Jaime Suarez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in recruiting and communications management. Demonstrated ability to enhance team performance and achieve production goals through strategic planning and mentorship. Ready to leverage leadership skills to drive impactful solutions in recruiting operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Corps Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
12.2024 - Current
- Led, mentored, and developed a team of 9 Marine Corps recruiters, providing daily coaching, performance management, and professional development to improve prospecting, applicant processing, and mission accomplishment.
- Planned and executed recruiting operations across the assigned area of responsibility, ensuring recruiters met production goals while maintaining compliance with Marine Corps recruiting standards.
- Wrote 37 gross enlistment contracts over an 18-month reporting period, achieving a 2.06 Average Production Rate (APR) through strategic prospecting, relationship building, and applicant management.
- Coordinated and supervised 9 community pull-up challenge events, generating 73 qualified leads that directly resulted in 3 enlisted Marine applicants.
- Developed and executed a digital recruiting strategy by creating 300+ Marine Corps-focused social media posts, investing more than 20 hours in targeted content that generated community engagement and resulted in 9 enlistment contracts.
- Built and maintained relationships with schools, community leaders, coaches, and local organizations to expand recruiting networks and increase qualified applicant referrals.
- Trained recruiters on effective prospecting techniques, interviewing, applicant qualification, social media engagement, and leadership principles to maximize recruiting effectiveness.
- Oversaw recruiter performance metrics, analyzed production trends, and implemented data-driven strategies to improve prospecting efficiency and mission success.
- Managed applicant processing from initial contact through enlistment, ensuring timely completion of administrative requirements, medical screening, and Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) coordination.
- Fostered a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement by mentoring junior recruiters and developing future leaders within the recruiting command.
Communications Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Directed accountability for $3.2M+ in mission-critical communications equipment while maintaining high operational readiness.
- Improved asset accountability by identifying discrepancies across 254 assets ($350K+) and increasing configuration accuracy by 25%.
- Managed and executed 46 communications system modifications, including 30 urgent mission-critical upgrades, ensuring uninterrupted operational capability.
- Drove inspection excellence by achieving 97% compliance across key maintenance, parts, and modification control metrics.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for network management and troubleshooting techniques, fostering team skill development.
Network Administrator
United States Marine Corps
11.2015 - 11.2020
- Monitored network performance and security protocols to ensure optimal system functionality.
- Managed user accounts and permissions across various network systems and applications.
- Diagnosed and resolved connectivity issues, enhancing overall system reliability.
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD06-2023
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Recruiting expertise
- Interviewing techniques
- Targeted marketing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Goal setting
Certification
-CPI Yellow Belt, United States Marine Corps, May 9th, 2018.
-CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Module 1, 2 & 3 (110 hours).
Timeline
Marine Corps Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
12.2024 - Current
Communications Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2020 - 12.2024
Network Administrator
United States Marine Corps
11.2015 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Awards
-Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
-Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
-Marine Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (300+ hours)