Ken Schoonover Email and Phone Number

Known for leadership and integrity, I collaborate with hiring managers to identify and secure sought-after talent that contributes to successful achievement of business goals. Driven to succeed with a deep sense of dedication, I have helped over 1,000 people find a careerI am a retired Marine Corps veteran with proven ability to think critically in a fast-paced, complex workenvironment. As an award winning Talent Acquisition Partner, my passion for meeting challenges and serving others drives me to provide the best candidate experience while meeting companies needs. I have over 9 years of recruiting and Talent Acquisition experience with proven ability to develop, design, and implement strategic solutions for securing sought-after talent. In 2019, I was recognized as the top Marine Corps Officer Recruiting District in the nation. I have expertise in pipeline development, passive sourcing, systematic recruiting, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).My Marine Corps career has given me a wide background of experiences to draw from when walking candidates through the hiring process. As the lead planner for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I coordinated military exercises in three different countries and it has taught me how to cultivate strategic alliances with diverse internal and external teams. This helps me support the candidate, hiring manager, and company by matching the right person with the right position.I am passionate about providing a first-class candidate experience and inspired by the challenge of finding top talent. That starts with understanding the requirements and collaborating with the hiring team to understand the tasks, responsibilities, and duties for the position and how the right candidate fits into the organization. This is a skill I have learned over 20 years in the Marine Corps implementing directions and making decisions from my Commander's intent. My military experience has taught me how to be adaptable, often having to learn new software and responsibilities on the fly. My humble leadership style and willingness to adapt to any situation has allowed me to gain the respect of my colleagues and be successful. I have ties to the veteran and military spouse community and experience recruiting high level competitive professional positions in STEM, legal, and aviation.Please reach out and connect with me if you have questions about: ☞ Military service/life - Are looking to join or learn how to navigate your career. ☞ Military transition - Let's collaborate on best practices