GENE SHARP
Hershey,PA
Summary
Talent acquisition and workforce development leader who connects recruiting, career coaching, internal mobility, and workforce planning to improve retention and talent readiness. Known for building career advisory programs, supporting cleared talent pipelines, and partnering with HR and business leaders to deliver measurable workforce outcomes and cost savings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Advisor Lead
Leidos, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
- Co-launched Leidos Career Advisor Program, engaging 4,000+ employees enterprise-wide through targeted email campaigns, Lunch & Learn presentations, onsite roadshows, and direct outreach to enhance career development opportunities.
- Conducted nearly 1,000 one-on-one career coaching conversations, building individualized career roadmaps and intentional mobility plans.
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to improve retention; developed executive dashboards tracking engagement, mobility, and workforce outcomes.
- Built and maintained pipeline of 50+ "ready now" candidates to support long-term workforce planning and ensure timely talent availability.
- Redeployed 30+ employees, preserving active DoD security clearances for 65% of those redeployed and driving an estimated $1.8M+ in recruiting, onboarding, and clearance-related cost avoidance.
Senior Talent Champion
Leidos, Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed and executed recruiting strategy for $11.5B Defense Enclave Services (DES) program, collaborating with executive leadership to address critical hiring priorities.
- Recruited specialized, cleared technical professionals to fulfill urgent program requirements.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision to ensure smooth workflow.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Principal Talent Advisor
Oracle
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Led full lifecycle recruiting for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, collaborating with hiring leaders to align workforce planning with talent strategy.
- Advised hiring managers on Oracle talent acquisition strategies and role requirements.
- Partnered with leaders to define candidate profiles and sourcing needs.
- Managed Oracle applicant tracking system records and hiring workflow updates.
Principal Recruiter
Leidos, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Led full-cycle recruiting for Leidos mission-critical technical and cleared positions.
- Executed recruiting for secret, top secret, and TS/SCI cleared professionals, developed sourcing strategies, and mentored junior recruiters to enhance recruiting capabilities.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define staffing needs and candidate profiles.
- Sourced passive talent through LinkedIn Recruiter and targeted search methods.
Senior Associate
Method3
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led RPO engagements and managed client relationships to develop recruiting strategy and optimize processes for enterprise accounts.
- Led Method3 client workstreams across research, planning, and delivery
- Coordinated cross-functional teams on Method3 project timelines and priorities
- Prepared client presentations, status updates, and executive summaries
Director of Consulting Sales
Evoke Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led consulting engagements across digital transformation, cloud, and data initiatives.
- Led IT staffing and consulting sales strategy, enhancing service delivery for Fortune 1000 clients.
- Advised clients on technology strategy, operating models, and service roadmaps.
- Oversaw consulting teams through discovery, solution design, and delivery planning.
Senior Account Executive / Professional Recruiter
TEKsystems
01.1999 - 01.2012
- Achieved ranking among top 50 regional producers for eight consecutive years, earning multiple President's Club awards and the 2009 Account Manager of the Year title by leading technical recruiting and enterprise staffing initiatives.
- Managed TEKsystems client partnerships across staffing and talent delivery needs.
- Developed new business through prospecting and account development activities.
- Presented TEKsystems solutions to decision makers and hiring leaders.
Education
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
Pennsylvania State University
Sonar Technician -
United States Navy
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Leadership
- Talent Strategy Development
- IT Recruiting
- Workforce Planning
- Career Program Management
- Workforce Engagement
- Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Career Development
- Career Transition Support
- Career Path Coaching
- Internal Mobility
- Talent Analytics
- Oracle Recruiting
- Workday
Personal Information
Title: Talent Acquisition Leader | Workforce Strategy | Internal Mobility | Career Development
Timeline
Career Advisor Lead
Leidos, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
Senior Talent Champion
Leidos, Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2025
Principal Talent Advisor
Oracle
05.2022 - 05.2023
Principal Recruiter
Leidos, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Associate
Method3
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Consulting Sales
Evoke Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Account Executive / Professional Recruiter
TEKsystems
01.1999 - 01.2012
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
Pennsylvania State University
Sonar Technician -
United States Navy