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Ford Mcliney

Ford Mcliney

Kansas City,MO

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.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter and Business Development

AstraWorks
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Successfully created and maintained a portfolio of clients in the Power, Renewable Energy, and Design/Build sectors
  • Simultaneously partnered with recruiting team to ensure access to top-tier talent for client companies
  • Consistently exceeded high volume recruiting targets
  • Utilized cutting-edge sales tracking systems and software to manage and communicate sales activities
  • Engaged in cold calling, arranged and closed meetings, contributing significantly to brand growth.

Highlights: Managed and served as a Sales Representative for national accounts including Black&Veatch, Kimley-Horn, M&S Engineering, Westwood Professional Services, and Leidos.

Recruiter and Business Development

Momentous
  • Effectively onboarded, maintained, and upsold clients across Distribution, Retail, Professional Teams, and Events channels
  • Managed approximately 50 outgoing calls daily
  • Collaborated closely with marketing and partnerships teams to create awareness and drive sales through targeted campaigns
  • Employed advanced sales tracking systems and software
  • Played a pivotal role in expanding the brand through cold calling, meetings, and creating a sales process for future reps.

Technical Recruiter - Construction

Aerotek
07.2018 - 10.2019
  • High Volume Construction Recruiter: Worked in both construction management and field trades
  • Consistently hit 5 screenings daily, and 5 + submissions weekly
  • Received regional honors for highest spread.
  • Increased candidate placement rates by implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies and maintaining relationships with passive talent.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by developing targeted job advertisements and leveraging social media platforms for wider reach.

Territory Manager

Worldwide Express
  • Working in Southern California as a Territory Manager for Worldwide Express, specializing in sales and account management
  • Working to achieve Daily, Weekly and Monthly Sales quotas (50 cold calls daily, minimum 5 meetings set weekly)
  • Sold Airborne Express shipping and logistics services to C level executives of small and medium size businesses in the Los Angeles territory
  • Established prospective targets, and implemented effective sales strategies to capture new business while actively managing existing client accounts.

Owner

The KC Dive Lab - Club Diving Team
05.2023 - Current
  • The KC Dive Lab: Is a member of USA Diving and Satellite of Indiana International School of Diving
  • A club in partnership with the Olympic Medal Potential program through USA Diving
  • Coaching Kids as Kansas City's only premier springboard and platform diving club
  • Currently training for 2024 Olympics

Education

Bachelor of Science - Socio-Economics

Texas A&M University
01.2015

Skills

  • INITIATIVE
  • BI-LINGUAL (ITALIAN)
  • SPANISH
  • Business Strategy
  • Sales
  • Recruiting
  • Social Media
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Strategy
  • Product Management
  • Marketing
  • Diving - Elite Level
  • Reporting

Additional Information

  • The Diving Lab - Owner - Club Team
  • Rockhurst University Head Coach - 2022-2023
  • Texas A&M - Swimming and Diving Team Captain
  • Texas A&M - First SEC Champion X 2
  • Team USA National Team Member - Pan Ams, Jr Worlds, Canada Cup, All-Star Challenge Champion
  • Junior National Champion and Finalist 1 meter, 3 meter, PF
  • Senior National Finalist 1m, 3m, Platform
  • Olympic Trials Qualifier
  • Pan-American Games - Athlete
  • SEC Diver of the Year
  • What-a-Burger Athlete of the Year
  • Texas A&M - Men's Athlete of the Year 2014 - based on Wins, Grades, and Honor
  • Owner of Kansas City's only Diving Club est. 2022-2023
  • Coached Missouri HS State Champion - Privately 2022
  • 1 year of opening a club - senior national level diver X2
  • JR Developmental Program
  • Helped Rockhurst College Launch Their First Even Dive Team X 5 Divers - Recruited, and Dove
  • I come with my own Rod Iron Floor, Trampoline and Belt System
  • I am focused on partnering with Local Strength and Conditioning Clubs as well to ensure my athletes are well rounded when they leave for NCAA programs

references

  • Amelia Alexander - Momentous - Director of Sales - 415.341.6012
  • Andrew Thornton - Account Manager - Aerotek - 913.634.3505
  • Jeff Byers - NFL/ Owner of Momentous - 310.383.4888
  • Marty Johnston / Owner AstraWorks - 913.827.3258
  • Joe Ruback: Manager Aerotek: 402.616.5877
  • Coaches: Jay Lerew: Olympics 2000/2004 (available upon request)
  • Coach: Patrick Jeffrey: Olympics 1988/1996 Stanford (available upon request)
  • Coach: Sean McCarthy Partner/ Owner of IISD (available upon request)
  • Jake Morris: Manager Aerotek: 816.714.9097

Timeline

Owner

The KC Dive Lab - Club Diving Team
05.2023 - Current

Recruiter and Business Development

AstraWorks
08.2021 - 06.2023

Technical Recruiter - Construction

Aerotek
07.2018 - 10.2019

Recruiter and Business Development

Momentous

Territory Manager

Worldwide Express

Bachelor of Science - Socio-Economics

Texas A&M University
Ford Mcliney