Nick Henning

Nick Henning

Lead Executive Search Recruiter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Career Coach | Job Search Consultant | Interview Expert | Avid Hiker | Tailoring Actionable Strategies and Cultivating Real-Time Growth

  • Education

    • Ohio Wesleyan University

      1999 - 2003
      Economics Concentration in Management

      Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi, Football, Rugby

  • Experience

    • TalentTrack

      Aug 2003 - Apr 2006
      Lead Executive Search Recruiter

      Revitalized internal champions within a major company account by building relationships, addressing concerns, and managing expectations of 2 Vice Presidents, 11 Branch Managers, and over 45 Hiring Supervisors nationwide. Directed all aspects of the project from an internal team perspective by interviewing, making hiring decisions, as well as mentoring new employees on recruiting techniques and effective communication with the client. ✪ Accomplishments:● Implemented strategy to increase project profitability by 147%, reduced recruitment costs by 43%, and secured 3 year contract extension. ● Led team to fill over 100 positions nationally (after 6 months 61% ranked in the top two contribution levels) which resulted in client having full complement of employees for the first time in 10 years, reducing their time-to-fill by 27%, and turnover by 2%.● Promoted 2 times within 17 months and selected for upper management team. Show less

    • Wesson & Associates, Inc.

      May 2006 - Oct 2008
      Executive Search Recruiter

      Executed full desk recruitment to include but not limited to: planning and creating daily call list, cold calling, selling services, negotiating contracts, research industry trends, networking, and reading press releases. Delivered sales professionals to clients ranging from Fortune 100 to Pre-IPO Information Technology consulting firms.✪ Accomplishments:● As an individual contributor I led organization in submissions, interviews, placements, and billing. ● Sales activities resulted in opening several new accounts nationally. ● Increase ATS contacts by 43% through research, networking, and without job board access. Show less

    • Henning & Associates

      Oct 2008 - Nov 2009
      Senior Executive Search Consultant

      A recruitment consulting firm focused on Renewable Energy. Executed full desk recruitment to include, but not limited to: planning and creating daily call list, selling services, negotiating contracts, research industry trends, networking, and reading press releases. Delivered sales professionals to clients ranging from Fortune 1000 to Privately held start-up firms.

    • Skyline Metro Chicago

      Nov 2009 - Jul 2011
      Sales Consultant

      Consulted with clients to ensure their trade show programs are as profitable as possible. I also managed individual company trade show programs from pre-show mailer marketing to asset management, shipping, design, booth selection and post show lead management. National and International show services can be coordinated through Skyline Metro Chicago. Multiple shows with multiple users are our specialty.

    • ExpoInterface

      Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
      Co-Founder

      Think of a paperless Tradeshow. Our solution provided a communications platform that leverage mobile application for a data exchange between Show Organizers, Exhibitors, and Attendees. Typical role of co-founder including writing and executing business plan, conducting industry research, creating marketing & sales etc. Consulted with Show Sponsors to understand their current challenges from a Registration, Lead Management, Onsite Staffing, Mobile Applications, and Advertising perspective. Help them decrease costs and increase revenue through our service. Show less

    • CoSourcing Partners - A Custom Staff Augmentation, Project Delivery & WorkForce Audit Company

      Dec 2011 - Nov 2017
      Vice President of Client Services

      ✧ Helped 3 CIO’s establish their Enterprise Architecture practices by placing the Chief Architect then subsequent domain Architects resulting 20+ Architect placements over 3 years. ✧ Served a Healthcare Payer CISO and security leadership team on a NIST 800-53 project resulting from a failed audit placing Security Architect, Security Program Manager, Security System Administrators to update patches, harden systems, and pass a future audit. ✧ Led entire organization in new client acquisition and account management revenue growth year over year within the Healthcare Payer industry. ✧ Individually placed 120+ professionals while leading the recruiting team to place 300+ roles nationally in the Healthcare Payer industry while leading the organization in submission-to-hire (38.6%) and the total number of placements.Responsible for both strategic vision and tactical delivery of sales and recruitment operations. Company Awards during my tenure:• 2016, 2017 Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for Award • 2014, 2015, 2016 TechServe Alliance Excellence Award• 2015, 2016 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing private companies Show less

