Talent Acquisition Full-Cycle

CARLTON A. DAVIS, MBA, PRC

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and results-driven talent acquisition leader with 12+ years of experience designing and executing recruitment campaigns across government, healthcare, and private sectors. Adept in building diverse pipelines, optimizing full-cycle recruitment, and advising leadership on workforce planning. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing data to drive hiring decisions, and aligning recruitment strategies with business goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Full-Cycle Recruitment: Talent Acquisition Strategy, inclusive hiring, and candidate experience

Workforce Planning: High-volume and clearance-level recruiting, stakeholder engagement, and forecasting

ATS/HRIS Expertise: Jobvite, Workday, iCIMS, USA Staffing, ADP

Data-Driven Hiring: Recruitment metrics, campus hiring & offer negotiation & onboarding

Regulatory Compliance: EEO, OFCCP, COMAR, Federal & State Labor Laws

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Recruitment Advisor (Consultant)

Independent Contractor, North Bethesda, MD Aug 2023 – Present

Partner with clients across various industries to create tailored recruitment strategies.

Drive sourcing and screening strategies for technical and managerial roles across sectors.

Lead full-cycle recruiting including stakeholder alignment, candidate engagement, and onboarding.

Analyze market trends and hiring data to advise clients on compensation and strategy efforts.

Senior Corporate Recruiter

SES-Space & Defense, Reston, VA Aug 2022 – Aug 2023

Managed end-to-end recruitment for security-cleared and technical roles.

Conducted intake meetings, interview prep, and post-interview debriefs with hiring managers.

Utilized sourcing platforms and ATS tools to generate a qualified candidate pipeline, to include cleared candidates.

Tracked and reported recruitment KPIs to refine hiring processes.

Caregiver (Parent)

Unemployed Caregiver, Virginia Beach, VA Sep 2019 – Jul 2022

Full-time family caregiver. Maintained strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Social Solutions International/USAID, Washington, DC Mar 2017 – Sep 2019

Led a team of recruiters supporting domestic and international hiring operations.

Launched early-career and university partnerships, increasing qualified talent pipeline by 40%.

Decreased time-to-fill by 30% through optimized sourcing and process improvements.

Ensured compliance with OFCCP/EEO and led manager training on bias-free hiring.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

CAMRIS/USAID, Washington, DC May 2015 – Mar 2017

Oversaw recruitment lifecycle for global health and corporate positions.

Partnered with hiring managers to develop strategies aligned to business growth.

Expanded sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, university partnerships, and industry networks.

Senior Recruitment Coordinator

Public Health Institute/USAID, Washington, DC Sep 2014 – Apr 2015

Collaborated with and program leads to develop position descriptions and source qualified talent.

Conducted screenings, coordinated interviews, and managed IMARS applicant data.

Human Resources Officer

Maryland Department of Health, Baltimore, MD Mar 2007 – Jan 2013

Led full-cycle recruitment for merit, contractual, and early-career programs.

Developed university partnerships and coordinated internship pipelines.

Advised hiring managers on position classification, compliance, and best practices.

EDUCATION

California Coast University

Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Human Resource Management & Social Sciences)

Minor: Marketing

SKILLS

ATS/HRIS: iCIMS, Jobvite, Workday, USA Staffing, NEOGOV, ADP, Paycom, BambooHR

Platforms: Handshake, Brazen, CareerECO

Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Outlook, Teams, Zoom

CERTIFICATION

Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC) – AIRS, May 2025

SHRM-CP (In Progress)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member

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