Jo Ann
Stewart
* ****** ******, **** ******, VA 23651
***********@***.***
linkedin.com/in/jo-ann-stewart-aa5b7218
Professional Recruiter seeking a challenging position with proven track record and strong recruiting background in exempt and non-exempt positions, professional/technical hiring in defense industry, manufacturing, medical, and corporate employment. Use exceptional communication and organizational skills to hire the best. Team player, driven, and highly self- motivated.
Education
Bachelor of Arts/East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina Graduate School, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia Experience
2014-Present Contract Recruiter/Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant supporting multiple contracts for Federal contract customers in IT, Project Management, Business Development, the Intelligence Community, and DOD.
Provide quality screened candidates to customers for contingent and firm employment consideration.
Successfully sourced candidates from social media sites as well as popular internet sites.
Provide expertise and advice regarding appropriate job descriptions and salary requirements to customers to attract the best candidates.
March 2022-May 2022 BAE (Pontoon) (Remote, F/T)
June 2021-December 2021 Paragon Hire, VA, DK Consulting, MD (Remote, P/T) October 2018-January 2021 B3H Corporation, Shalimar, FL/Hampton, VA (Remote, P/T) March 2017-March 2018 Radiant Solutions (CleverTerra), McLean, VA (Remote) August 2015-August 2016 NetCentrics, Herndon, VA Quadrant (temp to hire) January 2015-June 2015 CACI, McLean, VA (Beacon Hill Staffing) 2014-2015 (Remote) Spin Systems, Sterling, VA, (Remote) Talent Orchard 2007- 2014 Northrop Grumman, Technical Services Division, Herndon, VA
Senior Technical Recruiter supporting Department of Defense, NASA, NSA and Homeland Security contracts with exempt and non exempt positions in all technical, professional, and administrative areas
Expert sourcing skills using internet/social media sites and AIRS sourcing techniques.
Successful in placing/closing hard to fill technical and engineering positions with TS/SCI w/FS Poly clearances and/or a very limited candidate talent pool.
Able to develop strong teaming relationships with hiring managers to advise and develop a recruiting plan to meet company goals and expectations. Team rep to develop/implement new J O A N N S T E W A R T R E S U M E C O N T I N U E D applicant tracking system and college recruiting programs. 2006-2007 ICF International Fairfax, VA
Senior Corporate Recruiter-recruiting for exempt positions for a global professional services firm
Recruiting for information systems/information technology, PM, and analyst positions supporting major contracts at the federal and state level.
Successfully filled multiple positions with varied technical requirements, and security levels while maintaining excellent internal and external customer relationships in a team environment.
Quickly adapt to new challenges using both learned experience and new technology in a fast paced competitive environment.
2006 Karta Technologies, Inc. San Antonio/Fairfax, VA Senior Staffing Consultant-recruiting for exempt positions for a multifaceted product and service provider to federal and commercial customers
Expert in recruiting engineers, scientists, information technology professionals, project/operation managers, training/and instructional design personnel and subject matter experts.
Results oriented recruiter with experience in fast paced environment with a short turnaround.
Team with management to successfully design recruiting efforts to meet specific needs in supporting contracts with customers such as the FBI, DOD, Joint Chiefs of Staff, USAF, EPA, HUD and others across a wide spectrum in the government arena. 2001-2006 Kinetic Concepts, Inc (KCI) San Antonio, TX HR Senior Recruiter-recruiting for exempt positions, 5,500 employees, medical devices
Designed and managed internship, college recruiting and MBA recruiting programs. Internship program recognized as “best practice”.
Diversity recruiting specialist and company representative for diversity related organizations.
Recruit for corporate, manufacturing, medical, call center, professional and technical positions using traditional and non-traditional recruiting tools. Skills
COMPUTER SKILLS: MICROSOFT OFFICE
APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEMS: ICIMS, IRECRUIT (ORACLE), BRIGHT MOVE, JOB SCIENCE, AUTHORIA, VURV,TALEO, PC RECRUITER, JOB DIVA, BRASS RING
AIRS CERTIFIED INTERNET RECRUITER
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