Helen E. Begley
Orlando, FL *****
*************@*****.***
Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager, Executive Recruiter, Account Manager, Business Developer and Cross-Functional Client Relations Builder looking for new challenges to create concepts to capabilities within the workforce.
Professional Experience
Sparks Professional services November 2023- Present
SME Government Recruiting Consultant
Contract Hiring Consultant for Government cleared (S/TS/TS/SCI BBI) direct hire positions.
LEAP
Human Resource Manager April 2023- Present
Hiring Manager and Talent Acquisition Specialist for Single Engine Space Delivery Rocket company.
Created Employee Handbook.
Created a streamlined hiring structure for Hiring Managers.
Introduced practices to ensure OFCCP compliance.
UDT March 2022-March 2023
Talent Acquisition Manager
Worked with the Executive team and Hiring managers to develop current employment needs and forecasting needs.
Developed and distributed training to Hiring Managers for an organized and smooth Talent Acquisition hiring process.
Completed intakes with Hiring Managers, created job descriptions, posted new jobs, and managed the company's career page.
Prioritized open positions and delegated depending on workload.
Managed Staffing agency's engagement, resume review, and submittals.
Worked with Marketing to develop branding through social media, and "Hot Job" email distribution.
Transitioned the implementation from Data between ATS Systems.
Full life cycle recruiting and desk management for 20-50 open requisitions.
IT, Marketing, Administration, HR, Payroll, SLED Sales, Security Sales, and Contract Administration.
Lockheed Martin July 2019- April 2021
Corporate Government Recruiter
Acquired top talent across the United States and Internationally to support our goals and initiatives.
Full Desk Recruiter with experience finding Business Development, Accounting, Finance, Pilot Instructors, Aviation Mechanics, Submarine Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.
Identified candidates via BrassRing, Taleo, LinkedIn, Brazen, Online events, and networking events to military bases.
Created the professional requisition postings by using Textio.
DELL Services Federal Government Dec. 2014 – 2019
Corporate Recruiter
Sourced the highest quality candidates for open requisitions through job boards, speaking engagements, networking, and utilizing social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter).
Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies to attract, screen, recruit, and select high-quality candidates, including referral generation, ad placement, position postings, direct sourcing, cold calling, and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates.
Used DELL'S principles to ensure clear, concise timelines and expectation for Hiring Managers and candidates.
Successfully filled open requisitions for the Navy & Army specific requirements and internal DSFG in Accounting, Finance, IT, Human Resources, and Sales.
Identified and hired diverse candidates from creative recruiting resourcing, such as speaking presentations on behalf of DSFG at Military TAMP (Transition Assistance Military program), Walter Reed Hospital to identify disabled veterans, and local Job Fairs and Networking events.
Recruited and placed positions across all of DoD.
SPARKS Professional Services Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2014
Business Development Manager/Recruiter, On-Site
On-site account manager for an international pharmaceutical corporation handling all aspects of clinical trials.
Exceeded annual forecasted goals by 10% in the first year and had the most significant client growth year after year for 2013. Assisted other branches with fulfillment needs exceeding 500k.
Full desk recruiting for four major Industries: Medical, Accounting, Finance, and Administrative.
Managed up to 50 employees, full cycle employee management, conducted monthly reviews and quality checks, ensured metrics were achieved per contract with our client, and processed payroll.
Primary point of contact for the client in the day-to-day execution of client engagements and program management, relationship building, and developing business opportunities at locations within the U.S.
Interfaced with national departments for hiring needs, employee reviews, payroll, counseling employees, soliciting feedback and facilitating employee growth, and team building to assess needs, improve performance, and enhance productivity efficiently.
Client-service oriented, focused on the solid relationship between Sparks, our client, and employees on-site.
Possess thorough knowledge of current technology, highly organized, strong leadership, and management skills.
Provide presentations at all levels with superb communication.
Accounting & Finance Recruiter Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2013
Full Desk
Recruited in a broad range of contract, contract to hire, and direct/special project professionals.
Focused on assisting with career advancement while providing critical exposure to leading companies within the Accounting and Finance Field.
Extensive background in active and passive sourcing utilizing a multitude of resources, to include a broad social and professional referral network, social media, job boards, job fairs, applicant tracking systems, cold calling, publication, and print media.
Industry recruitment experience includes Accounting, Finance, Mortgage, Project & Program Management, Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Government Contracting, Call Center, Health Care, and Customer Service.
Establish and maintain client relationships, account management, handle high volume workloads, extreme attention to detail, and time management.
Expert in interviewing candidates of all levels (entry-to-executive management) utilizing behavioral interviewing techniques.
Recruiting Coordinator May 2011- Jan. 2012
Professional support and assistance for eight Accounting & Finance Recruiters in day-to-day duties.
Created and sent offer packets or non-acceptance letters.
Responsible for payroll processing for 75+ Accounting & Finance Employees.
Schedule interviews and phone screen potential interviewees.
Generate and format staffing statistical reports.
Handles complex confidential material relevant to company/project/program operations.
Coordinates incoming and outgoing project communications including phone calls, memos, emails, etc.
Apply expertise in the company's staffing tools to maintain current system data and generate necessary reports.
Perform extraordinarily complex administrative functions related to entering information into databases.
Serves as liaison between staffing personnel and business unit (s) associated with the division.
Assist in building, managing, and maintaining a solid working relationship with clients and candidates.
The Kroger Company Oct. 2009- Mar. 2011
ASP for Corporate Facility Engineering
ASP to the Equipment Procurement Facility Engineering Department for Kroger's Corporate General Office.
Verifying Nationwide Corporate Best Practice procurement policies/procedures were being applied by divisions, as well as negotiating pricing amongst multiple vendors.
Assisting in the continuous support to all divisions within Kroger Nationwide with purchasing and maintaining the Citrix program for all created purchasing data.
Maintained the new Purchasing system that runs the Ariba Network.
Assisting support to seven General Office Equipment Buyers.
Scheduling Vendor appointments and organizing Best Practice Documents.
Maintaining communication throughout the departments for new equipment placed in stores and obtaining all required information from vendors for new equipment, requiring technical assistance and organization on an elevated executive level.
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Dec 2005
Concentrations in Operational Psychology, Marketing, and Corporate Communications
SKILLS
WorkDay, Taleo, ADP, HireBridge, PeopleSoft, Adapt, Ariba Network, iCims, Advanced Citrix, Basic HTML, DirectTrak, various Internet Affiliate Marketing Software, Adobe Page Maker and PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, Typing Skills: 60 wpm, current Adult/ Infant CPR/First Aid/AED certified. Windows, MS Word, Excel, Internet, Access, PowerPoint, IQN platform,