Thomas P. Samuels

Stafford, VA *****

804-***-****

adkebi@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-samuels/8/5ba/3a7

Professional Summary:

Responsible for performing complex elements of a variety of professional and administrative recruiting functions in support of identifying, interviewing, evaluating, and selecting qualified employees to effectively meet the organizations staffing requirements, by utilizing automated tracking system, identify candidates from numerous sources, initiate ads, screens/qualifies candidates and performs reference checks.

Professional Skills:

MS Windows 10, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, HTML, R-Tools, First Advantage, Win Search 3.2, EZAccess, E-pursuant (More-O), ACT, FOX (Front Office Exchange) OSMO, RESUMate., First Advantage, iCIMS, Taleo,Deltek, Sharepoint, Costpoint.

Professional Experience:

IPKeys Technologies, LLC, Stafford, VA Sept. 2014 – present

Sr. Recruiter/HR Support

Responsible, managed, and assisted in the building of the Human Resources/Benefits and Recruiting department for a growing high-tech Government Contracting/Solutions company.

Lead and organized recruiting efforts (national/world-wide) and successfully added capital resources upon award of new contracts. Create portfolio of possible candidates for hiring manager.

Responsible for the sourcing and qualifying of candidates for DISA, USMC, JIEDDO, NAVAIR, DLA, Army USCG and IPKeys internal positions, such as; Acquisition and Logistics Analysts, Program Analysts, Network Design Engineers, Systems Administrators, Database/Software Developers and CyberSecurity professionals, by supporting all recruitment and staffing efforts company-wide in all IPKeys offices/locations (Stafford, VA,Shreveport, LA, Plano, TX, Eatontown, NJ, San Diego, VA and Toronto, Canada).

Meet with Program Managers and VP’s to determine position responsibilities and formulate job descriptions. Explores the market best practices in the recruitment and staffing and implement appropriate best practices in the organization.

Full-life cycle recruiting: Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, verify clearances, check references, prepare candidate for offer and onboarding.

Recruited top employees (cleared analysts and IT professionals of various backgrounds) for the continued growth of the company using Employment online websites, agencies, job fairs and referrals. Negotiated rate premiums and implemented a competitive benefits program to attract and retain viable candidates.

Introduced and set up ATS system (iCIMS) into company for usage for full life-cycle recruitment and hiring.

Support the HR function (i.e., conducting and facilitating New Hire Orientation/on-boarding of new employees, Employee relations, benefits correspondence, Exit-interviews/Out-processing.)

Helped establish policies, and procedures manuals, all Human Resources forms, Employee Evaluation Forms and New Hire packets.

Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO), Vienna, VA May 2013 – Aug. 2014

Recruiting Manager/HR

Solely responsible, managed, and built the Human Resources, benefits and Recruiting department for a growing high-tech Government Contracting/Solutions company.

Lead and organized recruiting efforts (national/world-wide) and successfully added capital resources upon award of new contracts.

Recruited top employees (cleared analysts and IT professionals of various backgrounds) for the continued growth of the company using Employment online websites, agencies, job fairs and referrals. Responsible for 80% employee growth in a 12 month period

Introduced and set up ATS system (Taleo) into company for usage for full life-cycle recruitment and hiring.

Negotiated rate premiums and implemented a competitive benefits program to attract and retain viable candidates.

Established policies, and procedures manuals, all Human Resources forms, Employee Evaluation Forms and New Hire packets.

Created Human Resources, Employee Benefits, New Hire and Recruitment spreadsheets, etc.

Led third party administrator to secure comprehensive benefit packages for STOPSO.

Ensured compliance with all relevant Labor and Employment Laws.

VenCore (formerly QinetiQ, NA), Stafford, VA July 2008 – April 2013

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsible for the recruitment support of USMC programs/tasks associated with the Systems Engineering and Solutions group that includes competencies within; Project Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Information Assurance/Systems Security, DOD Acquisitions, Logistics, Database Engineering/Integration, Technical Writing, Configuration Management, Budget/Financial Management, Program Analysis, Business Development.

Screens, interviews, and recommends prospective employees for employment in entry-level experienced technical positions, upwards to Team Lead, Project/Program Management level personnel.

Manages recruiting databases and reporting systems (iCIMS): designing and editing queries and tables; updating user interfaces; creating security levels; cleaning data and maintaining the database; providing technical support.

