BRIAN M. PARKS
St. Leonard, MD *0685
919-***-**** Cell
*****.*.*****@*****.***
SUMMARY
Business analyst & development, staffing, human resource and operations
manager. Over seventeen years experience in full life cycle recruiting and
human resource management, sales, general and administrative management,
creative marketing, business and competitive analysis, organization
development, salary & completive and trends analysis, training, performance
management and affirmative action.
EDUCATION
MBA -- Business Management
Trinity College & University, Sioux Falls, SD
B.S. -- Business Management -- Minor in Business Marketing
Trinity College & University, Sioux Falls, SD
WORK EXPERIENCE
Parks Enterprises
Sr. Recruiting Consultant
2009 - Present
Meet established hiring targets for General Dynamics Intelligence Solutions
Division, DELTEK Systems and MorganFranklin Corp. as they pertain to
recruiting and retention of current staff. Implemented best practices and
policies to insure the company's goals would be achieved. Provide
recruiting services for all levels of employees with primary responsibility
for candidates with an active security clearance, Secret, TS and TSSCI w/Ci
or Full scope Poly. Also act as Staffing lead on all proposal efforts,
including providing all salary information and helping write the staffing
strategy and statement of work.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Parks Enterprises, Leesburg, VA
2004 -Dec 2009
Sr. Staffing Lead Recruiter
October 07 - Present Staffing Lead Army Programs (National Staffing Lead)
Meet established hiring targets for Lockheed Martins' Army Group as they
pertain to recruiting and retention of current staff. Implemented best
practices and policies to insure the company's goals would be achieved.
Provide recruiting services for all levels of employees with primary
responsibility for candidates with an active security clearance, Secret, TS
and TSSCI w/Ci or Full scope Poly. Also act as Staffing lead on all
proposal efforts, including providing all salary information and helping
write the staffing strategy and statement of work.
April 04 - October 07 Staffing Lead CMS (Center for Medicare/Medicaid
Services) & EPA
Created & implemented recruiting policy and procedures for the CMS (Center
for Medicare & Medicaid Services) team. Implemented recruiting matrices for
fifteen sub teams within the CMS group. In addition to developing the
business plan for CMS I act as the lead recruiter and provide full life
cycle recruiting for 50+ open positions. Other teams supported during this
timeframe are NASA, DOD, NSA and EPA.
Nov 04 - April 04 Staffing Lead NGA Project (National Geospatial
Intelligence Agency)
Meet established hiring targets for Lockheed Martins' LMTO Group as they
pertain to recruiting and retention of current staff as it pertains to the
support of the NSSS project for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
(NGA). Implemented best practices and policies to insure the company's
goals would be achieved. Provide recruiting services for all levels of
employees with primary responsibility for Senior and Executive level
recruiting within the Physical, Industrial and Information Security groups.
All positions in this group require candidates to have an active security
clearance, Secret, TS and TSSCI w/ CI or Full scope Poly.
July 04 - Nov 04 MS2 Project Lead
Meet established hiring targets for Lockheed Martins' Maritime Systems and
Sensor Group as they pertain to recruiting and retention of current staff.
Implemented best practices and policies to insure the company's goals would
be achieved. Provide recruiting services for all levels of employees with
primary responsibility for Senior and Executive level recruiting within the
Modeling & Simulation, Radar & Weapons and Satellite & Communications
groups. All positions in this group require candidates to have an active
security clearance, Secret, TS and TSSCI w/Ci or Full scope Poly.
BearingPoint, McLean, VA
2003 - 2004
Senior Recruiter (Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Transportation & Managed
Services)
Meet established hiring targets for three (3) services areas within
BearingPoint. Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Transportation and Managed
Services. Completed total reorganization of the three service industries as
they pertain to recruiting and retention of current staff. Implemented best
practices and policies to insure the company's goals would be achieved.
Designed and developed an internal training module for effective hiring and
interviewing skills that was rolled out firm wide. Provide recruiting
services for all levels of employees with primary responsibility for Senior
and Executive level recruiting.
- Responsible for career guidance and growth of twelve junior level
recruiters.
- Establish market & trends analysis throughout the areas of Life Science,
M&T East as well as Managed Services. This is
Done by level, by team as well as by geographic area.
- Responsible for setting recruiting parameters that align with achieving
the team's fiscal year goals as they relate to hiring
And retention with the eye on bottom line costs per hire.
- Generate qualified candidates through cost-effective efforts (i.e.,
alternative sourcing)
- Develop knowledge of the marketplace to ensure BearingPoint's
competitiveness in hiring
- Coordinate interview process, including interview days and candidate
travel as appropriate
- Promote employee referral bonus program
- Interact and meet with Client Service Managers
- Serve as communication liaison for everyone involved in the recruitment
and staffing process
- Accurately report and track candidate data as requested
- Participate in special projects/task forces as assigned
- Train client staff on Behavioral Interviewing techniques
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, McLean, VA
1999- 2003
Senior Consultant, Global Operations Recruiting Services. Recruiter
Provided full life-cycle recruiting to fifteen internal teams that make up
the Global Operations (GO) Team. These fifteen internal teams consisted
mainly of Finance & Accounting, Training & Development, Human Resources &
Recruiting and Procurement professionals. Developed and implemented key
sourcing strategies in multiple recruiting markets. Utilized all recruiting
resources to support candidate stream, negotiation of offers and relocation
plans, as well as evaluating current staffing needs. Made recommendations
for enhanced results. Acted as lead on "special project team" responsible
for analyzing the internal recruiting process, created a business case and
implemented a process redesign to ensure a streamlined recruiting process.
