Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Keith A. Ward

Greenville, N.C. *****

Email: ad3ie0@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 252-***-****

Objective:

Experienced recruiter seeking permanent or contract opportunities with a successful track record filling positions in Engineering, Nuclear, IT Professionals, Finance and Accounting, Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing, Legal, Food, Call Centers, Banking, Trucking, and Human Resources seeking new opportunities in talent acquisition.

Professional Experience:

GSE Solutions – Nuclear Engineer Recruiter

September 2022 – October 2023

Positions Filled: Nuclear Civil & Structural Engineers, Nuclear Electrical / I & C Engineers, Nuclear Design Engineers, Simulator and Licensing Engineers, SRO – Senior Reactor Operators

Manpower RPO – Sr. Recruiter

June 2019 – August 2022

Client Companies: Tesla, World Fuel Services, Concentrix, Caliber Home Loans

Industries: Engineering, IT Professionals, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing, Legal, Call Centers, Banking.

Managed open positions, interviewed candidates, and provided feedback on top candidate selections.

Created and maintained a network of qualified candidates for future consideration through creative networking and social media initiatives.

Managed and facilitated workflow of hundreds of incoming applications via ATS and job fairs.

Extended offers of employment to selected candidates with approval of hiring manager.

Processed and monitored background and drug screenings.

Conducted new hire orientation.

Maintained confidential personnel records and reports.

Fly Exclusive - Aviation Recruiter

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (Contract)

Duties: Managed the recruitment cycle to meet goals across all levels of flyExclusive. Recruited 30 plus PIC and SIC Pilots, Sales Manager, 8 Sales Representatives, 2 Maintenance Control, Avionics Technicians, FAA Flight Control, A&P Certified Mechanics, among others.

People Scout - Aviation Recruiter

Aug 2018 - Mar 2019 (Contract)

Client: Delta Airlines

Recruitment focus: Bilingual Flight Crews.

Amazon - Sr Engineering & Technology Recruiter

Mar 2018 - Aug 2018 (Contract)

Scope: Amazon Fulfillment launch and sustained sites nationwide, recruiting Automation, Robotic, Reliability, Base Building, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering roles, along with various Technology disciplines.

Dimensions Professional Search - Sr Recruiter

Dec 2013 - Jan 2018

Industries: Automotive, Plastics, OEM Equipment, and Food

Positions filled: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Paint Process Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Maintenance Technicians, Materials Manager, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Quality Manager, Electronics Technician, Equipment Technician, PLC Control Technicians, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Machine Operators, Senior Food Designer, Inventory Control Manager, Human Resources Manager, Automation Engineer.

Sterling Partners - Sr Engineering Recruiter

May 2009 - Nov 2013

Focus: Full life cycle recruiting from creating requisitions, sourcing, and qualifying, to interviewing candidates and producing offers and acceptance. Industries: Electrical, Mechanical, Power Electronics, Solar Photovoltaic, Power Distribution, Power Systems, Battery Systems & Storage, Robotics, Automation, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, ASIC Design, FPGA Design, Integrated Circuit (IC), Embedded Systems, Process, Aviation/Aerospace, Manufacturing, NPD, NPI, Field Engineering, SW, HW, Firmware, Reliability, Validation, Testing, Deep Learning, Controls, Tooling, Petroleum, Chemical, Construction, Project, Pipeline, Design, Renewable Energy, Chiller Plant, HVAC, Environmental, Air Quality, Industrial, Materials, Safety & Civil.

Management Recruiters – Recruiter

Dec 2007 - Mar 2009

Scope: Full life cycle recruiting, from creating requisitions to extending offers. Positions filled: Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Maintenance Technicians, Materials Manager, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Quality Manager, Electronics Technician, Equipment Technician, PLC Control Technicians, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Machine Operators, Senior Food Designer, Inventory Control Manager, Human Resources Manager, Automation Engineer.

Education:

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

B.S. Degree in Urban Planning & Development with a concentration in Economics and Real Estate.

North Carolina Insurance License

North Carolina Real Estate Broker License

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