Regional Director of Workforce Strategy
Open To Work
Ken Collins
U.S. ARMY
Raleigh,NC
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
Senior Regional Talent and Marketing ManagerSenior Regional Operations ManagerSenior Talent AcquisitionsRegional Director of Healthcare RecruitingHealthcare Training Developer
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Raleigh, NC, USDurham, NC
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Team Building / Company RetreatsCompany Culture
22
Years of experience
Accomplished Senior Director with over 22-years of dynamic experience surrounding strategic planning, public partnerships, marketing and managing talent acquisitions for the U.S. Government. Proven track-record in strategic planning, project development, executing and integrating initiatives that enhanced the total organizational posture. Demonstrated leadership outside of acting capacity while managing dynamic projects. Skilled in defining KPIs and assessing nontraditional performance indicators, proven instrumental in roles requiring management of crossfunctional collaborations tasked with optimizing organizational talent pools. Committed to lean sustainable business innovations that foster tangible organizational growth through shaping operations that promoted impactful public partnerships.
Work History
Senior Regional Talent and Marketing Manager
4 Years 1 Month- People Analytics & Strategy Leader- Led strategic talent management and workforce analytics initiatives across a large regional organization, developing data-driven retention strategies and implementing process automation to enhance personnel development and organizational performance. Managed comprehensive HR functions including career counseling, talent acquisition, and workforce planning while fostering cross-functional partnerships to support organizational objectives.
- Workforce Analytics & Risk Forecasting- Exceptionally proficient in assessing complicated workforce analytics to identify attrition, trends, perform assessments, diverse climates, and forecast threats mitigating attrition losses by developing robust retention strategies/initiatives.
- Process Automation & Operational Scalability- Engineered an AI-integrated website capable of identifying and automating lean marketing strategies, ensured website engagement growth of 35% and reduced labor hours by 30% within two fiscal years.
- Capital Allocation & Talent Investment Strategy- Designed and executed comprehensive talent management strategies that increased engagement with veteran candidates by 40% and established strategic partnerships to support recruitment and career development objectives. Conducted over 500 counseling sessions through the AI-automated process, achieving a 75% job placement rate within the first fiscal year.
- Performance Metrics & Business Partnership- AI automated counseling process enhanced workforce retention, responsible for conducting over 500 counseling sessions resulting in a 75% job placement within the first fiscal year, strengthening onboarding readiness and professional development pathways.
Senior Regional Operations Manager
1 Year 9 Months- Planning & Forecasting- Oversaw global operations for the Army Reserve Medical Command that ensured the organization's cross-functional communication, strategic planning, training, and operational readiness throughout a national pandemic.
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership- Remotely managed cross-functional multi-disciplined critical action medical teams impacting large-scale military operations and national security, recognized for exceptional leadership throughout the pandemic and awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
- Organizational Alignment & Resource Synchronization- Directed staff synchronization and readiness initiatives, bridging the gap between strategic officer plans and enlisted execution, impacting over 37,000 Soldiers through critical publications and operational oversight.
- Performance Management & Executive Communication- Authored 54 comprehensive publications addressing Army Reserve COVID Response operations, synthesizing complex operational data into clear, executive-ready materials for senior leadership.
Senior Talent Acquisitions
3 Years 11 Months- Planning & Forecasting- Pioneered the virtual marketing project development, management, and training doctrine for the U.S. Army that increased virtual engagement by 30% and reduced marketing cost by 24% within the first two fiscal years, supporting customer engineer, marketing and talent acquisition technologies.
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Business Partnership- Built the marketing department from inception, managing creative developments, public partnerships, branding, training, and directly oversaw 2,700 national assets with a budgetary allocation of over $200,000.
- Vendor Partnership & Capability Assessment- Conducted product testing, evaluation, and communication with major tech leaders, to assess suitability for U.S. Army that established partnerships and sourcing services improving organizational capabilities and human resource operations.
