Nick Garner Email & Phone Number

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

As a Senior Recruiter on the ADP RPO team served as Veteran Recruiting Program Manager for Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) and Pepsi Beverages North America. Leads and executes strategic, high value / high touch, and diverse military veteran hiring programs to recruit and retain Military Veterans and spouses. Collects, analyzes and presents metrics on candidate flow, progress, and hiring. Provides insights on military recruiting industry data, hiring trends, candidate feedback, etc. to talent acquisition, human resources, and senior leadership. Conducts Veteran sourcing/hiring education and training internally and externally when appropriate. Coaches and mentors, local leadership, talent acquisition, HR teams, hiring managers, and military veteran business resource group members on veteran hiring strategies and best practices.Grows client’s brand awareness in the military community by maintaining strong relationships with veteran service organizations, state and local veteran employment representatives, military reserve and National Guard employment organizations, and veteran non-profit groups. Provided veteran hiring strategy, talent market research, and veteran candidate sourcing support for other clients including Ricoh, Sprout’s Famers Markets, Zimmer Biomet, Case New Holland Industrial, and ADP.• Increased Veterans hiring for PepsiCo Frontline by 6% in 2019 and 36% in 2020 through targeted hiring events, social media, and dedicated community outreach.• Represented PepsiCo as a brand ambassador and Veteran hiring subject matter expert at targeted Veteran hiring events across the United States including 45 live events and 42 virtual career fairs.• Participated in 40 Employer panels on behalf of PepsiCo for multiple veteran service organizations including Warriors to Work, The Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Onward to Opportunity, Four Block, 50 Strong, Hire Heroes USA, Hiring Our Heroes, and Warriors to Work.

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

Led a team of 15 client-facing Teledata Representatives (TDRs), responsible for superior client focus, talent development, and operational impact as it related to serving our Small Business client's payroll needs. • Oversaw the execution of human resource operations - specific to onboarding and development programs supporting service quality, efficiency, and employee engagement. • Facilitated monthly leadership meetings for Small Business Solutions Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers, collaborating across multiple business units to identify business drivers, areas of growth, and process improvement opportunities.• Increased Associate Engagement Kenexa score from 84% to 94% in the first year as Teledata Manager by identifying the areas of opportunity and executing targeted action plans. The team remained in the top 10% for engagement across SBS, ADP, and Industry benchmarks. • Conducted over 250 candidate interviews and onboarded more than 50 new associates. Developed standard operating procedure for department hiring process ensuring efficient and systematic onboarding of new associates while maintaining ADP’s brand in the local market.• Founding president of the El Paso, TX ADP Military Strong and Allies Employee Resource Group. Led projects supporting the local veteran community including representing ADP as a guest speaker at University of Texas-El Paso Student Veterans’ Success Center and Hire our Heroes corporate fellowship program events at Fort Bliss, TX.• Served as a resource for fellow hiring managers military veterans hiring efforts.• Conducted hiring manager training providing tools and guidance to source, recruit, interview, and retain military veterans in conjunction with targeted veteran hiring events.• Collaborated across business units, talent acquisition teams, ADP Military Strong, Business Resource Groups and the ADP Veterans Program team to represent ADP at military hiring events.

Arlington, Va, Us

Led the operation of a Digital Multi-Purpose Training Range, a live, virtual, and constructive tactical training complex, providing support for U.S. military units. Responsible for operational planning and excellence, performance reviews, and other key projects. Interviewed clients to assess needs and establish rapport to provide responsive, cost-effective training support. Developed and implemented new process to streamline inventory receiving and accountability; resulting in an annual savings to the company of $240,000.Team Management- Directly supervised, managed, developed, and mentored 11direct-report employees in projects training cohorts of 100-200 military personnel. Project Discovery and planning - Guided work from client needs and ideas to goals and delivery. Completed more than 50 successful projects over a 3.5-year period. Determine project requirements such as logistics, maintenance, supplies, and personnel levels based on forecasts of customer demand to meet customer needs and ensure satisfaction.Responsible for job site risk management and OSHA compliance. Created Job Safety Analysis documentation for 25+ job functions to identify, integrate, and implement proper hazard controls to minimize the risk of injury or illness for employees and clients.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as the Assistant Operations Manager for an Army Evaluation Task Force responsible for testing prototypes and pre-engineering design models for emerging military technology across four separate projects as part of the multi-billion dollar Future Combat Systems program. Developed effective processes, procedures, and communications to facilitate planning and execution of key equipment testing and training projects. Coordinated with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, facilitate communication flow, and resolve concerns related to testing and training activities. Ensured subordinate organizations had effective policies, procedures, and controls in place to ensure compliance with safety, operational, and environmental regulations and relevant organizational practices. Developed and administered training calendars and schedules ensuring individual and group training and testing prerequisites and requirements were understood and enforced. Advised higher-level organizational leadership in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. • Supervised, mentored, instructed, and evaluated the work performance of 8 direct-report personnel responsible for planning, coordination, execution of all testing and training efforts for the task force.• Coordinated and scheduled the use of ranges, facilities, and resources to facilitate execution of testing and training activities for over 300 personnel.• Achieved certification in the use and operation of all tested systems. Involved in performing testing and validating data across all projects. • Provided feasibility, operational, and employment feedback for tested equipment to designers and engineers in order to optimize design and functional improvements in future equipment iterations. • Managed and controlled equipment worth over $3,000,000.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Planned, directed, and supervised work activities of subordinate leaders and personnel related to training and professional development. Conducted process analysis and improvement for all department activities. Established and implemented policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with higher-level leadership as necessary. Conducted operational risk assessments with senior management and trained subordinates on operational and logistical policies, procedures, and risk mitigation.• Planned, coordinated, and executed logistics operations for department including transportation, supply, and medical requirements.• Trained, mentored, and professionally developed 6 direct-report leaders and 36 subordinate personnel. • Managed and controlled equipment worth $16,000,000.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Senior Trainer responsible for instruction of newly recruited military personnel. Oriented recruits in fundamentals of service life, discipline, physical fitness, pride, and love of service and country. Created and updated training plans to align with requirements and goals set by senior leadership. Coordinated and integrated logistics, maintenance, and safety in all training and organizational operations. Identified milestones and scheduled logistical projects and workflow for instructors.• Orchestrated planning and execution of 9 13-week periods of instruction, successfully graduating 400+ students.• Supervised, mentored, instructed, and evaluated the work performance of 2 direct-report instructors and 55 students.• Managed and controlled equipment worth over $400,000.• Served as Equal Opportunity (EEOC) Representative ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations. Implemented sexual harassment and assault prevention programs within the organization.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Directed and supervised work activities, training, and professional development of subordinates. Implemented and enforced organizational policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Conducted new employee orientation to initiate personnel training and development and foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.* Deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. * Supervised 6 personnel and was responsible for the accountability and maintenance of equipment, communications systems, and vehicles worth over $8,000,000.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerability Analysis And Protection, Homeland Security