Matthew Schloms

• Involved in the Equal Employment Committee and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
• Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
• Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
• Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
• Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.

• Effectively manage senior stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment and communication across all levels
• Lead hiring process for executive and director-level positions, demonstrating adaptability and strategic thinking
• Conduct international salary benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures
• Continuously improve hiring processes and recruitment strategies, fostering culture of passion and commitment
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle, from talent sourcing to onboarding, with focus on collaboration and learning agility
• Source top talent using innovative methods and platforms, positioning yourself as trusted advisor in tech recruitment
• Successfully doubled international engineering team through strategic hiring initiatives
• Mentor team members and colleagues, promoting professional growth and development within business
• Design and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies that align with business goals and objectives
• Collaborate with department heads to understand hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment plans
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring seamless and efficient candidate experience
• Implement new platforms and resources to enhance talent acquisition and streamline hiring processes
• Utilize multiple platforms to hire and build candidate pipelines, demonstrating adaptability and technical proficiency
• Apply agile approach to recruitment, quickly adapting to changing business needs and market conditions
• Develop and manage internship, graduate, and learnership programs to build a strong talent pipeline
• Successfully hire talent in various locations, including South Africa, UK, Hungary, and other international markets
• Serve as trusted advisor within business, providing strategic guidance on recruitment and talent management.

• Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
• Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
• Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.

• Leading the establishment of our DACH team within the Technology sector, focusing on serving clients in Telecoms, Consulting, Financial Services, and Tech Startups
• Providing mentorship and training to team members on navigating DACH-specific processes and leveraging diverse technologies

Xcede formed part of Cloudstream Global

• Collaborating with my director to establish a new team in the Netherlands involved successfully deploying multiple technology specialists to support international consultancies and financial service clients

• I began my career at Cloud Stream within the Delivery Team, actively collaborating with our UK office
• My responsibilities included expanding our contractor network across various technical roles, serving clients in sectors including financial services, energy, and consulting
• Additionally, I provided mentorship and guidance to team members on roles, clients, and operational processes

• Engaging in sales and marketing activities for products and services, providing consulting and customer service, closing deals through techniques such as cold calling and canvassing, supporting new sales executives, demonstrating deep product knowledge, and interpreting contracts

• Coordinated events, managed company marketing for these events, oversaw staff management, designed concepts, handled company finances, trained management staff, and led social media marketing initiatives as a team leader