Successful, driven Seasoned Technical Recruiter and HR Generalist:
● Working on PHR Certification.
● Experience with full life cycle recruiting of technical professionals in both corporate and agency settings.
● Member of AFCEA
● Regular volunteer for community events; AFCEA, Wounded Warrior golf outing.
& Dove House Hospice Volunteer
2HB Software Design
Lead Technical Recruiter
October 2015 - Current
Provide full life cycle recruiting and staffing elements: sourcing, identifying targeted candidates, conducting phone and in-person interviews, promoting company offerings, conducting negotiations, formatting of resumes for presentation to the hiring managers, communication/coordination with Hiring Managers to produce offer letter
"contingent" and "official", submissions, solidify start date logistics, employee retention.
Pursuing traditional and creative avenues to identify and attract possible qualified candidates in multiple Intelligence communities with security clearances such as the TS/SCI's with a Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraphs, CI Polygraphs, TS/SCI, SSBI, Top Secret and Secret levels as well as un-cleared candidates for other contracts Network and build relationships with hiring managers and candidates within MD/DC/and VA at networking events and job fairs
Assist in proposal efforts in all factors of staffing augmentation and propose contingency offers of employment during bidding phase Evaluate and implement policies to streamline the recruiting process while managing the budget and analyzing recruiting metrics to determine effectiveness. This included presentation of the Brightmove & Taleo applicant tracking system to the team as well as the set up and maintenance of the product for our company. Jill (Nikki) Jones
1728 Gemini Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
***********@*****.***
Assesses all forms of traditional and non-traditional applicant sourcing opportunities to determine the most effective including; job fairs, networking events, job boards, and resume databases
Create and prepare reports to determine metrics of the recruiting department Works with leadership to ensure that efforts of the recruiting team are aligned with the current needs of the company with regards to current contracts as well as contracts in the proposal stage
Train, lead, and mentor recruiters on policies and procedures Responsible for employee retention; serving as a liaison and POC for current employees to assist them in finding new positions, obtaining labor category increases, setting up training to allow them to excel in current role.
Responsible for the employee on-boarding and out-processing, security processing including VR requests and other duties as needed.
Sweet Peaz Kidz
Owner / Founder
April 2009 – October 2015
Successful startup and management of state regulated, insured family daycare. Grew revenue by 25% and profits by 17% YOY.
Operation of a licensed facility according to MD State regulations Highly focused on children’s learning and social development Ensures safe play conditions and follows established security procedures Maintained all clerical, administrative, accounting and financial aspects of the business Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development and physical Minimum quarterly parent meetings to discuss child’s development and planning Home Guard Termite and Pest Control LLC.
General Manager
2006-2009
Creating and maintaining good rapport with residential and commercial customers to ensure the highest levels of satisfaction were attained
Personally handling all accelerated customer and supplier calls prioritizing and dispatching and follow up to promote customer satisfaction
Created new workflows for scheduling service and estimate appointments to minimize travel time
Profits rose 23% after implementation of my new procedures Human resources payroll, payroll taxes and company insurance Accounts payable/receivable
Update delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines American Express Financial Advisors
Office Manager/Operations Director
1998-2005
Managing office support staff, maintaining a positive and productive work environment Opened the Columbia office with the branch President and within 6 months had one of the top producing branches in the entire region
Assisting financial advisors with administrative support calculating payroll, fund reimbursement, correspondence and scheduling
Maintained a strong communication level with both clients and advisors ensuring quality customer service
Organizing and modifying all client records as needed Scheduling of special events and overseeing production Miller Brothers Chevrolet
Inventory/Floorplan Manager
1995-1998
Responsible for dealer new car inventory
Managed floor plan account to keep inventory fresh and reduce overhead costs Created and managed relationships within the dealer network to ensure availability of the best inventory for customers
Education
• Graduated 1992 Mount Hebron High School
• Attended Howard Community College - Business Management and Communications
• Currently obtaining PHR Certification
Certifications/Training
• Brightmove ATS
• Taleo ATS
• Nortel Certified Trainer
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Quickbooks
• Adobe Photoshop
• Internet Explorer & Safari
• SIDS Certified
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
• Completed FEMA Emergency Disaster Preparedness Training Volunteer Activities
• August 2006 - Present ~ Carroll County Public School PTA Activities Coordinator
Coordinated with parents and school administration for community based school activities, celebrations, and dedications. Also responsible for planning and execution of fundraising activities
• Dec 2009 – Present ~ Freedom Area Recreation Member at Large – Voting and overseeing implementation and planning as well as various community programs, facilities and activities.
• October 2010 – Present ~ Dove House Hospice Volunteer ~ Assist in planning events, administrative assistance and patient visits.
• Dec 2010 – March 2013 ~ Secretary for the Sykesville Raiders Football and Cheer Program
• 2002-2005 ~ Volunteered as an assistant activities coordinator for Harmony Hall Assisted Living