Hi, I’m
James A. Weisgable
Mountain Top,PA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with strong years of experience as a Recruiter, Staffing Supervisor, and Account Executive. Has Processed and identified the best talent for the position utilizing pre-screening methods, which included behavioral interviewing, reference checks and administering skill evaluations specific to the client Proficiently used different recruiting methods to ensure that the right candidates are located for clients, including sourcing online, job fairs and open houses, Prescreen all potential candidates – references, background and drug screening Sourced candidates for Manufacturing, warehouse roles, production technician apart from that closed many IT and Technical positions. Proficient with Talent Assessment & Acquisition, ATS & Recruiting Software Resourceful Senior Technical Recruiter known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in talent acquisition strategies, candidate sourcing, and recruitment analytics. Excel in communication, negotiation, and relationship building to secure top talent. Committed to improving team performance through innovative recruiting practices and a strategic approach to talent management.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
CGI Federal Regulatory Agency Program
Sr. Technical Recruiter
01.2022 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Function as Talent Acquisition Advisor and Partner with hiring managers – share relevant market data and trends in addition to expertise when crafting and reviewing job requisitions, defining and validating key position requirements (i.e. location, education, experience, technical competencies, travel and/or relocation requirements)
- Use traditional and alternative resources to proactively identify and attract quality candidates
- Adept with passive sourcing and talent engagement methods
- Source, Recruit, and Pre-screen candidates for a variety of skills
- Assess candidate capabilities against role requirements
- Establish and drive the interview process with candidates and hiring managers
- Negotiate, prepare and extend new-hire offers
- Maintain a pipeline of qualified talent for future consideration
- Track candidate activity in the applicant tracking system
- Develop and provide weekly and monthly recruiting reports
- Follow government, CGI and Human Resources laws, policies and procedures
- Assess and audit job requisition
- Establish trust and confidence by maintaining a high level of credibility integrity and professionalism
- Actively participate and contribute to process optimization strategies and projects internal to the Talent Acquisition Team and external to the business.
Self
Intel Contract Technical Recruiter
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Company Overview: Staff Acquisition develops candidate sourcing plans that draw a high-quality, diverse applicant pool to meet critical hiring needs.
- Recruit for different manufacturing companies, interview, and evaluate new applicants for placement
- Staff Acquisition has enjoyed repeated success in using nationwide recruitment sites, Internet sources, and publications to target the best applicants for specific occupational series.
- In collaboration with your agency’s subject matter experts, Staff Acquisition will determine the best way to reach targeted applicant groups, exploring the right sources and strategic partnerships with schools, colleges, professional associations, other agencies, and outside groups.
- These services are highly recommended for hard-to-fill occupations, since they will yield a greater pool of candidates with the specialized qualifications you need.
- Staff Acquisition develops candidate sourcing plans that draw a high-quality, diverse applicant pool to meet critical hiring needs.
Amazon
Loss Prevention Manager-Talent Acquisition
01.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Delivered recruitment solutions for hundreds of manufacturing related vacancies across all organizational levels and an array of job functions for companies.
- Use different recruiting methods to ensure that the right candidates are located for clients, including sourcing online, job fairs and open houses!
- Serve as the department liaison and security subject matter expert for the facility management team.
- Engage in frequent communications concerning department performance, key issues, strategies, and the department’s performance.
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma principles to promote process improvements and efficiency.
- Partner with internal clients to evaluate current and future security processes and protocols.
- Ensure the main distribution frame (MDF) room in the Fulfilment Centre is secure to eliminate data theft from physical access to the data systems.
- Initiate and conduct investigations of internal and external theft and fraud.
- Identify and implement security best practices in fulfilment centres.
- Utilize database polling and similar techniques from multiple fulfilment centres to coordinate data collection.
- Perform analyses based on compiled data to develop strategic/tactical action plans.
G4S
Recruiter/ Account Manager
01.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Pre-screen all potential candidates – references, background and drug screening
- Conduct interviews and worked candidates through the life of the recruitment process
- Served in a managerial role to lead operations, reviewed post orders, recommended security updates, reviewed daily log reports, and provided pass downs.
- Ensured all company personnel met work standards and complied with client and company protocols.
- Liaised between the company and client management personnel.
- Oversaw Human Resources, participated in the selection and placement of staff.
- Conducted performance reviews, managed attendance, schedules, and payroll.
- Engaged in conflict resolution between company personnel or clients.
- Conducted and documented monthly security system testing.
- Initiated and directed corrections/maintenance issues.
- Administered the G4S safety program, performed semi-annual reviews, and revised the security emergency response plans when appropriate.
Torston LLC.
Recruiting Manager/ Operations Analyst
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Oversaw the design and implementation of cyber security services for clients.
