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Dana McLee-McDavid

Haymarket,VA

Summary

Innovative and Strategic Talent Acquisition Professional with 15+ years of experience leading the talent acquisition life cycle in Defense Government Contracting and in the Private Sector. Excel in generating effective recruiting strategies and solutions to surpass business expectations. Developed hiring teams through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback, improving processes. Won multiple awards for excellent performance in achieving business goals and creating effective hiring solutions. Proven ability to multi-task in a high-volume talent acquisition environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - National Security

MetroStar
05.2024 - Current
    • Developed effective relationships with external recruitment partners, ensuring alignment with company values and hiring objectives.
    • Coordinated interview schedules for both candidates and hiring managers to streamline the selection process.
    • Conducted thorough pre-employment screenings for potential hires, including background checks and reference verifications.
    • Built strong relationships with industry professionals through networking events and association memberships.
    • Enhanced talent acquisition strategies by streamlining processes and implementing innovative recruitment methods.
    • Evaluated recruitment metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement and adjust strategies accordingly.
    • Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and establish candidate profiles.
    • Established strong employer branding through strategic marketing efforts, such as social media campaigns and engaging career site content.
    • Reduced time-to-fill rates with proactive sourcing techniques, targeting passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
    • Managed internal referral programs to encourage employee involvement in sourcing top talent.
    • Negotiated competitive compensation packages for new hires while maintaining budgetary constraints.
    • Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
    • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
    • Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
    • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
    • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.

Talent Acquisition Leader

Peraton (formerly Perspecta)
12.2018 - 12.2023
  • Partnered with talent acquisition leaders, developing and implementing strategies to streamline the recruitment process
  • Led a team of up to 7 recruiters through coaching, training, and performance management to improve the recruitment process, which increased productivity and resulted in 810 hires within one year
  • Adopted the latest technologies in recruiting, including social media and professional networks, marketing job listings extensively to increase recruits by 35% in 6 months
  • Reviewed future staffing priorities, market trends, and recruiting best practices by aligning strategies with business objectives, surpassing business growth expectations, and boosting customer satisfaction
  • Conducted research and data analysis by monitoring Applicant Tracking System data to understand staffing trends, enforce compliance, and implement continuous improvement activities
  • Designed and actualized new recruiting initiatives, leveraging extensive recruitment technologies knowledge to optimize processes, hire top-tier talent, and ensure smooth candidate experiences
  • Resolved issues promptly, enhancing smooth workflows
  • Led a project with two hard-to-fill programs and was given 90 days to fill 52 technical positions. Within 15 days filled 50% of the positions, which exceeded expectations by leveraging my program management skills
  • Received recognition by the TA Director for training and developing recruiters to be Talent Acquisition Advisors versus Order Takers.
  • Successfully led the recruitment efforts for both Defense and Intel group, where I received three promotions and 4 out of cycle monetary awards within a three year time period.
  • Enhanced employer branding through strategic partnerships, social media campaigns, and targeted recruitment events.
  • Implemented diversity recruiting initiatives that led to an increase in diverse hires across all levels of the organization.
  • Managed high-volume recruiting projects successfully while adhering to tight deadlines and budgets.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for new recruiters, resulting in improved productivity and performance.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the talent acquisition team by regularly soliciting feedback from stakeholders and implementing necessary changes.
  • Evaluated and optimized recruitment advertising strategies to maximize ROI on job postings, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality applicants.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for critical positions by leveraging data-driven recruitment metrics and enhancing collaboration with hiring managers.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments, improving communication and collaboration during the hiring process.
  • Mentored junior members of the talent acquisition team, providing guidance on best practices and career development opportunities within their roles.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
  • Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.

Senior Recruiting Consultant

Consulting Assignments | DC & VA (Accenture Federal Services & Guidehouse (Formerly PwC - PS))
11.2016 - 12.2018
  • Hired as a Senior Consultant to provide full life cycle recruitment for cleared technical & financial & accountants to work for the MD and VA customers.

