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Summary
Innovative and accomplished Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Professional military veteran and possessing extensive experience leading high-performing teams in complex, high-pressure environments. Showcases expertise in full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, onboarding, and talent pipeline management, as well as a track record of exceeding recruitment goals and improving retention. Skilled in workforce planning, team development, and performance management, with a proven ability to design and implement streamlined training programs that enhance individual and team effectiveness. Adept at leveraging recruitment technologies, analytics, and data-driven strategies to optimize hiring outcomes and support organizational objectives. Recognized for building strong community partnerships, enhancing employer branding, and attracting specialized talent in competitive markets.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Working Capital Marketplace
Irvine, California
Recruiting & HR Specialist
01.2026 - Current
Job overview
Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for a fast-growing financial services firm, owning talent acquisition strategy for high-volume, revenue-generating roles.
Responsible for building and managing proactive sourcing pipelines, improving hiring speed, and driving candidate quality in a competitive, commission-based sales environment.
Operate as a strategic partner to leadership, aligning hiring initiatives with business growth objectives.
Own end-to-end recruiting for SDRs, marketing specialists, loan originators, and other sales-focused roles in a high-growth environment.
Build outbound-driven pipelines through cold outreach, LinkedIn sourcing, referrals, and targeted candidate engagement strategies; reduce reliance on inbound applicants.
Recruit for commission-based and performance-driven roles, evaluating candidates on activity metrics, revenue production, and resilience in high-pressure sales environments.
Manage candidate pipelines within ATS platforms, ensuring accurate tracking, stage movement, and real-time reporting on funnel health and conversion rates.
Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs, track recruiting KPIs, and optimize time-to-fill while maintaining candidate quality.
Enhance candidate experience by maintaining consistent communication, streamlining interview processes, and supporting onboarding efforts.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, refining sourcing strategies, messaging frameworks, and pipeline management to support scalable growth.
A growing FinTech firm specializing on helping small businesses access capital on demand.
United States Marine Corps
Beaufort, South Carolina
Maintenance & Materials Management Coordinator
06.2023 - 12.2025
Job overview
Oversees a high-performing team of 26 personnel while managing $28M in critical air traffic control equipment.
Responsible for personnel readiness, professional development, and operational efficiency.
Partners with senior leadership to harmonize workforce planning, training pipelines, and resource management with mission-critical objectives.
Charged with team development, training program design, and optimizing personnel deployment to ensure mission readiness.
Designed and implemented a streamlined training pipeline; results reduced onboarding and skill refresh timelines from 12–18 months to 6–9 months.
Managed $1.5M+ in supply acquisitions; upgraded equipment to state-of-the-art systems and ensuring full mission capability.
Leads and develops a team of 22 Marines and four civilian personnel; ensures full staffing coverage and operational readiness.
Offers monthly operational reports to senior leadership; tracks equipment status, personnel readiness, and supply acquisition metrics.
Coaches and mentors junior personnel, improving technical proficiency, team cohesion, and time-to-readiness metrics.
Enhances team performance through measurable KPIs, regular performance reviews, and targeted professional development.
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
Air Traffic Control Systems Manager
01.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
Handled mission-critical communications and air traffic control systems for a 25+ person team.
Deployed, maintained, and optimized advanced communication technologies, ensuring seamless operational connectivity and supporting strategic objectives.
Skilled in team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and developing comprehensive training programs that enhanced performance and readiness.
Devised and implemented structured onboarding and professional development programs; reduced new hire ramp-up time by 30% and improved technical competency.
Promoted cross-functional collaboration with logistics, operations, and personnel teams to align resources with operational readiness goals.
Conducted workflow analysis to identify and eliminate process bottlenecks; fostered a culture of continuous improvement.
Facilitated team training initiatives to ensure personnel proficiency in complex systems, improving overall mission performance and reliability.
Created scalable communication solutions adaptable to rapidly changing operational environments, supporting both immediate and long-term strategic objectives.
United States Marine Corps
Los Angeles, California
Marine Corps Recruiter
01.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
Selected for one of the most challenging positions in the Marine Corps.
Oversaw full lifecycle recruiting operations in the Los Angeles market.
Responsible for sourcing, screening, onboarding, and retaining top talent while leading a team of four recruiters through complex missions averaging 6–9 months.
Recognized for consistently exceeding quotas, achieving exceptional retention, and identifying specialized candidates for highly competitive roles.
Exceeded monthly recruiting quota (two per month) with a 2.5 average; consistently delivered top talent in a highly competitive market.
Led and mentored a team of four recruiters, maintaining 100% mission completion and high retention rates across multiple 6–9 month recruitment missions.
Successfully recruited specialized candidates for the elite Marine Corps Band, achieving unprecedented results (two qualified candidates in one month).
Awarded the Navy Impact Achievement Award twice for exceptional recruiting performance and sourcing of specialized talent.
Received a Certificate of Commendation for leading high-impact recruitment initiatives that aligned with organizational objectives.
Built community partnerships, enhanced employer branding, and conducted outreach campaigns that increased market penetration and candidate engagement.
Provided detailed recruitment forecasts and analytics to senior leadership, influencing strategic headcount planning and resource allocation.
Developed performance-focused recruiting processes and pipeline strategies that elevated team efficiency and candidate quality.
Leveraged the Marine Corps’ recruitment ATS, modeled on the Workday platform, to track candidate pipelines, manage applicant data, and streamline full cycle recruiting processes.
A premier branch of the U.S. Armed Forces known for its elite training, disciplined culture, and mission-focused leadership.
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
Communications Chief
01.2013 - 12.2017
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
Communications Technician
01.2008 - 12.2013
Education
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts from Management with a Concentration in Talent Acquisition & Retention
Political Advisor, Student Veterans of America, American Military University Chapter, 2024-01-01, Present, Strategized and partnered on recruitment and retention initiatives; results delivered a 15% boost in membership.
Affiliations
Student Veterans of America
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Philadelphia Sports
Timeline
Recruiting & HR Specialist
Working Capital Marketplace
01.2026 - Current
Maintenance & Materials Management Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
06.2023 - 12.2025
Air Traffic Control Systems Manager
United States Marine Corps
01.2020 - 06.2023
Marine Corps Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 12.2019
Communications Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2013 - 12.2017
Communications Technician
United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 12.2013
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts from Management with a Concentration in Talent Acquisition & Retention
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