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Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Creates management theories and change management concepts to obtain companies veteran hiring goals• Principle advisor for veteran employment policies and procedures• Provide guidance and training for veterans and staff as it pertains to employment opportunities complying with OFCCP, FLSA and EEO laws• Assist in veteran and diversity candidate pipeline development by attending job fairs and conducting initial candidate reviews and educating staff members on military/veteran outreach and background analysis

Dallas, Tx, Us

Provides sourcing, screening and selection recommendation support for assigned job openings. Establishes working relationships with assigned recruiters to ensure sourcing and screening coverage of open positions. Executes under general supervision recruiting/sourcing strategies and processes to support the hiring and business needs of the open positions. Recommends candidates to recruiters after conducting screening interviews and assessing general qualification against job requirements. Develops and monitors staffing processes to ensure regulatory compliance. Supports internal job posting and transfers program. Coordinates the implementation and development of recruitment advertising. Identifies and develops sources for qualified candidates by establishing relationships with placement agencies, colleges, universities, technical schools, diversity community agencies, etc.Performs other duties as assigned.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Managed the company’s daily operations, which consisted of 8 U.S. Army Recruiting Centers, my primary focus was to lead, train, and supervise 8 Center Supervisors and over 48 employees on the U.S. Army and Army Reserves Recruiting and Retention operations. Oversaw the interview process for over 1000 potential candidates, and was responsible for hiring over 900 employees for many different Army Career Fields and College Enrollments. Responsible for organizing, and enforcing the Department of Defense’s, Army’s and the company’s policies; insuring that all employees understood and followed the guideline that has been set before them. Provided motivation, purpose and directions to 8 center supervisors, as a result they was able to exceed their yearly goal requirements three months early. Incorporated controls and synchronizes facilities, equipment, and vehicles valued in excess of over $2 million dollars. Established and tracked the company’s leaves/ vacations, and promotion programs, along with writing and evaluating over 60 performance evaluations. Analyze and utilize performance data to identify best practices, opportunities for improvement in processes, performance gaps, and training needs.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Responsible for assessing, planning, conducting and evaluating training of Recruiters. Identify training deficiencies and develop a needs-based organization training plan ICW the organization's leadership. Coordinate and conduct primary training for policy, doctrine, and new information management systems and technology changes. Conducts training at the organizations training functions; manages all developmental programs and the Professional Military Education Order of Merit List

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Direct and led an U.S. Army Recruiting Team consisting of 16 Active Army, and 2 Army Reserve employees on Army Recruiting operations. Primary responsible for the professional development of my employees, and was accountable for the morale, health and welfare of all employees safety. Oversaw the processing, scheduling of Career Fairs, and Employment interviews for all potential candidates that was applying for employment into the U.S. Army or U. S. Army Reserves, Colleges or Universities. Able to employ strong decision making and problem solving skills, when dealing with employee conflict resolution. Strong strategic planner which, resulted in the recruiting center’s exceeding their goals monthly. Maintained 100% control and accountability of all center’s assigned government property valued in excess of over $500,000 dollars.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Responsible for analyzing, planning, and executing lead generation activities sufficient to support the annual recruiting mission; responsible for the accomplishment of the assigned quantitative enlistment objectives; conducts daily telephone and area prospecting to include referral and internet prospecting; responsible for establishing and maintaining close coordination with high school, college, and community officials to implement and conduct a variety of Army recruiting and awareness programs; and actively leads community relations programs and sets the standard in complying with the Army values.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration And Management, General

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