Gregory Bennett
Houston,TX
Summary
Talent Acquisition professional with deep understanding of recruitment strategies, employee engagement, and workforce planning. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Adept at identifying top talent, managing full-cycle recruitment, and adapting to changing needs. Valued for communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
US Army
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Achieved successful recruiting mission outcomes through effective management of operations. Enhanced team engagement with target markets, resulting in increased commitment to service. Drove leadership development and training initiatives, ensuring recruiter well-being and performance. Developed comprehensive station plans and utilized troop leading procedures to synchronize efforts and maximize mission effectiveness.
- Established strong relationships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and align recruitment efforts.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
US Army
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Contacts, interviews, and advises civilian personnel to obtain qualified applicants for enlistment into the Army. Contacts representatives of schools, public officials, personnel managers, parents of prospective applicants, religious and civil leaders, and others to present the Army as an employment and career opportunity. Presents formal and informal talks on advantages of the Army at civic and service organizations and student bodies.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience and improve time-to-fill metrics.
- Developed targeted sourcing strategies utilizing various platforms to attract diverse talent pools.
Transportation Manager
US Army
Brooklyn, NY
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Coordinators supervise, monitor, control and coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, rail, highway, and water. Transportation Management Coordinators determine the most efficient mode of transport that accomplishes mission requirements and advises military and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians concerning the selection of sites for depots, truck terminals, railheads, beachheads, airfields, ports, and inland waterway terminals.
Education
BS - Management emphasis Project Management
Post University of Waterbury
Waterbury, CT03.2022
Skills
- Applicant tracking systems
- Recruitment
- Data-driven decision making
- Candidate sourcing
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
US Army
08.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
US Army
08.2017 - 08.2023
Transportation Manager
US Army
11.2013 - 08.2017
BS - Management emphasis Project Management
Post University of Waterbury