Manager Human Resources

Ronald Lizotte

** ********** **** ( Eliot, ME ***03 ( 207-***-**** (

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Career Profile: Leadership / Management/ Business Development / Sales/

Human Resources / Recruiting

Broad-Based, 20+-Year Leadership and Functional Background includes Success

in Business Development, HR, and Operations. Earned Multiple Awards for

Exemplary Performance. Pending MBA Degree. Hold Current Secret Security

Clearance.

OVERVIEW:

< Business Development / Sales/ Leadership - Transferable skills include

leadership and management of a team of 14 accessions career counselors,

sales, prospecting and qualifying leads, delivering presentations on an

individual and group basis, conducting negotiations, customize and

implement marketing plans, and completing closing activities. Build

strong, sustainable relationships with customer and partner companies to

meet and exceed goals.

< Human Resources / Recruiting - Extensive experience in Human Resources

functions, with expertise in developing and implementing recruitment

programs. Highly skilled and proven success in managing small and large

teams, conducting training for new and experienced team members,

mentoring and coaching personnel, and conducting performance evaluations

to improve results. Documented success in exceeding recruiting goals

consistently throughout tenure.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Travel & On-Site Presentations ( Solutions Selling Strategies ( New

Business Development ( Marketing and Target Market Analysis ( Customer

Needs Fulfillment ( Retention & Follow-Up Activities( Lead Prospecting

Strategic Planning & Execution ( Employee Counseling ( Succession

Planning

Consultative Sales Approach ( Talent Recruitment & Acquisition ( Staff

Training & Development ( HR Regulatory Compliance ( Performance Reviews

( Organizational Change Management ( EEO/Compliance Training ( Employee

Relations ( HR Program Development ( Benefits & Compensation Policies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY - Multiple Locations - Dates

Accessions Regional Manager, 2008-Present

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate team of 14 accessions career counselors,

setting and managing team objectives. Conduct training, coordinate

conferences and seminars, and provide feedback to upper management on

various HR initiatives. Counsel and coach team members on overcoming

obstacles and adapting to changing requirements. Review documents and

packets for accuracy; create accession policies and procedures. Key

contributions and achievements:

o Led team in attaining 100% accession rates for all enlisted applicants;

achieved 100% retention rate and 95% promotion rates for new recruits

by leading recruiters in developing training plans and task lists for

recruits.

o Managed all aspects of new, referral-based recruiting program

throughout New York and New England regions, leading to successful

recruitment results; oversaw recruitment of ex-military to serve in the

Army Reserve.

o Developed and implemented marketing and communication strategies within

local communities and created partnerships with key centers of

influence to meet recruiting goals of multiple organizations.

Healthcare Recruiting Station Director, 2006-2008

Oversaw 4,700 sq. ml. recruiting region, directing all administrative,

logistical, and maintenance activities across 68 college campuses and 123

hospital recruiting programs (Nurse Corps, Undergraduate, Graduate).

Managed and trained team members. Maintained full accountability for

$400,000 in assigned assets. Key contributions and achievements:

o Achieved 124% of goal in 1st year as Manager of Boston Medical

recruiting station, up from 57% in previous year; led recruiting

station in achieving 250% of program objectives for Q2 2008.

o Generated $20,000 savings in government funds by assisting team of

recruiters in developing low-cost/no-cost events; conserved government-

appropriated funds while improving efficiency through innovative

processes.

o Improved both individual and team preparation with leadership

transitions through training of newly-selected officers in the

transition process.

Recruiter / Assistant Station Manager, 2005-2006, 1997-2001

Sourced, interviewed, and processed qualified applicants. Motivated team

members in recruiting activities and acted as a liaison to community

leaders and educators. Proposed, negotiated marketing plan. Key

contributions and achievements:

o Won prestigious Recruiting Ring and Glen E. Morrell Award (representing

the recruiting industry's top award) through efforts in surpassing

assigned recruiting goals every quarter in 12 months.

Career Counselor / Assistant Area Manager, 2001-2005

Consulted with senior management on staff-related issues and retention

matters, supporting over 370 personnel. Held multiple roles that included

Retention Facilitator, Supply Coordinator, Security Manager, and Assistant

CAAP Coordinator/ Evaluator. Recruited prior service members from the

Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) into the Army Reserve. Evaluated and trained

top-level managers on retention issues as Retention Course Instructor.

Managed logistics for supplies across 7 geographically dispersed regions.

Key contributions and achievements:

o Exceeded new recruiting hiring goals by 400%, earning Top Career

Counselor in division award for efforts. Achieved 156% of IRR

transition mission in FY 2004 as the Top Producer within the unit.

o Drove 95% retention rate and <5% regional non-participant rate to

surpass national standards. Provided the counseling, training, and

motivation that led to excellent retention results.

o Led team in increasing inspection pass rate by 50% and motivated

personnel to meet and surpass all recruitment goals through highly

effective front-line leadership.

o Named as the #1 Career Counselor in the division for exceeding new

recruiter hiring goal by 400%. Surpassed standards through optimization

of limited resources.

o Lowered regional non-participant rate to under 5%, over-achieving

national standards. Attained 95% retention rate through counseling,

training, mentoring, and motivating potential non-participant team

members.

Construction Manager, 2000-2001

Directed team of 10 in construction activities as Squad Leader, providing

retention and transition support to a team of over 400. Maintained

accountability for $200,000 in assets. Key contributions and achievements:

o Facilitated 50% increase in inspection pass rate and accomplishment of

other goals through team motivation.

Prior positions as Recruiting Manager and Recruiter. As Recruiting Manager,

advised agency/regional managers on applicant quality and increased

applicant flow by 400% in a single year. As Recruiter, achieved 200% of

goals in quality applicant accession and earned nomination as top U.S. Army

Reserves Recruiter of the Year, 1999.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration, Current: Columbia Southern University,

Orange Beach, AL / 4.0 G.P.A.

Bachelor of Science in Management & Administration, 2006: Excelsior

College, Albany, NY / Honors Graduate

Professional Training: Healthcare Recruiting; Professional Recruiting

Training; Retention/Transition/Career Counselor Course; Primary Leadership

Development; Basic NCO's Course (Distinguished Graduate; Distinguished

Leadership Award).

Completed Advanced NCO Course.

Awards / Recognitions: Army Meritorious Service Medal (1); Army

Commendation Medal (7); Joint Service Achievement Medal (1); Army

Achievement Medal (6); Joint Meritorious Unit Award (1); Army Superior Unit

Award (2); Good Conduct Medal (4); Southwest Asia Service Medal (1);

National Defense Service Medal (2); Armed Forces Reserve Medal (1)

Other Relevant skills include: Excellent communication skills; Proficient

in many IT applications; Past insurance experience

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