Edel A. Rojas
Melbourne
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw resource allocation, performance management reports, employee appreciation programs, new hire interviews, and discipline recommendations for commander
- Full life cycle recruiting of executive and senior management roles
- Addressed and fulfilled military and civilian manpower requirements
- Performed needs analyses for training requirements and offered suggestions to cover structural gaps and create an optimal environment for learning and growth
- Achieved 104% completion rate by slotting 52 executive specialties in a year out of 50 goals
- Earned appreciation as a recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism
- Served as key consultant to executive leadership, supervisors, managers, and front-line staff
- Administered compliance, metric reporting, and statistical analysis for local hiring in Florida, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands
Superintendent, Pacific Operations
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2019 - 10.2022
- A distinguished human capital professional responsible for overseeing human resource recruitment, training, marketing, professional development, management, and coaching of a team of 14 personnel across a 1.5 million square-mile area in the Pacific Region
- Recognized for exceptional administrative, managerial, and leadership capabilities, ensuring the effective supervision of daily talent acquisition operations
- Spearheaded team efforts leading to a record-breaking 321% achievement of total mission objectives
- Negotiated complimentary online advertising with local universities, saving over $12K in budget expenses
- Earned the Top Manager Award for three consecutive quarters and received Manager of the Year honors for exceptional leadership and mentoring
- Led team to highest number of enlistments and accessions within the command, overseeing an average delayed enlistment program of 200 future Airmen
Talent Acquisition Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2016 - 10.2019
- A dynamic human capital leader, entrusted with orchestrating recruitment, training, marketing, professional development, and coaching for a dedicated team of six professionals throughout Florida’s southeast region
- Renowned for outstanding administrative acumen and leadership prowess, driving seamless day-to-day talent acquisition and operational excellence
- Propelled the team to exceed contract targets, reaching an impressive 245% of mission requirements and setting a new standard of excellence
- Forged strategic alliances with local universities for complimentary online advertising, conserving over $60k of the budget for reinvestment
- Achieved distinction as Top Manager for three quarters and honored as Manager of the Year, reflecting exceptional leadership and mentorship
- Hand to lead a Professional Selling Skills session at a high-profile seminar in San Antonio, TX, driving a 30% increase in unit productivity
Human Resources Operations Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
05.2012 - 06.2016
- A trusted and meticulous administrator who served as Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) liaison and production manager
- Ensured proper coordination between Air Force candidates and MEPS personnel by managing the scheduling of aptitude testing, physical examinations, fingerprinting, security clearances, and drug/alcohol screenings
- Directly contributed to organization’s rank of 'Most Improved Organization' in 2014 amongst a field of 24 organizations nationwide
- Authored and implemented six training policies, procedures, and performance measurement processes, which earned top operations team in 2015 and 2016
- Awarded top performer during unit compliance inspection, resulting in office earning Excellent Overall Rating
- Honored by Air Force Recruiting Service Commander as Top Liaison for leadership and development of a strategic plan which created an innovative applicant process, having reduced processing times by over 40%
- Oversaw over 1,700 job placements, resulting in unit’s recognition of Top Organization award for fiscal year 2013, 2014 and 2015
Talent Acquisition Trainer/Marketer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2009 - 05.2012
- An essential human resources executive responsible for the training of recruiter for four-state region
- Piloted full cycle recruiting to include program developments, providing higher leadership with hiring needs, coordinating marketing events, and providing new hire orientation
- Evaluated quality recruiting professionals to meet diversified and critical Air Force manning requirements
- Recognized as Air Force Recruiting Service Top Enlisted Training and Marketing Non Commissioned Officer in 2011 for superior sales and human relations techniques
- Recognized as the Richard I Bong award as the most outstanding citizen in the Milwaukee 2010
- Conducted market research and analysis to determine proper recruiting techniques based on demographics
- Recognized as the Top Recruiter Support Award fiscal year 2011
Professional Recruiter
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2005 - 02.2009
- A driven and goal-oriented recruiter who interviewed, tested, and evaluated quality applicants to meet diversified and critical Air Force manning requirements
- Established effective marketing, advertising, promotion, and public relations programs within local area and high schools
- Superior sales and human relations skills resulted in exceeding assigned requirements and recognition as top regional recruiter in 2006 and 2008
- Stepped in as intern sales manager and led unit to achieve 140% of all allotted goals
- Helped organization receive Top Organization award for four consecutive years
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2013
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Stakeholder management
- Interview techniques
- Workforce planning
Certification
Professional Selling Skills (PSS), Professional Sales Coaching (PSC), Professional Sales Negotiation(PSN) Impact Coaching, by Achieve Global and Google Data Analyst Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2022 - Current
Superintendent, Pacific Operations
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2019 - 10.2022
Talent Acquisition Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2016 - 10.2019
Human Resources Operations Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
05.2012 - 06.2016
Talent Acquisition Trainer/Marketer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2009 - 05.2012
Professional Recruiter
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2005 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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