Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jeffrey Klodzen

********@*****.*** 315-***-**** Camillus, NY

SUMMARY

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with 19 years of experience in full lifecycle recruiting, specializing in cleared positions within the government and IT sectors. Proven track record in sourcing top talent and enhancing recruitment strategies, with expertise in ATS platforms like iCIMS and Taleo. Seeking to leverage skills in candidate pipeline development, offer negotiation, and relationship building in a Talent Acquisition Specialist role. WORK EXPERIENCE

JK Permanence Consulting Services

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist Jul 2024 - Present

• Spearheads the end-to-end recruitment process for diverse roles, leveraging strategic sourcing techniques and fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers to ensure the acquisition of top-tier talent for JK Permanence Consulting Services.

BAE Systems

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist Sep 2022 - Apr 2024

• Collaborated with program and project managers to gather critical requisition details and crafted compelling job postings for high-stakes program bids.

• Acquired key leadership personnel within the cleared space, focusing on pre-award program bids for the National Cyber Range Complex team.

• Successfully hired multiple cleared professionals, including Cloud Developers, Network Engineers, System Engineers, and Cyber Analysts, across various locations.

• Provided strategic talent acquisition support for Orlando, Florida; Eglin, Florida; and Patuxent River, Maryland, ensuring alignment with project requirements.

Leidos

Intel Talent Acquisition IT Recruiter Jul 2019 - Sep 2022

• Conducted full lifecycle recruitment for cleared government positions, translating hiring manager requirements into compelling job postings.

• Sourced and recruited top IT talent for high-profile clients, including major government programs and Johns Hopkins Hospital, enhancing overall team efficiency.

• Implemented innovative sourcing techniques that significantly improved candidate quality and optimized recruitment strategies.

• Analyzed hiring trends and facilitated seamless onboarding processes, contributing to improved employee retention rates.

Warrior Sports

Product Development Consultant May 2017 - Feb 2020

• Developed the MOD II Women's lacrosse pocket, enhancing product performance and user satisfaction.

• Played a crucial role in the lifecycle of product development, from initial concept through to market-ready design. Peraton (Perspecta)

Sr. Talent Acquisition IT Recruiter Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

• Executed full lifecycle recruitment for highly cleared government positions, including Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, CI Poly, and Full Scope Poly roles, by utilizing advanced sourcing strategies and ATS databases.

• Achieved an average of 8.6 hires monthly, successfully staffing a 45-50 agent call center for the Navy/Marine Corps program, while leading a Talent Acquisition team in production.

• Conducted daily candidate sourcing through platforms such as ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, and Monster, and facilitated offer negotiations and clearance crossovers. AIC Talent Solutions Syracuse, NY

Branch Sales Manager / Business Development Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

• Expanded territory headcount from 0 to 121 contract employees, including establishing a significant contract with a 20-25 agent call center for WIPRO.

• Developed strategic partnerships with prominent institutions such as SUNY Upstate Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Rochester University, and RIT.

• Managed business development and recruitment efforts to drive growth and enhance client relationships within the Syracuse and Rochester areas.

Modis Syracuse, NY

Business Development Manager Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

• Secured contracts with nine new clients, including Syracuse University, Cornell University, and Saab Sensis, to address open contract and permanent staffing needs.

• Expanded territory headcount from 0 to 38 contract employees, resulting in a gross margin of $775K. Excel LLC

Director of Sales and Marketing Dec 2010 - Feb 2013

• Directed the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in annual revenue.

• Managed a team of 10 sales professionals, enhancing team performance and achieving quarterly sales targets consistently.

PPS Information Systems Staffing Baltimore, MD

Senior Full Lifecycle Recruiter-It Staffing Dec 2004 - Dec 2010

• Received the President's award for exceptional performance in 5 out of 6 years.

• Successfully staffed key positions at Johns Hopkins University and Hospital, focusing on roles such as PACS Administrators, Cerner specialists, Network Engineers, Network Technicians, and System Administrators.

• Secured the opportunity to staff the Radiology IT Support Center, demonstrating effective recruitment strategies and client satisfaction.

EDUCATION

SUNY Cortland Cortland, NY

1990

Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY

CERTIFICATIONS

NY Lacrosse Hall of Fame 2019

National Lacrosse League 1991-2001

SKILLS

Talent Acquisition • Recruitment • Business Development • Sourcing • Ats • Offer Negotiation • Full Lifecycle Recruiting • Cleared Recruiting • IT Recruiting • Relationship Building • Job Posting • Candidate Pipeline • Workday

• iCIMS • Taleo • Negotiation Skills • Market Analysis • Conflict Resolution • Project Management

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