Kyle Watkins Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, Us

Digital Force Technologies (DFT) is a defense technology firm that designs and manufactures advanced Force Protection, Surveillance, and Special Reconnaissance products and systems. Representing an evolution in the force protection and ISR paradigm, DFT leverages a revolutionary new artificial intelligence fusion core that hyper-enables operators by dramatically reducing cognitive load, increasing sensor efficacy, and enhancing rapid decision-making in any threat environment.http://www.digitalforcetech.com/

Irvine, California, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

Supported various business units across GA & A with full cycle recruiting on technical and non-technical skill sets. Spent the last 16 months supporting the main corporate functions of General Atomics with a focus on Licensing, Safety, Nuclear Compliance, Security, and the Legal department. Working alongside business leaders and hiring managers to effectively identify staffing needs and implement strategic solutionsGeneral Atomics (GA) and its affiliated companies are one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely operated surveillance aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Analyzed game film of the Portland Trail blazers / opponents and recorded the statistics in a proprietary tracking program. Statistics included: play type, players involved, time and location on the court, passing chain, rebounding situations, etc. Worked part time (10 hours per week) during my tenure at Aerotek and increased hours to 30 per week during relocation from Oregon to California.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

• Main priority was to meet the staffing needs of our client by managing the contingent workforce (100-350 employees) that were on contract through Aerotek at our client location. I managed programs with 2 clients in my tenure with Aerotek: Huntair (Purchased by Nortek Air Solutions) and IBM-Seterus.•Responsibilities included: Human Resource point of contact for all of contingent workforce, daily coaching conversations, drive employee engagement initiatives, developed a standardized exit interview process and used information to make strategic improvements to the staffing program, handled many termination requests including a RIF of over 100 contract employees, employee relations investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, developed a standardized 6 month performance review process for the contingent workforce, recruiting, weekly payroll processing, workers comp processing, safety team member, work with executive management team; to mitigate risk throughout the staffing program and ensure compliance of all EEOC regulations, strategic planning to create solutions for attrition and create retention programs, developed a standardized process for a contract employee to convert to a full time employee, and overall customer service to all internal/external customers.• Diversity and Inclusion group team member from 2013-15. In my role with the inclusion team, I helped organize events/teams for my colleagues to attend that were in alignment with Aerotek company guidelines and mission statement. Events included the company holiday party (~300 people), bowling night, city league flag football/soccer/basketball, trivia night, summer BBQ, etc.• Daily/weekly use of Applicant Tracking System (internal software, RWS), HRIS (PeopleSoft, ADP, Kronos, and internal software), document storage/sharing (SharePoint), and Microsoft Office (primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) to accomplish business objectives

Hanover, Maryland, Us

• Responsibilities included: all steps of the lifecycle of a contract employee with a focus of creating/maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates, all aspects of the hiring/onboarding process (scouring/screening/interviewing/testing/selection/reference/offer letter)•Was voted MVP by my Aerotek colleagues during the 1st quarter of 2012, the criteria of the award is the employee that has an overall positive impact on others and the various operations taking place across the local office.Aerotek® Inc. is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial recruiting and staffing services. We are part of Allegis Group® Inc., the second largest staffing company in the United States. Aerotek is your direct source to find qualified & skilled employees and locate great career opportunities with industry leading companies. Aerotek operates more than 150 non-franchised offices and employs 2,000 recruiters to identify, screen and select top talent. To learn more about Aerotek and see a complete list of our locations, visit our website at www.aerotek.com. Responsible for all steps associated with the identification, placement, and performance of contract employees in professional and administrative roles

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

Main priority was to provide excellent customer service support services to the members/users of the company. Addressed 80-100 inbound calls per 8 hour shift in a metric driven call center environment while using multiple proprietary systems to solve system related errors.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Provided customer service, sales, and assistance to anyone that entered the store. Manged the cash register, open/closing duties, and restocking.

Helped with research on the client portfolios, as well as researching for potential stocks/mutual funds for future investment. Learned how to interact and help clients reach their goals. Helped create and communicate presentations that were made for each clients varying goals and objectives. Actively supported and maintained the day-to-day activities at the financial practice. Was able to gain valuable real world work experience. Participated in one-on-one meetings with clients to help fix there financial objectives and goals.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Project Management