John Cedar (Shrm, (Lss) Email & Phone Number

Valrico, Fl, Us

United States

Efficiency and Workflow Optimization:Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline recruitment workflows, leveraging advanced tools and processes to enhance efficiency.Resource Optimization: Spearheaded initiatives that optimized resource allocation, reducing time-to-fill from 45 to 30 days and achieving an annual 15% reduction in recruitment costs.Innovative Recruitment Strategies:Strategy Development: Crafted and implemented innovative recruitment strategies for critical roles, resulting in a 30% increase in qualified candidates and a 25% decrease in time-to-hire.Sourcing Enhancements: Introduced new sourcing methods, leading to a 15% improvement in candidate quality and a 10% increase in offer acceptance rates.Training and Metrics Analysis:Expert Guidance & Training: Delivered expert guidance on emerging recruitment trends and facilitated internal training for 50+ hiring managers, reducing interviewer bias by 25% and boosting satisfaction scores by 20%.Metrics Tracking & Analysis: Analyzed recruitment metrics to evaluate effectiveness and cost-efficiency, achieving a 15% improvement in cost per hire and consistently meeting or exceeding KPIs.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Program and Process Evaluation:Government Program Assessment: Conducted comprehensive evaluations of government programs and talent acquisition operations, advising management on strategies to improve productivity and efficiency.Operational Streamlining: Leveraged deep knowledge of the recruiting life-cycle to streamline operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving overall efficiency improvements.Data-Driven Recruitment and Staffing:Statistical Analysis: Utilized advanced statistical analysis to identify trends in recruitment metrics, facilitating data-driven decision-making and optimizing recruitment processes.Regulatory Compliance: Played a key role in updating job requisitions, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.Employee Relations and Record Management:Compensation and Benefits Support: Provided clear and consistent communication in response to employee compensation and benefits inquiries, fostering positive employee relations.Record Management: Managed employee records and new hire statuses, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company policies, and adherence to legal requirements. Additionally, conducted performance reviews and provided coaching to enhance employee development and productivity.

Charlotte Metro

Leadership and Training:Recruitment Leadership: Spearheaded a recruitment program across 5 offices in 2 states, leading to a 100% improvement in performance.Personnel Development: Developed 28 personnel, achieving a 114% surplus in shipping goals, demonstrating exceptional recruiting acumen and a commitment to mission success.Fit and Fill Rate Improvement: Led initiatives that resulted in a 150% increase in fit and fill rates, significantly boosting organization-wide production efficiency.Strategic Planning and Execution:Exceeding Objectives: Surpassed New Accession Training contract goals by 200% and exceeded shipping targets, showcasing superior team leadership and strategic execution.DoD Talent Acquisition: Managed the sourcing and hiring of DoD security-cleared engineering talent across key domains such as cybersecurity, aerospace, mechanical, and software, ensuring support for critical project needs.Proactive Sourcing and Engagement:Targeted Recruitment: Increased applicant traffic for hard-to-fill positions across multiple locations through proactive sourcing techniques and targeted recruitment strategies.Candidate Engagement: Successfully engaged and secured technically skilled candidates across various regions, demonstrating a strong client service focus and urgency in meeting talent acquisition needs.

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

End-to-End Recruitment Processes:Comprehensive Recruitment Management: Managed the entire recruitment process across diverse technical fields, utilizing multiple applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline operations.Interview Expertise: Conducted interviews through various methods, consistently achieving high candidate satisfaction and enhancing hiring efficiency.Strategic Recruitment and Process Improvement:Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Developed and implemented cutting-edge recruitment strategies that integrated branding, strategy, and technology to attract top-tier talent.Operational Efficiency: Led process improvement initiatives that reduced operational discrepancies by 50% and increased production by 120% year-over-year.Stakeholder Collaboration and Onboarding:Stakeholder Engagement: Maintained seamless communication with hiring managers and collaborated with diverse stakeholders, ensuring recruitment efforts aligned with strategic business objectives.Onboarding Excellence: Oversaw onboarding processes, managed documentation, and conducted regular check-ins with new hires to ensure a positive experience and improve retention rates.Technology-Driven Recruitment: Leveraged ATS platforms like Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Indeed to optimize candidate sourcing, selection, and onboarding, contributing to a diverse and robust talent pipeline.

Various Geographical Locations

Team Leadership and System Reliability:- Led multiple specialized teams in the maintenance, calibration, configuration, and alignment of cryptographic, radar, navigation, and C4I systems.- Achieved a 60% increase in system reliability through effective oversight and team coordination.Expertise and Operational Integrity:- Acted as a subject matter expert in maintaining sophisticated cryptologic equipment, networks, and systems.- Ensured continuous operational integrity and functionality of critical systems.System Installation and Performance Enhancement:- Installed, tested, and repaired cryptologic systems, physical security systems, electronic equipment, antennas, personal computers, and data systems, leading to a 34% decrease in downtime.- Configured, monitored, and evaluated IO, IW, and IA operations, enhancing overall system performance by 30%.

Savannah, Georgia Area

- Successfully managed a team of office employees, driving productivity and ensuring on-time delivery of projects while consistently meeting company standards- Provided mentoring and support to employees facing challenges in their roles, resulting in improved performance and job satisfaction- Proactively engaged with customers and clients via telephone and email, effectively addressing inquiries and ensuring seamless communication with relevant team members- Developed and maintained an office budget, achieving a X% reduction in expenses by implementing cost-saving initiatives- Streamlined office supply management process, resulting in a X% decrease in expenditures and ensuring seamless operations- Led the recruitment and onboarding process for new office employees, resulting in a X% decrease in time-to-fill metric- Coordinated with maintenance vendors to maintain a clean and safe workspace, ensuring all office appliances were in optimal working condition- Provided comprehensive progress reports to senior management, leading to the implementation of strategic improvements that enhanced office operations and procedures.

Savannah International Airport

- Successfully coordinated the servicing needs of various airlines and their aircraft while strictly adhering to company and airline policies and procedures to ensure smooth ramp operations- Safely and efficiently guided, assisted, and parked all aircraft during arrivals, departures, and while being towed, following safety protocols and procedures- Demonstrated proficiency in providing protective wing walker duties to ensure the safety of aircraft, ground personnel, and equipment- Handled the lifting, loading, unloading, sorting, and transfer of passenger baggage, airmail, and freight with strict adherence to safety standards, within specified time limitations- Effectively communicated key arrival and departure information with Operations, flight crew, and ground personnel in a professional manner- Operated various ramp equipment, such as bag tugs, belt loaders, aircraft tow tractors, and servicing vehicles for water and lavatories, ensuring safety and efficiency- Responsible for cleaning aircraft, restocking items, servicing lavatories, and conducting deicing procedures as necessary, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety- Diligently removed any "Foreign Object Debris" (FOD) from ramp surfaces surrounding the area to ensure operational safety- Conducted regular maintenance checks to ensure all Ground Support Equipment (GSE) was in optimal working condition- Assumed any additional duties as assigned to support overall ramp operations and ensure operational success in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Currently pursuing bachelors of business administration with an emphasis in Hunan Resources management.

Recruiting And Talent Acquisition

Counselor (Professional & Kindred), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Joint Professional Military Education Leadership, Military And Strategic Leadership

High School Diploma

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