Joshua Garrou

· Led full-cycle recruitment operations, including workforce planning, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, selection, and onboarding for high-priority national security positions.

· Built and maintained pipelines of qualified candidates with specialized experience in defense, intelligence, cyber operations, and advanced technology fields.

· Partnered with senior military leadership, program managers, and government stakeholders to align hiring strategies with mission requirements and evolving operational priorities.

· Implemented targeted outreach initiatives, including veteran engagement programs, industry networking, and strategic partnerships to attract elite candidates.

· Conducted structured interviews, skills assessments, and background coordination to ensure candidates met strict security, performance, and cultural standards.

· Analyzed recruiting metrics and hiring trends to improve time-to-fill, candidate quality, and long-term retention.

· Ensured compliance with federal hiring guidelines, security clearance processes, and organizational policies.

· Mentored recruiting staff and streamlined recruitment workflows to improve efficiency and candidate experience.

• Responsible for coordinating the training of Naval Special Warfare Operators in Unmanned System Technology
• Ensures qualifications of instructor cadre in the performance of their duties
• Responsible for maintaining assets valued at over 2 million dollars for training purposes
• Supervised daily operations of the Flight Operations Department.

• Lead 35 sailors of a Naval Special Warfare combat support division in the training and operations of unmanned technology to be utilized down range in hostile environments
• Responsible for performing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions for Joint Task Forces overseas
• Providing critical support for troops on the ground
• Coordinate Research and Development of unmanned system technology to be utilized in combat conditions

• Responsible for performing unscheduled maintenance on the P-3C aircraft
• Trained Junior Sailors in maintenance actions and plane handling operations