Kaleb Middleton
Aurora,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader and seasoned Career Recruiter with the United States Marine Corps, leveraging a 14-year background to drive recruitment success. Excelled in building relationships and utilizing technology, resulting in over 1500 new accessions. Skilled in leadership and effective communication, I significantly enhanced team efficiency and recruitment metrics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's background investigation.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with community members, officials, school board staff, and other internal and external resources to ensure an excellent/positive experience.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet the needs of the Marine Corps contracting and shipping missions staffing efficiently.
- Enhanced recruitment process by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements and eligibility for assignment.
- Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing the Marine Corps culture.
- Boss of 2 Recruiting offices. Lead, Trained, and Developed a team 5-7 junior and senior Marine recruiters with a very high mission monthly on prospecting, efficiency, building rapport, sales training, responding to disinterest and overcoming objections, to assist overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the reach within local communities.
- Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.
- Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates.
- Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates.
- Advocated for Marines, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Conducted performance reviews and evaluations providing balanced feedback to Marines and Command members on the Marines performance.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Worked alongside global business leaders to deploy new training strategies.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor our attrition trends.
- Currently am the Marine Corps Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) Chief for Chicago, Il.
- Responsible for having contracted over 1500 new accessions and shipped over 1000 recruits to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA.
Career Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
Indianapolis, IN
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's background investigation.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with community members, officials, school board staff, and other internal and external resources to ensure an excellent/positive experience.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet the needs of the Marine Corps contracting and shipping missions staffing efficiently.
- Enhanced recruitment process by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements and eligibility for assignment.
- Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing the Marine Corps culture.
- Boss of 2 Recruiting offices. Lead, Trained, and Developed a team 5-7 junior and senior Marine recruiters with a very high mission monthly on prospecting, efficiency, building rapport, sales training, responding to disinterest and overcoming objections, to assist overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the reach within local communities.
- Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.
- Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates.
- Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates.
- Advocated for Marines, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Conducted performance reviews and evaluations providing balanced feedback to Marines and Command members on the Marines performance.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Was the Assistant Recruiting Instructor for Indianapolis and was responsible for training all recruiters and bosses in the Indiana.
Career Counselor
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Career Planner for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169
- Career Planner for Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 268
- Enhanced Marines career development by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops.
- Assisted transition readiness by analyzing job placement outcomes data contributing to accreditation reports.
- Counseled Marines one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions focused on interview preparation, boosting confidence during employer interactions.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
- Created engaging presentations and workshops addressing retention topics each year such as timelines for submitting reenlistment requests, networking strategies for transitioning service members, bonus eligibility, Special Duty Assignments, and lateral move options.
- Stayed updated on trends within higher education and the workforce by attending professional conferences or participating in webinars.
- Organized successful on-base job fairs, connecting Marines directly with potential employers.
- Equipped Marines with job search skills to increase success chances.
- Mentored Junior Marines, sharing professional expertise and providing training on leadership, and best practices for effective results.
- Wrote over 3,000 re-enlistment contracts for Marines between both units.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to Marines.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed data measurement tools to track retention goal and ensure goal was met.
Administrative Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Worked for Headquarters Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs (HQMC M&RA)
- Worked for Headquarters Marine Corps Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments. (HQMC MMEA)
- Handled mail, packages, emails, document transmissions and other types of data with both manual and automated tracking strategies.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and professional responses to inquiries and concerns.
- Minimized errors in documentation through meticulous proofreading, editing, formatting skills.
- Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing administrative support and coordinating daily operations.
- Managed schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless coordination of events.
- Managed schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for medically retired service members ensuring seamless coordination of events and getting them to and from appointments with local VA hospitals.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail.
- Resolved customer concerns efficiently to promote satisfaction and loyalty.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and ordering new supplies when inventory runs lows.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Boosted employee morale by planning team-building activities.
- Provided exceptional reception services such as answering phone calls professionally, directing them appropriately while maintaining visitor logs.
- Worked on behalf of senior leaders to complete project requirements according to schedules and within budgetary limitations.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors and service providers.
- Fostered positive client relationships by promptly addressing questions or concerns related to their case files.
- Monitored and managed expenses with allotted budgets and reviewed and approved expense reports.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Studies - Criminal Justice
Ashford University
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma - None
Napoleon Junior/Senior High School
Napoleon, OH05.2011
Skills
Leadership and Managerial skills
Firearms training
14 years Marine Corps background
Sales training
Personal relationships
Effective communications
Technology usage
Computer skills
Accomplishments
-2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals
-4 Good Conduct Medals
-2 Meritorious Unit Commendation Medals
-Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal
-2 Sea service deployment medals
-Global War on Terrorism Medal
-National Defense Medal
-2 Recruiting medals
-Honor Graduate awards
-Multiple Certificate of Commendations
-Multiple Letters of Appreciation
-Multiple Meritorious Masts
Certification
-MC3/MC4 Effective Communication skills and Consultative Selling Skills
-MEPS Liaison Certification
-Career Recruiter Certification
-Basic Career Planner Certification
-Basic Recruiter Certifications
-Administrative Specialist Certification
-Digital Engagement Certifications
-Marine Corps Advanced Course
-Marine Corps Career Course
-Sergeants Course
-Corporals Course
-Leading Marines
-Black belt Marine Corps Martial Arts
Timeline
Career Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
01.2022 - Current
Career Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
05.2018 - 12.2021
Career Counselor
United States Marine Corps
03.2015 - 04.2018
Administrative Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor Of Applied Studies - Criminal Justice
Ashford University
High School Diploma - None
Napoleon Junior/Senior High School