Jonathan Nash

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2015

  Operations Manager

  Operational Leadership: Coordinated mission-critical operations with a focus on resource optimization, leading to a 97% success rate. Developed and applied risk assessment protocols, reducing mission incidents by 60%.Leadership Development: Trained 32 direct reports in essential leadership skills, improving mission success rates by 90%. Conducted structured exercises that enhanced team communication and operational readiness.

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  Aerotek

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2019

  Sr. Talent Acquisition Lead

  Targeted Recruitment Strategies: Designed and implemented recruiting strategies for technical roles, achieving a 90% placement rate. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure recruitment goals met business objectives. Achieved multiple annual contest wins and million dollar club recognition.Team Training and Development: Mentored recruitment teams across multiple regions, focusing on best practices in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate engagement. Increased company-wide hiring success by 15%.Data-Driven Improvements: Analyzed hiring trends to identify turnover factors, using insights to refine recruitment and engagement strategies for improved outcomes. Show less

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  Delaney Search Group

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2024

  Managing Partner, Executive Search & Technical Recruiting

  Founded and manage Delaney Search Group, specializing in high-impact executive search and technical recruiting across technology, manufacturing, and utilities. Through strategic recruitment processes and leveraging ATS technology, I’ve achieved a 90% placement rate and reduced time-to-fill by 30%, aligning talent acquisition with clients’ needs and improving hiring efficiency.Enhanced sourcing strategies through internet recruiting, internal referral programs, and targeted outreach, broadening our talent pipeline and increasing candidate quality. My focus on talent management, including structured coaching and retention strategies, reduced turnover rates for clients by 15% and strengthened team cohesion.Drove a 30% annual revenue increase by developing tailored recruiting solutions and expanding our client base. Through strong partnerships with key decision-makers, I maintained a high client retention rate and met specific recruitment demands, positioning Delaney Search Group as a trusted workforce solutions provider.Delivered expert HR consulting in policy development, regulatory compliance, and diversity and inclusion, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. My initiatives in performance management and employee relations have consistently reduced turnover and improved client satisfaction, ensuring compliant, growth-oriented workplaces.Led and developed a team of recruiters, building skills in interviewing, data analysis, and client relations. Through mentorship, I improved team placement accuracy by 20% and fostered a collaborative, high-performance culture across all recruitment projects.Established partnerships with academic institutions to drive college recruiting efforts, securing a strong pipeline for entry-level talent. I also managed temporary placements, providing clients with skilled, flexible candidates to address immediate needs and support long-term success. Show less

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  SELECT Power Systems

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2020

  As the Manager of Human Resources, I established foundational HR practices to support the company’s rapid growth and inclusive culture. I led recruitment and talent acquisition efforts, reducing time-to-fill for critical technical positions and increasing hiring efficiency. I also implemented DEI programs that promoted workplace diversity and inclusivity, resulting in a 10% improvement in employee retention. My role encompassed aligning HR policies with business goals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving initiatives that strengthened team culture and supported the company’s operational objectives. Show less Responsible for formulating and implementing the sales and recruiting growth strategies for the company and accountable to meet and exceed the agreed sales and profit objectives. Develop short and long-range plans and programs including actively pursuing partnerships with well-aligned organizations, deepening relationships with current customers, developing relationships with potential customers. Maximize partnerships internally and externally while providing guidance and mentorship to team member to growth the Division. Direct the planning, organization, and coordination of activities of the Division to effectively execute sales and recruiting strategies that will maximize volume while driving targeted profitable company growth and professionally developing staff. Develop forecasts and maintain accountability for goal achievement, including but not limited to respective key metrics and/or budget achievement. Direct a team of Recruiters, Account Managers, and Administrative Personnel, including responsibility for hiring, training and performance coaching, and management. Assist with new customer solicitation, bid preparation, and customer retention strategies. Meet regularly with Recruiters and Account Managers to review activity funnel (CRM/ATS tool), customer retention and relationship activities, review performance compared to goal, production and training needs. Contact assigned accounts to identify customer needs, changing requirements or potential issues and resolve accordingly. Collaborate with business unit leadership to develop and implement strategy to meet Company objectives. Show less Cultivate and support an inclusive and diverse work environment by developing fair company policies and implementing objective hiring procedures. Design company policies that reinforce diversity in the workplace, address all kinds of harassment and protect minority groups and women. Train hiring managers and other staff on how to select, manage, evaluate and retain diverse employees. Revise and update all communication on our website, social media pages, job descriptions and internal documents to ensure we use non-discriminatory language. Review our selection criteria to verify they’re objective and strictly job-related. Recommend benefits packages that cater to all employees. Measure and forecast diversity metrics. Act as a consultant to underrepresented groups and make sure all voices are heard. Organize training to boost employees’ communication abilities and team spirit. Show less

  • Human Resources Manager

    Sept 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Talent Acquisition Manager

    Sept 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Diversity and Inclusion Strategist

    Sept 2019 - Nov 2020
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  Lifeline Energy Solutions, Inc.

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  Director of Operations and Human Resources Business Partner

  Directed daily operations at Lifeline Energy Solutions, overseeing two specialized divisions with a team of 16 direct reports. Managed the Electrical Testing and Maintenance division, ensuring compliance with IEEE and NFPA standards through rigorous testing and preventive maintenance on critical electrical systems. Additionally, led the Industrial Generator Maintenance division, ensuring reliable generator performance and extended service life by adhering to NFPA 110 guidelines.Delivered strategic leadership and guidance across both divisions, aligning operations with business objectives. Developed and executed detailed work plans, conducting performance evaluations to enhance productivity, cohesion, and accountability. Fostered a results-driven environment focused on skill development, technical excellence, and high-quality service delivery.Proactively implemented industry-standard policies to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce operational risks. Conducted comprehensive audits and compliance reviews, identifying improvement areas that maintained high standards across all testing and maintenance activities, resulting in seamless regulatory adherence and risk reduction.Spearheaded recruitment, onboarding, and targeted training initiatives, increasing employee retention rates by 20% and strengthening workforce stability. Enhanced technical skills and regulatory knowledge through structured training programs, promoting continuous improvement and increasing team engagement and productivity across both divisions. Show less

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  YMX Logistics

  Dec 2024 - now

  Regional Operations Manager