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Dorian McGarry

Chantilly

Summary

Recruiting Director with over 17 years of extensive expertise in talent acquisition, leveraging data analysis and AI integration to optimize recruitment strategies. Adept at driving employer branding and diversity initiatives, fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers to align recruitment efforts with business objectives. Passionate about mentoring teams and implementing forward-thinking hiring processes to ensure long-term organizational success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

RECRUITING DIRECTOR

Sev1Tech
Chantilly
08.2020 - Current
  • Lead talent acquisition strategies, streamlining recruitment processes to reduce time-to-hire and boost quality of hires. Drive employer branding initiatives.
  • Implement cutting-edge AI-driven sourcing tools, revolutionizing candidate discovery. Develop data-driven hiring strategies, enhancing recruitment efficiency.
  • Foster strong partnerships with hiring managers, aligning recruitment efforts with business goals. Mentor junior recruiters, promoting team growth.
  • Analyze recruitment metrics, identifying trends to optimize hiring processes. Conduct market research to stay ahead of industry recruitment trends.
  • Spearhead diversity and inclusion initiatives, broadening talent pools. Design forward-thinking talent acquisition strategies for long-term organizational success.
  • Drive employer branding initiatives and implement data-driven hiring strategies, significantly reducing time-to-hire and enhancing overall recruitment efficiency.
  • Lead diversity and inclusion initiatives, broadening talent pools and designing forward-thinking strategies for long-term organizational success.
  • Enhance the candidate experience by implementing streamlined communication processes, providing timely feedback, and ensuring a transparent recruitment journey, fostering a positive impression of the organization throughout the hiring process.

RECRUITING OPERATIONS LEAD

ACT-I
Arlington
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed recruiting operations, optimizing processes and implementing analytics-driven strategies, resulting in a substantial decrease in time-to-hire and improved candidate quality.
  • Innovated talent acquisition practices, employing AI and machine learning technologies to enhance candidate sourcing and evaluation, contributing to a more diverse applicant pool.
  • Established effective partnerships with hiring managers and Recruiting teams, ensuring recruitment strategies support business objectives. Supervised a team of recruiters, establishing strong individual performance goals and promoting productive work habits.
  • Assessed recruitment performance metrics and market insights to enhance sourcing channels, achieving better cost-per-hire and increased acceptance rates of job offers.
  • Drove the formulation of a comprehensive talent acquisition plan, anticipating future skill needs and creating robust talent pipelines for critical positions.

SOURCING LEAD

Lowe's
Arlington
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Fostered strong partnerships with hiring managers, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives and ensuring seamless integration of new hires into the organization.
  • Implemented cutting-edge recruitment tools, revolutionizing the candidate experience and improving the hiring process.
  • Optimized talent acquisition processes, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved efficiency in filling critical roles.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with department heads, aligning recruitment efforts with strategic business goals and talent needs.
  • Refined candidate assessment methodologies, ensuring precise skill matching and cultural fit for long-term retention and productivity.

SENIOR RECRUITER

Amazon
Washington
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Implemented creative sourcing methods, expanding candidate pool significantly.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with hiring managers, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives. Facilitated crossfunctional teamwork for seamless hiring.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics to optimize hiring strategies. Utilized market insights to refine candidate assessment methods, improving the quality of hires.
  • Mentored junior recruiters, enhancing team capabilities. Championed diversity initiatives, contributing to a more inclusive workplace culture at Amazon.

SENIOR RECRUITER

Booz Allen Hamilton
Washington
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Led talent acquisition strategies, improving time-to-hire by weeks. Implemented innovative sourcing methods, resulting in a larger pool of qualified candidates.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize hiring funnels. Developed data-driven strategies to enhance candidate experience.
  • Conducted in-depth recruitment analytics, identifying key bottlenecks. Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize hiring funnels and enhance candidate journey.

RECRUITER

CACI
Reston
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Led full-cycle recruitment, streamlining processes to reduce time-to-hire. Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, resulting in a larger, more diverse talent pool.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, crafting tailored job descriptions. Conducted thorough candidate screenings, ensuring quality matches.
  • Pioneered use of social media platforms for recruitment, significantly expanding candidate reach.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Marines
Quantico
08.2007 - 02.2010
  • Led strategic communication initiatives for Marine Corps, enhancing public awareness and support. Managed media relations, crafted press releases, and coordinated high-profile events.
  • Developed multimedia content, leveraging social media platforms to amplify Marine Corps messaging.
  • Executed crisis communication plans, mitigating potential PR issues. Conducted media training for senior officers, improving their public speaking and interview performance.

Skills

  • Data analysis and AI integration
  • Recruitment metrics
  • Data analysis
  • Process optimization
  • Candidate experience
  • Employer branding and talent strategy
  • Recruitment metrics and diversity initiatives
  • Team leadership and project management
  • Workforce planning and compliance knowledge

Education And Certifications

  • Associate of Arts Business Administration
  • Council of Quality & Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
  • Council of Quality & Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
  • AIRS-ECRE
  • AIRS-Recruitment Leadership
  • ICIMS - iCIMS Certified ATS User Admin

Timeline

RECRUITING DIRECTOR

Sev1Tech
08.2020 - Current

RECRUITING OPERATIONS LEAD

ACT-I
01.2018 - 07.2020

SOURCING LEAD

Lowe's
05.2017 - 01.2018

SENIOR RECRUITER

Amazon
12.2016 - 12.2017

SENIOR RECRUITER

Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2015 - 11.2016

RECRUITER

CACI
01.2013 - 01.2015

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Marines
08.2007 - 02.2010
Dorian McGarry