Craig Canfield
Delaware,OH
Summary
20+years experience in a Leadership role within a high tempo work environment. Working in a multi-function, diverse, and challenging organization. Experience with food service, security, overseas operations, and talent acquisitions recruiting for new applicants to join the team. Team leading ability, training, mentoring, and preparing peer and subordinates to fulfill and succeed in ongoing and future operations on a daily basis. Maintaining a high level of accuracy and completion in all tasks and missions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
US Army
Delaware, OH
10.2017 - 02.2024
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by utilizing advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
- Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
- Implemented innovative sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates and expand talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance throughout the recruitment process.
- Streamlined internal referral program by simplifying procedures, increasing employee participation, and ultimately expanding the pool of qualified applicants.
- Mentored junior recruiters in best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
- Led training sessions for hiring managers on topics such as interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, and legal considerations in the hiring process.
- Facilitated successful candidate experiences throughout all stages of the recruitment journey by maintaining open lines of communication and providing timely feedback.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Culinary Manager
US Army
12.2003 - 10.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating and implementing innovative menus, ensuring diverse and delicious culinary offerings.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.
- Reduced food waste and costs with careful menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and portion control.
- Collaborated with executive team to develop seasonal menus that showcased fresh, locally-sourced ingredients for optimal taste and quality.
- Mentored junior chefs and kitchen staff, facilitating professional growth through training sessions on cooking techniques and presentation skills.
- Established a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among kitchen staff members, resulting in improved productivity and morale.
- Maintained consistently high food safety standards by enforcing strict adherence to sanitation guidelines and conducting regular inspections of kitchen facilities.
- Contributed to the restaurant''s reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality dishes that delighted guests and earned rave reviews.
- Stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new ideas into menus, elevating the dining experience for guests while maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
- Increased employee retention by offering competitive compensation packages and fostering a supportive work environment that prioritized professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Participated in community events showcasing the restaurant''s culinary offerings, creating brand awareness and generating interest from potential new customers.
- Continuously refined culinary skills through ongoing professional development initiatives such as workshops, seminars, or industry conferences, staying current on best practices and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement within the restaurant operation.
- Scheduled kitchen staff of Number people.
- Motivated team of Number employees to maintain high standards of food preparation and efficiency for Number hours per shift.
- Maintained kitchen hardware and repaired tools or ordered equipment.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
Education
Associate Of General Studies -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
- Contract Negotiation
- Talent Management
- Compensation Analysis
- Candidate Tracking
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate Pipeline Management
- Recruitment
- Multitasking abilities
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Recruitment marketing
- Performance management
- Creative problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional intelligence
- Interviewing techniques
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership Development
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Human Resources Operations
- Negotiation Tactics
- Personnel Recruitment
- Leadership Training and Development
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Training Development
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
US Army
10.2017 - 02.2024
Culinary Manager
US Army
12.2003 - 10.2017
Associate Of General Studies -
Central Texas College