As a dedicated Technical Recruiter with a wealth of experience in the field, I've successfully played a pivotal role in connecting top-tier talent with innovative organizations. My expertise encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including:Collaborating with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop job descriptions, particularly in fields such as data center engineering, commissioning engineering, testing technology, and controls engineering.Sourcing qualified candidates through various channels, utilizing a targeted keyword database. I specialize in identifying exceptional talent in data center engineering, commissioning engineering, testing technology, and controls engineering.Daily use of LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed for effective candidate engagement in these specialized fields.Proficiency with iCIMS ATS, CRM, and Text Recruit for streamlined recruitment processes, especially tailored to the needs of data center engineers, commissioning engineers, testing technicians, and controls engineers.Conducting initial screenings and interviews to assess technical skills and cultural fit, with a keen focus on these specialized roles.Managing the candidate pipeline and ensuring hiring managers stay informed about progress in the recruitment process for data center engineers, commissioning engineers, testing technicians, and controls engineers.Coordinating interviews and gathering feedback from interviewers in these technical domains.

- Directed Recruiting Operations for Marine Corps Officer Recruiting.- Coordinated all military recruiting efforts with colleges and universities in the state of Tennessee.- Reviewed market trends and staffing requirements to develop recruiting strategies.- Managed and audited CRM and ATS systems.- Directed and monitored sourcing and recruiting activates.- Monitored and managed the candidate pipeline from recruiter to employee on boarding.

-Managed and controlled lead resources; provided assistance to departments on recruiter production evaluations.-Developed and prepared a variety of statistical reports, complex correspondence, fact sheets and briefings that senior management used to make informed decisions.-Screened, interviewed and performed new hire orientation; recommended appropriate job placement based on skill sets and security clearance level of selected individuals.-Conducted coaching and counseling conversations to improve senior manager and recruiter performance.-Developed sound plans based on the recruiting goals, ensure the goals are understood and all efforts are focused towards it.-Set regional and recruiter objectives and analyzed the results of all activities.-Improved selling techniques through a comprehensive training program to set conditions for future success.

-Oversaw the daily operations of three Marine Corps Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) (Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis).-Liaison between recruiters/ recruiter supervisors and MEPS Command resolving enlistment qualifications and eligibility issues. Ensures military enlistment processing is being performed in accordance with Department of Defense standards.- Managed all aspects of scheduling applicants for new employee orientation into the United States Marine Corps, ensuring proper documentation of overall qualifications for employment. - Supervised the daily activities and training of the MEPS Liaisons.- Evaluate performance, provide training, and ensure proper development of assigned personnel- Provides technical administration and oversight of all process functions- Plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities; gives advice, counsel, or instruction on both work and administrative matters.- Prepare guidance/standard operating procedures and conducts necessary training

Achieved monthly Recruiting Substation's shipping and contracting missions within the quality standards proscribed by higher headquartersSourced potential candidates and built a candidate pool using a proprietary tracking system.Balanced the strengths and weaknesses of all assigned recruiters using leadership, development and mentorship, which resulted in maximizing their production.Directed a Delayed Entry Program designed to mentally and physically prepare initial entry personnel for the rigors of recruit training.Oversaw and maintained quality assurance regarding sales, program management, and applicant processing.Ensured talent acquisition team continuously supported the business strategy, goals, culture and philosophy of the organization, resulting in three recruiter specialists being promoted to talent acquisition mangers.Managed the Recruiting Substation's administrative and logistical functions.Developed ongoing external relationships with high school staffs, media outlets (TV, Radio, and Newspaper), and community leaders, in an effort to sell the Marine Corps brand.

Utilizing prospecting activities of Telephone Calls, Area Canvassing, Home Visits, and Social Media. Ensuring the effectiveness of Recruiting support programs while building and maintaining relationships with educational institution, local media outlets, and government agencies at all levels. This was an independent billet that requires drive, initiative, drive, and ability to produce with minimal supervision. Completed government background checks utilizing the standard form SF-86 National Security Questionnaire.Multi-tasked client appointments, media visits, high school career days, and key influencers meetings by utilizing time management and recruiting planning tools.Performed database searches to source qualified candidates for specific quotas.Interviewed and assessed candidates to qualify against quota needs.Applied full cycle recruiting procedures to a diverse culture resulting in meeting all assigned quotas by specific category.Achieved every assigned quota doing so with quality. Was recognized with numerous recruiting awards.