Experience

United Training Academy

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Career Consultant

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Partnering with the Department of Veteran Affairs, local military bases, Workforce Centers and other non-profit organizations, I design professional education & training plans geared toward entering high-demand, high-growth occupations within the Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management and Medical Office industries. • Provide counsel and comprehensive career assessment planning• Identify (through market research & local Labor Market Index) sustainable high demand career opportunities which individuals can transition into• Conduct resume review & occupational assessments to identify skills gaps in order to make desired transition• Coach & guide clients on how to attain needed skills for career enhancement/placement • Motivate clients throughout their transition, helping each candidate achieve their short and long term career goals• Offer full-scale placement services to include resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, interviewing prep, and connections to client companies & recruiter partners



New Horizons Computer Learning Centers / 5Point Enterprises

• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Career Consultant

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2020



Guardian Life

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiting Director, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2016



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Recruiting | Production Superintendent

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

  Primary advisor to the organization president on all production, training and marketing programs. Directly responsible for all sales/recruiting activities encompassing 52 recruiters and 6 regional supervisors in Southern California and the Pacific Rim. Primary leader in talent development; responsible for the accession of high quality recruits in order to meet United States Department of Defense requirements. Conducted training and supervisory visits to 42 offices for effective utilization of all recruiting/marketing resources. Led a fast-paced business environment, showed initiative, and displayed professionalism and confidence in complex situations. Led consolidation and coordination of efforts to ensure program administration efficiencies by establishing sales goals, weights, and components from organization to individual regional supervisors and recruiter levels. Benchmarked various incentive programs to guide program strategy and design. Established, communicated, and tracked program processes to ensure timelines and goals are met. Utilized project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Invaluable leader with strict control of 1.8M sq mi/4 countries/7 bases; provided oversight and direction on $1.2M budget• Successfully qualified/shipped 2136 recruits; led sq to #1/24 in Air Force Recruiting for training attrition--saved over $104K• Abilities led squadron to #2/24 in critical programs, #3/24 in enlisted accessions and #3/24 in officer accessions for FY12• Fiscal alertness has maximized Air Force awareness; identified 7 billet/29 office redux with future cost savings of $1.5KCERTIFICATIONS (During this period)- Professional Managers Certification (PMC)- Sexual Assault Bystander Intervention & Sexual Assault Prevention and Response for Managers- Human Relations - Professional and Unprofessional Relationships (Re-certification)- Information Protection (Re-certification)

• Senior Executive Supervisor | Superintendent

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Accomplished concurrently with Director of Recruiting duties. Filled vacant Senior Executive Supervisor position responsible for leadership, mentorship and coaching of 91 staff members spread over Southern California and the Pacific Rim (specifically Guam, Japan, and the Hawaiian islands). Supervised and advised employees on career development. Instilled organizational Core Values: Integrity, Service before Self and Excellence. Directly lead 6 regional supervisors to ensure employee reinforcement of values and advancement of career skills. Primary mentor in leadership development to 46 mid level managers. Primary advisor to the commander on organization enhancement.• People focused/success driven leader who inspired team; efforts resulted in 18 new AA's, 6 BA's, and 1 MBA amongst peers • Masterful mentor who shaped junior enlisted force for effective leadership; team volunteered 700+ hours in local communities

• Regional Recruiting Operations Manager | Operations Flight Chief

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  Key consultant to squadron leadership on talent acquisition. Advised all key organization leaders of progress on recruitment production programs. Developed, monitored and interpreted competition, waiver progress, quota achievement and production flow and trend products for senior executives and 55 recruiters. Directly responsible for training and leading 2 recruitment operations staff members and 10 liaison staff members in 4 states. Provided control of all new-hire activities and ensured accurate, efficient and effective processing of new employees in accordance with Department of Defense instructions. • Proven excellence led team to #1/8 as the Recruiting Groups’ "Top Squadron Operations Team," 3rd quarter in FY11• Spurred Denver MEPS to #1/21 in national production competition; ensured Air Force manpower requirements were met• Meticulously managed $210K annual budget while ensuring effective use of resources; achieved higher HQ objectives• Revamped outdated applicant tracking system; was adopted by 3 other regions/minimized delays/increased efficiencyCERTIFICATIONS (During this period)- Sexual Assault Bystander Intervention & Sexual Assault Prevention and Response- Human Relations - Professional and Unprofessional Relationships (Re-certification)- Information Protection (Re-certification)

