Kelvin McMillan
Fremont,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Talent Leader with proven background in sourcing and hiring top technical talent. Adept at building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring successful placements. Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter
Meta
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- Utilized data analytics tools to identify trends in candidate behavior, tailoring outreach efforts accordingly.
- Created comprehensive candidate profiles that highlighted key skills, experiences, and fit with corporate values, allowing hiring managers to make informed decisions quickly.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Talent Acquisition Manager
VSCO
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Increased quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Managed high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by utilizing advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Led training sessions for hiring managers on topics such as interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, and legal considerations in hiring process.
- Managed all aspects of interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 125-employee company.
Senior Technical Recruiter
VSCO
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Reduced time-to-hire by optimizing job postings for maximum visibility and applicant engagement.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
Technical Recruiter
VSCO
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
- Coordinated interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth selection process from start to finish.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
Talent Sourcer
VSCO
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and completing various paperwork.
- Presented qualified candidates to hiring managers in timely manner, facilitating quicker decision-making processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor practices, informing strategic adjustments in talent sourcing approaches.
- Leveraged data-driven insights from recruitment analytics to inform adjustments in sourcing approach leading to better-targeted searches.
Senior Recruiting Manager
US Marine Corps Recruiting
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Fostered an inclusive work environment by promoting diversity initiatives during the recruitment process.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current recruiting tools and technologies, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Streamlined the hiring process for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced time-to-fill rates.
- Coordinated career fairs and networking events to increase brand awareness among potential candidates.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Designed, developed, and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than 40 vacancies each year.
Recruiting Manager
US Marine Corps Recruiting
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Reached hiring goals consistently through effective collaboration with hiring managers and clear communication of requirements.
- Managed applicant tracking systems to keep recruitment processes organized.
- Measured and reported on recruitment metrics to track successes and failures of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for recruitment team members, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development goals.
Recruiter
US Marine Corps Recruiting
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing company''s reach within local communities.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA12.2023
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Team building
- Analytical Thinking
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Candidate Sourcing
- Talent management
- Contract Negotiation
- Job Posting Optimization
- Employer Branding
- Executive Recruiting
- Leadership Development
Certification
- Certified GBD Talent Sourcing - Feb 2024
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Building a Diverse Workforce - Cornell University - May 2023
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Scrum Alliance - April 2023
- Recruiting and Talent Acquisition - Cornell University - March 2022
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter
Meta
12.2024 - 05.2025
Talent Acquisition Manager
VSCO
01.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Technical Recruiter
VSCO
09.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Recruiter
VSCO
03.2022 - 09.2022
Talent Sourcer
VSCO
08.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Recruiting Manager
US Marine Corps Recruiting
10.2018 - 05.2021
Recruiting Manager
US Marine Corps Recruiting
05.2011 - 03.2013
Recruiter
US Marine Corps Recruiting
11.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Trident University International
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