Experience

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  United states marine corps

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2009

  Marine
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  Marine corps recruiting

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2021

  Assistant subject matter expert to the Commanding Officer (CEO) on all sales and recruiting matters for Tennessee, Northern Alabama and Mississippi.Conducted 18 senior and 54 junior recruiter evaluations, 7 Proficiency and Review training sessions, and 13 Professional Selling Skills Applications sessions.Developed and monitored the execution of the Recruiting Station’s annual training plan; maintained an effective and efficient training plan that focused on instilling the basics of systematic recruiting while simultaneously assisting recruiters in the field. Managed the proper maintenance of all systematic components accountable for achieving quantifiable recruiting goals.Provided coaching and training to 90 recruiting personnel; analyzed all recruiting data, and ensured corrective action.Frequent travel required because training is conducted over the entire state of Tennessee, Northern Alabama and Northern Mississippi.Amplify training seminars by teaching new recruiting concepts and advanced sales techniques.Diagnose sales performance and deficiencies for entry-level acquisition managers. Develop performance plans designed to improve in acquisition and talent management. Show less Responsible for the day to day operations of the Basic Recruiter Course, including management of all Instructors and Support Staff consisting of 20 personnel, and of the acceptance, disenrollment, and graduation of 175 -350 Marines assigned per class.Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on topics of Sales, Ethics, Quality Control, Analyzation of Data, Presentation Skills, and Product Knowledge.Developed training doctrine for and managed instruction of 6 courses per year, for the largest special duty assignment school in the Marine Corps, producing 1,500 basic level Recruiting Specialists annually.Taught and evaluated students on communication ability, use of media, presence, deliverability, and overall presentation ability, ensuring mastery of concepts prior to certification.Responsible for both the curriculum and the instruction of the course - consisting of product knowledge, quality enlistment procedures, sales, public speaking, and systematic recruiting. Show less Managed and controlled lead resources; provided assistance to departments on recruiter production evaluations.Developed and prepared a variety of statistical reports, complex correspondence, fact sheets and briefings that senior management used to make informed decisions.Screened, interviewed and performed new hire orientation; recommended appropriate job placement based on skill sets and security clearance level of selected individuals.Conducted coaching and counseling conversations to improve senior manager and recruiter performance.Developed sound plans based on the recruiting goals, ensure the goals are understood and all efforts are focused towards it.Set regional and recruiter objectives and analyzed the results of all activities.Improved selling techniques through a comprehensive training program to set conditions for future success. Show less Assistant subject matter expert to the Commanding Officer (CEO) on all sales and recruiting matters for Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and Upper Peninsula Michigan.Conducted 21 senior and 74 junior recruiter evaluations, 11 Proficiency and Review training sessions, and 18 Professional Selling Skills Applications sessions.Developed and monitored the execution of the Recruiting Station’s annual training plan; maintained an effective and efficient training plan that focused on instilling the basics of systematic recruiting while simultaneously assisting recruiters in the field. Managed the proper maintenance of all systematic components accountable for achieving quantifiable recruiting goals.Provided coaching and training to 90 recruiting personnel; analyzed all recruiting data, and ensured corrective action.Frequent travel required because training is conducted over the entire state of Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and Upper Peninsula Michigan.Amplify training seminars by teaching new recruiting concepts and advanced sales techniques.Diagnose sales performance and deficiencies for entry-level acquisition managers. Develop performance plans designed to improve in acquisition and talent management. Show less Achieved monthly Recruiting Substation's shipping and contracting missions within the quality standards proscribed by higher headquartersSourced potential candidates and built a candidate pool using a proprietary tracking system.Balanced the strengths and weaknesses of all assigned recruiters using leadership, development and mentorship, which resulted in maximizing their production.Directed a Delayed Entry Program designed to mentally and physically prepare initial entry personnel for the rigors of recruit training.Oversaw and maintained quality assurance regarding sales, program management, and applicant processing.Ensured talent acquisition team continuously supported the business strategy, goals, culture and philosophy of the organization, resulting in three recruiter specialists being promoted to talent acquisition mangers.Managed the Recruiting Substation's administrative and logistical functions.Developed ongoing external relationships with high school staffs, media outlets (TV, Radio, and Newspaper), and community leaders, in an effort to sell the Marine Corps brand. Show less Utilizing prospecting activities of Telephone Calls, Area Canvassing, Home Visits, and Social Media. Ensuring the effectiveness of Recruiting support programs while building and maintaining relationships with educational institution, local media outlets, and government agencies at all levels. This was an independent billet that requires drive, initiative, drive, and ability to produce with minimal supervision. Completed government background checks utilizing the standard form SF-86 National Security Questionnaire.Multi-tasked client appointments, media visits, high school career days, and key influencers meetings by utilizing time management and recruiting planning tools.Performed database searches to source qualified candidates for specific quotas.Interviewed and assessed candidates to qualify against quota needs.Applied full cycle recruiting procedures to a diverse culture resulting in meeting all assigned quotas by specific category.Achieved every assigned quota doing so with quality. Was recognized with numerous recruiting awards. Show less

  • Assistant Director of Regional Sales and Training

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Director of Basic Recruiters Course, Marine Corps Recruiters School

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Curriculum Developer / Instructor - Career and Basic Recruiters Course

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Regional Chief of Recruiting Operations

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Assistant Director of Regional Sales and Training

    Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

  • Talent Acquisition Manager

    Dec 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Talent Recruiter Specialist

    Oct 2009 - Nov 2010
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  Black & veatch

  Sept 2021 - now

  Responsible for support of technical and non-technical full-time staff recruitment in support of Power/Energy Business lines. Partner with department hiring managers for intake, interviewing and offer recommendation throughout the candidate life-cycle process and being accountable for ensuring a positive candidate experience. Areas of focus: Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, Procurement, Marketing/Proposals and Estimating within Power/Energy lines of business.

  • Talent Acquisition Manager

    May 2022 - now

  • Talent Acquisition Recruiter

    Sept 2021 - May 2022