Experience

Torch Technologies, Inc.

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

• Sr. Technical Recruiter

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Review recruitment requirements with management to determine applicant requirements for all available positions. Formulate plans to meet manpower needs. Develop advertising campaigns by preparing copy for classified employment advertisements, determining ad placement and coordinating advertising schedules in appropriate media. Participates in planning and conducting college recruiting programs. Review resumes, advertising responses and employment applications, interviews, and screens applicants for technical competence, applicable background and skills, individual goals and ability to fit in the organization and function effectively. Coordinate the conduct of reference checks and evaluate reference data concerning previous employment record. Make employment recommendations based on information developed through interviews, reference checks, applications and resumes. Coordinate arrangements for pre-employment medical examinations, travel, reporting dates, security clearances and employment processing. Provide applicants with pre-employment information regarding job requirements, location, compensation, benefits, allowances and employment policies. Participates in gathering, preparing, and analyzing a variety of employment data relating to AAP/EEO/OFCCP reporting, recruiting source effectiveness, turnover, minority employment, recruiting campaigns and related items as required. Show less



System Studies and Simulation (S3), Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Technical/Aviation Recruiter

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

  Was responsible for CONUS and OCONUS recruitment activities to include recruiting aviation, technical, administrative and management positions throughout the company. Performed the recruitment of salary and hourly job requirement candidates for CONUS AND OCONUS positions. Was knowledgeable of the Aviation Platform as a Federal Contractor and worked with Hiring Managers in the development of candidate’s criteria. Supported the implementation of the company’s applicant tracking system by Hiring Managers. Maintained productive and collaborative relationships with internal customers and the HR team. Delivered consistent application of HR policies, legislation and best practices for hiring candidates. Supported HR Management with special projects and contributed to functional and cross functional teaming projects. Lead the new employee orientation, employee relationship building sessions, and assisted in benefits coordination and explanation.Collaborated with Corporate Senior Management to conduct corporate level strategic planning to support and further corporate goals and objectives. Show less



LogiCore Corporation

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Training Manager/Corporate Recruiter

  • Mar 2009 - Feb 2015

  Supported HR and business partners to quickly recruit top talent and build bench strength in all departments of LogiCore. Managed open positions from the initial position requisition to filling the position with a top candidate. Provided information to candidates about LogiCore and the position, and continually found ways to enhance the candidate’s experience. Stayed abreast of industry and business trends and used that data to support recruitment initiatives. Generated creative ways to find top talent in challenging positions or hard to hire positions. Leveraged online recruiting resources and in-house ATS to identify and recruit top candidates. Drove diversity hiring objectives by developing contacts and sources (colleges, professional organizations, websites, job fairs, etc.) to increase the diverse application pool for open positions. Performed on boarding/new hire orientation and training. Ensured responses are coordinated, while maintaining confidentiality appropriate to the issue. Administered, organized, and conducted company training programs for clerical, supervisory, technical, and management personnel. Wrote curriculum for new training programs. Reviewed, evaluated, and modified existing and proposed programs as well as recommended appropriate changes. Prepared and administered various training programs. Administered and evaluated training program qualification tests. Prepared and distributed training aids such as instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids. Contacted attendees and department representatives concerning training programs. Scheduled appropriate classroom and prepared physical setup. Conducted needs assessments/instructional analysis to ensure conformity with mission training objectives and developed training plans as needed. Consulted with senior management to confirm program/system objectives, operational procedures and system/program constraints and developed training to meet objectives. Show less



FPMI Solutions, Inc.

• Huntsville, Alabama Area

• HR Generalist/Recruiter

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2009

  Successfully staffed three government contracts to include: Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Electronic Recruitment (E-Recruit), and National Protection and Program Directorate (NPPD). All contracts supported the Department of Homeland Security. Participated in the development and maintenance of company goals, objectives and processes related to recruiting. Developed newspaper ads and collaborated with Workforce Recruitment for placement locally and nationally for recruitment purposes. Researched and remained current of HR Best Practices and recruitment tools. HR Business Partner to various contracts and internal company departments. Prepared personnel action requests for employees. Screened, interviewed, and tested applicants. Checked references and extended job offers. Maintained an active candidate poll and tracking tool. Active participated during employee orientation, employee relationship building sessions and benefits coordination and explanation. Show less



WILL Technology Inc.

