JOSHUA EPPERSON
WESTMINSTER,USA
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 4 years of recruitment strategy development.
Detail-oriented professional with strong multitasking and communication skills. Experienced in recruiting highly talented personnel. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
US NAVY
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with community, high schools, and leadership to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Acted as Enlisted Recruiter In Charge, Scholarship Coordinator, and E-Talent Lead to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for the US Navy.
- Sourced and screened candidates for Enlistment and Scholarship roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Evaluated the whole person concept, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Increased retention rates through thorough pre-screening of candidates and regular follow-up on new hires'' satisfaction levels.
- Conducted 45 Classroom presentations at local High schools in the Los Angeles area.
Low Voltage Electrician
US Navy
12.2015 - 03.2022
- Maintained shipboard fire alarm, navigation, television, announcing, telecom, and security systems through maintenance, repair, and operation.
- Increased overall efficiency by consistently training and supervising more than 15 personnel in preparation for deployments and certifications.
- Telecommunications Officer, overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the PBX exchange, and the deployment of multiple cellular assets utilized in and out of country.
- Collaborated with project managers to design and implement comprehensive low voltage solutions for various projects.
- Managed workload effectively by prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and consistently delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXBachelor of Science - Business Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2026
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Confident oral communication
- Career event coordination
- Effective interviewing techniques
- Passionate classroom leader
- Adaptable mindset for innovative solutions
Accomplishments
- Developed a training curriculum for Junior Electricians to attain there Work Center Supervisor Qualification, resulting in 23 Sailors achieving this qualification in support of Team objectives within a 8 week time line.
- Created a comprehensive training program as the Training lead for the Quality Assurance Program, which lead to 300+ employees attaining there QA fundamentals qualification in support of best maintenance practices.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory for tracking personnel qualifications with hard line dates.
- Achieved Medium Station of the Year through attainment of 81 Contracts, surpassing National average by 27 percent.
- Attained NROTC Mission single handedly for Fiscal year 2025, with a 107% attainment.
Hobbies and Interests
- Financial Literacy
- Travel
- Holistic Health
Affiliations
- TESOL International Association
Certification
- Talent Acquisition Training - 3 years
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
US NAVY
03.2022 - Current
Low Voltage Electrician
US Navy
12.2015 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Education
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central Texas College
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