Jennifer Taniera Garnes

540-***-****

adeu98@r.postjobfree.com

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A responsible and dedicated office professional, with strong technical and interpersonal skills. With 8 years of recruiting experience. Cooperative team player: who enjoys working with people and utilizing direct telephone contact. Detail-oriented, thorough and accurate in taking and relaying information. Very organized, have strong work ethics, with the eagerness to learn and willingness to contribute toward meeting company’s goals. Experience

CyberSpace Solutions Fairfax, VA

Sr. Lead IT Recruiter

Jul 2019- Present

. Sourced and recruited candidates (IT and Intelligence community)-(which included these entities: Army EMS, DEA, DIA, Army DTIC, SOCOM and DoS Wrote template for submittals and Setup interviews with hiring mangers Used Indeed, Clearance Jo, Monster, Dice, LinkedIn recruiter as sourcing tools Tracked all Phases of recruiting process through Taleo and recently switched to ICIMS. Public Trust to TS/SCI CI Poly candidates.

The Buffalo Group Reston, VA

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Oct 2017- July 2019

. Manages candidate cycle, reviews applicants against position requirements, conducts phone screen interviews, develops pool of qualified applicants, helps to manage selection process, follow-up, salary negotiations and prepares offer/rejection letters. - Specialist in sourcing, recruiting, & placing candidates with Active Security Clearances for CONUS and OCONUS positions in IT and Intelligence community - Proficient in permanent and contract placement for broad range of disciplines to include, Information Technology, Intelligence, Linguistic and Military Operations.

Continuously create effective strategies for long-term and short-term staffing needs for various DEEA, NGA,SIA 2, RAPTOR, SIA 3, MACSS, BEI,, INSCOM GI, ARCYBER, IIS and other various GSA contracts

Work closely with senior leadership to fill or backfill critical back of the house positions such as Sr. Proposal Manager and Sr. Contracts/Subcontracts Manager Ensure compliance with established recruiting processes, procedures, and standards Establish and maintain relationships with prime and sub partners for future business developments

Lead strategic staffing efforts: review labor requests, produce job descriptions, create position fill tracking matrices and organize kick off meetings Participate in capture/proposal process: win strategies, customer requirement analysis, competitor assessments, themes/discriminators, risk issues, price-to-win analysis and resource analysis.

Actively participate in staffing efforts: identify recruiting sources, screen candidates, interview candidates, write position email blasts and present prospective candidates. Provide expertise in the identification, development and implementation of best practice recruiting and staffing strategies, applications and technology that attract a qualified and diverse talent pool.

Continuously evaluate recruitment and staffing processes, recommending improvements that positively impact all areas of talent acquisition and staffing design Ensure all regulatory aspects of the recruiting process are in full compliance with federal, state, local and international laws

Develop and facilitate staffing strategies associated with new contract pursuits, wins and acquisitions in tandem with the Director of Human Resources Coordinate and oversee all aspects of recruiting surge efforts that require support from outside recruiting consultant(s) and/or agencies to include rate negotiations, position requirements, process expectations, approval process and duration or contract Recruited incumbent from Secret level up to TS/SCI/FS Poly. Analyze candidate information to determine matches between candidates and job openings. Submit qualified candidates to open job requirements. Track job orders and initiate recruitment for new roles paying close attention to high priority situations.

Negotiate offers and Contingent Offers

Full-lifecycle recruiter specializing in defense and intelligence programs. Pre-Screen prospective candidates and educate candidates on company process. Update and track candidates

Responsible for processing and contacting qualified candidates who respond to via phone, email or web.

Establish relationships with consultants/contractors in specified region(s) or with specified clients.

Responsible for increasing number of qualified applicants in database. Be familiar with industry trends, including client, market and unemployment conditions. Be fully educated on account processes & policies to ensure 100% contract compliance. Track/communicate new technology trends.

Strategize with team members; assist and backup absent colleagues. Verify clearance through our FSO via JPAS/Scattered Castles DVS Chantilly, VA

Technical Recruiter

Jan 2017- Oct 2017

Determine candidate qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. Achieve staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job seekers; manage the interview process; advise hiring management of top talent. Sourcing and screening of potential IC or IT candidates for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent openings with our clients. (DMDC, MCI West, SMR, JIATF,Harris, Vanguard, USCYBERCOM,RMITS,DISA DOS)

Recruited incumbent from Secret level up to TS/SCI/FS Poly. Analyze candidate information to determine matches between candidates and job openings. Submit qualified candidates to open job requirements. Track job orders and initiate recruitment for new roles paying close attention to high priority situations.

Negotiate offers and Contingent Offers

Full- life Cycle recruiting

Pre-Screen prospective candidates and educate candidates on company process. Update and track candidates

Responsible for processing and contacting qualified candidates who respond to via phone, email or web.

Establish relationships with consultants/contractors in specified region(s) or with specified clients.

Work on any RFP with Proposal Team

Responsible for increasing number of qualified applicants in database. Be familiar with industry trends, including client, market and unemployment conditions. Be fully educated on account processes & policies to ensure 100% contract compliance. Track/communicate new technology trends.

