CHARLENE N. GUESS

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities across multiple technical, engineering, information technology, and administrative departments, supporting workforce planning and organizational hiring objectives.

• Recognized as a top-performing Recruiting Coordinator during the most recent performance cycle, coordinating 393 interviews, supporting 123 employment offers, and facilitating onboarding for 103 new hires.

• Manage candidate pipelines and recruiting workflows through Workday, iCIMS, and HireRight, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background investigations, employment verification, education verification, motor vehicle record reviews, and onboarding documentation.

• Lead end-to-end onboarding activities by coordinating system access, equipment provisioning, orientation requirements, and first-day readiness for new employees and interns.

• Serve as Military Program Coordinator for veteran transition, internship, and workforce development initiatives, supporting military talent pipelines through SkillBridge and Service Academy internship programs.

• Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, security personnel, IT teams, and business leaders to streamline hiring operations and ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

• Track recruiting metrics, maintain hiring documentation, and support reporting efforts to monitor progress against organizational hiring goals.

• Develop and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and improve recruiting and onboarding workflows.

• Managed the recruitment, screening, and processing of candidates for enlistment and commissioning programs, ensuring compliance with eligibility requirements and organizational policies.

• Coordinated candidate lifecycle activities from initial outreach through onboarding, maintaining accurate applicant records, documentation, and recruiting workflows using Salesforce.

• Maintained candidate pipelines, tracked applicant progress, and managed recruiting data to support workforce planning, reporting requirements, and hiring objectives.

• Identified and engaged qualified candidates through community outreach, referrals, networking events, job fairs, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Conducted candidate interviews, reviewed application packages, verified supporting documentation, and guided applicants through the selection and onboarding process.

• Coordinated applicant processing requirements, including medical evaluations, background screenings, testing, and administrative documentation to ensure timely completion of hiring milestones.

• Developed sourcing strategies that expanded candidate pipelines and increased awareness of career opportunities among diverse talent pools.

• Served as the primary point of contact for applicants, providing guidance, resolving concerns, and delivering a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Supervised and mentored a team of 31 personnel, overseeing workforce planning, training, performance, and daily operational activities in a high-risk, fast-paced environment.

• Coordinated a large-scale facility modernization project involving the rehabilitation of 23 operational workspaces and the successful completion of 126 maintenance and improvement projects within established deadlines.

• Managed personnel schedules, work assignments, and resource allocation to support operational readiness, safety compliance, and mission requirements.

• Designed, implemented, and delivered more than 200 hours of workforce training, resulting in a successful organizational inspection with zero findings or compliance discrepancies.

• Developed and maintained standard operating procedures, training documentation, and safety protocols to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.

• Coordinated cross-functional teams to support over 200 complex operational activities while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

• Trained and qualified personnel on specialized operational procedures, increasing workforce qualification rates by 50% and improving staffing flexibility.

• Maintained an exemplary safety record by promoting compliance, accountability, and risk management practices, resulting in zero operational incidents during assigned responsibilities.

• Supervised administrative operations supporting a high-volume aviation training program, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, student tracking, scheduling, and compliance with program requirements.

• Maintained training records, quota management logs, personnel documentation, and administrative databases to support operational and reporting needs.

• Coordinated onboarding, scheduling, and administrative support for students and staff, ensuring timely completion of training and program requirements.

• Conducted performance evaluations, monitored employee progress, and provided recommendations for professional development and career advancement.

• Prepared reports, correspondence, presentations, and administrative documentation for leadership review and decision-making.

• Served as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries, providing information, and directing requests to appropriate personnel.

• Managed multiple administrative priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Supported workforce training initiatives by tracking completion requirements, maintaining training records, and ensuring personnel met organizational readiness standards.