• Current Board Member, Volunteer Instructor and Coordinator of weekly classes.• 22-year volunteer with this 35-year organization that has assisted numerous job seekers with their Interviewing, Resume Writing and Networking Skills.• For the past five years, single-handedly ensured that classes are staffed with volunteers, updated the website weekly with job and programming changes. Participated in the Annual Dinner event planning.• Fostered numerous relationships with other similar groups such as Discover HOPE Here, PAPEN, St’s John and Paul’s Church Seeker Group as well as the Career Development Center which has led to increased community visibility and attendance.

Recruiting Manager• Successfully led a remote team of 25 in sourcing more than 8000 applicants in a 5-month timeframe for Census Early Operations (2019), exceeding operational goals.• Trained and mentored more than 15 new Recruiting Assistants in their duties. Included formal US Census training and coaching/mentoring each individually.• Successfully trained four (4) Wave 2 Recruiting Managers. Provided guidance in their duties, obligations, reporting structure and US Census Systems.

To expand employment opportunities in the Pittsburgh market for service members and veterans through one-on-one employment placement assistance focused on the use of gap skills training and targeted resume and interview assistance, LinkedIn optimization, and connections to employer partners in order to create a smoother transition process.

Lead a team of five (5) in the review, investigation and decisioning of candidate eligibility based on FDIC, FINRA, CFPB and SAFE Act criteria.

For the past 9+yrs I have been an HR Business Partner for Verizon Wireless. I have a broad knowledge of the Telecommunications Industry where I have directly supported multiple Sales Channels such as Retail, Direct Business, Indirect Sales (National Retail and Agent) along with Sales Operations.HR Business Partner 12/2006 to 12/2015 •Decreased time to fill, increased effectiveness in Employee Engagement and attaining company sales goals through partnerships with leadership. •Facilitated Interviewing Skills Training, ensuring consistency in the hiring process leading to high performance. Region frequently recognized as the #1 Region in the country for Sales.•Facilitated Leadership Development training at a Corporate/District Level, ensuring consistency in employee treatment within a high tempo retail work environment.•Partnered with business leaders in the communication of numerous corporate initiatives including: compensation, corrective action plan changes, benefits changes and corporate policies. •Assisted with the on-boarding of various staff including: recruiters, HR Business Partners and HR Coordinators. Instrumental in their successful integration into the team and being ranked one of the best HR Departments based on Service Level Agreement Survey of Business Partners. •Increased the Midwest Area Military Hiring through networking and local referrals, recognized as having the highest Veteran hiring ratio Q1 2015 at 12% of new hires.HR Analyst (Recruiter) 10/2005 to 12/2006•Team Player, qualified in New Hire Orientation training, Interviewing skills and Employee Engagement training within the first six months of hire.•Coordinated the hiring of more than 375 new Retail Sales Reps and Retail Customer Care Reps in addition to more than 280 internal transfers/promotions within the Region. Personally interviewed more than 300 people in a 6-month period.

Contract Recruiting for Mine Safety and Verizon Wireless.

I assisted this small business with recruiting, office management, payroll and HR support.

Managed the recruiting efforts for the company during its initial growth; supervised a staff of two employees.• Wrote copy and coordinated the placing of over 126 newspaper ads, nationwide; ensured consistent bi-weekly updating of company website and HotJobs. • Negotiated contracts with over a dozen search firms

Started as a Driver Supervisor and then progressed to a Regional HR Representative.Solely responsible for educating a union and non-union workforce of approximately 400 on their new Benefits Structure after a re-organization.AAP development as well as Recruiting Drivers for various openings.

U.S. NAVY 1985 – 1997As a Naval Flight Officer, supervised over 20 men in their duties, while ensuring their safety and the completion of the mission.Training Director Responsible for the training of squadron personnel.• Directed the training of 170 personnel in corporate policies, OSHA standards, EEO, and ethical issues.• Organized out of area training evolutions, coordinated training events with other services and entities to decrease training times.• Devised new and innovative techniques required to train personnel in unique equipment.• Completed over 300 hours of Quality Improvement Training, including Team Facilitation.