    • Henning Staffing, Inc. - Cyber Security Retained Search & Staffing

      Nov 2018 - Nov 2020
      President - Cyber Security Strategic Staffing Advisor

      Henning Staffing, Inc. is a mission-driven niche focused cyber security retained search and staffing services firm who serves organizations nationally by filling both full-time and contract roles. You gain a competitive advantage in the war for cyber security talent by partnering with us. Our proprietary screening process and assessments coupled with our national network of Cyber Security Leaders result in superior submission-to-hire ratios and retention rates. ✧ Our services: Cyber Security Retained and Contained Search, Contract-to-Hire and Contract StaffingOur mission is to help cyber security professionals self-actualize by aligning them with roles and organizations that will propel them to accomplish their professional goals while creating stronger communities by donating a portion of our services fees to charitable organizations and scholarship funds chosen by our clients, placed candidates, and referral sources.As our client, you gain a competitive advantage by getting exceptional passive candidates through our proactive search efforts and referrals from our trusted network of relationships with top cyber security professionals across the US. We work with clients to establish agreed-upon processes to provide transparency to candidates which results in higher employer brand, quality of hire, candidate and hiring manager satisfaction, while reducing time-to-fill, number of interviews, and offer rejection.As our candidate, you gain a competitive advantage by being coached through every step of the hiring process to help you put your best foot forward whether it is suggesting tweaks to your resume, interview tips, offer decision-making, and transition into your new role. We work with candidates transparently and share insights, feedback, and timelines to manage their expectations.We look forward to serving you! Show less

    • Henning Coaching | Career & Interview Coaching Services

      Jun 2019 - now
      Career Coach

      You deserve the career, income, & flexibility you want! I'm here to help you get it 👇 Ready to land your dream job? Let's talk! www.nickhenningcoaching.com/schedule/TO SEE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR YOU, WATCH OUR CLIENT TESTIMONIALS ⇩ https://nickhenningcoaching.com/client-stories/🌟 Guiding careers, igniting dreams, & most importantly delivering results 🌟With a burning passion for helping individuals unearth their true potential, I've dedicated my career to empowering professionals, igniting their aspirations, & propelling them toward unparalleled professional success! I have 15+ years of experience in recruiting and career development. I've had the privilege of working with countless clients and making their dreams come true!You’re unique, & so are your needs! I provide tailored solutions to meet you where you need me, whether you want to get recognized & promoted, land your dream job, or take your expertise to become a consultant. ✰ Conduct 1-on-1 coaching sessions, equipping you with the tools and knowledge needed to get promoted or stand out in the job market.✰ Providing innovative job search resources & the tools that make landing your dream position easy.✰ Conduct comprehensive assessments to unearth strengths, overcome weaknesses, & illuminate untapped potential.✰ Craft personalized roadmaps that connect passions, values, & dreams to tangible professional milestones.✰ Supercharge resume building, interview mastery, and job search strategies, boasting an extraordinary 77% multiple offer success rate, 30% increase in income, and 400% ROI.Services include but are not limited to Professional Branding, Keyword Optimization, Resume Writing, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Cover Letter, Executive Bio, Performance Review Preparation, Career Planning, Job Search Strategy, Networking, Interview Preparation, Interview Coaching, Improving Communication Skills, Telling Captivating Stories, & Skills Discovery. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Professional Services Recruiter (CPSR II)

      TechServe Alliance
      Mar 2017
    • Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC)

      National Association of Personnel Services
      Mar 2006
    • Certified Professional Services Recruiter (CPSR I)

      TechServe Alliance
      Oct 2016
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Prayer Minister

      Issued by St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel Of The Holy Cross on Jan 2024
      St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Chapel Of The Holy CrossAssociated with Nick Henning
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Blessings in a Backpack on Aug 2018
      Blessings in a BackpackAssociated with Nick Henning
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Greater Chicago Food Depository on May 2018
      Greater Chicago Food DepositoryAssociated with Nick Henning
    • Cook and Meal Server

      Issued by LaGrange Soup Kitchen on Oct 2014
      LaGrange Soup KitchenAssociated with Nick Henning