MICHAEL D. LANGDON

*** ************ **** #*** • Martinsburg WV 25404 • 321-***-**** • ad4obr@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Recruiter with 10+ years of proven success sourcing candidates to fulfill specialized needs. Able to establish rapport with candidates and build relationships based on integrity in order to ensure each individual’s success and maintain low attrition rates – even in high turnover industries. Resourceful, proactive and entrepreneurial approach to generating recruiting leads combined with a tenacious work ethic has led to a career recruiting production average of 143% to goal. Strategic thinker who is able to see the big picture and understands how important the right candidate in the right place can be to a company’s success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Recruiter, United States Air Force Reserve 3/2007 to 12/2017

Recruiter, United States Air Force Active Duty 6/2001 to 1/2006

Presented the benefits and features of a career in the Air Force and the Air Force Reserve. Assessed each candidate’s needs and objectives and explained how the USAF and USAFR could meet those goals.

Followed up on provided leads and sourced candidates through various methods including school presentations, career fairs, job expos, networking and social media.

Interviewed candidates and assessed their mental aptitude test results, skills and personality to determine the best fit for each candidate’s future with the Air Force.

Fulfilled specialized recruiting needs and met strategic recruiting goals by taking an entrepreneurial approach to the candidate sourcing process.

Consistently met recruiting goals; exceeded goals by as much as 211% and achieved a career production average of 143%.

Initiated background and reference checks as well as security clearance investigations. Handled personal, confidential information with discretion in accordance with HIPPA and Privacy Act regulations.

Managed delayed entry recruits and achieved average retention of 88% – above USAF standards – due to follow-up, ability to build relationships with recruits and constant phone and email contact.

Negotiated and offered incentives, signing bonuses and benefits programs tailored to the needs of the candidate when available.

Administered the benefits enrollment process and coordinated the creation of each new recruit’s personnel information file.

High School ROTC Instructor, Jefferson High School, Shenandoah Junction WV, 10/2017 to present

AFJROTC aerospace science and leadership education instructor.

Plan and support drill competitions, military balls, academic competitions, formal ceremonies and community service activities.

Provide in-depth instruction to their cadets on the principles of leadership and management.

Instruct cadets in the classroom and during extensive extra-curricular activities.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with focus in Management and Human Resources

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

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