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Naperville, Illinois, United States

Oversaw the full life cycle recruitment process for pilots, healthcare professionals, engineers, and line officers, ensuring top talent acquisitions for critical roles. Additionally, I serve as an organization trainer, refining and developing new recruiting processes for a team of 65 recruiters.Cultivated a culture of innovation by organizing three agencies on boarding document training. Refined 700 complex applications, equipping the agencies with intellectual tools to identify blind… Show more Oversaw the full life cycle recruitment process for pilots, healthcare professionals, engineers, and line officers, ensuring top talent acquisitions for critical roles. Additionally, I serve as an organization trainer, refining and developing new recruiting processes for a team of 65 recruiters.Cultivated a culture of innovation by organizing three agencies on boarding document training. Refined 700 complex applications, equipping the agencies with intellectual tools to identify blind spots and adapt swiftly to evolving circumstances. Efforts yielded 180% production increase.Embraced short notice project manager program cultivating 17 carrier fields operations in less than two weeks. Organized time management, development, and training preparation for 24 personnel with non-flexible on boarding dates. Actions yielded 100% organizational entrance and 14 top performers entering operational agencies.Coordinated 12 community outreach events that focused on diversity/inclusion and broadened 27 influencers' perspectives. Results increased corporate’s 108% diverse talent pool and postured the organization for future diverse group collaboration.Prioritized 3 critical career field requirements by strategically sourcing and mentoring candidates from 4-state region. On boarded 18 hard to fill organizational positions, posturing task sensitive organizations with 100% manning, this yielded a 267% objective over production. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Supervised and trained strategic initiatives for a team of 12 Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) liaisons, equipping them with production skills and knowledge. Additionally, orchestrated targeted training sessions for 18 Air Force Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard recruiters, resulting in a 30% surge in production success for each respective service component.Revamped medical waiver process by collaborating 82 application review with authorization agencies. This reduced return… Show more Supervised and trained strategic initiatives for a team of 12 Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) liaisons, equipping them with production skills and knowledge. Additionally, orchestrated targeted training sessions for 18 Air Force Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard recruiters, resulting in a 30% surge in production success for each respective service component.Revamped medical waiver process by collaborating 82 application review with authorization agencies. This reduced return time by 60% and gained 82% success rate. Adding 67 qualified applicants to talent pool and securing 260% organization production increase.Managed scheduling/applicant processing operations ensured adherence to multi organization policies and directives. Diligent implementation prevented erroneous contract development and streamlined processing deficiencies by 32%. Optimizing Air and Space operations and retention.Resolved organization qualification processing deficiencies through collaborative efforts with the Multi-Service Recruitment Committee, including strategic restructuring of personnel allocations and streamlined operational processes. This optimized efficiency and increased organization’s effectiveness by 22%. Show less

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Spearheaded the production activities of an 8-member team focused on addressing hard-to-fill Air Force accessions. With effective leadership and strategic oversight, navigated the complexities of recruitment, ensuring critical roles were filled within the Air Force's positions.Lead the responsibility for accessing qualified civilian applicants to meet annual manpower requirements, consecutively achieved recruitment goals through strategic sourcing, screening, and selection processes… Show more Spearheaded the production activities of an 8-member team focused on addressing hard-to-fill Air Force accessions. With effective leadership and strategic oversight, navigated the complexities of recruitment, ensuring critical roles were filled within the Air Force's positions.Lead the responsibility for accessing qualified civilian applicants to meet annual manpower requirements, consecutively achieved recruitment goals through strategic sourcing, screening, and selection processes, bolstering the Air Force's readiness and operational effectiveness.Established and executed an impactful advertising, promotion, and public relations program, enhanced the Air Force's visibility within the local community and educational organizations. By leveraging special events and various communication channels, garnered increased interest in Air Force opportunities and heightened community engagement.Backfilled critical manning shortages with motivated and prepared talent pool. Continuous member mentorship and development secured 45 hard to fill positions and 20 short notice vacancies exceeding organization’s annual objective. Efforts led to 242 new employee addition, best in 8 years. Show less