• Huntsville, Alabama Area

• HR Program Specialist/Recruiter

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

  Managed and directed the Academy of Program/Project & Engineering Leadership (APPEL), the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP), and the Professional Intern Program (PIP). Established and maintained a working relationship with the Agency Team and provided the training and development opportunities. Responsible for collaborated with MSFC Organization Managers and Administrative Officers to ensure scheduled training and Center allocations were in place. Set timelines, schedules and deadlines for prioritized lists submissions of interested employees. Registered Agency level employees and monitored attendance, cancellations and re-scheduling. Set up and coordinate logistics for all additional requested and approved sessions to be held at MSFC for center employees. Monitored and tracked attendees received course credit in the Agency Training System (SATERN). Served as the Center’s leadership change agent to ensure achievement of Agency goals and provided consultative services in the area of individual, team and organizational effectiveness. Assisted in administering, planning, and coordinating the Center’s Cooperative Education Programs (e.g., baccalaureate, associate, and graduate) and also served as a recruiter for technical and non-technical positions under the Co-op Program. Demonstrated the ability to maintain effective relationships with management officials, supervisors, employees, co-workers and others, to ensure cooperative resolution of problems and provide effective coordination of activities. Served as a member of the MSFC's Succession Management /Planning Team and participated in MSFC's Personnel Management Advisory Council (PMAC) meetings. Show less



AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Program Specialist/Recruiter

  • Jul 2006 - Apr 2007

  Managed and directed the Academy of Program/Project & Engineering Leadership (APPEL), the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP), and the Professional Intern Program (PIP). Established and maintained a working relationship with the Agency Team and provided the training and development opportunities. Responsible for collaborated with MSFC Organization Managers and Administrative Officers to ensure scheduled training and Center allocations were in place. Set timelines, schedules and deadlines for prioritized lists submissions of interested employees. Registered Agency level employees and monitored attendance, cancellations and re-scheduling. Set up and coordinate logistics for all additional requested and approved sessions to be held at MSFC for center employees. Monitored and tracked attendees received course credit in the Agency Training System (SATERN). Served as the Center’s leadership change agent to ensure achievement of Agency goals and provided consultative services in the area of individual, team and organizational effectiveness. Assisted in administering, planning, and coordinating the Center’s Cooperative Education Programs (e.g., baccalaureate, associate, and graduate) and also served as a recruiter for technical and non-technical positions under the Co-op Program. Demonstrated the ability to maintain effective relationships with management officials, supervisors, employees, co-workers and others, to ensure cooperative resolution of problems and provide effective coordination of activities. Served as a member of the MSFC's Succession Management /Planning Team and participated in MSFC's Personnel Management Advisory Council (PMAC) meetings. Show less



Mainthia Technologies, Inc.

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Program Specialist/Recruiter

  • Feb 2003 - Jul 2006

  Managed and directed the Academy of Program/Project & Engineering Leadership (APPEL) and served as the Cooperative Education Assistant under the Co-op Program. Responsible for collaborated with MSFC Organization Managers and Administrative Officers to ensure scheduled training and Center allocations were in place. Set timelines, schedules and deadlines for prioritized l submissions of interested employees. Set timelines, schedules, and deadlines for prioritized lists submissions of interested employees. Registered Agency level employees and monitored attendance, cancellations and re-scheduling. Set up and coordinate logistics for all additional requested and approved sessions to be held at MSFC for center employees. Monitored and tracked attendees received course credit in the Agency Training System (SATERN Assisted the Project Manager by maintaining a system to track metrics regarding co-op assignments, vacancies, and organization requirements. Analyzed Co-Op requirements based on Center allocations for current and future Co-Op requirements. Show less



Infinity Technology, Inc

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Program Specialist/Recruiter

  • Jun 2001 - Feb 2003

  Served as the Cooperative Education Program Assistant under the Co-Op Program and assisted the Program Manager by maintaining a system to track metrics regarding Co-Op assignments, vacancies, and organization requirements. Responsible for tracking, distribution, and coordinated responses, files action items utilizing the Center-wide Action Tracking System (CAITS). Performed administrative tasks such as typing memorandums transmitting facsimiles, make copies, answering and receiving telephone messages, preparing travel vouchers, travel orders, award nominations, maintain e-mails for the organization and prepare presentations utilizing Microsoft Office Suites. Show less