Talent Acquisition Specialist

William J. Cunningham, Jr.

Leesburg, VA ******

Phone: 703-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Experienced Senior Full-Cycle Recruiter specializing in sourcing and acquiring top talent for both federal and commercial clients. Expert in identifying effective recruitment strategies, conducting thorough candidate screenings and interviews, and ensuring cultural and professional alignment. Skilled in compensation negotiations, offer letter preparation, and post-placement follow-up for smooth integration. Dedicated, results-driven, and passionate about contributing to the success of clients and candidates.

KEY SKILLS

Specialized in recruiting for Federal (DOD, DHS, DOE) and commercial sectors, with expertise in INTEL, IT, Telecom, Admin, Finance, and Executive-level roles.

Proven experience sourcing candidates for Intelligence Community positions, including those requiring high-level security clearances (Secret, TS, TS SCI FS Poly, and Q).

Expertise in Internet Data Mining using Boolean search techniques (Google, Yahoo, Bing).

Proficient in resume databases such as ClearedJobs.net, Clearancejobs, Dice, Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, and CareerBuilder.

Skilled in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as iCIMS, Bullhorn, and Salesforce.

Experience with prominent clients such as DOD, USAFCENT, USPTO, NAVAIR, GLASS, DOE, Booz Allen Hamilton, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and many others.

Strong background in sourcing, screening, and placing a variety of technical and non-technical roles, including Logistics, Project Management, Network/Server Admin, Developers, and more.

Excellent networking abilities, relationship-building, and candidate maintenance skills.

Strong communication and organizational skills, with a history of exceeding recruitment targets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Foxhole Technology, Feb 2024 – Mar 2024

Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for technical and operational roles.

Developed sourcing strategies, assessed candidates, negotiated offers, and ensured smooth onboarding.

Collaborated with hiring managers and interview teams to maintain best practices in candidate selection.

Ensured compliance with federal and state employment laws and company policies.

Recruiter III / Talent Acquisition

Serco, Mar 2019 – Mar 2023

Delivered on workforce and staffing plans by sourcing, interviewing, and extending offers to candidates.

Developed and maintained a strong candidate pipeline for ongoing and future project needs.

Provided recruiting counsel, managed job fairs, and ensured seamless candidate transitions to the onboarding team.

Maintained data integrity within the ATS for accurate tracking and reporting.

Technical Contract Recruiter

Octo Consulting Group, Jul 2018 – Mar 2019 (Contract Position)

Managed full-cycle recruiting efforts for both direct work and new business proposals.

Developed relationships with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and ensure alignment with the organization’s goals.

Maintained a pipeline of highly cleared candidates for Intelligence Community positions.

Contract Recruiter

Peraton, Apr 2018 – Jun 2018 (Short Term Contract)

Coordinated with hiring managers to define staffing needs and establish selection criteria.

Conducted sourcing, screening, and assessments, leading to the hiring of qualified candidates.

Resource Operations Manager

EDC Consulting, Aug 2017 – Mar 2018

Provided staffing support for IT/Business ERP positions in both government and private sector.

Managed candidate pipelines and communicated proactively with project managers to ensure staffing needs were met.

Sr. Recruiter

Apertus Partners (DOD), Feb 2017 – Aug 2017

Screened, interviewed, and qualified candidates for both federal and commercial clients, including large-scale federal projects.

Maintained a robust candidate pipeline and negotiated salaries and contract terms.

Recruiter

InScope International (DOE & Commercial), Apr 2014 – Jan 2017

Focused on full-cycle recruiting for security clearance-required positions across federal agencies and commercial sectors.

Sourced candidates through various channels and successfully filled positions across multiple government departments.

Relationship Manager / Sr. Technical Recruiter

The Goal Inc., May 2011 – Apr 2014

Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for secret and top-secret candidates.

Worked with account managers to implement effective recruitment strategies and build strong client relationships.

New Business Development Account Sales Executive

Comtech LLC, Oct 2010 – Apr 2011

Developed new business accounts and created sales opportunities for IT/VoIP services within the federal and commercial markets.

Commercial End User Account Manager

Anixter, Oct 2006 – Sep 2010

Managed accounts across the U.S. Military and VA Federal Contractors, providing tailored solutions in wire and cable sales.

Inside Sales Representative

Global Knowledge, Feb 2006 – Oct 2006

Advised prospective IT professionals on training paths and sold training programs for IT certification.

National Account Representative

Great Valley Publishing, Jan 2004 – Jan 2006

Sold advertising and recruitment services to medical facilities and other organizations, increasing sales by 15-20%.

EDUCATION

Northern Virginia Community College

AA Science: General Studies – Summer 2009

REFERENCES

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