Commissioned Officer Procurement Specialist

Norman (John) Powell

Arlington, VA ***** (C) 347-***-**** LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/john-powell-

Email: *******.******@*****.***

PROFILE

Solid experience with over 20 years in staffing, recruitment, and training within a talent acquisition placement environment. Excellent organization, time management skills, and abilities, with a solid history of earning trust and rapport, considered by many as a “Trail Blazer”! Integrates well with all levels of leadership and personnel, outstanding communications, interpersonal, and public relations abilities. Results driven and “Go to Person”, capable of performing additional responsibilities. Energetic and assertive, adept at coordinating and implementing policy, procedures, and regulations. Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook. Culturally diverse in relating and building relationships to create a winning team.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Human Resource Management/Budgeting

Operations Management

Recruiting and Training

Team Building/Leadership

Training & Development

Inventory Management

Organizational & Project Management

Employee Relations/Problem Resolution

Staffing Requirements

Procurement/Purchasing

Strategic Planning

Employee Scheduling

Regulations, Policy, Procedures

Metrics and Tracking

Managing Time Sensitive Events

Recruiter, Inter-Con Security Systems (State Department Contract), Alexandria, VA 8/2021 – Present

Sources candidates daily using a variety of search methods to include indeed, LinkedIn, zip-recruiter, and glass door

Screens candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, including phone screenings

Takes ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing processes within the Paycom and Sales Force applicant tracking systems

Collaborates with department managers to compile consistent lists of requirements in accordance with needs

Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; and emphasizing benefits and perks

Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements, contacting recruiters, conducting job fairs, and using newsgroups

Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; and maintaining rapport.

Continuously partners with recruiting team and senior managers to design, refine, and implement innovative recruiting strategies

Manages the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles helping management find, hire, and retain quality talent while using Sales Force and Paycom tracking systems

Purchasing and Procurement Specialist, Marymount University, Arlington, VA 1/2021 – 08/2021

Assisted with negotiation of vendor contracts, including the development of master service agreements

Managed university department requisition requests, from purchase order generation to timely and accurate fulfillment

Compiled bid and proposal solicitation documents while reviewing and negotiating contracts with particular emphasis on term and conditions

Provided ongoing, informal training on purchasing policies and procedures to university staff as questions or issues arise

Evaluated and compared products and services to determine which best met the organization’s needs.

Facilitated and processed procurement requests from various departments to include IT, plant maintenance, human resources, athletics, and others.

Trained on Workday and Colleague procurement platforms simultaneously while maintaining university’s ticket generated response system with 100% accuracy

Product, Purchasing and Procurement Specialist, Prologic Group INC, Miramar, FL 9/2019 – 9/2020

Used a collective problem-solving experience to uncover opportunities with potential prospects; resulted in 86 generated new sales

Aggressively recruited and diversified 38 new businesses which exceeded the quarterly goal by 15%

Responsible for managing pre-qualified leads while scheduling appointments for Account Executives and exceeded quarterly lead goals

Oversaw the raw materials and goods inventory of more than 10 million dollars to include the scheduling of orders when levels were low

Negotiated over 80% of the organization’s contracts after securing best pricing options, terms, and deliverables

Strategized with various departments and suppliers to ensure the organization’s future needs were seamlessly met

Created systematic process to measure customer requirements and enhanced the customer satisfaction measurement

Provided cost analysis reports which helped the organization obtain goods at the right cost to increase profitability

Designed and implemented key performance reports for each business units monitoring sales, volume, services, and marketing effectiveness

Enhanced brand awareness through various social media networks, generating over 20% increase in the company’s leads

Processed and quoted over 250 customers to include providing purchase orders, sales orders, and invoices

Successfully managed and coordinated various advertising campaigns, including conferences, tradeshows, collateral and covert marketing, direct mail, email broadcasts desktop ad impressions, banner and pop-up ads, website designs, and search engine optimization

Researched and introduced a new inventory management system (IntelliTrack); reducing inventory losses by 35%

Determined and assessed shipping, transportation, and logistics costs, coordinated with providers to develop contracts

Produced weekly reports for management on materials and tools received, shipping output, and rates

Utilized and developed procurement using Sage 50 software; delivering an efficient, streamlined, paperless system that provides visibility, control and accurate timely management information

U.S Army 6/1997 – 3/2019

Training Manager/Instructor for Recruiting, Fort Knox, KY

Performed the duties as an instructor, writer, manager, and developer; supervised and trained over 600 students

Developed lesson plans and end-of-course test materials; made necessary recommendations for actions regarding academic training

Updated training and readiness in the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) daily to include evaluation, notification of upcoming or overdue testing

Served as a Trainer Manager Instructor providing versatility, reliability, and efficiency to recruiting staff

Supported Senior Level management staff with over 10 years’ experience of leadership development and training

Accounted for training needs to develop 21 new training programs and modified or improved existing programs

Evaluated instructor’s performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement, prepared training budget for the department

Conducted monthly reviews of members evaluation dates and provided updated status of completion to Commander

Planned, developed, and provided training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops

Conferred with management and conducted surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors

Instructed new students on the new Taleo and ICIMS applicant tracking system platforms

Completed and certified for the level 2 Blackboard platform: enhanced capabilities for all Army Recruiting College courses

Recruiting Manager, Queens, NY

Supervised and led 22 team members over 3 years of multiple recruiting missions; helped shape the NYC area while creating 172 contracted men and women to join the armed forces

Directly responsible for increasing overall contracted mission success by 35%; reinforced co-workers to buy in on a team concept, directed and led a volunteer program within the community; maintained talent files that included information and profiles of qualified candidates

Assessed staffing needs and recruited talented individuals consistent with established policy and procedures

Administered over 500 interviews for screening candidates and built a high level of rapport

Accounted for over 3500 hours soliciting talent, marketing programs, and developing relationships

Managed daily applicant tracking systems to include posting, sourcing, candidate screening and developing briefs for senior directors and to train recruiting staff

Partnered with businesses, educational institutions, community base services through Job Fairs/Networking Events

Directed and led a volunteer program within the community; donated over 2,000 hours to Long Island for mentally challenged adults

Recruiter, Dallas, TX

Served as the Army’s ambassador within the community; recruited, prepared, and counseled over 80 customers which led to 100% contracted applicants

Responsible for covering 8 high schools and 2 colleges with a population over 290,000; maintained a network of influencers to include parents, educators, and community officials

Participated in 38 community events which resulted in a 50% increase in recruitment for targeted area market

Participated in development and execution of 75 recruiting presentations and successfully maintained contacts with 85% of targeted market share leads

Planned and executed training for over 100 future Soldiers during a 5-year period which resulted in a 65% increase of promotions before attending U.S. Army basic training

Accounted for all equipment assigned in excess of $100K; set the standard by integrating and linking new forms to minimize losses

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management, Keiser University, Pembroke Pines, FL 2022

Senior Leaders Course, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Jackson, SC 2015

Advanced Leaders Course, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Sill, OK 2010

Basic Leaders Course, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Sill, OK 2005

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