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Managed the full life cycle recruitment process for 155 Air Force career specialties, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for candidates and cost savings for the Air Force. From initial sourcing to final selection, I facilitated the recruitment of a highly qualified and diverse workforce ready to serve in various capacities within the Air Force.Comprehensive training program director oversaw the evaluation of 115 tasks across 9 recruiters. Through structured training… Show more Managed the full life cycle recruitment process for 155 Air Force career specialties, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for candidates and cost savings for the Air Force. From initial sourcing to final selection, I facilitated the recruitment of a highly qualified and diverse workforce ready to serve in various capacities within the Air Force.Comprehensive training program director oversaw the evaluation of 115 tasks across 9 recruiters. Through structured training methodologies and interactive evaluations, ensured recruiters were proficient in their duties and equipped with the necessary skills to effectively fulfill their responsibilities, contributing to the achievement of recruitment objectives within the Air Force.Developed targeted recruiting strategies focused on enhancing sales and marketing skills for a 7-member team. Through strategic planning and tailored training initiatives, empowered team members with the necessary tools and techniques to effectively promote Air Force opportunities and engage with potential recruits and community leaders, resulting in increased effectiveness and achievement of recruitment goals. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Led a team of 5 military members and 1 civilian employee at an outlying maintenance work center, overseeing critical support for 54 C-17A aircraft valued at $11.4 billion. Through meticulous visual and auditory examinations, coupled with advanced diagnostic test equipment, identified and resolved malfunctions swiftly. Our strict adherence to Department of Defense and federal safety, environmental, and waste management directives ensured operational integrity while maximizing vehicle… Show more Led a team of 5 military members and 1 civilian employee at an outlying maintenance work center, overseeing critical support for 54 C-17A aircraft valued at $11.4 billion. Through meticulous visual and auditory examinations, coupled with advanced diagnostic test equipment, identified and resolved malfunctions swiftly. Our strict adherence to Department of Defense and federal safety, environmental, and waste management directives ensured operational integrity while maximizing vehicle objective capability. Strategically determined serviceability and prioritized repairs for 45 firefighting and refueling vehicles/equipment, collectively valued at $15.1 million, safeguarding both assets and personnel. Show less

Honduras

As a translator in ministerial communication, played a crucial role in coordinating and delivering 2.2 tons of food to Honduran communities facing essential living needs. Facilitated the translation of special operations training from English to Spanish for 30 Panamanian rescue team members, ensuring critical personal recovery communication in Central America. Oversaw the maintenance of 67 vehicles and 28 fire apparatus, collectively valued at $17.3 million, in support of a… Show more As a translator in ministerial communication, played a crucial role in coordinating and delivering 2.2 tons of food to Honduran communities facing essential living needs. Facilitated the translation of special operations training from English to Spanish for 30 Panamanian rescue team members, ensuring critical personal recovery communication in Central America. Oversaw the maintenance of 67 vehicles and 28 fire apparatus, collectively valued at $17.3 million, in support of a multi-national agency in support of humanitarian and contingency operations. Show less

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Constructed vehicle management’s $33K/1.2K line mission support package. Negotiated with local vendors on logistics and part availability. Efforts saved the Air Force $6K in procurement cost and supported Global War on Terror tasking with 100% accuracy.Executed 36 hours of Red Chute levee logistic management. Repaired 14 all-terrain vehicles responsible for transporting 300K sandbags to prevent neighborhood flooding from unprecedented hurricane. Actions saved 1.6K homes and 4.8K… Show more Constructed vehicle management’s $33K/1.2K line mission support package. Negotiated with local vendors on logistics and part availability. Efforts saved the Air Force $6K in procurement cost and supported Global War on Terror tasking with 100% accuracy.Executed 36 hours of Red Chute levee logistic management. Repaired 14 all-terrain vehicles responsible for transporting 300K sandbags to prevent neighborhood flooding from unprecedented hurricane. Actions saved 1.6K homes and 4.8K civilian displacement.Inspected 164 vehicle in 72 hours during standby vehicle maintenance operations. Completed 28 in-field repairs that led to 82% 0-24-hour return rate. Diligence resulted a no notice nuclear surety inspection of “Outstanding” with no discrepancies. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Management/Talent Acquisition And Retention, 3.96 Gpa

Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success Salute Honor Society

Associate'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Associate Of Science - As, Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies