Brian Darling

Experience

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  U.S. Navy

  Dec 1999 - Oct 2005

  Electronics Calibration Technician and IT Service Provider

  • Calibrated and maintained over 1500 pieces of equipment for the command and surrounding commands on island, including afloat commands• Systems Management / PC Support / User Training / Troubleshooting and direct administration of 2 directory System Agents; 12 work stations; and 4 domain controllers• Network Administration and customer service, LAN AIS Help Desk Level II; Technician II trouble shot and documented LAN customer AIS problems; performed hardware and software analysis, workstation upgrades and provided touch labor support for 3500 Guam LAN users Show less

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  SPI Marketing

  Jul 2008 - Oct 2012

  San Diego Business Development Regional Manager

  • Delivered presentations and meetings to ambassadors and customers regarding sales, marketing and operations with an increase in sales revenue as a direct result of training • Sold in new product lines, set up promotions, events and catered to the consumer’s needs. Made alliances with key businesses in the market place• Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling and managing a team of over 10 sales ambassadorsThe clients include, Absolut, Miller Coors, and Malibu Rum.

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  Solar Turbines

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2011

  Service Package Mechanic

  • Proficiencies, reading electrical and mechanical hydros diagrams; tubing; cable trays; alignments on small gen; lube oil manifolds; routing and connection electrical circuitry• Basic knowledge & working familiarity: Six Sigma; CAD; Stainless Standards, as well as Cenelec• Led safety training sessions for big and small generator lines (for 30-50 people); 5S+1 spot checks, and volunteered to coordinate United way drive for small generator build line

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  RDAbbott

  Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Sales Internship

  • Preformed 500 rheometer tests, 200 materials tests, elongation/tear/elasticity tests and material reports • Maintained customer support/ project management for 74 different projects• Graduated TLARGI- The Los Angeles Rubber Group Inc training (6 month training/ 1 night a week)

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  Self Employed

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2018

  Talent Acquisition Consultant

  • Managed full life-cycle recruiting process; pre-screening, sourcing candidates, salary negotiations, phone and on-site interviews scheduling and on-boarding new hires• Partnered with hiring managers in the development of strategies to address employment goals and hiring process management• Attended career fairs, college recruiting events and networking events to establish presence and strengthen employment brand to diversify candidate pipeline• Developed a steady stream of viable candidates utilizing LinkedIn and various job boards• Ability to creatively source candidates; resume searches, cold calling and social media strategies• Screen candidates by conducting high volume of cold calls; calling over 60+ calls a day with a goal of 10 qualified candidates and 10 candidate submissions per week• Regularly meet or exceed target metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis in a high volume recruiting environment• Experienced with high volume recruiting initiatives; qualified and placed over 50 candidates into various roles with Google, SpaceX, Occulus, Republic Services, SuperNap and other corporate partners• Prepare candidates for interviewing with hiring managers by providing detailed information on the company, business strategy and job requirements Show less

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  Xerox

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  Military Contract Fulfillment Manager

  - Training and guidance to military personnel on maintenance and repair of over 500 Xerox machines onboard the USS Carl Vinson.- Installed, repaired and troubleshot both color and black/ white Xerox printers for the Navy from small desk top printers to print shop D110 printers- Proficient in ordering and scheduling incoming parts as well as working at pre-instal to make sure printers and Navy required items meet deadlines.- In process Secret clearance and CAC for military base and ship access Show less

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  DBC

  May 2018 - now

  Investment Manager

  I allocate funds toward wise investment strategies and future portfolio investments to make yearly gains above and beyond market growth and inflationary devaluations.