Talent Acquisition Specialist

ERRIC HOPKINS

Jacksonville, FL 502-***-**** ************@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/erric-hopkins-53185669

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong background in recruiting across diverse industries including IT, defense, and cybersecurity. Proven ability in full lifecycle recruiting, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse to build robust talent pipelines. Expert in strategic sourcing, diversity recruiting, and utilizing data-driven insights to optimize hiring processes. Veteran with Top Secret Security Clearance.

• Military Recruiting

• Contract Recruiting

• Applicant Tracking Systems

(LinkedIn Recruiter,

Greenhouse)

• Equal Opportunity

• Policy & Program Guidance

• Training & Development

• Strategic Planning

• Operations Leadership

• Career Development

• Diversity Recruiting

• Compensation Analysis

• Employee Referral Programs

• Compliance (OFCCP)

• Boolean Search Techniques

• Data-Driven Recruitment

HIGHLIGHTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Navy Achievement Medal: Awarded for super performance in Recruiting. Station of the Year Award: Won award for leading 13 Recruiting Offices in the Louisville Recruiting Substation.

Recruiter of the Month: Outperformed 82 recruiters in May – July 2019 time frame to earn award. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Recruiter – Shine Management (1/2025 – Present) Served as a remote Technical Recruiter performing full lifecycle recruitment of Cleared IT candidates.

• Sourced, screened, interviewed candidates to work in various roles, using LinkedIn, Indeed & Clearance jobs

• Developed and implemented affective recruiting strategies to attract top talent for cleared and commercial roles

• Collaborated with managers to identify, attract, and retain the best talent.

• Met with hiring teams to build individual job requisitions.

• Used ATS system to track applicants and build pipelines

• Experience sourcing and recruiting Government contractors with Federal Clearance, Secret, TS SCI FSP/CI polys

• Negotiated total compensation, salaries and bonuses Talent Acquisition and Operations Manager – Posh Events and Rentals, Jacksonville, FL (11/2022 – Present) Provided the highest level of talent acquisition services by delivering high-quality candidates to advance the Posh Events and Rentals staffing. Recruited candidates through various job boards.

• Sourced candidates to work in various roles, using LinkedIn, and Indeed.

• Collaborated with Managers to identify, attract, and retain the best talent.

• Met with Hiring teams to build individual job requisitions.

• Negotiated salaries, bonuses

• Onboarded and trained new hires

Technical Recruiter – Ashton Carter (6/2022 – 11/2022) & Oracle (6/2021 – 6/2022) Served as a contract remote recruiter performing full lifecycle recruitment of IT candidates, with a focus on cybersecurity roles. Sourced and tracked applicants using LinkedIn Recruiter, Cleared Jobs, and ClearanceJobs, leading to a 30% increase in the candidate pipeline. Collaborated with Program Managers to identify, attract, and retain top talent, achieving a 95% offer acceptance rate. Developed and implemented a new sourcing strategy for Oracle’s National Security program, opening a new pipeline of Intel candidates with active TS/SCI polygraph clearances. Served in the capacity of a contract, remote recruiter performing full life-cycle recruitment of candidates in the IT sector.

• Sourced cleared candidates to work in cyber security roles and tracked applicants, using LinkedIn, Cleared Jobs, and Clearance Job sites.

• Managed the recruitment process by utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) to source, track and manage candidate applications.

• Collaborated with Program Managers to identify, attract, and retain the best talent.

• Met with Hiring teams to build individual job requisitions.

• Served as a Technical Recruiting Specialist for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) ONSU program, supporting product development, Paas (platform as a service), and IaaS (infrastructure as a service).

• Created new Sourcing Strategy for Oracle’s National Security program, opening a new pipeline of Intel candidates with active TS/SCI polygraph clearances.

• Conducted recruitment research and market analysis for new cloud technologies and trends.

• Used social media to source, attract, and post open roles.

• Collaborated with hiring managers and their teams to schedule interviews and negotiate salaries.

• Oversaw recruitment efforts for candidates within the Cards/Global Consumer Banking operations. Recruited IT professionals for both Global Consumer Banking and ICG, focusing on roles such as Sr. Architects, Sr. Programmers, and Project Managers, Directors, VP etc, executive level roles. Talent Acquisition Specialist – BAE Systems, Charleston, SC (8/2016 – 6/2021) Provided the highest level of talent acquisition services by delivering high-quality candidates to advance the BAE brand across numerous markets and professional communities. Recruited on a national, multi-location level. Sourced and recruited candidates through various job boards.

• Provided full lifecycle recruiting components including sourcing, qualifying candidates, networking, assessing candidates, and relationship management.

• Ensured compliance with hiring regulations and maintained an organized data base of candidate profiles within the ATS.

• Partnered with Directors and Program Managers to create recruiting strategies to fill open roles in competitive Charleston, SC marketplace.

• Scheduled, interviewed, and tracked applicants through the hiring process.

• Negotiated salaries, bonuses, and relocation for candidates with Directors and Program Managers.

• Built strong relationships with colleges, transitioning military, and professional organizations to attract and recruit alumni, transitioning military, and diverse candidate base. ERRIC HOPKINS

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OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Talent Acquistion and Operations Manager – Posh Events & Rentals Green Cove Springs FL (6/2020 – Present) Manage a family-owned event and rental business, overseeing strategic planning, operations, and client relationship management. Developed and executed marketing strategies that led to a 25% increase in client retention. Applied project management skills to streamline operations, reducing costs by 15%. Serve as Talent Acquistion and Operations Manager of a family-owned event and rental business. Developed the long-term vision and strategic plan for the business. Talent Acquisition Specialist – Omniplex World Services, Chantilly, VA (2015 – 2016) Sourced and recruited candidates through various means for hourly and exempt roles for company that delivers professional background investigations, intelligence support, and physical security services to corporations and government agencies throughout the nation.

Diplomatic Security Officer – Inter-con Security, Washington, DC (2012 – 2015) Performed entrance control and security duties. Served as a personal escort for designated visitors and personnel. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Marines – Various Locations (2000 – 2012) Lead Military Recruiter, Louisville, KY (2008 – 2012) Supervised the Recruiting Office with a team of five. Managed three site locations, vehicles, and equipment valued at more than $250K.

• Provided leadership that led office to win “Station of the Year” award by maintaining a 1.6 APR and .03 Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) attrition. Exceeded yearly quota by 46%.

• Mentored junior recruiters on recruiting best practices.

• Conducted presentations at career fairs and local schools.

• Planned and taught monthly classes on Marine Corps history. Artillery Specialist, Kaneohe Bay, HI (2004 – 2008) Logistics Management Specialist – Traffic Management Operations, Parris Island, SC (2001 – 2004) Logistics Management Specialist – Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan (2000 – 2001) EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Took courses towards Bachelor of Science in Human Resources, Liberty University (2020 – 2023)

Associate of Arts degree in General Studies,

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

Range Safety Officer (USMC) (2009)

Marine Corps Recruiter School (MCRD), San Diego, CA (2008) Completed Corporals’ Leadership Course, Kaneohe, HI (USMC) (2006) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite Various Applicant Tracking Systems Project Management Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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