Stephen Thompson
About Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson is a recruiter at Penguin Random House in New York, with a background in IT and technical recruiting.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Stephen Thompson is currently working as a Recruiter at Penguin Random House in New York, New York, United States. Since March 2021, he has been responsible for recruiting IT positions at the company. His role involves identifying and attracting top talent within the technology sector to support the company’s operations and growth.
Previous Experience at The Phoenix Group
Stephen Thompson previously served as a Technical Recruiter at The Phoenix Group from 2018 to 2020 for two years. During his tenure in the Greater New York City Area, he specialized in sourcing candidates for technical roles, leveraging his expertise to meet the company's staffing needs effectively.
Experience as a Staffing Specialist at Staffing-the-Universe
Before joining The Phoenix Group, Stephen held the position of Staffing Specialist at Staffing-the-Universe in East Brunswick, NJ. From 2017 to 2018, he worked for ten months in this role, focusing on developing recruitment strategies and managing the staffing process to align with client requirements.
IT Recruiting at Matlen Silver
From 2016 to 2017, Stephen worked as an IT Recruiter at Matlen Silver in Jersey City, NJ. His role involved recruiting IT professionals to meet the company's hiring goals, relying on his knowledge of the information technology sector to identify suitable candidates.
Recruiter Experience at Combined Computer Resources Inc.
Stephen's early career included a one-year stint as a Recruiter at Combined Computer Resources Inc. (CCR) in Iselin, NJ from 2015 to 2016. In this role, he honed his recruitment skills, working on various staffing assignments to fulfill the company's hiring requirements.
Early Internship at Symmetry Group LLC
Stephen gained valuable experience as a Technology Intern at Symmetry Group LLC in Princeton, NJ. From 2013 to 2015, over the course of two years, he was involved in technology projects that laid the foundation for his future career in recruiting.
Education at James Madison University
Stephen Thompson studied at James Madison University, where he pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. He completed his undergraduate studies from 2010 to 2014, which provided him with the foundational knowledge and skills that have been instrumental throughout his professional journey.