ALWAYS RECRUITING - ALL THE TIME!! Persistent in finding top-talent in C-Suite, Corporate Services, Healthcare/Health Insurance, IT - Security & Architecture/Data & Informatics/Business Solutions, Sales, Finance, Operations, Project Management and more.. to support the inclusive culture of CareFirst BCBS as a value add! CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the largest health care insurer in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving 3.4 million members. We have the largest provider network in the region, with more than 80 percent of the region’s health care providers participating in one or more networks. CareFirst has launched the nation’s largest Patient Centered Health Medical Home (PCMH) program of its kind. Our organization has been recognized 17 consecutive years as a “Best in Blue” insurer for providing stellar customer service for the Federal Employees Program (FEP) in which we hold the largest enrollment in the nation. The mission of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is to provide health benefit services of value to customers across the region comprised of Maryland and the National Capital Area. We strive to offer a broad array of quality, innovative insurance plans and administrative services that are affordable and accessible to our customers. We foster health systems integration and health care cost containment to benefit the people in the areas we serve and promote respect, fairness and opportunities for our associates.Always seeking enthusiastic and driven candidates! Visit us at www.carefirst.com or reach me directly at thomas.watkins@carefirst.com

• Collaborated with client and hiring managers to develop and execute full life cycle recruiting strategies. • Maintained consistent communication of regular status updates to client, candidate and all internal stakeholders; adjust candidate search strategy as client needs change.• Cultivated relationships with diversity professional associations, educational institutes and related organizationsInterested candidates - feel free to send an updated CV/Resume and/or inquiries to twatkins@rubyrecruitingllc.com for immediate consideration.

• Lead talent acquisition for DAI-Bethesda, and consults, as needed, on global talent acquisition.• Developed, published and reinforced standard policies, procedures, and best practices for DAI’s global corporate recruitment efforts. • Maintained consistency in the full cycle recruiting and selection for each search, beginning with a kick-off meeting with the hiring manager to discuss process and strategic approach.• Executed, and or facilitated the execution of, mutually agreed upon recruiting strategies and actively sources candidates.• Evaluated the resumes of prospective candidates and determines degree of skill match; recommends or declines appropriately and forwards qualified candidate resumes to the hiring manager for review.• Oversaw the applicant tracking process, assuring that each candidate is tracked from initial resume submittal to hire into the applicant database, and assures compliance with DAI’s legal definition of applicant.• Developed the annual affirmative action plan, completes the annual compensation analysis and provides recommendations to Compensation and Benefits for potential actions. • Responsible for developing veteran outreach plan for each calendar year to support DAI’s Affirmative action plan goals.

Recruiting Manager - July 2011 to PresentRecruiting Supervisor (Medical) - Dec 2008 to July 2011Corporate Recruiter - Aug 2008 to Dec 2008•Managed daily operations of recruitment efforts for $160 million government contracting company.•Managed daily operations of full-cycle recruitment efforts for Recruiting Department to include Executive Professionals, Medical, Human Capital, Corrections, FOH, ACF/Head Start & Home Health professionals.•Collaborated with senior leadership to fill corporate headquarters positions up to the Vice President level•Managed department staff of 7 employees.•Tracked recruiting metrics for all contracts and present results to executives•Interface with contract teaming partners daily to strategically plan efforts during proposal process as well as post award•Conducted Market Research/Real World Data for contract proposals, upcoming task orders or independent projected needs.•Utilization of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage/maintain candidates throughout the hiring process following EEOC guidelines.•Worked closely with senior management providing data points, research, etc to assist in contract decisions.•Assisted with maintaining the budget for Recruiting Dept

Promoted to Professional National Recruiter w/new division of Maxim Staffing in 2008.Responsible for external recruitment and staffing operation of the office.Provided sourcing for positions to include: RN, LPN, CNA, MA, Pharmacy Tech, Admin, Data Entry, Case Management and Medical Billing & Collections for Healthcare facilities and Medical Insurance clients nationwide.Sourced for contract and per diem Government Healthcare positions within the DC/Metro area.Develop/Maintain working relationships with employees/clients.Manage branch operations in absence of Account Manager Managed/Maintained weekly branch sales of $40K-$70KSupervised the processing of weekly payroll for 85+ external employees.Multi-tasking at a very high capacity.Provided leadership qualities, organizing coordinating and monitoring services given to clients.Handled all new-hire training for incoming recruiters through 120-day training process.Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance with all State, Federal and JCAHO standards. Assisted Account Manager in selecting, interviewing new internal staff.

Supervised daily Housekeeping operation throughout the hospital.Heavy customer/client interactions.Proper handling of Hazmat materials.Training of New Hires in proper daily cleaning and safety precautions.Managed staff of 55 employees daily.Multi-tasking in a high-intensity environment.Followed proper counseling guidelines for disciplinary actions, when needed.Successfully having facility pass and maintain JCAHO inspection and standards.

Completion of Corporate Management Training Program.Managed daily operation throughout all areas of hotel (front desk, food/beverage, catering, room service etc).Multi-tasking in a high-volume environment.Oversaw responsibilities of Guest Services Department.Managed payroll/scheduling of employee for Front Desk & Guest Service Departments.Provided and Maintain Outstanding Customer Satisfaction.