I played a pivotal role in talent acquisition during a critical transitional period for the company following the acquisition of Eqlipse Technologies in February 2024. This role demands a high level of expertise in recruitment strategies, mentorship, and team leadership, especially as I navigated personal challenges alongside professional responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:• Developed and implemented advanced recruitment strategies tailored to meet the high-tech needs of BlueHalo, focusing on critical roles in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. Ensured alignment with the company's strategic objectives to foster growth and innovation post-acquisition.• Provided ongoing mentorship to recruiters, enhancing their skills in candidate sourcing, negotiation, and closure. Act as a senior advisor, fostering a learning environment that encouraged professional growth and development within the team.• Play a key role in integrating the Talent Acquisition teams from BlueHalo and Eqlipse Technologies by championing team spirit and a positive outlook through the transition, helping the team adapt to new corporate cultures and operational strategies.• Managed personal challenges alongside professional duties, demonstrating strong resilience and adaptability. My decision to take a step back due family circumstances showcased my commitment to balancing personal and professional responsibilities while ensuring the team’s needs were met.Achievements:• Fostered a supportive and collaborative team environment that adapted quickly to the new corporate structure, contributing to a seamless transition post-acquisition.• Maintained high team morale and productivity during periods of significant change, both organizationally and personally.• This role highlighted my ability to lead under pressure, mentor with empathy, and drive recruitment success in a dynamic and changing environment.

As the Recruitment Manager for the Cyber and SIGINT Sector at Eqlipse Technologies, I led the integration of Talent Acquisition teams from three heritage companies. My leadership transformed these groups into a unified, high-performing team, supporting the sector's growth and innovation.Key Responsibilities:Team Integration and Leadership: Merged Talent Acquisition teams, fostering a cohesive environment. I aligned and restructured these teams to meet the sector's dynamic needs.Mentorship and Development: Provided mentorship and leadership at both team and individual levels, focusing on professional development and continuous learning.Strategic Workforce Planning: Worked with senior leadership to identify hiring priorities and align recruitment strategies with sector goals, ensuring proactive talent acquisition.Resource and Tool Management: Secured necessary tools and training for the Talent Acquisition team, enhancing their capabilities and efficiency in high-tech recruiting.Team Expansion and Leadership Presence: Expanded the Talent Acquisition team by three recruiters, increasing our capacity to meet hiring needs. I was recognized for leading with heart, ensuring every team member felt valued.Navigating Organizational Change: Led the team through the acquisition of Eqlipse Technologies, maintaining performance and morale during periods of change.Achievements:Built a resilient and adaptable Talent Acquisition team, maintaining high performance and meeting recruitment targets despite acquisition challenges.Established a culture of openness and inclusivity, encouraging feedback and improving team dynamics and job satisfaction.My role required strategic vision, interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of recruitment in the technology sector, enabling me to lead the team to new heights and significantly contribute to sector objectives

As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Resolute and Eqlipse Technologies, I shaped talent acquisition strategies, focusing on recruiting Computer Science Engineers, including Software Engineers, CNO Developers, Cloud Engineers, Reverse Engineers, and Embedded Engineers, all meeting Top Secret FSP Clearances for the Maryland Customer.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Strategy: Crafted and executed sourcing and recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals. Trusted by hiring managers, I ensured positions were filled with top-tier candidates, enhancing capabilities and meeting critical staffing needs.Candidate Experience: Provided exceptional candidate experiences with clear communication and guidance through the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth journey from initial contact to onboarding.Technology and Systems: Implemented new Applicant Tracking Systems, transitioning from JobVite to JazzHR. Managed vendor negotiations and oversaw JazzHR integration, ensuring data integrity and compliance.Contract Negotiation: Negotiated contracts with hiring partners and agencies, optimizing recruitment operations and leveraging external resources to meet staffing needs effectively.Operational Excellence: Streamlined recruiting operations, aligning strategies with business objectives to enhance efficiency and workforce optimization.Process Improvement: Implemented robust recruiting processes, fostered team excellence, and drove strategic initiatives contributing to organizational growth.This role required expertise, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to talent acquisition, making it both challenging and rewarding. My efforts filled positions and strengthened the company's market position by attracting and retaining high-caliber talent.

As a dedicated recruiter, I have consistently demonstrated my expertise in talent acquisition and commitment to the agency's mission. In this role, I was responsible for recruiting and hiring diverse talent across the US to support various Federal Government functions, including, Computer Science and Engineering, Linguistics, Human Resources, Health and Human Services, Logistics, and Business and Financial Management.Through strategic sourcing efforts, I maintained an active pipeline of over 400 applicants, enabling me toconsistently meet hiring goals for all assigned accounts.One of my key contributions over the course of my tenure, was sourcing over 3,000 resumes for approximately75 positions, meticulously pre-screening over 1,500 applicants to ensure a streamlined interview process. Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in establishing competitive salary packages for over 700 job offers, collaborating closely with hiring managers to attract top-tier talent.In addition, I worked closely with the Directorate of Corporate Leadership to source, process, and hire senior-level applicants, contributing to the agency's leadership pipeline. As a representative, I successfully showcased NSA opportunities at various hiring events, including campus visits, job fairs, and Career Invitationals. I prioritized providing exceptional customer service to each applicant, maintaining constant communication through email, telephone calls, and in-person meetings. My efforts also extended to designing internal and external recruitment strategies tailored to attract candidates with the requisite education, experience, and skills to fill job vacancies effectively.Overall, my tenure as a recruiter for the NSA has been characterized by my unwavering dedication to the agency's mission, my commitment to providing an exceptional candidate experience, and my consistent track record of meeting and exceeding hiring goals while effectively partnering with hiring managers.

• Managed the Deployment Readiness Center’s automated tools, including the tracking tool for the entire Agencies and deployments. • Maintained the functionality of all deployment tools and the integrity of the data.• Managed the reporting tool program, providing necessary data feeds of deployment data to meet customer requirements. • Maintained communication with deployed individuals and provided information/products they need to meet annual deployment staffing goals. Communicated with leadership to advise of any shortfalls and statuses of current deployment positions.

• Responsible for hiring the Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, System Administration and Software Engineering work roles. • Managed the manpower at strategic and tactical levels, both long-term planning and day-to-day staffing.• Oversaw all positions and statuses in detail; prepare and report year end summary/statistics on Conditional Job Offers, Final Job Offers and New Hires.• Developed and documented the strategic plan for long-term (3-5 years) manning requirements and processes.• Identified, documented and promoted opportunities for leadership to engage in recruitment activities.• Established a centralized hiring process within the organization. Redesigned the antiquated hiring process within the organization. Established a Hiring Team with defined roles for each member to ensure that all facets of the hiring process could be transformed with success. • Designed and implemented the New Employee Program which tracked all new employees through their first year within the organization.

• Provide oversight and manage office trip assignment. Analyze and adjust each technician’s workload daily.• Customer advocate to the Chief of Travel; responsible to identify, resolve, report, and audit desks for potential issues.• Processed customers, both internal and external to the organization, and delivered exceptional customer service.• Fostered cooperation and teamwork through all interactions and duties while executing the role of Travel Specialist.• Prioritized, maintained and processed assigned workload of travel requests utilizing approved procedures.• Served as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the Courier Contract. Assisted in drafting the new five-year contract and exercising the option years.