 106.01% (2018)
- Organized the first “Halloween Day” for the company.
- 200K Club Achiever
- Company trip - Taiwan
- Only 1 MC taken in 2018
2020
2019
2018
Interests
Scuba Diving
Travelling
Photography
Timeline
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
04.2021 - Current
IT Talent Acquisition Lead
Keyteo IT Consulting Firm
03.2021 - Current
HRDF e-LATiH: Hiring and Outsourcing Strategies
02-2021
HRDF e-LATiH: Management of People: Employee Engagement
02-2021
HRDF e-LATiH: Returning to Work During the Coronavirus Pandemic
02-2021
Linkedin Learning: Technical Recruiting
01-2021
Linkedin Learning: Succeeding in DevOps
01-2021
Linkedin Learning: Human Resources: Using Metrics to Drive HR Strategy
01-2021
HRDF e-LATiH: Agile Principles and Methodologies
01-2021
HRDF e-LATiH: Code of Conduct
01-2021
Diploma - Human Resource
ALISON
12.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Open Water Diver (PADI: Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
06-2020
Bachelor (APEL T-6) - Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL
Malaysian Qualifications Agency
05.2020 - 06.2020
Recruitment & Client Partnering
Timesconsult Sdn Bhd
10.2017 - 03.2021
Banking Recruitment Specialist
Talense Sdn Bhd
10.2016 - 10.2017
Recruitment Specialist
Lincoln University College Malaysia
09.2015 - 10.2016
Radio Announcer/ Producer
KK.FM
08.2014 - 08.2015
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