Sharon Thomaston, MBA

Experience

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  U.S. Navy

  Oct 1996 - Jan 2001

  Corporate Recruiter

  Recruiting applicants whose talents align with the business goals that are needed and critical to the success of the United States Navy. Set up and participated in community networking events, job fairs, online sources such as social media, college and career fairs and advertising and marketing programs. Duties performed, administering appropriate assessment test, screening resumes, performing in person and phone interviews, performing reference and background checks, following up on interview process, coordinating and setting up interviews, strategic planning, onboarding and sourcing.Attract and recruit the highest quality candidates to join the US Navy on a Navy ROTC Scholarship worth up to $180k. Act as liaison between applicants, high schools, colleges and recruitment centers that span throughout three states, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Interact with scholarship committee all while assisting the candidate throughout the whole process. Processed over 300 applicants with a scholarship amount worth up to $54Mil. Duties include but are not limited to, attending local and remote college and career fairs, and working with college and high school representatives to promote the US Navy. Serve as HR Generalist assistant, strong proficiency in social media platforms, tracking recruiting metrics such as pipeline of candidates and time fill. Submitting candidates and documents through APS systems, prepare and or assist in developing forms, memoranda, letters, reports or statistical tables. Review personnel documents and records for completeness and accuracy; and follow through to obtain missing or corrective information and explain basic merit promotion and/or delegated examining procedures. Show less

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  US Navy

  Jun 2001 - Sept 2016

  • Delivered ongoing professional human resource staffing activities to develop and implement the organizational talent management structure and strategies.• Successfully coordinated and executed best practice initiatives, programs, policies and procedures for a team of 330 personnel.Designed and implemented strategic initiatives in the areas of recruiting, selecting, and developing diverse talent in a multi-site corporation to meet anticipated business and organizational needs. Routinely responded to questions on administrative training matters and related information to employees and management officials. Processed mandatory training requests in accordance with agency guidelines and policies. Measured and monitored the effectiveness of recruitment programs by tracking, analyzing and reporting key metrics designed to measure and predict staffing activity. Collaborated with Department Directors and HR Administrators to forecast and develop plans for staffing initiatives. Coordinated the full cycle recruiting process to meet the various staffing goals. Advertised job vacancies via social media and other applicable online websites. Received and reviewed applications and resumes. Verified professional references and conducted initial interviews. Coordinated and co-facilitated weekly new hire orientation training and onboarding. Advised management on disciplinary and adverse actions ensuring compliance with disciplinary grievance policies and regulations. Provided information to employees regarding procedures, processes and entitlements. Show less • Effectively supervised and directed for activities of the Talent Acquisition Team of 30 personnel.• Performed accurate on-site Human Resources Management including recruitment, development, performance reviews, compliance, scheduling, payroll, termination and HRIS data management.Provided day-to-day management of daily business objectives including profit, loss, operations, procurement, information systems, and supply chain management. Evaluated and executed corporate initiatives, programs, policies and procedures. Developed daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals, reported projections and outcomes for the District Manager. Created innovative recruitment capabilities in support of talent acquisition strategy and key initiatives. Successfully met and exceeded production goal by 65%. Established TA direction within assigned business units. Developed and maintained trusting partnerships with hiring teams and business leaders. Developed local marketing campaigns and sponsored local community events. Show less • Efficiently recruited a diverse range of positions and executed recruiting strategy including market place employer promotion, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management.• Executed highly detailed daily site operations which including sales performance, customer service, member retention and counseling excellence while ensuring compliance with company and government policies and protocols.Accurately assessed education levels, work history, personality, career interests, and skills to compliment client’s background and abilities. Recruited, educated and mentored individuals on a variety of career and training programs. Provided one-on-one and group career counseling via presentations, meetings, and job fairs. Coordinated admissions into partner colleges and vocational schools. Consulted with hiring managers in leveraging the recruiting experience to influence classification and hiring decisions. Provided recommendations and coaching to hiring managers on scope, steps and time-lines. Managed sourcing events (college recruiting, advertising, Internet strategy, research agencies, vendors, etc.) to ensure pipeline volume is maintained. Served as the social media content creator and manager; successfully establishing brand awareness to target groups via marketing presence on social media. Show less

