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
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Vereran Advisor
Sterile Services
12.2022 - Current
- Provide a full range of intensive services with an emphasis on case management, employment, training, and placement services to meet the needs of Veterans with priority given to Retired Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Homeless Veterans.
- Conduct interviews to assess Veteran client needs, disseminate information regarding employment and training programs, and facilitate Veteran access to all workforce development programs and services.
- Veterans Advisors advocate for Veterans employment and training opportunities. I also facilitate finding financial support, shelter, and other services with business, industry, and community-based organizations.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect Veterans with area staffing and employers.
- Assist, refer, and advise Veterans and their Families on the processes to obtain eligible benefits and compensation and coordinate with regional partners to maximize local resources and minimize delays in services and benefits.
- Assist Veterans and their families by researching and obtaining medical and/or service related records.
Recruiter
South Carolina Army National Guard
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Maintained standard 5 new contacts per day; 1 new VIP/COI per week; 2 interviews per day; 1 unit member per week; 1 school visit
Managed 50-70 calls per day on designated call days. - 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 National Guard discussing such topics as role of 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.
Army NCO Leadership Course Instructor
South Carolina Army National Guard
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Oversaw and reviewed development of teaching aids including training manuals, demonstration models, reference materials and visual aids.
- Assisted over students who needed extra help with their coursework outside of class.
- Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Stored, processed and maintained computerized student record management.
- Conducted military instruction for Tactical Information Operations Course
- Trained personnel of all ranks from staff sergeant to PME(cadets) students and unit home station or mobilization sites.
- Instruction and practical exercises integrated information operations into combat, counterinsurgency and stability operations.
- provide instruction and student evaluations on Noncommissioned Officer roles, responsibilities, and operations for over 1000 junior NCO's in the Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES)
25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
South Carolina Army National Guard
10.2004 - 03.2008
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Monitored and analyzed system performance, such as network traffic, security and capacity.
- Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
- Used to prepare and evaluate network diagrams, floor plans and site configurations for both new and existing facilities.
- 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 Line Replaceable Unit (LRU).
- Installs, operates, perform strapping, preventive maintenance checks
and services (PMCS), and unit level maintenance on communications security
(COMSEC) devices. - Performed Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned
vehicles. Installs, operates, and performs preventive maintenance checks and
services (PMCS) on assigned power generators. - Maintained 100% completion on maintenance writeups while receiving average of
99% on quality assurance evaluation. - Assessed facilities to determine capacity and needs for telecommunications systems.
Marketing Specialist
Comcast
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 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.
Electronic Warfare Specialist
US Air Force
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 non-munitions 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. - Worked tirelessly over 12 hours performing inspections, installation, and maintenance on avionic electronic warfare equipment for 27 B-52's. Preparing them for Pre-dawn launch.
- Oversaw successful launch of over 27 B-52's from Barksdale AFB to Special Operation Desert Storm.
Education
Skills
- Develop classroom lesson plans with
analysis, design, development,
implementation, and evaluation; - Policy and Procedure Writing
- Demonstrate effective management techniques for classroom instruction
- Ability to understand various learning
theories; adult learning styles
- 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
Vereran Advisor
Sterile Services
12.2022 - Current
Recruiter
South Carolina Army National Guard
09.2017 - 09.2022
Army NCO Leadership Course Instructor
South Carolina Army National Guard
09.2013 - 09.2017
25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
South Carolina Army National Guard
10.2004 - 03.2008
Marketing Specialist
Comcast
10.1997 - 09.2004
Electronic Warfare Specialist
US Air Force
12.1989 - 11.1997
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