Information Technology Manager

Nicholas D. Hall

Baltimore, MD

(***) ***-****.********.********@*****.***

Veteran Status:

United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran

EDUCATION

University of Baltimore

Pursuing a Bachelors of Applied Information Technology Fall 2015

Howard Community College August 2013- May

2014

Currently Pursuing AA Information Technology (CISCO)

75 Credits

GPA: 3.87

Current Coursework:

CISCO-281 Network Fundamentals

CISCO-282 Routing Protocols & Concepts

CISCO-283 LAN Switch & Wireless Network

CISCO-284 Accessing the WAN

CMSY- 105 Personal Computer Repair I

CMSY-106 Personal Computer Repair II

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ 10/2013

CompTIA A+ 01/2014

Computer Skills

Windows 7, XP, Vista, Linux Ubuntu, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel

2010,MS DOS Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, SharePoint

2010, Microsoft Access 2010, Mac OS, Microsoft Access 2010, PeopleSoft

database management tools, Parallels Virtual Machine, Wire Shark, PuTTY,

TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, SSH, SSL, Putty, IPV4, IPV6, Sub netting,

Configuring CISCO Switches and Routers, Terminating Cat5/Cat6 cabling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TransQuest Federal Systems 09/2012-

Present

IT /Intelligence Recruiting Manager

. Recruited Intelligence and a variety of IT consultants to support

government customers (NSA, DIA, INSCOM etc.) in the Intelligence

Community for all clearance levels.

. Developed a quality recruiting process for secured customers for

intelligence related contracts.

. Completed pricing tables during the bidding process for new government

contracts

. Managed the entire recruiting function for a Veteran Owned Small

Business Contractor specializing in IT Transformation, Cyber Security,

and Intelligence Staff Augmentation.

. Performed full life cycle recruiting for technical positions using

numerous tools to source and hire qualified personnel.

. Conducted preliminary phone screens with potential candidates to asses

and match their skills in interests with our available job openings.

. Provided candidates with a summary of benefits to include 401k,

vacation time, tuition reimbursement and employee referral bonus

program.

. Negotiated salaries with prospective employees.

. Utilized MaxHire recruiting database, in order to search, track, and

hire candidates.

. Attended weekly meetings with Directors and Project Managers to

provide updates on status of open requirements.

. Initiated daily contact with hiring managers to validate requirements

and to fill open positions.

. Pursued and developed new business relationships.

. Configured Polycom Sound Point VOIP systems for the entire office.

. Utilized Parallels Desktop 8 as a Virtual Machine to utilize Windows

compatible Recruiting Application on a Mac platform.

. Responsible for Troubleshooting of Office printers, fax, computers and

applications.

United Sates Marine Corps Reserves (B CO. 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance

Battalion)

Sgt. 81mm Infantry Mortarman 0341 05/2008-

Present

. Serve as the Fire Direction Center Chief.

. Selected as the only Marine in the entire battalion to be

meritoriously promoted to Sgt (E-5) July 2013.

. Plan and execute Security Patrols in hostile territory

. Greenbelt in MCMAP(Marine Corps Martial Arts Program)

. Maintained 4.7 out 5.0 as an average proficiency and conduct marks

while in the grade of E-4.

. Responsible for the maintenance, records and accountability of two

Light Armored Vehicle-Mortar Variants and their gear worth in excess

of $6 million.

. Responsible for the accountability, discipline, morale, training,

physical conditioning and personnel administration of 12 Marine

enlisted.

. Consistently maintained a 1st class Physical and Combat Fitness Test

score.

. Completed 17 MCI(Marine Corps Institute) courses(24 ACE credits)

. Train junior Marines on the tactical employment of the M252 81mm

Mortar.

. Served as the Fire Team Leader, Primary Mortar Gunner and Secondary

Plotter for the Fire Direction Center during a deployment in support

of Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan from November 2009-May 2010.

. Awards include a Certificate of Commendation for Exemplary Leadership

and work ethic during the summer of 2011 in support of Operation Agile

Spirit in Tbilisi, Georgia; Meritorious Mast for great leadership

abilities and work ethic; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on

Terrorism Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; National Defense Medal;

Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit

Commendation, NATO Campaign Medal.

TEKsystems Inc. 03/2012-09/2012

Healthcare Services Technical Recruiter

. Achieved $10,000 in weekly spread within 3 months.

. Provide our clients a single provider for services spanning the entire

healthcare IT lifecycle; Legacy Modernization, ICD-10, EMR and HIPAA.

. Provided services ranging from Data Management to Application

Development, QA and Testing, Education and Training Services,

Applications Maintenance and Asset Retirement.

. Met with clients and hiring managers to review technical requirements

for successful IT placements for contract, contract to hire, and

permanent opportunities.

. Utilized a TEKsystems database (RWS), LinkedIn, job boards, networking

relationships and outside of the box thinking to source and identify

potential candidates.

. Created attractive job postings of current openings, and communicated

with potential employees applying for the available positions.

. Mentored new recruiters on successful placement process.

. Completed rigorous screening process on all candidates prior to client

submittal, which included meeting each consultant personally, sending

out technical assessments, and completing technical references to

verify history, performance, and work experience.

TEKsystems Inc. 01/2011-03/2012

Business Operations Associate of the Sub Vendor Team

. Utilized Microsoft Access and Excel to generate weekly reports based

on information housed in the People Soft Portal.

. Audit accounts and payments to verify Sub-Vendor procedures and

policies daily, weekly and monthly to ensure accuracy and to educate

our field offices if discrepancies arise.

. Educate Field Support and our corporate campus on the Sub -Vendor

Program by assisting in compiling department's training manual and by

conducting presentations on the Sub-Vendor program.

. Acted as a Liaison between the Secondary Supplier and TEKsystems to

build and maintain professional relationships and partnerships to

solve business related problems.

. Worked with a team member to better improve the Sub-Vendor Auditing

process, to increase efficiency and accuracy of Sub Vendor New Start

information. Member of the Nationals Team building committee which

aimed to improve employee relations and interaction, by stressing the

importance company core competencies and values through various

activities.

Best Buy 10/2008-1/2011

Portable Electronics Sales Associate/ Loss Prevention

. Provided the complete customer solution and service in the portable

electronics department, which not only satisfied the customer, but

increased the Company's basket attachment and service plan ratings.

. Monitored the CCTV security systems and deterred shoplifting

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