James Covington Email & Phone Number

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Supporting Falcon, Dragon & Launch Operations

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

-Split Desk -Full Cycle Recruiting -Operation tasks/assignments. -Primary Cape Onsite Host-Identifying the 1% Specialist, Technical Recruiting - Falcon, Dragon & Launch Operations

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Recruited to pilot a new talent operations role. The role came to fruition to help spearhead operational functionality to optimize talent acquisition efficiency and candidate experience. Some of the Reqs reviewed: Launch Pad Technicians // Falcon Maintenance // Integration Technicians //Director of Sales (Launch) // Starlink Regional Sales Lead & Manager for LATAM, APAC, North America // Second Mate (Marine Operations) // Chief Mate (Marine Operations) // Captain (Marine Operations) // Sr. Channel Marketing Manager, Starlink // Satellite Policy associate //Process Planner // Manufacturing Engineer // Structural Welder (Starship Launch) // Government Sales Manager (Aviation) // All flavors of internship requisitions // Launch Engineer, Spacecraft Integration // Sr. Enterprise Regional Sales Manager // Business Analyst, Starlink Growth // Sr. Cost Analyst // Financial Analyst // Mechanical Engineer (Starship) // Content Producer // Propulsion Systems Test Engineer, Spacecraft Integration (Dragon) // Business Analyst, Pricing (Starlink) // Test Engineer, Spacecraft Integration // Vessel Manager // Office Manager // Process Planner (Recovery) // Sr. Analyst, Payment, Risk & Fraud // Director, Global Payments // Sr. Manager, Accounting // Sr. Manager, International Accounting // Growth Manager, Starlink // Tax Analyst, International // Sr. Tax Analyst // Launch Hardware Specialist // Propulsion Engineer (Merlin Flight Operations) // Supply Chain Systems Analyst // etc..

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Within the 18 months with the Aerotek Aviation SRC, I gained partnerships with strong professionals that will last a lifetime. I was eager to learn, and leadership was keen to teach. It was an outstanding operation full of genuine, hardworking professionals with a winning mentality. 2022 Rookie of the YearAll-time high weekly spread: 18,400. Weekly revenue average per quarter:11K Q3 Y1 - Goal: 8K14k Q4 Y1 - Goal: 10K 14K Q1 Y2 - Goal: 12K15k Q2 Y2 - Goal: 12KPlayed an integral role in building out Dassault Falcon Jets Little Rock MRO maintenance hangar & the Falcon 6x production hangars next door. Primary recruiter owning communication with MRO and production hiring managers to ramp up and maintain talent requirements. DOD F18 O-level maintenance: Built out multi-shift launch/recovery program w/ qualified talent on a tight timeline. 100+ salary negotiations resulting in accepted offersMy sales partner approved me to speak directly with his clients. Trust was built, which allowed for a much faster speed to market. Lockstep w/ senior sales partner. Strong rapport with one another, leading to efficiency and success. He taught me priceless lessons about industry, work ethic, and mentality. Developed a deep understanding of different skill sets and business sectors within aviation maintenance and aerospace manufacturing.Strategic sourcing utilizing Aerotek platforms & partnerships; relationship development between clients and myself.Detailed eye for resume building, editing, and formatting. High volume outbound calling, fast-paced production-driven environment.Walked in 150+ contractors and maintained as the primary point of contact. Selected/completed corporate leadership trainingFull cycle recruiting - aviation maintenance & engineeringAerotek Aviation will always be part of who I am! They played a massive role in my development. The SRC operation is a catalyst for success, but only for those ready to go the extra mile!

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Ran the office manager's book of business allowing him to channel energy towards hiring ramp. Domestic freight brokeringAccount weekly revenue: 15K

Abaco, Bahamas

- Reporting directly into the Principle of the Thompson Group Bahamas-5 active jobsites across 2 islands ( Hopetown & Guana Key) - material transport/Distribution: 20ft Albury brothers, smaller barge w/ twin 130s, work trucks - communication of required material from job site leads back to management - proper documentation of inventory count and usage - Container unloading - inventory counts - POC for customs agent - student to the art of high end residential construction

Hopetown, Abaco, Bahamas

Daily operations include inventory control, material transport to jobsites, offloading shipments with customs and transporting material to warehouse.

The Bahamas

Hopetown Bahamas

Shem Creek

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: D1 Tennis Team - SEC (SOCON) -Coach: Chuck Kriese -Mile Time: 5:23 Sr. Rank: Platoon Leader - Cadet 2nd.

Bachelors In Learning From Failures

High School Diploma, Leadership, Jrotc

Activities and Societies: **MVP - Tennis Team **Team Captain - Tennis Team **Color Guard

Education record

Activities and Societies: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Tennis Team