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David Trostle

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist with 7+ years of experience recruiting across aerospace, defense, engineering, renewable energy, and government sectors. Expert in full-cycle hiring from intern to executive, sourcing hard-to-fill roles, managing pipelines, and negotiating compensation. Proficient in ATS platforms (Workday, Bullhorn, legacy systems), Boolean search, and federal compliance. Recognized for delivering high-touch candidate experiences, driving DEI initiatives, and aligning recruiting strategies with business goals. Adaptable, analytical, and committed to building exceptional teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter 2

GE Vernova – Renewable Energy
06.2022 - 04.2025
  • Recruited 200+ engineers, technicians, and leaders across wind, solar, energy storage, and power systems.
  • Filled roles from intern to VP across 10+ global business units; partnered with 100+ hiring managers.
  • Cut time-to-fill by 25% through ATS optimization, intake meetings, and process fixes.
  • Led global sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Neuron, Boolean search, and market data.
  • Boosted candidate engagement 40% through branding, outreach, and digital ambassador efforts.
  • Increased DEI hires by 18% year-over-year; ensured 100% compliance with safety and hiring standards.
  • Tracked hiring metrics and presented monthly reports to leadership.
  • Negotiated compensation packages and offers in partnership with HR and hiring leaders.


HR & Recruiting Coordinator

King & George, LLC
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting for 30+ roles annually across IT, logistics, and administrative functions; improved candidate satisfaction scores by 20% through streamlined communication and onboarding.
  • Coordinated job postings, resume reviews, and interview scheduling; reduced time-to-interview by 25% using automated workflows and calendar tools.
  • Led new hire onboarding and compliance for cleared and non-cleared personnel; ensured 100% adherence to federal and EEO guidelines during audits.
  • Maintained HRIS and personnel records for 100+ employees; supported benefits enrollment and responded to employee inquiries with 24-hour turnaround.
  • Assisted with training coordination, employee engagement initiatives, and reporting (EEO-1, OSHA); contributed to successful completion of internal audits with zero findings.


Account Manager

Floors, LLC
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Coordinated 200+ annual work orders across repairs, materials, and technician schedules, supporting over $3M in residential project revenue.
  • Served as primary contact for builders and homeowners, resolving warranty claims with 95% satisfaction and minimizing service delays.
  • Streamlined workflows and vendor coordination, improving operational efficiency by 15% and ensuring timely material delivery.
  • Maintained service records and compliance documentation; supported cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.


Senior Recruiter 1

USPRO
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Recruited for niche aerospace and DoD roles including systems engineers, avionics techs, and program managers; filled 50+ positions with a 92% offer acceptance rate.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to define technical requirements and streamline intake-to-offer workflows.
  • Built robust candidate pipelines using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Bullhorn ATS; reduced time-to-fill by 20% across high-priority requisitions.
  • Ensured full compliance with federal hiring regulations and client onboarding protocols.


Recruiter 2

Global Technical Services
10.2015 - 04.2018
  • Recruited A&P mechanics, avionics technicians, and aircraft painters for aviation contracts using Boolean search and legacy ATS.
  • Recruited aerospace and DoD engineers across systems, manufacturing, and electrical disciplines.
  • Built and managed candidate pipelines to support active and surge hiring needs.
  • Initiated security clearance background checks and handled onboarding for cleared and non-cleared personnel.
  • Ensured compliance with OFCCP, federal, and client hiring standards.
  • Increased fill rates by 28% and expanded recruiting scope across skilled trades and engineering roles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Purdue Global University
Online

Skills

  • Technical recruiting in renewable energy
  • Aerospace, aviation, defense (DoD) recruiting
  • ATS tools: Workday, Bullhorn
  • Boolean search, sourcing strategies
  • Inclusive recruitment strategies
  • Candidate screening, onboarding, compliance
  • Offer negotiation, compensation analysis
  • Market analysis: Talent Neuron, labor trends
  • Process automation, workflow optimization
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Concur
  • Team collaboration
  • Recruitment process improvement

Timeline

Recruiter 2

GE Vernova – Renewable Energy
06.2022 - 04.2025

HR & Recruiting Coordinator

King & George, LLC
12.2019 - 12.2020

Account Manager

Floors, LLC
02.2019 - 10.2019

Senior Recruiter 1

USPRO
05.2018 - 12.2018

Recruiter 2

Global Technical Services
10.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Purdue Global University
David Trostle