- Performance Management & Executive Communication- Conducted comprehensive analysis on marketing, recruiting and manpower KPIs, regularly presented findings to executive panels comprised of senior government officials to forecast threats surrounding manpower attrition and strengthen performance planning.
- Strategic Communications & Performance Optimization- Led the development, communication and launch of marketing strategies for rebranding campaigns, driving a 35% increase in KPI performance while cutting fiscal requirements by 15% through disciplined financial management and budgetary control.
- Team Development & Talent Cultivation- Spearheaded a mentorship program for transitioning service members, resulting in a 40% increase in successful career placements within public partnerships, reinforcing developing talent and professional development. Authored the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Virtual Recruiting Activities, Tech Pub 3-10.4.
Healthcare Training Developer
1 Year 2 Months- Developed comprehensive training programs aligned with organizational goals and employee needs.
- Facilitated engaging workshops that improved employee performance and knowledge retention.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create relevant training materials and assessments.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to refine training content and delivery methods continuously.
- Mentored junior trainers, fostering skill development and enhancing team capabilities.
- Analyzed training effectiveness through evaluations, ensuring alignment with learning objectives.
- Led cross-functional initiatives to integrate innovative training technologies into existing programs.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to measure progress of learners, adjusting course content as needed for optimal results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop holistic training programs encompassing various aspects of job functions or departments.
- Created blended learning experiences combining instructor-led sessions, e-learning modules, and hands-on activities to appeal to diverse learning preferences.
- Managed multiple large-scale training projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Regional Director of Healthcare Recruiting
4 Years 8 Months- Led regional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple locations.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
- Mentored and guided regional managers in best practices for team development and performance improvement.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product diversification and service enhancement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve customer satisfaction scores.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor progress towards strategic objectives and operational goals.
- Negotiated contracts with key stakeholders, optimizing vendor relationships for cost savings and supply chain efficiency.
- Motivated employees through effective communication, recognition programs, and tailored incentive structures that aligned with corporate objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Business Management
- Awards: Dean's List
- GPA: 4.0
Associate of Arts
- Awards: Leadership Excellence Award
- GPA: 3.8
Skills
- Enterprise Leadership
- Digital marketing
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Strategic planning
- Creative direction
- Marketing campaign development
- Talent Management
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Strategies
- Operations Leader
- Project Management
- Public Communication
- Public Policies
- Strategic Partnerships
- Managing Multi-functional Teams
- Analytics KPI Developer
- Workforce optimization
- Career Counseling
- Secrete Clearance
- Executive Medical/STEM Recruiter
Accomplishments
- Grew the U.S. Army virtual recruiting footprint to over 100 million views annually contributing 28% of the annual mission for recruiting.
- Incorporation of AI automation tactics, enhanced customer relations while decreasing staff hours dedicated to prospecting and marketing by 30%.
- Authored over 60 organizational publications and 4 independent project development papers focused on training sustainment's.
- Directly trained more than 1,200 personnel, rating 38 supervisors, and established multiple public partnerships for the U.S. Army within STEM focused organizations.
Key Areas Of Expertise
- Enterprise Leadership
- Talent Management
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Strategies
- Operations Leader
- Project Management
- Public Communication
- Public Policies
- Strategic Partnerships
- Managing Multi-functional Teams
- Analytics KPI Developer
- Workforce optimization
- Career Counseling
- Secret Clearance
- STEM Recruiter
Timeline
Senior Regional Talent and Marketing Manager
U.S. ARMY
2022.07 - CurrentRead More
Senior Regional Operations Manager
U.S. ARMY
2020.10 - 2022.07Read More
Senior Talent Acquisitions
U.S. ARMY
2016.11 - 2020.10Read More
Regional Director of Healthcare Recruiting
U.S. Army Active Duty
2012.03 - 2016.11Read More
Healthcare Training Developer
U.S. Army Active Duty
2011.01 - 2012.03Read More
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts from Global Business Management
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St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts
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