Geoffrey Taylor, M.A.
South River, NJ 08882
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OBJECTIVE
Obtain a challenging recruiting position.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A military veteran with an extensive background in College and Corporate
Recruiting which includes high-volume full cycle recruiting for different
career fields. I have extensive experience in the Human Resource position.
I also have years of experience in facilitating relationships with colleges
and corporations. Microsoft Office, Outlook and People Soft computer
experience. Experience with Army's Automated Tracking System which managed
the hiring process and candidates' screening.
RELOCATE: YES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
New Jersey Army National Guard
State Recruiter
Freehold, NJ
Sept 2004 - May 2014
Primary responsible for full-cycle recruiting duties in an effort to fill
open positions across multiple skill sets. Interviewed and screened
potential candidates for accounting, administrative, engineering, finance,
health care, information technology and legal positions. Conducted cold
calls and coordinated college campus setups. Sourced resumes through job
and social media sites. Setup booths at college and job fairs. Assisted
with payroll issues as needed. Utilized Army's (ATS) to assist with
candidates' screening, testing and completion of new-hires period.
Facilitated relationships with community, local businesses and colleges.
Top-volume recruiter from 2009-2013 at Freehold Recruiting Station.
Texas Army National Guard
Nuclear-Bio-Chemical Specialist
Houston, TX
Aug 2001-July 2004
Educated and trained soldiers on nuclear-biological and chemical attacks.
Trained Texas Guardsmen on reacting to the symptoms of a chemical attack.
Coordinated biological agents, detection systems and other warning systems
for the Texas Army National Guard members. Provided medical awareness and
training for weapons of mass destruction. Created safety programs for
potential nuclear, biological and chemical attacks. Initiated medical
training protocols for reacting to nuclear and chemical symptoms.
Galleria Chamber of Commerce
Business Recruiter
Houston, TX
Aug 1999 - Aug 2001
Increased the amount of small and large business memberships. Cold called
businesses and presented visual presentations for potential memberships
into the Galleria Chamber of Commerce. Conducted interviews with business
owners and managers for potential membership into the Chamber of Commerce.
Utilized business expos and job fairs as sources of prospecting. Tripled
Galleria Chamber of Commerce's membership within 24 month period.
US Army
State Recruiter
St, Louis Missouri
Nov 1994- July 1999
Responsible for 100% staffing of the US Army career fields. Interviewed
and screened potential candidates for hiring in accounting,
administrative, computer, engineering, finance, health care and medical
positions. Utilized cold calling, college campus setups, community
involvement, job fairs and phone screening to locate qualified candidates
for hires. Facilitated relationships with local colleges and businesses.
Increased new college graduate hires by 75% with implementation of college
partnership.
EDUCATION
Thomas Edison State College
(M.A.) Professional Communications
Trenton, NJ
July 2012 - July 2014
Thomas Edison State College
(B.A.) Liberal Arts
Trenton, NJ
May 2010 - Jun 2012
University of Houston
(A.A.) General Studies
Houston, TX
Aug 2002 - July 2004
HOBBIES
Chess, Golf & Running
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST