Ron Knight

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 1984 - Jun 2005

  Recruiter

  Provide full cycle recruiting; candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and recruitment- Participate in recruitment, interview and selection of candidates for various levels of military occupational specialty availabilities.Openly embraces individuals with diversebackgrounds and experiences.- Source, screen, evaluate and select candidates through a structured recruitment process toobtain the best candidates- Partner with guidance counselors to understand the skills and background required for eachcacancy and provide expert advice and coaching throughout the recruitment process- Attended university career fairs - Developed proactive diversity sourcing strategy- Develop strong center of influence and candidate relationships and maintain communication with both- Complete daily and weekly goal metrics highlighting placement and sourcing ratios Show less

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  Tradesource

  Jun 2005 - May 2011

  Recruiter

  Consistently met and exceeded established hiring targets, achieving 100% or higher fill rate bycreative use of the internet, direct recruiting methods (cold calling),employee/manager referrals,agencies, networking, job fairs, internal talent and social networking sites to provide a diverse poolof qualified candidates and competitive/market intelligenceSpecialties- Extensive experience with corporate, RPO, DOD, agency, & contract high-volume recruiting~ Team management/coaching/mentoring-Built and maintained client relationships by providing the highest level of customer service~ HR Operations- benefits, payroll , unemployment and workers compensation Show less

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  American Hospital Service Group

  Jan 2011 - now

  Recruiter

  • Sourcing candidates for multiple industries and maintaining an active pool of skilled candidates • Conducting reference checks and pre-employment testing as required • Conduct interview preps and orientations as needed • Develop relationships with local companies, chambers and other networking activity to assist in finding local candidates for placement in local positions • Document and maintain all candidate and client information in company database appropriately and accurately • Effectively communicate with client Managers and HR Business Partners about open positions daily • Ensure all company practices are in accordance with standard operating processes • Documenting and maintaining all candidate and client information in company database as appropriate • Attend job fairs and networking events as required • Tour client locations to fully understand positions and client needs • Keep a positive attitude, open mind and flexibility within our fast paced and ever changing environment • Execute recruiting plans to meet current or anticipated staffing needs • Create, edit and update firm job descriptions • Draft job postings and post open positions on job boards and firm’s intranet and website • Develop relationships with schools and professional organizations to build recruiting network • Source resumes and screen applicants via phone • Coordinate interview schedules • Participate in staff interviews in conjunction with Directors • Inform applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, etc. • Conduct background and reference checks along with all pre-hire due diligence • Make employment offers and process necessary paperwork • Prepare and send new hire packets and offer letters Show less

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  Chenega Corporation EH&F

  May 2011 - now

  Recruiter

  Currently recruiting for Chenega. Chenega a leading professional organization that staffs professional civilian healthcare contractors.Working directly with the Department of Defense to place Physicians, Nurses, Dental, Mental Health andAllied Health Professionals in Civilian Contract Positions at Various Bases throughout the world.- Provide full cycle recruiting; candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate management,and consulting for military facilities across the US and oversees- Development of innovative approaches for finding appropriate candidate for difficult to fillpositions- Establish long and short term staffing strategies and performance metric• Sourcing candidates for multiple industries and maintaining an active pool of skilled candidates • Conducting reference checks and pre-employment testing as required • Develop relationships with local companies, chambers and other networking activity to assist in finding local candidates for placement in local positions • Document and maintain all candidate and client information in company database appropriately and accurately • Effectively communicate with client Managers and HR Business Partners about open positions daily • Ensure all company practices are in accordance with standard operating processes • Documenting and maintaining all candidate and client information in company database as appropriate • Attend job fairs and networking events as required • Tour client locations to fully understand positions and client needs • Keep a positive attitude, open mind and flexibility within our fast paced and ever changing environment • Execute recruiting plans to meet current or anticipated staffing needs • Create, edit and update firm job descriptions • Draft job postings and post open positions on job boards and firm’s intranet and website • Develop relationships with schools and professional organizations to build recruiting network Show less