Manager Social Media

WILLIAM LONGSTON

Lenexa, KS *****

913-***-**** **********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-longston-922607192/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Operation Manager and Military Veteran leveraging over 10 years of proven experience in talent acquisition, supply chain, construction, business administration, and accounting. Led teams of over 15 staff members in a dynamic, high- volume environment. Formulated a departmental budgeting proposal consisting of; cost estimation and demand to forecasting for Department management. Possesses a comprehensive background in senior leadership, sales, onboarding, process improvement, and data management. Maintained 100% accountability of government, equipment, valued at over $100M, using an automated system. Implemented policies and procedures while also serving as the primary contact concerning the Supply Chain Management System. Career supported by an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Program Management

Change Management

Project Management

Procurement

Talent Management

Strategic Planning

Inventory Management

Quality Assurance

Inventory Control

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business Administration Columbia Southern University 2019

Master in Resiliency Trainer Course Army Recruiting Senior Leadership Course

Basic Leadership Course Transportation Management Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ultimate LLC Overland Park, KS 2019 – 2020

Talent Acquisition Manager

Highest producing recruiter in the company nationwide; averaging $220K to $260K a month in revenue

Successfully sourced, recruited, completed employment paperwork, and managed over 350 employees

Professionally handled multiple projects nationwide with zero safety violations; Managed 70+ personnel and their future projects

Developed and maintained recruiting networks and relationships with various colleges, career centers, and talent pipelines

United States Army Various Locations 2017 – 2019

Talent Acquisition Director

Mentored and delivered training to 15 colleagues on the art of recruiting, which resulted in the team surpassing our quarterly mission by 200%

Transitioned agency from the worst to the best in the organization by orchestrating a social media standard operating procedure

Named recruiter of the quarter for 2 consecutive quarters by implementing and giving presentations in schools every week

Built and sustained relationships with over 80 persons of influence to generate leads for possible candidates

Operations Manager 2013 – 2017

Responsible for the reception, cost/resource analysis, and execution of all logistic requests for entire Division; Delegated tasks to co-workers to ensure they were completed in the safest and most cost-effective way

Designed and delivered training via multiple training systems to 100 plus organizations by creating lesson plans and overseeing testing; resulting in 100% mastery of skills by trainees

Networked with outside agencies such as FEMA and Border Patrol to reduce time and budget expenditures on product delivery/service execution to the corporate office

Achieved staff performance improvement goals and rise on delivery time of documents for customers and departments via process improvements and training on proper work procedures

WILLIAM LONGSTON PG. 2

Signature Manufacturing 2012 – 2013

Sales and Operation Manager

Created controlled inventory systems to cut inventory cost by 45% over 6 months; Identified and communicated new technologies and solutions on procurement procedures to higher headquarters

Responsible for the design and implementation of a system and process overhaul that increased revenue by 35% in 9 months

Inspected all initial orders on new accounts to ensure the best customer experience to guarantee the return of customers

Responsible for training and ensuring adherence to OSHA and ATF standards for all company staff

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

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