James Dowdy

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1998 - Nov 2021

  Strategically led and developed dynamic business practices focused on the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruiting organization comprised of 285 military and civilian personnel within 28 facilities. Directly oversaw human resources, talent acquisition, employee training programs, leader development, sales, and operations. Provided essential guidance and input on marketing, advertising, logistical support, and budgeting.Selected Accomplishments:🡪 Instrumental in improving production by 15% across the entire region through proven subject-matter expertise.🡪 Innate attention to detail at comprehensive levels placing Tampa as number one recruiting region in division.🡪 Achieved commendable Recruiting Standards Division inspection rating of 88%, best in the division for 2018. Show less Strategically led and developed dynamic business practices focused on the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruiting organization covering 5 states comprised of 256 military and civilian personnel within 32 facilities. Directly oversaw human resources, talent acquisition, employee training programs, leader development, sales, and operations. Provided essential guidance and input on marketing, advertising, logistical support, and budgeting.Selected Accomplishments:🡪 Attuned to complex and comprehensive technical aspects of regional business and organizational operations.🡪 Led cohesive team in continuous development of advanced procedures, leading to distinct operational efficiency.🡪 Balanced business production, daily duties, and recruiting operations while serving as organizational mainstay. Show less Managed a collaborated team of 7 personnel who were responsible for planning, training, contracting, and managing of a sales force of 36 talent acquisition associates. Conducted trend analysis, implemented techniques, tactics, and procedures to streamline the processing efficiency of sales contracts which resulted in the organizations to achieve unprecedented results.Selected Accomplishments:🡪 Developed multiple new processing procedures that increased company sales force productivity by 21%🡪 Streamlined operating practice and procedures, reducing employee turnover by 11%🡪 Recognized as Top 2% Market Performer of 50+ Senior Market Managers in the Western Recruiting Service Show less

  • Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

    Dec 2017 - Nov 2021

  • Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

    Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Numerous Positions of Increased Responsibility in the United States Army

    Jul 1998 - Jun 2014
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  CALIBRE Systems, Inc.

  Nov 2021 - now

  Talent Acquisition Specialist

  Achieves staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates; advising managers; and managing relocations and intern program. Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives and meeting with managers to discuss needs.🡪Manage applicant tracking system (iCIMS) to maintain contact with talent pool.🡪Take calls, answer emails, and schedule phone screens for up to 12 interviews per week.🡪Solely manage interview schedules, travel, and all communication for hiring efforts. Show less