Accomplished professional with a proven proficiencies

Brian T. Griswold

** ******* ***** ***** *****, SC 29650

***********@*****.*** 864-***-**** mobile

Summary of Qualifications

Accomplished professional with a proven proficiency in recruiting, sales, training and leadership with primary strengths in ability to attract & develop talent and strengthen processes. Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a passion to lead and mentor others.

Professional Experience

Combined Insurance a Chubb Company February 2015 to Present

Talent Acquisition Partner / Florida and Georgia Markets

Member of company-wide recruiting initiative designed to systematize training, recruiting, productivity, and management to retain field sales associates and field sales management personnel

Manage and organize all hiring processes from start-to-finish - recruiting candidates, assessing resumes, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding all new employees

Introduced strategic recruiting processes, which resulted in a reduction of time-to-fill

Regularly report on recruiting metrics; continually improved processes and tools in order to improve upon key metrics

Created and maintain strong relationships within communities, resulting in status as preferred recruitment company

Western & Southern Financial Group

June 2005 to January 2015

Regional Recruiting Manager / Regional Military Recruiting Manager

Member of company-wide recruiting initiative designed to systematize training, recruiting, productivity, and management to retain field sales associates and field sales management personnel

Designed and implemented the National Recruiting and Development Program, placing 1600 new associates per year

Generated dramatic increases in all measurable objectives in supported member offices. Increased utilization of recruiting by 150%

Manager of Field Recruiting/Manager of Military Recruiting, Cincinnati, OH

Focused on national implementation of recruiting and skill development processes both in face-to-face and remote recruiting and learning models to influence overall horizontal and vertical growth of the organization

Responsible for all aspects of Recruiting Program Management, including developing/leading corporate recruiting professionals, instructional design, and performance coaching. Managed a growing budget

Proficient in all principles of recruiting and skill development processes

Regional Recruiter, Cleveland/Akron, OH

Initial member of company-wide recruiting initiative, aimed at developing training, recruiting, productivity, and management programs to positively impact preservation of field sales associates and field sales management personnel

Responsible for designing and initial execution of National recruiting and Development Program, placing 1200 new associates per year

Increased all measurable objectives in supported member offices and utilization of recruiting by 150%

United States Navy

July 1986 to June 2005

Navy Counselor (recruiter in charge), Cleveland/Akron, OH

Responsible for all aspects of Defense Recruiting Program Management, including developing/leading recruiting professionals and performance coaching. Managed office budget prescribed by Navy Recruiting Command.

Secured consistency addressing DEP program within recruiting office.

Responsible for attainment of monthly team assigned goals

Created all retention initiative models, training curriculum, and ongoing evaluation parameters outside and within the Navy Training Doctrines and the United States Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Proficient in all principles of recruiting and skill development processes

Liaison for Navy and other educational facilities.

Recipient of (NAM) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal numerous times

Ranked as one of the top three recruiter-in-charge’s for five consecutive years

Admirals Award Recipient

Trail Blazer Award recipient

Honorable Service

Professional Experience, Cont…

Navy Recruiter, Cleveland/Akron, OH

Responsible for developing, managing and maintaining a cycle of personnel in supporting the United States Navy.

Achieved significant increases in productivity, overall number, and retention of personnel entering the Navy; earned status as a top performer among Navy Reserve Recruiting offices nationwide

Received numerous awards for success in recruiting and management

Counseled recruits on the features and benefits of the Navy. Explained program and career options to create a uniform decision making process.

Proficient in all principles of recruiting and skill development processes

Honorable Service

Navy Seabee, Cleveland/Various commands around the world

Responsible for training, security and direction on advancement of personnel

Equipment Operator/Building Engineer

Property and Program Manager of US Establishments and Programs

Recruiting and Retention petty officer for various commands

Training officer, squad leader, and fire team leader for 1st platoon

Range Safety officer for Phib-CB Two.

Received domestic and foreign accolades for management and execution of certain operations.

Honorable Service

Education and Involvement

B.S. Structural Engineering, Tidewater College, 1991

Graduate - Navy Leadership Management Schools

Graduate – Navy Recruiter School

Graduate of various Navy Training Schools

Global Professional Selling Schools

Memberships in Seabee Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, The American College Alumni Association

Active volunteer with several local and national non-profit organizations, and various other community government associations

Dual Citizenship with Ireland

References

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