- Manage cyber security operations and monitor threats and develop responses for clients.
- Engaged in employee vetting, supported training programs, and maintained constant client communications to enable proactive responses to cyber-attacks or threats.
- High volume recruiting to include Technical and Corporate services.
- Guided activities for a company that focused on equipment requirements of elite military, police, private firms, and governmental entities.
- Identified sources for firearms, ammunition, accessories, including excess inventories and liquidation sales by domestic and international companies.
- Interacted with manufacturers to develop and supply products and ensured compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) guidelines.
- Interacted closely with executive management for an overseas proposal.
- Identified, interviewed, and submitted candidates to clients.
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert to support the growth of the business.
- Counselled business operations regarding cost/expenses, staffing, travel, and similar logistical topics.
Triple Canopy
Senior Tactical Recruiter
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Recruited prospects to fill support and security positions for fixed and mobile locations.
- Assigned multiple high-profile contracts to identify and select executive management individuals.
- Identified, pre-screened, scheduled, and conducted interviews.
- Utilized various recruiting tactics to attract potential candidates.
- High volume recruiting to include Technical and Corporate services.
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Air Marshal and Recruiting Section
01.2002 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Assigned to flight on high-risk US commercial airlines routes aboard to deter criminal acts.
- Briefed the flight crew on emergency procedures and intelligence.
- Directly responsible for the safety of pilots, crew, and passengers.
- Provided and processed intelligence and counterintelligence gathered on overseas missions in sometimes hostile settings.
- Briefed local, state, and federal agencies concerning terrorism and counterintelligence information.
- Notified team members, other government agencies, and private entities of issues that may impact missions.
- For two years served as a Federal Air Marshal recruiter tasked to schedule meetings, panel interviews, and process paperwork for several hundred applicants.
- Participated in a critical role to neutralize several terrorist cells operating in Belgium.
- Provided intelligence, counter-surveillance, and operational advice to the US and foreign intelligence agencies.
- Successfully completed 1700+ domestic and foreign missions.
US Secret ServiceWashington, DC
Uniformed Division
01.2001 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Company Overview: White House Branch
- Provided protection for the President and family, the Vice President, and foreign dignitaries.
- Traveled throughout the U.S. and other countries, interacting closely with law enforcement officials to ensure the safety of dignitaries.
- Facilitated security during presidential details and social functions.
- I interacted with congressional members and guests.
- Received and responded to intelligence involving threats against the executive branch.
- Interviewed individuals posing perceived threats against the President.
- Collaborated with law enforcement from other jurisdictions.
- Trained in x-ray technology for the detection of explosives and other weapons.
- White House branch.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
US Army
Military Police/Operations Specialist
01.1996 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Protected US installations and civilians in Europe and the United States as patrolman and supervisor.
- During patrol duties, processed 100+ local, states, Uniform Code of Military Justice, and federal law cases.
- In a supervisory position, provided leadership to subordinates and communicated precise information to senior officers and enlisted personnel.
- Personally detained PIFWC (persons indicted for war crimes) in Bosnia during security checkpoint.
- Recipient of military honours for apprehensions.
- Participated in the protection of NATO peacekeepers examining mass grave sites in former Yugoslavia.
- Engaged in three deployments to former Yugoslavia and Croatia supporting Operations Joint Endeavour and Joint Forge.
- Assigned to provide physical security and escorted convoys into dangerous areas of operations.
Education
American Military UniversityCharles Town, WV
Bachelor of Arts from Security Management
06-2026
Skills
- Talent assessment and acquisition
- Candidate sourcing and screening
- Boolean search techniques
- Executive recruiting
- High-volume staffing
- Offer negotiation
- Placement and onboarding
- Applicant tracking systems
- Social media recruitment tools
- Client relationship management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Data analysis
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Interviewing skills
- Recruiting strategy development
- Resume evaluation
- Hiring and retention strategies
- Job description creation
- Risk assessment and incident response
- Security protocols
Certification
- PMP Certification
- Certified Process Improvement Specialist
- United Nations Global Terrorism Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Technical Recruiter
CGI Federal Regulatory Agency Program
01.2022 - 06.2025
Intel Contract Technical Recruiter
Self
01.2021 - 01.2022
Loss Prevention Manager-Talent Acquisition
Amazon
01.2016 - 01.2021
Recruiter/ Account Manager
G4S
01.2015 - 01.2016
Recruiting Manager/ Operations Analyst
Torston LLC.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Tactical Recruiter
Triple Canopy
01.2010 - 01.2012
Federal Air Marshal and Recruiting Section
Department of Homeland Security
01.2002 - 01.2011
Uniformed Division
US Secret Service
01.2001 - 01.2002
Military Police/Operations Specialist
US Army
01.1996 - 01.2001
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts from Security Management
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