As the founder of ALAC HR Solutions, I lead our mission to revolutionize talent acquisition and employee retention in the aerospace and defense sectors. Our focus is on delivering precision-targeted talent solutions that secure and retain mission-critical talent for industry leaders.Key Achievements:• Established ALAC HR Solutions as a premier partner for aerospace and defense companies, leveraging 20+ years of military experience and industry expertise.• Designed and launched an efficient 6-step hiring process that's achieved an 85% candidate approval rate for interviews by hiring managers, with placements backed by a 3-year guarantee.• Consistently exceed client expectations by delivering vetted shortlists within 30 days or sooner, significantly reducing time-to-hire for critical roles.• Pioneered a STEM reinvestment initiative, allocating a portion of every placement fee towards cultivating the next generation of industry professionals.Core Services:• Engaged Search: Hybrid approach combining speed and focus for high-stakes roles.• Retained Search: In-depth process for securing long-term leadership talent.• Confidential Executive Search: Discreet talent acquisition for sensitive positions.• Career Transition Support: Tailored assistance for professionals navigating career changes in aerospace and defense.At ALAC HR Solutions, we're not just filling positions—we're building the future of aerospace and defense through strategic talent partnerships.

As a Senior Enlisted Leader, I led transformative initiatives in retention, and leadership development, modernizing Marine Corps manpower processes. Key accomplishments include:Retention and Leadership Development:• Spearheaded the Manpower Modernization Challenge, leading to the Small Unit Leadership Initiative (SULI), which promoted over 1,600 corporals to sergeant in FY23, addressing a critical shortage of 2,700 sergeants across the Marine Corps, which improved force readiness.• Achieved a consistent 120% annual retention rate, significantly exceeding organizational targets and ensuring continuity of skilled personnel across multiple units.• Implemented innovative retention programs, including mentorship initiatives and personalized career development pathways.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment:• Consistently exceeded annual recruitment targets by 120%, maintaining high-quality standards and focusing on candidates with strong retention potential.• Hand-picked to lead the Southeast region's $1.2M marketing budget revamp, collaborating with J. Walter Thompson and Headquarters Marine Corps to develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies across the region.• Managed diverse talent pipelines, overseeing 180+ candidates in the Delayed Entry Program for up to a year pre-training, achieving less than 15% combined attrition through the program and 13 weeks of recruit training.• Mentored a team of 5 recruiters, earning recognition as the top recruiting station among all others within the 70,000 square mile Louisiana and Mississippi area of operation for fiscal years 2016, 2017, and 2018.• Fostered a culture of excellence that drove both recruitment success and enhanced retention efforts, setting new benchmarks in talent acquisition and development.

• Managed 300-mile, eight-segment railroad network, prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction• Oversaw crews and operators, ensuring compliance with federal hours of service regulations• Enforced Federal safety regulations, reducing risks of derailments, accidents, and hazardous spills• Optimized traffic flow for timely delivery and superior customer service• Reported incidents to Critical Incident Desk, facilitating swift communication• Conducted equipment and facility inspections, proactively addressing potential operational issues

• Exceeded recruitment targets consistently, earning 1 of 8 meritorious promotion allocations for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command in 2014, the highest among all Special Duty Assignments.• Implemented innovative Marine Corps Communication and Consultative Selling Skills (MC3) and Systematic Recruiting techniques, consistently achieving recruitment goals.• Recognized as Talent Acquisition Manager of the Year in 2013 for outstanding contributions to HR and recruitment.• As an FAA Control Tower Operator and Supervisor at MCAS Beaufort:Managed over 31,000 flight operations in Class D airspace with an impeccable safety record.Led a training program that enabled 28 personnel to achieve essential air traffic control qualifications.This experience, which merges military precision with aerospace operations, has shaped my current focus on talent acquisition and development in the aerospace sector.