Federal Executive Assistant & Recruitment Specialist

Belinda A. Hardy

Phone: 520-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced executive assistant, human resources, training coordination, and recruitment professional with more than 20 years of progressive responsibility within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Skilled in talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, credential review, training administration, and executive-level support. Recognized for organization, attention to detail, communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork & Collaboration

Leadership

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Time Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Career Transition

July 2025 – Present

Family Caregiver

June 2022 – July 2025

Following retirement from the Department of Justice, served as a full-time family caregiver and household manager. Coordinated daily schedules, managed medication routines, prepared meals, arranged and attended medical appointments, maintained medical records, and supported a safe, organized home environment.

Unemployed

September 2020 - June 2022

Federal Bureau of Prisons Positions:

Medical Recruitment Specialist November 2015 – September 2020

Reviewed licensure, credentials, education, experience, and compliance requirements to evaluate medical personnel qualifications prior to selection.

Led full-cycle medical recruitment and talent acquisition across multiple institutions.

Maintained and tracked medical personnel credentials and continuing education records.

Partnered with clinical and executive leadership to meet medical staffing needs while ensuring compliance.

Developed and maintained candidate pipelines to support staffing objectives.

Personally, coached/assisted a diverse candidate pool with the USAjobs application process and résumé writing often resulting in an interview and hire.

Conducted panel interviews.

Managed hiring events.

Human Resources Professional/Training Coordinator February 2009 – November 2015

Administered employee benefits, payroll, onboarding, and panel interview processes.

Used Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to manage and update employee data and training records.

Served as Training Coordinator, tracking and documenting mandatory staff training to support compliance and prevent training lapses.

Chaired the Quarterly Training Committee and coordinated follow-up actions to support organizational training objectives.

Executive Assistant to the Warden November 2000 – February 2009

Provided executive-level administrative support to the Warden and supported efficient office operations.

Managed executive calendars, email correspondence, schedules, and travel arrangements.

Planned and coordinated meetings, conferences, and special events.

Prepared, submitted, and reconciled travel and budget expense reports for the Warden.

Served as a liaison for sensitive and confidential matters while exercising professionalism and discretion.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication, organization, and time management skills.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / Equivalent Professional Experience

BILINGUAL

Fluent in Spanish speaking and writing

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