United States Human Resources

JAMES DAKA

***** ******** *****, ****** ***, Reston, Virginia 20190 571-***-**** **********@*******.*** 1

SENIOR RECRUITER

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE TS/SCI

Performance-focused, dedicated, and goal-driven professional, with extensive experience in the recruitment, human resources operations, and performance development within the United States and overseas. Recognized for success in locating and securing diverse agents to provide sensitive information to Central Intelligence Agency

(CIA). Equipped with proven adeptness at evaluating, interviewing, and recruiting sources. Skilled at negotiating compensation and building candidate pools. Bilingual in English, Serb-Croatian and Native Albania. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office applications, CIA programs, internal computer data bases, and Sources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Talent Recruitment Strategic Planning and Execution Continuous Process Improvement Data Research and Analysis Staff Supervision Document Management Client Relations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Washington, DC

Intelligence Officer 1998–2019

Identified, accessed, recruited, and managed individuals of interest to the United States Government. Oversaw branches in the US and overseas and served as a mentor for younger officers.

Acted as liaison officer with other intelligence Agency’s domestically and internationally. Thoroughly analyzed resumes and coordinated with qualified individuals for a personal interview.

Displayed competency in learning and evaluating benefit needs and trends to maintain and explain benefits programs to employees.

Rendered oversight to all staff and client training objectives to exhibit understanding of federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.

Provided support to clients by forming effective and personalized HR solutions. Expertly trained job applicants regarding expected job tasks, compensation, and benefits to build clear expectations.

Aided the management in enhancing appraisal, counseling, and performance optimization techniques to exhaust workforce satisfaction and productivity. Established process improvements and modernized procedures to address employee concerns. Efficiently arranged job applications, examined candidates, and suggested individuals for key positions.

Took charge of creating sourcing leads toward increasing of recruiting base. Assumed accountability in conducting applicant tests and skill assessments. Served as liaison among employees and senior leadership to respond to inquiries, finish contract processing, and drive problem resolution.

Career Highlights:

Organized meetings with qualified candidates that possessed language skills needed for a particular country which provided valuable information for policy holders. Effectively recruited vetted local citizens to provide security for the embassy, which helped United States diplomats in fulfilling tasks with a sense of safety and zero physical harm. Improved traceability by designing organization systems for records, reports, and agendas. JAMES DAKA

11232 Chestnut Grove, Square 134, Reston, Virginia 20190 571-***-**** **********@*******.*** 2

Developed fair job descriptions, grades, salaries, and benefit programs in compliance with market standards, thus increasing employee morale.

Lessened project gaps by coaching staff on best practices and protocol while observing performance quality control for corrective action planning.

JAMES DAKA

11232 Chestnut Grove, Square 134, Reston, Virginia 20190 571-***-**** **********@*******.*** 3

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Communication The University of Akron, Ohio Akron, OH

Recipient, Full Athletic Scholarship (Soccer)

AWARD

Branch Manager of the Year, United States Embassy - Kosovo 2004

AFFILIATIONS

American Albanian Civic League

ACTIVITIES

Organizer/Former Professional Soccer Player, Free Soccer Clinic

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