Responsible for creating, updating and generating all standard and ad hoc recruiting reports and ensuring that all reports are accurate and published by set deadlines.

Works in partnership with Recruitment Services, Operations, Finance, etc. to maintain quality control of all recruiting data and processes and develop process improvements for increased transparency and detail, as well as to ensure that there are no gaps in the reporting process.

Conducts analysis of recruiting data and testing recruiting systems. Assists team in other strategic projects and ad-hoc requests as needed.

Evaluates selection and placement techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management and supervisory personnel, specializing in interviewing and referring certain types of personnel, such as professional, technical, managerial, clerical, and other types of skilled or unskilled workers.

Searches for and recruit applicants for open positions.

Contacts employers in writing, in person, or by telephone to solicit orders for job vacancies for clientele or for specified applicants and record information about job openings on job order forms to describe duties, hiring requirements, and related data.

Responsible for a good understanding of the Company's organizational structure as well as an extensive knowledge of personnel policy and procedure and federal and state laws regarding employment practices.

Key Accomplishments at QinetiQ:

Lead the efforts for key staffing/recruiting team for various proposal efforts that were successfully won and garnished ETSD/SEG group various new business/programs; (GCSS-MC, PM AL, MC2S, CAC2S, CINS ALA, NDU, DISA).

BranCore Technologies, Richmond, VA Nov. 2006 – July 2008

Sr. IT Recruiter

Responsible for the successful recruitment of Technical Specialists (i.e.-System Programmers/Analysts, System Administrators, Quality Assurance Data Base Administrators, Project Leaders, Project Managers) for State Government organizations and major Fortune 500 companies throughout the state of Virginia through various existing networks/pipelines and pro-active sourcing methods (i.e., professional networking, referrals, online search engines, local user groups, etc.).

Responsible for coordinating and assisting in scheduling technical and client interviews, including candidate interview preparation and debriefing.

Initiates and maintains company databases in order to capture client requisition specifications, candidate/prospect information, recruiting activity and placement information.

Ajilon Consulting, Richmond, VA July 2005 – Nov. 2006

Sr. Recruiting Manager/Account Manager

Performed full-lifecycle technical recruiting

Responsible for creating strategic recruitment plans custom to each division, to maximize recruitment of top talent in a timely manner.

Identify and recommend appropriate job sites, technical organizations, databases and other recruiting resources for listing open positions.

Evaluate and make recommendations in regards to all recruiting tools, resources, policies, and procedures.

In addition to managing recruiting efforts; support account management team in proposal development initiatives. Responsibilities included; research support, pricing, and employee/ candidate selection.

Responsible for establishing relationships and interacting with clients, both on the VMS and the end-client side for; candidate profile/resume presentation, scheduling of personal candidate interviews, candidate presentation feedback as well as candidate interview feedback, offer generations, salary and/or bill/pay rate negotiations through to ultimate, new hire logistics.

COMSYS IT Services, Richmond, VA Nov. 2004 - July 2005

Sr. Placement Manager

Responsible for the day-to-day recruiting and placement for branches in the local market.

Provides end-to-end resources on assigned client relationships in order to identify strategic as well as transactional IT needs while adhering to the company recruiting methodology and process.

Maintains a sales coverage program sufficient to identify client needs; clearly defines and obtains position requirements, information gathering regarding client platform/environment to ensure proper candidate suitability.

Responsible for conducting candidate searches using traditional and creative sourcing methods such as; online searches, internet postings, job/career fairs, internal database searches, cold-calling, networking/referrals, user groups and up-coming remarkets.

Tasked with determining candidates suitability by evaluating placement feasibility and commitment by negotiating compensation package, assessing relevant experience/education/skills, etc.

Responsible for coordinating and assisting in scheduling technical and client interviews, including candidate interview preparation and debriefing.

Initiates and maintains company databases in order to capture client requisition specifications, candidate/prospect information, recruiting activity and placement information.

Education:

Greenham Common High School (Department of Defense Schools), Academic High School Diploma

Specialized Training:

Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit, Pensacola, FL

Supply Petty Officer Training, Charleston, SC

Radar Navigation School, Charleston, SC

Operation Specialist “A” School, Dams Neck, VA

Honors: Navy Good Conduct Award (2), Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon

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