Talent Acquisition Information Technology

ELLEN DEE BROWN

703-***-**** *************@*****.*** LinkedIN

Professional Summary

Dynamic, versatile, and results-focused Talent Acquisition Leader offering 17+ years of experience leading the strategic development, management, and optimization of recruitment programs for emerging and established businesses. Recognized as an energetic relationship-builder who quickly gains the trust and respect of key decision-makers to launch new models, programs, and initiatives that align with immediate and long-term objectives. Proven history in overseeing teams in all aspects of the recruitment lifecycle – from initial screening and candidate selection through to onboarding and evaluation. Confident and polished communicator who delivers engaging presentations, translates complex information into meaningful terms, and effectively collaborates with diverse stakeholders on a day-to-day basis.

Key Competencies

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Project & Campaign Management

Candidate Sourcing & Selection

Networking & Database Searches

Leadership & Team Building

Offer Design & Negotiations

Onboarding & Orientation

Data Analysis & Management

Resume Screening & Interviews

Documentation & Reporting

Multitasking & Prioritization

Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Talent Acquisition Manager Lynch Consultants, LLC – Arlington, VA July 2019 to Sept 2024

•Oversaw the day-to-day talent acquisition operations at the federal contractor that procures financial professionals for cleared and uncleared government roles such as Financial Accountants, Auditors, Controllers, and Analysts

•Drove the strategic delivery of multiple concurrent projects to reach target fill rates per contract expectations

•Reported to a Senior Partner and offered subject matter expertise to inform strategic planning and overall direction

•Accountable for the in-house hiring, training, talent development, and performance evaluation and management

•Coached and mentored junior team members on recruitment methodologies, brand standards, and best practices

•Administered HRIS systems and Indeed, Monster, and Career Builder accounts to post job postings and manage applicants

•Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) and authored daily, weekly, and monthly reports for leadership teams

Key Achievements:

Played an integral role in growing Lynch Consultants from 30 consultants in 2019 to over 165 team members in 2024 by establishing the first formal talent acquisition policies and procedures to recruit over 120 employees

Tripled the hiring rate, quadrupled the closing rate, lengthened retention rate from 6 months to up to 5 years, and filled urgent roles in under 14 days by building a strong candidate pipeline and maximizing recruitment efficiency

Senior Recruiter General Dynamics Information Technology – Fairfax County, VA Nov 2016 to July 2019

Senior Contract Recruiter CSRA International – Fairfax County, VA April 2016 to Nov 2016

•Initially joined CSRA International as a temporary Senior Contract Recruiter in the Talent Acquisition department until the company merged with General Dynamics Information Technology and the position became permanent

•Supported 5 Program Managers with prioritizing and fulfilling up to 50 IT openings for the federal defense sector

•Sourced candidates with security clearance by leveraging web tools, professional networks, and OFCCP guidelines

•Generated job postings, screened resumes, facilitated interviews, negotiated contracts, and prepared job offers

•Worked closely with Recruiter Coordinators to align campaign activities and arrange onboarding programs

•Advised Hiring Managers and leadership team on project progress, industry trends, and recruitment challenges

Key Achievement:

Always achieved performance targets and time to accept (TTA) goals throughout tenure at General Dynamics Information Technology and consistently surpassed expectations during the annual employee evaluations

ELLEN DEE BROWN

703-***-**** *************@*****.*** LinkedIN

Professional Experience Continued

Sr. Global Corporate Contract Recruiter (remote) IBM Global Process Services Sept 2015 to March 2016

•Tasked with producing qualified leads for Project, Software, and Cloud Engineering roles across North America

•Received and executed upon 40 requisitions per day to support the recruitment lifecycle for assigned divisions

•Performed candidate pre-qualifications by reviewing resumes and confirming all requirements were addressed

•Cultivated relationships with Hiring Managers and Account Managers to produce effective job descriptions

Sr Technical Recruiter Aurora Flight Sciences – Manassas, VA Nov 2007 to Sept 2015

•Defined and implemented the enterprise recruitment strategy for the leading developer and manufacturer of aerospace equipment with 600 + employees across the Manassas office and West Virginia and Mississippi plants

•Partnered with General Manager and HR Group to secure tactical and strategic roles for all levels of the business

•Managed relationships with external advertising and talent agencies to raise brand profiles and attract recruits

•Led the brand’s participation in 6 major events per year including job fairs and campus recruitment initiatives

•Devised and delivered training programs to educate contracted recruiters on standard protocols and procedures

•Maintained and updated the internal databases to ensure all recruitment information is accurate and complete

•Prepared and mentored candidates for their upcoming presentations to leadership and hiring teams

Key Achievements:

Contributed to the dramatic growth of Aurora Flight Sciences from 120 to over 600 employees by acquiring 400+ new hires including executives, general managers, engineers, program managers, and procurement professionals

Reduced cost per hire from over $3,000 down to only $1,000 to save over $600,000 in recruitment expenses during tenure at Aurora Flight Sciences by streamlining workflows and standardizing processes to optimize productivity

Orchestrated an open house to hire local residents for the opening of the Aurora plant in Mississippi and initiated a partnership with a community college that resulted in over 60 applicants and 15+ successful hires every year

Exponentially expanded student recruitment by founding the hiring program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and strengthening relationships with Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, and University of Mississippi

Senior Technical Recruiter Kinetix Technology –Chantilly, VA Aug 2007 to Nov 2007

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration Candidate in HR Laurel Ridge Community College – Middletown, VA

General Studies Broward Community College – Weston, FL

General Studies University of Maryland Far East Division – Naval Station Guam

Contact this candidate