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Derrick Johnson

Ladson,SC

Summary

Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies. Experienced recruiting professional with expertise in team management, employee development and pipeline maintenance. Skilled at placing new hires in key positions. Proficient in Microsoft Office

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter

South Carolina Army National Guard
Goose Creek, SC
09.2004 - 06.2022
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Schedule appointments and conduct sales interviews to obtain enlistments and retention interviews to retain current enlistments and gain re-enlistments,
  • Prepare and conduct presentations about the National Guard discussing such topics as the role of the National Guard, state/federal missions, features and benefits, employment opportunities and National Guard history.
  • Establish and maintain partnership with assigned unit and assist Commander and First Sergeant in executing unit strength maintenance (SM) plan and attrition management program.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates. Area canvass and telephone prospect to find prospects, referrals, and leads. Pre-qualify referrals, prospects, leads, and/or current members
  • Developed and deepened relationships with school counselors administrators and VIP to meet with students and eligible candidates for recruitment.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.

Human Resources Specialist

South Carolina Army National Guard
Goose Creek, SC
11.2008 - 08.2012
  • Prepares reports on staffing levels and status of personnel; evaluates personnel qualifications for special assignments; prepares and processes requests for transfer or reassignment
  • Conserved time and improved workflows by handling special projects and emergency solutions.
  • Performed timely project management within budget constraints for issues regarding executive leadership.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
  • Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
  • Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret policies and procedures.
  • Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of Technical Orders and Directives protocols.
  • Processes classification/reclassification actions; prepares orders and requests for orders; prepares and maintains officer and enlisted personnel records

25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator

South Carolina Army National Guard
Goose Creek, SC
10.2004 - 03.2008
  • Installs, operates, and performs unit level maintenance on multichannel line-of-site and tropospheric scatter communications systems, antennas and associated equipment.
  • Analyzes BIT/BITE diagnostics to isolate faults to the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU). Installs, operates, perform strapping, restrapping, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS), and unit level maintenance on communications security (COMSEC) devices.
  • Operates and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles. Installs, operates, and performs preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on assigned power generators.

Marketing Specialist

Comcast, Xfinity
Charleston, SC
10.1997 - 09.2004
  • Monitored trends in social media, industry and competitive landscape to create new material. Successfully launched first PCC's division in Charleston marketing of brand new digital platform.
  • Part of PCC team that effectively held Knology under a 5% gain in market share during first 2yrs entering into Charleston Market.
  • Assisted development of templates and customized materials which included collateral, landing pages, video, direct marketing, and presentation assets for Digital Campaign
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
  • Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.
  • Strengthened marketing programs to capture new business gaining 10% increase in market share.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively with outside vendors on creative design and production.
  • Collaborated with division and HQ leads to source approved content and request new assets as needed.
  • Assisted in translating business needs and recommending marketing assets and approaches.
  • Assisted in pre-campaign and post-campaign analysis and reporting of new Digital platform
  • Acted as point of contact for questions on Comcast cable and spearheaded marketing and presentation materials for new Digital platform.
  • Managed project plans and ensured delivery of marketing support in timely manner.

2A157 Electronic Warfare Systems Journeyman

SC Army National Guard
Chas AFB, United States
12.1989 - 11.1997
  • Supervises and performs inspections, installation, and maintenance on avionic electronic warfare (EW) intercept and analysis equipment, and special purpose support equipment (SE).
  • General Duties and Responsibilities: Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates equipment. Installs and removes internally and externally mounted nonmunitions avionic EW, intercept, and analysis equipment. Performs and supervises maintenance on avionics EW, intercept, and analysis equipment
  • Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
  • Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
  • Inspects and advises on installation, repair, and overhaul of avionic EW, intercept, and analysis equipment. Repairs avionic EW, intercept, and analysis equipment.
  • Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
  • Repairs EW systems, and intercept and analysis equipment. Repairs intercept, panoramic, and radar warning receivers; jamming transmitters; EW pods; dispensers; signal analysis equipment; recorders; direction finders; digital computer subsystems; infrared; test stations, and special purpose SE. Tests repaired components for proper assembly using bench mockups and test equipment. Overhauls modules, including replacement of components using hand tools, soldering avionics and electronic equipment, and installing components according to technical publications.

Education

Business Management

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Develop classroom lesson plans with analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model in mind;
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Demonstrate effective management techniques for classroom instruction
  • Ability to understand various learning theories; adult learning styles; and Bloom's taxonomy
  • Understands formal and informal evaluation techniques
  • Excellent active listening, and questioning techniques
  • Apply management concepts within changing environment
  • Distinguish between foundations of planning and decision-making

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

South Carolina Army National Guard
11.2008 - 08.2012

25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator

South Carolina Army National Guard
10.2004 - 03.2008

Recruiter

South Carolina Army National Guard
09.2004 - 06.2022

Marketing Specialist

Comcast, Xfinity
10.1997 - 09.2004

2A157 Electronic Warfare Systems Journeyman

SC Army National Guard
12.1989 - 11.1997

Business Management

Trident Technical College

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