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DENNIS D. PERRY

DENNIS D. PERRY

Talent Acquisition Recruiter
McDonough,US

Summary

A passionate system driven Human Resources leader with a comprehensive background in Talent Acquisition Management, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, and Marketing expertise, A veteran with 20+ years of service. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams in challenging and diverse environments, to include hostile environments. Displays extensive knowledge with Diversity Recruiting, Training and Learning Competencies, Quality Assurance and Control, Organizational Reporting, Succession Planning, Resiliency, Strategies and Analysis, and Equal Opportunity Programs. Areas of expertise include:

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile Tour Driver

Aardvark Event Logistics
McDonough , GA
2019.07 - Current
  • Build personal relationships with more than 3,450 guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Provided tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Established information through narratives on various sites throughout Metro Atlanta area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Henry County Public Schools
McDonough , GA
2015.04 - 2019.07
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts for more than 5,780 students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

National Marketing and Sales Exhibit Manager

UNITED STATES ARMY
Fort Knox , KY
2011.07 - 2015.01

Supervised a government services National Convention and Mobile exhibition team in support of the Army Marketing & Research Group (AMRG) hiring initiatives, to include developing high quality applicant perspective and leads in Local High Schools, Colleges/ Universities, and medical professionals nation-wide. Continuously improve access to primary personnel markets, while striving to increase public awareness of diverse government programs and incentives.

  • Managed and conducted service presentations to various audiences, to provide target-age leads and referrals for local sales and recruiting representatives to act upon.
  • Supervised activities and performance of a 40-person workforce; directly managing over 10 million dollars of marketing equipment and mobile exhibit vehicles.
  • Successfully managed over 1,670 event shows audiences of more than 163,594 people across 48 states within 24 months in position.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Area Recruiting Manager/Equal Opportunity Leader

US Army Recruiting Command
Atlanta , GA
2008.02 - 2011.07

Led and managed two stand-alone US Army Recruiting Stations in Lithonia, GA and Atlanta, GA

  • Trained, supervised, organized prospecting activities for more than 700 future soldiers. Managed training programs that focused on leadership functions, interview techniques, marketing, travel procedures and organizational functions.
  • Responsible for training on Equal Opportunity Program.
  • Instituted aggressive school recruiting campaign that provided mentorship to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC) cadets during leadership camps, school functions and judging competition events.
  • Managed organizations travel program for more than 700 applicants traveling to training and direct assignment locations; streamlined travel procedure requirements with local travel office reducing last minute government spending and wasting of resources.

Talent Acquisition Onboarding Specialist

US Army Recruiting Command
Atlanta , GA
2005.04 - 2008.02

Accountable for interviewing and processing qualified candidates for enlistment while presenting, counseling and recommending courses of actions on specific enlistment options.

  • Discussed individual's goals pertaining to training, education and promotion opportunities that fit with needs of the US Army.
  • Utilized technical knowledge, regulations, and policies to ensure quality control of all security screening applications, including official validation on applicant's education, moral, legal, medical, financial and background information that would determine eligibility for accession into the United States Army.
  • Provided Army Liaison support to over 160 recruiters and senior leadership.
  • Developed and prepared a variety of statistical reports, complex correspondence, fact sheets and briefing that senior management used to make informed operational decisions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Regional Senior Cargo Specialist Instructor/Technical Writer

US Army
Fort Eustis , VA
2000.11 - 2005.04

Developed, supervised, and provided training in policy, procedures in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations and laws. Used established training materials to present training exercises and practice in preparing instructors and students to safely operate the Hagglund crane, and various heavy-wheeled forklifts for on/offshore operations.

  • Facilitated practical skills related to all aspects of operating heavy-wheeled equipment; assisted 20 instructors and 1,578 students to develop confidence in their operating skills.
  • Prepared and delivered lessons tailored to students' needs, prepared classrooms for classroom instructions.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all learning activities, instructed and monitored students in use of materials and equipment.
  • Maintained daily accountability and prepared reports on students and activities.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Presented new technology and drafted white papers and other technical documents to complete packages.

Education

MBA - Human Resource Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
12.2017

Class A Commercial Driver's License - Class A CDL Trianing

Mobile Exhibit Company Truck Driving School
Fort Knox, KY
07.2011

Senior Recruiter Certification - Recruiting Management

US Army Recruiting School
Fort Jackson, SC
09.2008

Recruiter Certification - Recruiting

US Army Recruiting School
Fort Jackson, SC
02.2005

Instructor Certification - Instructor Course

Department of The Army
Fort Bragg, NC
12.1995

Skills

  • Coaching/ Mentoring/ Consulting
  • Risk/ Decision Making
  • Policy Implementation
  • Recruiter Instructor/ Trainer
  • Sourcing/ Interviewing
  • Sales/ Marketing Management
  • Class A CDL Certified
  • Written/ Verbal Presentation Skills
  • Organizational Communication
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • Leader
  • Government Secret Clearance

Timeline

Mobile Tour Driver

Aardvark Event Logistics
2019.07 - Current

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Henry County Public Schools
2015.04 - 2019.07

National Marketing and Sales Exhibit Manager

UNITED STATES ARMY
2011.07 - 2015.01

Area Recruiting Manager/Equal Opportunity Leader

US Army Recruiting Command
2008.02 - 2011.07

Talent Acquisition Onboarding Specialist

US Army Recruiting Command
2005.04 - 2008.02

Regional Senior Cargo Specialist Instructor/Technical Writer

US Army
2000.11 - 2005.04

MBA - Human Resource Management

Columbia Southern University

Class A Commercial Driver's License - Class A CDL Trianing

Mobile Exhibit Company Truck Driving School

Senior Recruiter Certification - Recruiting Management

US Army Recruiting School

Recruiter Certification - Recruiting

US Army Recruiting School

Instructor Certification - Instructor Course

Department of The Army
DENNIS D. PERRYTalent Acquisition Recruiter