The revised process reduced the average number of days to as well as
reduced cost per hire. Conducted, prepared and utilized market, trend and
business analysis to ensure business strategies were met. Presented yearly
recruiting strategies to senior leadership of the eleven business groups
that make up the GO Team. Managed multiple staff on daily operations.
Developed and wrote job descriptions for employees as well as coordinated
and conducted new hire training, staff development and annual reviews.
Positions within the contract/sub-contract arena required candidates to
have active security clearance, TS and TSSCI w/Poly dependent upon the
level of the position. Received several Booz Allen Hamilton recognition
awards: High 5 Service Award, 2 Team Appreciation Awards, and a Finance
Gold Star Award.
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, INC., McLean, VA
1998-1999
Staffing & Account Manager
Managed all aspects of full life cycle recruiting and HR policies.
Contracted out to various companies to conduct business needs analysis.
This analysis included staffing and budget proposals based on market and
trend analysis. Handled all aspects of filling the current employment needs
such as posting open job assignments on various web sites, selecting
resumes off those web sites, performing phone screens, and conducting
interviews. Hired selected candidates and placed them in open work orders
matching their skill set and previous work experience with the requirements
set forth by the various clients. Developed new business by utilizing
knowledge of the market and industry to ensure client satisfaction. Managed
the efforts of two junior recruiters and one administrative support
professional.
NECTAR PROJECTS, INC., Leesburg, VA
1997-1998
Sr. Human Resource Coodinator
HR Manager for a total staff of 40 employee's .Negotiated benefits packages
with outside vendors. Implemented new benefits packages firm wide and acted
as. Created and implemented firm wide recruiting and human resource policy.
Provided career management guidance and one on one counseling in writing
assessments, mentoring, career discussions, professional development plans,
and salary management. Provided all on boarding for new employees,
including I-9 tax form verification, education verification and benefits
administration.
Supervised staff of 5 employees and managed sales for 6 accounts producing
annual revenue of $1 million. Assumed management of 3 existing accounts
and increased revenue by 32% in fewer than 12 months -- as well as
obtaining and developing 3 new accounts. Supervised day-to-day operations
of existing post-sales staff and provided career management guidance and
one on one. Ensured proficiency, client satisfaction, and compliance with
Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines and time frames regarding the
foreclosures legal proceedings.
SPECIALIZED INC. OF VIRGINIA, Leesburg, VA
1995-1997
Senior Human Resource Coordinator
Managed the daily operations of this statewide corporate trustee firm.
Included maintaining positive customer relations, and marketing to existing
and potential clients. Hired and supervised a staff of 18. Served as
liaison with courts, clients, and vendors. Provide career management
guidance and one on one counseling. Provided all on boarding for new
employees, including I-9 tax form verification, education verification and
benefits administration.
ARTISTIC DESIGNS, Leesburg, VA
1993-1995
Office & Human Resource Manager
Directed the overall day-to-day operations of this design firm. Managed
all aspects of customer services, marketing, and business expansion. Hired
and supervised a staff of 10 to ensure company sales and delivery quotas
were obtained. Worked closely with clients to promote company growth and
ensure customer satisfaction.
CHAMPION SPORT KARATE STUDIOS, Leesburg, VA
1990-1993
Owner and Senior Instructor
Founded, Managed and Owned martial arts school, consisting of a staff of 8
instructors. Trained and motivated members providing instruction to over
300 active students. Founder of the Karate Kicks Drugs program with a
membership of over 4000 elementary and middle school children. Directed
all operations of business including sales, safety, marketing, customer
service, and all Human Resource function.
DOWNTOWN FITNESS CLUB, Leesburg, VA
1987-1990
General Manager/Head Trainer
Managed a staff of 12 employees. Trained and motivated members and
directed all operations of business including sales, safety, marketing,
customer service, and quality of service. Prepared monthly financial
reports and handles all aspects of personal and corporate sales.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Windows 98 & 2000, Micro J-Staff Tracking,
Resumix, Recruitsoft, IRIS and RecruitMax recruiting systems, Outlook,
Netscape, Brass Ring Recruiting Database
CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - completed PHR - 2002
Member National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - 2001-2005
Certified Conditioning Specialist, National Sports Performance Association
(NSPA) - 1997
State License Title Underwriter, State Board Commonwealth of Virginia -
1999
WKA (World Karate Association) Three Time World Full Contact Sport Karate
Champion - 1991-1994
Member 03-04 TEAM USA Football. One of forty players representing the US in
the International, Good Will Games.