  • Regional Trainer Talent Management & Leadership/Organizational Development

    Jun 2011 - Sept 2016

  • Senior Human Resources Manager

    Sept 2006 - Jun 2011

  • Human Resources Specialist/ Recruitment and Placement

    Jun 2001 - Sept 2006
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  United States Navy

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2009

  Senior Project Manager (Human Resources Recruitment and Placement/Sales)

  Overall responsible for the successful initaion, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of project. Operating within agreed reported Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) mandated by Navy Recruiting District (NRD), responsible for and lead the activities of a team of 6. Led and directed full cycle recruiting efforts and support HR and NRD recruiting initiatives. Built and improved individual and team skills by training and motivating a diverse group of individuals to meet and exceed monthly business goals set forth by (NRD). Developed and approved approriate activity planning and sequencing, developed and approved schedules of team, managed production of required quotas needed. Review personnel documents and records for completeness and accuracy; and follow through to obtain missing or corrective information. Explain basic merit promotion and/or delegated examining procedures to employees. Prepare and/or assist others in developing letters, memoranda, forms, reports, or statistical tables. Developing and conducting risk analysis, managing and resolving risk issues. Acting as HRBP by monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective actions when needed. Tracking and analyzing recruiting metrics such as recruiters call volume, time to fill positions required, and candidate pipeline. Utilize Applicant Tracking System (APS) to record and monitor employee activity as well as submitting candidates. Responsible for accurate and timely administration of new hire paperwork and responsible for monitoring and managing of administrative files, such as candidates applications, medical files and background check information. Accomodation/Awards, NRD Medium Leads Station of the Year, Leading Petty Officer of the Year, 50% promotion rate. Show less

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  GA Institute of Technology

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2019

  Human Resources Generalist

  Performs high quality maintenance and upkeep of HR information system OPMIS/PeopleSoft and allpersonnel files.• Provides guidance on policies and procedures ensuring departmental compliance with all applicablefederal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations• Meticulously reviews incoming information and correspondence for completeness, job-relatedness, andbasic eligibility criteria.• Advises personnel on retirement, separation and termination, health insurance, life insurance, TSP,medical and dental benefits.• Executes the opening and closing of life insurance policies and gathers beneficiary information.• Conducts interviews for security clearances and disciplinary reviews.• Initiates and collects information for background and security clearance investigations andadjudications including interviews and fingerprints utilizing SWFT, OPM, JPAS, and JCAVS.• Reviews and evaluates statements to establish individual suitability and security trustworthiness from acivic viewpoint. Show less

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

  Human Resources Specialist Recruitment & Placement

  Provide support in the areas of processing, recruitment, staffing, and advising hiring managers of different recruiting options per OPM Human Resources policies and procedures and Title 5 CFR.• Utilize automated systems such as Monster Career Connect, USASTAFFING, Defense Civilian Personnel Data Systems (DCPDS), Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS), HR Connect, and electronic SF-52 systems used to code SF-50’s, enter human resources data and generate reports.• Advises management on a wide range of staffing issues such as workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives. • Extends job offers, establishes reporting dates, and coordinates with all responsible personnel to ensure pre-employment requirements are met in a timely manner. Conducts job interviews, audits and closes case management files.• Provides continuing HR services to identify best practices for successful implementation of customer goals and objectives. • Collaborates in strategic consultations, generate and conducts job analysis, post vacancy announcements, and reviews applications to make qualification determinations.• Verifies and confirms employment eligibility, issues referral certificates, assembles salary determinations and sets pay, and codes personnel actions.• Facilitates the development of crediting plans to determine knowledge, skills, abilities of well qualified candidates in internal or external competitive staffing actions. • Ensures priority consideration programs are appropriately utilized. Show less

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  Internal Revenue Service

  May 2020 - now

  Human Resources Specialist
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  U.S. Department of the Treasury

  May 2020 - now

  Human Resources Specialist