Damion Caperton
Troy,IL
Summary
Results-driven Talent Manager leverages people and best practices to create accountable performance. Change agent with history of driving continuous performance improvements. Develops and executes strategies to attract, develop, engage and retain strong and diverse talent.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Trainer
US Navy
St. Louis, MO
09.2020 - Current
- Designated responsibility of training needs, policies and plans for communicating to diverse groups.
- Developed targeted courses to achieve company training objectives and enhance skills of organizational leaders.
- Facilitated pinnacle executive leadership programs through in-person, virtual and blended settings.
- Worked alongside company leadership to establish clear training goals.
- Oversaw logistics for training classes at different locations.
- Provided instruction for class topics like leadership development, talent acquisition and company policies.
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with human resource personnel.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
- Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Engaged and collaborated with employees to coordinate development, assessment and succession strategies.
- Gained competitive edge in market by collaborating with company leaders in change management activities.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
- Consulted with hiring managers to further understand business requirements and inform pipeline development.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Designed and executed talent acquisition strategies to enhance organization visibility in key recruiting markets.
- Spearheaded diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to meet company diversity goals.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Developed recruitment updates to review trends, competitive intelligence and talent demographics.
Talent Acquisition Manager
US Navy
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with human resource personnel.
- Develops and implements effective recruiting plans to achieve assigned missions.
- Analyzes market trends and recruiting efforts to make adjustments.
- Enforces policies, programs, and best business practices to ensure compliance.
- Audited recruitment practices for compliance with affirmative action regulations.
- Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
- Analyzed hiring and retention trends to inform organizational talent priorities.
- Actively increased participation by 15% by implementing effective talent retention methods.
Talent Acquisition Manager
US Navy
Honolulu, HI
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Managed recruiting budget through cost-effective advertisement and third-party recruiters.
- Promoted company culture to establish company as employer of choice in local market.
Talent Acquisition Supervisor
US Navy
Austin, TX
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Applied market knowledge and sourcing skills to engage with active and non-active applicants.
- Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.
- Built and maintained network of potential candidates through market research and relationship management.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Trained and mentored team members, offering continuous support for professional development.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
US Navy
, California
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Actively prospect, using all modes, to generate quality applicants to attain assigned goals.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Maintain professional relationship with all applicants and assist in preparing them for recruit training.
- Utilize and maintain applicant tracking systems.
- Follow all instructions and policies as applicable.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Post University
06.2022
Skills
- Persuasive Sales Techniques
- Problem Solving
- Performance Management Systems
- Staffing and Recruiting Professional
- Training Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project management
Additional Information
- Certifications and Licenses , Secret Clearance CPR Certification
Timeline
Senior Corporate Trainer
US Navy
09.2020 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
US Navy
10.2017 - 08.2020
Talent Acquisition Manager
US Navy
08.2014 - 09.2017
Talent Acquisition Supervisor
US Navy
07.2011 - 07.2014
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
US Navy
07.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Post University
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