Carven Proctor
***********@*****.*** Irving, Texas 405-***-****
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Sourcer with 5+ years of experience in high-growth environments. Proven ability to build and execute data-driven sourcing strategies, with a focus on passive candidate outreach, diversity hiring, and pipeline optimization. Skilled in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and Greenhouse ATS. Strong communicator and collaborative partner to hiring managers and recruiters. Thrives in remote and asynchronous teams while delivering measurable impact on time-to-fill and candidate quality.
Core Competencies
Strategic Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development
Boolean Search, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem
Greenhouse ATS & Candidate Pipeline Reporting
Passive Talent Engagement & Outreach Personalization Cross-functional Hiring Partnership (Technical & Non-Technical) Diversity & Inclusion-Focused Sourcing
Metrics: Time-to-Submit, Quality of Hire, Interview Progression Remote Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication Professional Experience
• Recruiter / Talent Sourcer
KSE Associates June 2022 – Present
• Partnered with hiring managers to deeply understand talent needs across engineering, IT, and back-office roles.
• Developed and executed sourcing strategies targeting passive candidates via Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and referrals.
• Utilized Greenhouse ATS to maintain organized, real-time candidate records and pipeline reporting.
• Customized outreach messaging and sustained engagement to build high-quality, diverse talent pipelines.
• Tracked and improved sourcing performance using metrics like time-to-engage and candidate quality feedback.
• Contributed to reducing time-to-fill by delivering pre-vetted candidates aligned with job requirements.
• Supported asynchronous hiring efforts and excelled in fast-paced, fully remote environments.
• Recruited for aerospace and tech roles including software, hardware, and systems engineers.
• Talent Sourcer - Contract
CommScope Oct 2020 – Jun 2022
• Develop and maintain internal and external talent networks to support proactive sourcing efforts
• Identify internal talent movement opportunities by partnering with HR and Talent Management
• Assist in managing internal and external talent pipelines across a range of roles
• Collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to understand hiring trends and anticipate future needs
• Partner with Talent Acquisition team members to align recruitment strategies and drive marketplace opportunities
• Build and maintain strategic search plans, including timelines, candidate profiles, and sourcing approaches
• Guide hiring managers on candidate engagement and best practices to attract top talent
• Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Contract
General Dynamics Nov 2018 – Oct 2020
• Responsible for identifying and engaging potential candidates through various channels.
• Collaborating with our Corporate Recruiter to define role requirements and maintain a talent pool for future hiring needs
• Utilizing sourcing tools and techniques, performing initial candidate assessments, and ensuring positive candidate experience.
Tracking and identifying candidates with security clearance.
• RF Network Engineer II
Chevron Corporation May 2016 – Sept 2018
• Managed and supported complex wireless and networking systems across multiple field sites.
• Collaborated with remote technical teams, demonstrating adaptability in asynchronous settings.
• Network Engineer II
Texas Energy Network Apr 2015 – Apr 2016
• Provided remote deployment and troubleshooting of networking systems in Education
St. Xavier University
Bachelor of Business Management 2012
Technical Skills
Recruiting & Sourcing Tools
• Greenhouse ATS, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, Indeed, Glassdoor
• Boolean & X-Ray Search, CRM systems, Candidate Pipeline Analytics Networking & Engineering Tools
• SolarWinds, SecureCRT, Cisco IOS, VOIP Systems, VPN Configurations
• TCP/IP Networking, Wireless Systems (Ubiquiti, Cambium, iDirect)