Alex Vonlanthen
Senior Talent Sourcing Specialist | Strategic Talent Mapping & Pipeline Architecture
Bern
Executive Summary
Senior talent sourcing professional with extensive experience identifying, engaging, and pipelining specialized technical and leadership talent across Switzerland and the DACH region. Skilled in advanced talent intelligence, market mapping, bespoke outreach strategies, and strategic stakeholder advisory.
Professional Experience
Aevitas Search & Consulting
Bern, Switzerland
Senior Talent Sourcing Specialist
Mar 2020 – Present
- Direct talent intelligence and passive sourcing initiatives across DACH for technical and leadership functions across energy, life sciences, and industrial engineering.
- Design bespoke boolean architectures, talent market mapping frameworks, and customized multichannel outreach workflows yielding a sustained 42% response rate.
- Partner with hiring executives to define competencies, conduct calibration sessions, and deliver diversified talent shortlists within an average of 14 business days.
- Mentor a team of four sourcing associates in advanced osint methodologies, CRM hygiene, and talent discovery tactics.
Novatran Systems AG
Bern, Switzerland
Lead Technical Sourcing Specialist
Aug 2015 – Feb 2020
- Led strategic sourcing efforts for cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and systems engineering roles across Swiss offices.
- Implemented automated pipeline tracking workflows within the applicant tracking system, reducing external agency reliance by 35%.
- Conducted competitive talent mapping and salary benchmark analysis to inform retention and market-aligned compensation strategies.
- Organized regional tech talent communities and networking initiatives, building a proprietary pipeline of over 1,200 pre-qualified engineers.
Helvetic Talent Solutions
Zurich, Switzerland
Talent Sourcing Specialist
Sept 2011 – Jun 2015
- Delivered full-cycle talent sourcing and initial candidate vetting for multinational corporate clients in IT and professional services.
- Developed proactive talent pipelines across central Europe using social networking platforms, professional forums, and niche community registries.
- Standardized initial assessment criteria and structured screening questionnaires to ensure objective candidate qualification.
Education
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration · Business Administration and Human Resources · Bern, Switzerland · 5.4 / 6.0 · Oct 1991 – Jul 1995
Specialized in organizational behavior and human resource management.
Key Projects
Regional Talent Intelligence & Competitor Mapping Initiative
Apr 2023 – Nov 2023
- Conducted a comprehensive labor market supply analysis across Switzerland and Germany, mapping over 800 niche engineering professionals to support corporate expansion.
- Synthesized regional compensation metrics, mobility patterns, and competitor footprints into executive decision dossiers.
Core Competencies
Talent Sourcing
Boolean Search
Talent Market Mapping
Passive Candidate Engagement
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Candidate Relationship Management (CRM)
Executive Calibration
Competitive Intelligence
Candidate Pipeline Management
Diversity & Inclusion Sourcing
Languages
German
C2
English
C1
French
B2
Certifications
Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
AIRS (Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies) · May 2021
Certified Talent Sourcing Black Belt
SocialTalent · Nov 2018
Community Engagement
Bern Regional Career Mentorship Network
Bern, Switzerland · Jan 2019 – Present
- Volunteer Career Mentor
- Deliver bi-monthly job search and CV preparation workshops for mid-career professionals navigating industry re-entry.
- Provide individualized guidance on networking techniques and public profile optimization.