• Regional Recruiting Manager | Enlisted Accessions Flight Chief

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2010

  Led a team of 7 recruiters and one office manager to exceed monthly and annual recruiting quotas throughout Western Colorado. Generated and analyzed proprietary flow and trend recruiting data systems in order to identify production trends and ensure mission accomplishment. Conducted monthly and quarterly in-field training and compliance visits; coached and developed recruiter’s professional sales abilities and tailored individual training plans to address recruiter deficiencies by monitoring performance and production numbers. Formulated local recruitment strategy. Coordinated recruiter’s participation at local marketing events with high schools, colleges and other organizations to obtain vital leads to ensure long-term success. Managed applicant lead resources, a fleet of 9 vehicles, and $50K annual supply and operating budget. Efforts directly contributed to my team and squadron receiving an 'Excellent' rating during their Unit Compliance Inspection and my squadrons selection as the Air Force Recruiting Service's Top Squadron; #1/27• Increased production for 6 recruiters from 85% in FY07 to 117% in FY08; first time Colorado team made quota in 7 years• Wired for success; #1 of 7 regional supervisors! Phenomenal leadership earned squadron "Top Team" in nation for FY10• Detail oriented; was hand-selected by Air Force Inspector General to serve as team member to ensure national compliance • Earned 6th Air Force Recruiting Senior Recruiter Badge; all recruiters 100%+/team 115%+--a rare supervisor achievementCERTIFICATIONS (During this period)- Achieve Global Professional Sales Coaching (PSC) Core and Applications (Re-certification)- Information Protection (Re-certification)- Human Relations - Professional and Unprofessional Relationships (Re-certification)- Fire Extinguisher Safety (Re-certification)

• Recruiter | Enlisted Accessions Recruiter

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2007

  Recruiter/Office Manager responsible for the entire recruiting process in the Southern California area to include sourcing, qualifying, assessing and employing of quality candidates. Expertly executed a recruitment campaign utilizing various recruiter tools including recruiter generated mail campaign, zone canvassing and market survey validation, high school and college visits/career fairs, telemarketing, and conducted interviews with candidates and influencer identifying the “need behind the need”; presented the most appropriate entitlement and presented the most appropriate feature and benefit for each candidate under consideration. Responsible for hiring compliance in accordance with the Department of Labor, Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, and Air Force Recruiting Service established processes guidelines, and regulations when placing candidates. The recruitment process began with the monthly job order assignment and ended after the new hire began a new career within the Department of Defense. Efforts directly contributed to my selection as the USAF Recruiting Service NCO of the Year; #1/1600 airmen • Achieved #1/1400+ enlisted recruiters as the Air Force Recruiting Top Recruiter for FY05; met 640% of annual quota • Selected as 1 of 12/2000+ enlisted & officer recruiters as the Air Force Recruiting Service Blue Suit winner in FY05• Top salesman who reserved 65% of applicants into critical hard-to-fill mechanical, electronics and special forces specialties• Elite recruiting abilities/skills secured selection as the California Air Force Association Recruiter of the Year in 2006CERTIFICATIONS (During this period)- Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills (PSS) Core Sales- Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills Sales (PSS) Applications)- Information Protection- Human Relations - Professional and Unprofessional Relationships

• Quality Assurance Evaluator | Food Services Accountant

  • Oct 1998 - Aug 2003

  Surveilled and documented the performance of the largest full food service contract operation in the US Air Force valued at $16.6M annually. Monitored, evaluated, and documented the performance of over 627 contract employees in 16 dining facilities. Ensured the effective and efficient food service to 20 percent of all Air Force dining facility patrons. Obtained and maintained proficiency in contract surveillance techniques against the USDA Food Code. Verified all cash turn-ins, cash collection sheets, signature records, dining hall summaries, subsistence strength reports, food service operation reports, and inventories for all 16 facilities. Determined effectiveness of service and retail operation programs by analyzing accomplishments with planned program standards and goals. Ensured storage facilities and procedures adequately safe-guarded subsistence, equipment and supplies. Analyzed inspection findings and took corrective action. Operated and supervised automated accounting, requisitioning, and reporting systems. Efforts directly contributed to my selection as the USAF Services NCO of the Year; #1/5,600 airmen• Inspected largest Food Services contract of $86M as the base Quality Assurance Evaluator; named QAE of the Year • Sole military Food Service Accountant; ensured over 20k+ meals in 16 different facilities were accounted for daily• Responsible for the standardization & development of all training programs for 104 assigned military & civilian personnel• Maintained flawless computer inventory for 5 years with assets in 20 buildings valued at $252K with 100% accountability