Junior A. Walter PMP
Qualification Summary
***********@*****.*** • 406-***-****
http://www.linkedin.com/in/junior-walter • Rockledge FL
Active Secret Security Clearance
Seasoned Talent Sourcer with extensive experience in full life cycle recruiting and strategic talent management. Inform physician candidates of practice/hospital locations, practice details, compensation, benefits, and malpractice details. Extend offers of employment in partnership with client provider service. Participates in employment negotiations and extends offers of employment after approval from Director. Explains contract requirements, benefits to candidates throughout the recruitment process. Educate candidates via phone and in-person, as to the compensation/bonus structure and contract specifics including employment details.
Areas of Expertise
Training & Leadership Development
Compliance with Employment Laws
Full Life Cycle Recruiting
MS Word & Excel
Applicant Tracking Systems
Innovative Sourcing Techniques
Strategic Recruitment Planning
Candidate Pipeline Development
Talent Management & Acquisition
Professional Experiences
Bryant Staffing Solutions 2024 – Present
Talent Sourcer, Raleigh, NC (Remote)
Align job requirements with organizational needs, assist hiring managers in candidate selection and job offers. Employ innovative sourcing techniques to build strong candidate pipelines, fostering organizational growth. Source and coordinate the onboarding of locums. Participate in locum provider scheduled meetings for hospitals to ensure that all schedules are adequately covered.
Surpassed monthly hiring targets by placing an average of 20 healthcare professionals.
Increased talent acquisition efficiency by enhancing candidate engagement through strategic initiatives.
Improved talent acquisition efficiency by 20% through targeted candidate engagement strategies.
Red Rhino 2022 – 2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Remote)
Executed comprehensive recruiting strategies for pool leak and repair specialist roles to achieve full life cycle recruitment targets. Makes recommendations on advertising placement, direct mail and related tactics based on cost and effectiveness. Manage applicant database to effectively track and follow-up on all sourced candidates, initial screening interviews, and scheduling of initial on-site interviews.
Effectively partners with Marketing to determine appropriate advertising channels to source provider candidates and to create and update collateral for each channel on a timely basis.
Exceeded monthly hiring quotas by filling 125% of open positions for specialized roles.
Enhanced staffing for priority branches by devising and sharing innovative sourcing strategies.
United States Air Force 2006 – 2022
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, Patrick SFB FL (2017 – 2022)
Managed full life cycle recruiting for executive and senior management roles, ensuring alignment with military and civilian manpower requirements. Assess individual recruiting plans per each requisition’s specific requirements. Monitors the credentialing process to expedite the onboarding experience. Interviews applicants, recommends candidates for further phone and/or on-site interviews and/or employment/placement. Manage the effective scheduling of candidates related to their recruitment visits. Coordinates appointments/interviews with key decision-makers involved in the selection process.
Improved recruitment targets by achieving 137.5% quota, successfully filling 4,478 roles.
Recognized for exceptional performance and professionalism through receipt of multiple awards.
Contributed to organizational readiness and operational efficiency by ensuring timely deployment of 4,469 personnel.
Implemented compliance and metric reporting for local hiring across Florida, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Healthcare Recruiter, Chicago, IL (2014 – 2017)
Led full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare professionals across three-state region, ensuring robust pipeline of qualified candidates to meet Air Force employment requirements. Prospect candidates utilizing tools such as cold calling, company website, database sourcing, internet, journals, medical associations, mass mailings and referrals. Obtain references, query the National Practitioner Data Bank, research social media details and ensure that candidates meet Air Force professional standards. Oversee the full life cycle of recruitment for physicians/providers and advanced practitioners.
Surpassed recruitment goals by securing 195 nurses, exceeding target by 145% and earning recognition as Top Nurse Recruiter.
Enhanced officer training pipeline by preparing 11 future physicians for commission, achieving 150% of the production target.
Designed and implemented effective public relations, advertising, and marketing campaigns to elevate regional healthcare group and academic institution profiles.
Human Resources Manager, Classification and Placement, Sacramento, CA (2010 – 2013)
Managed comprehensive HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations for Air National Guard, Air Force, and Air Reserve personnel. Ensure recruitment strategy compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and internal goals. Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant employment laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
Improved employee capabilities and performance metrics by implementing training and development initiatives.
Achieved recognition as top management team in Air Force Recruiting Service for third quarter by successfully processing 410 candidates for basic military training with minimal cancellations.
Additional Experience
Talent Acquisition Partner, Charlotte, NC (Remote), Sealed Air
Managed recruitment processes, while analyzing role requirements, identifying and engaging qualified candidates, and coordinating technical interviews to ensure streamlined candidate journey. Maintain talent pool of passive candidates to reduce sourcing times on future searches.
Update recruiting system with status of candidates screened. Provide support to department regarding onboarding new candidates and fill-in when necessary.
Surpassed monthly hiring targets by filling average of 18 challenging field service roles per month.
Improved candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction by enhancing collaboration with teams to align hiring strategies.
Introduced innovative sourcing techniques that expanded diversity of talent pool by 15%, fostering more inclusive work environment.
Talent Acquisition Manager, Aurora, IL, United States Air Force
Directed full-cycle recruitment processes in tri-state area, sourcing and qualifying candidates for critical roles such as pilots, engineers, and IT specialists. Conducted interviews, testing, and evaluations to meet Air Force manpower requirements efficiently. Oversaw lead generation, credentialing, and preparation for officer training school, ensuring streamlined path from candidate interest to enlistment. Provided motivational guidance and academic assessments to candidates, facilitating successful transition into military service.
Surpassed recruitment targets by 50%, earning accolades as Top Talent Acquisition Manager and Airman of the Year.
Mentored 452 new Airmen by delivering comprehensive training and career counseling to equip them for Basic Military Training.
Streamlined enlistment process, ensuring candidates received necessary academic assessments, physical exams, and case file documentation on time.
Education & Certifications
Master of Business Administration in Finance, Keller Graduate School of Management (Distinction 3.9 GPA)
Bachelor of Arts in Finance, Morehouse College (Cum Laude)
Associates Applied Science Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force
Project Management Professional Certification, Project Management Institute, 2024
Key Awards
Top Talent Acquisition Manager, 2018 – 2020, 2007, 2010 Top Nurse Recruiter 2016 Top HR Manager - 2012