Ila Stitely
Recruiting Manager Recruiter
Cell: 240-***-****
**********@*****.***
Security Clearance: Top Secret(Active)
Professional Summary
Accomplished professional with over 10 years of dedicated full cycle recruiting experience,
managing all phases of the recruiting process, and specializing in highly skilled, top level
cleared (TS/SCI) personnel within the federal contracting environment. Possesses a strong
command of employment laws, compliance issues, full life cycle recruitment processes, and
employee relations. Demonstrated track record of setting and achieving aggressive
recruiting goals in a competitive, fast paced environment, requiring a strong knowledge of
U.S. clearance classifications and government contract recruiting strategies. Performs the
entire spectrum of technical and professional support functions, with a strong focus in
human resource management. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with
demonstrated success in public relations, and oral and written communications.
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills. Highly motivated and self directed
with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong TALEO skill sets/capabilities
Participates at various military bases teaching monthly T.A.P. classes. The T.A.P. program
assists service members and their spouses make the initial transition from military service
to the civilian workplace with least difficulty. Workshop attendees learn about job
searches, career decision making, current occupational and labor market conditions, resume
and cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques. Participants also are provided
with an evaluation of their employability relative to the job market and receive information
on the most current veterans’ benefits. The benefit to my company is that I am working
the retirees before they enter the competitive workplace, giving me a heads up on recruiting
the most highly qualified candidates.
Professional Experience
Camber Corporation Dec 19, 2010 Aug 19, 2011
Recruiting Manager
Provided highest level of staffing services to PM’s, leaders and associates. Responsible for
delivering high quality candidates as well as branding Camber name across numerous
markets and professional communities, while guiding managers and candidates through
the Camber selection process. Perform full lifecycle recruiting and maintain excellent
relations with hiring managers, candidates and with the area military bases. Managed a
recruiting team.
Millennium Corporation
Recruiting Manager July 2010 – Dec 2010
Commute was intense (2 hours)
Provides recruiting leadership, for Millennium Corporation. Responsible for executing
the annual hiring plan and recruiting strategies to fill critical positions that will enhance
the firm’s visibility and reputation in the federal marketplace. Develop and manage all
recruiting functions against the annual recruiting budget and establish and oversee
critical recruiting processes and policies to include all sourcing vetting, scheduling,
interviewing and selection activities within Millennium Corporation
Grove Resource Solutions, Inc GRSI
Sr Business Development Recruiter July 2009 – July 2010
Responsible for driving all aspects of the recruiting process in conjunction with human
hiring managers and senior leadership, developing sourcing strategies for client specific
hiring needs within tight time frames. Supported organizational initiatives in building
and developing the workforce to support the continued growth related to contract wins in
support of the cleared “intel” community. Consulted with management on current and
future staffing needs for key or high level professional positions to identify job
requirements, potential applicants, and interview guides. Maintained current knowledge
of industry employment trends and internal compensation, benefits and personnel
practice developments to identify current and/or potential issues that may impact
applicant availability
Engineering Systems Solutions, Inc (ESS)
Sr Technical Recruiter April 2004 July 2009
Served as Sr Technical Recruiter in Human Resources Department, responsible for the
entire gamut of duties related to identification, vetting, interviewing, negotiating with and
hiring candidates for critical mission positions. Provided prospective employees with
information about polices, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for
promotion and employee benefits. Most of the position required candidates with
clearances at the Secret and Top Secret (with full scope and lifestyle polygraph levels.
Most of the positions in question supported prime and sub contract engagements at the
NSA. Ability to find and close applicants placing them into hard to fill positions,
especially cleared candidates. Gave quality overview of company history, mission, and
benefits familiar with applicant process.
Provided insight and expertise to the HR Director regarding talent engagement services
such as: developing employee satisfaction surveys, implementing associate
retention/motivation/development programs, and developing referral programs.
Responsible for identifying legal requirements and government reporting regulations
affecting Human Resources function and recruitment programs
F&M National Bank
Sr Administrative Associate Aug 1998 April 2005
Bank was bought out and our dept downsized
Responsible for understanding customer concerns regarding the assignment of the best
qualified personnel to key management and administrative support positions.
Provided responsible and complex administrative, analytical and secretarial support to the
loan department, created and maintained specialized reports, records and files required in
connection with department work process, typed and edited documents as well as input of
all car loans. Conducted training classes as well as recruitment for our HR Department