Kelvin McMillan
Fremont,CA
Summary
Dynamic Talent Manager offering 10-year progressive career across diverse industries. Proven history of designing and implementing recruitment, training and conflict-resolution initiatives for companies up to 150 employees. Insightful and creative with strengths in partnering with cross-functional business executives to strategize personnel-management solutions. Known for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
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
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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