Strategize with team members; assist and backup absent colleagues. Verify clearance through our FSO via JPAS

MSAG Falls Church, VA

Technical Recruiter

Dec 2015- Dec. 2016

Determine candidate qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. Achieve staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job seekers; manage the interview process; advise hiring management of top talent. Arrange onsite interviews by coordinating schedules with the hiring team. Work with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria. Work closely with Hiring Managers to maximize effectiveness of recruiting process. Hire Full time Employees for DOS,DOL,IRM, VA, Volpe, FAA, ACOTA, DHS, DOT and other Government entities

Worked proposals for RFP’s

Technical Recruiting – Cybersecurity/Intel/Infrastructure Complete weekly reports

Verify clearance through our FSO via JPAS

Entered all data into Newton

Negotiate offers and Contingent Offers

Full- life Cycle recruiting

CatsOne and Newton ATS

XEROX (6-9 month contract) Chesapeake, VA

Corporate Recruiter

March 2015- Dec. 2015

Determine candidate qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. Achieve staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job seekers; manage the interview process; advise hiring management of top talent. Arrange onsite interviews by coordinating schedules with the hiring team. Work with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria. Work closely with Hiring Managers to maximize effectiveness of recruiting process. Hire Full time Employees as well as Project Based employees Worked AE and OE hiring over 300 employees in a 3 month timeframe. Hired for all types of entities (Chevron, Lockheed Martin, Martin Marietta, Suntrust, Baxter, Raytheon, Boeing,, Sprint,Shire, EA, DTCC and more.. Proficient and Certified in: Taleo, Ultipro, Proveit, First Advantage, TALX, and Quest Diagnostics

RTI- U.S. Department of Labor Raleigh, NC

O-NET Database /Business Liaison

March 2012-Feb 2015

Called all types of entities to gain occupational information to update O-Net database Navigated system to send out IP’s and Questionnaires to selected incumbents Managed a case load of over 300 contacts on a 60 day time frame to get information completed

Conducted initial and follow up calls to the Point of Contact at establishment Effectively documented data in CMS

Followed all protocol procedures

Maintained High Quality and Response rates on all data returned Conducted about 120+ calls a shift

In Depth knowledge on O-Net database to answer all question Proficiently Volt - (Part Time) Raleigh, NC

March 2012- Jan 2015

Sourcing Specialist/ Recruiter

Travelers Insurance

Recruiter

Determine candidate qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. Achieve staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job seekers; manage the interview process; advise hiring management of top talent. Arrange onsite interviews by coordinating schedules with the hiring team. Work with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria. Work closely with Hiring Managers to maximize effectiveness of recruiting process. VMS- IT

Sourcing Specialist/Recruiter

Develop and execute recruiting plans.

Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees.

Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives. Administrative duties and recordkeeping.

Work with hiring managers on recruiting planning meetings. Create job descriptions.

Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position. Efficiently and effectively fill open positions. Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation. Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting. Build networks to find qualified passive candidates. Post openings in newspaper advertisements, with professional organizations, and in other position appropriate venues.

Utilize the Internet for recruitment, such as Post positions to appropriate Internet source. Research new ways of using the Internet for recruitment, and Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates manage the use of recruiters and headhunters. Scan copy, email, and fax information.

Review applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements. Assist in performing reference and background checks for potential employees. Assist in preparing and sending offer packages performed other special projects as assigned.

Trident marketing

Gateway Centre Blvd Morrisville, NC

Feb-2011- Jan-2012

Directv Sales

Assisted customers with orders to setup services

Knowledgeable with DTV Products

Answer calls through Softphone

Use CRM, Melissa data,, Outlook, DSI, and SharePoint Great navigation on Multi- systems

Great tone and active listening skill used

Good use with positioning sales to customers with cross selling added Was in top 5 of the company consistently

Total Outsourced System Jan- 2010- Oct-2010

(Formally: Sento) Raleigh, NC

PRECISION RX SPECIALITY SOLUTIONS

Quality Auditor

Listen to calls real time and recorded for quality assurance Assisted reps with improving their quality skills

Gave quality scores and weekly spreadsheet

Audited quality standards.

Assisted on phone if queue is at high level

Sento May- 2009- Jan-2010

Inbound /Outbound call center Raleigh, NC

Customer Service

Effectively answer calls for rite Aid customers

Assisted customers with their rebate questions

Issued rebate check to customers

Utilized team work ethics

RTI International Feb- 2008- April-2009

International Call Center Raleigh, NC

Telephone Interviewer

Effectively make/answer calls while using active listening skills Proficient in multitasking and achieving company goals Worked Multi-projects to its entirety

Utilized team work ethics

ACS (Now Xerox) May-2007-Dec-2007

Inbound Call Center Raleigh, NC

Humana Representative

Effectively answered calls with proper knowledge using multi-tasking skills Productivity goal standards were meet

Use great verbal skills with patrons

Utilized team work ethics

Borders Bookstore Mar-2006- Jan-2007

Retail Sore Short Hills, NJ

Customer Service

Entrusted with opening the store daily and handling confidential material. Offered information on promotions and discounts, which created sales. Took initiative to update store’s organization.

United States Navy Sep-2001-Nov-2005

Military/Veteran Great lakes, IL

Information Systems Tech, Encryption

Performed multifaceted general office support, and administered organizational efficiencies.

Participated in military operations under high security clearance. Provided support while specializing in encrypted messaging Protected base perimeter with high powered weapons Education

Frank H. Morrell High school, 2001 Irvington, NJ

United States Naval Academy IT “A” School Information Systems Tech-Encryption 2002 Colorado University Online / AS in MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING 2009-2011

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