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Northrop Grumman Technology Services
09.2015 - 11.2016
  • Reduced the average "Time-To-Fill" within the first five months from 59 to 31 days through strategic sourcing, networking, and referrals
  • Partnered with hiring managers by advising them regularly, promoting understanding of sourcing requirements, market trends, and the offer selection process
  • Built and sustained quality, diverse pipeline of high-potential leadership and highly complex candidates for future opportunities by nurturing strong relationships, boosting recruitment efforts
  • Consulted with business partners, focusing on hiring strategies, sourcing strategies, and initiatives, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to attract quality talent
  • Received the "Purple Squirrel" Award within the first 90 days for successfully advising senior leaders and boosting talent acquisition efforts

Lead Talent Acquisition Business Partner

TASC, Engility Company and former TASC division for NGC Technology Services
07.2010 - 09.2015
  • Supported over 35 programs within the Intel Community for both VA and MD. Seeking cleared technical and operational candidates
  • Managed a mass hiring event by harnessing recruitment skills to host 250 candidates and achieve 90 accepted offers within one week
  • Organized and led strategy meetings, advising on pipeline requirement briefings and compensation/market analysis, providing solutions to complex institutional hurdles
  • Mentored and trained new and junior-level staff on the recruitment process and ongoing training, advancing team knowledge on policies, procedures, and how to effectively source and conduct intake meetings
  • Lead TA Partner for the Intelligence Solutions and Analytics Sector, Defense and National Intelligence Division supporting all BU leads and President Sector.

Senior Recruiting Consultant

Consulting Assignments| DC & VA
05.2005 - 07.2010
  • Verizon Business 3 years, Assignments for a year: Neustar, XM Satellite Radio, AOL, Seneca One Finance
  • Hired to be a Talent Acquisition lead to work in a fast-paced environment, completing a high-volume requisition load for technical and non-technical candidates
  • Staffed the Vertical Solutions Strategic positions before the deadline to receive recognition from the vice president of talent acquisition
  • Advised hiring managers during talent sourcing and management, directing negotiation offers to achieve a 95% offer acceptance rate
  • Developed recruiting strategies and reviewed ATS reports to educate program leaders on requisition status
  • Was part of a tiger team to streamline recruitment by implementing a new corporate-wide ATS system (BrassRing) to automate our process while enhancing the candidate experience
  • Named the best candidate closer out of 75 recruiters for sourcing the most hired candidates, winning a global organization recruiting contest twice

Education

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Mercy College
Dobbsferry, NY

Skills

  • Excellent Written, Verbal, and Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Project Management, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Talent Acquisition Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Succession Planning, Strategy, Sourcing, OFCCP Compliance, ATS, Data Management, Technical Recruiting, Relationship Management, Technical & Behavioral Interviewing
  • Greenhouse, Taleo, iGrasp, OpenHire Recruitment, Social Media Recruiting, Workday, iCIMS, Kenexa, BrassRing, Ceridian, PeopleSoft, EPSR, WorkDay, VURV

Certification

AIRS: Certified Diversity Recruiter, Certified Social Media Recruiter, Certified Internet Recruiter

Staffing Agency/Head Hunter Experience

  • Ajilon Professional Staffing Services - Staffing Branch Manager
  • Career Blazers - Branch Manager

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - National Security

MetroStar
05.2024 - Current

Talent Acquisition Leader

Peraton (formerly Perspecta)
12.2018 - 12.2023

Senior Recruiting Consultant

Consulting Assignments | DC & VA (Accenture Federal Services & Guidehouse (Formerly PwC - PS))
11.2016 - 12.2018

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Northrop Grumman Technology Services
09.2015 - 11.2016

Lead Talent Acquisition Business Partner

TASC, Engility Company and former TASC division for NGC Technology Services
07.2010 - 09.2015

Senior Recruiting Consultant

Consulting Assignments| DC & VA
05.2005 - 07.2010

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Mercy College

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