Kevin Conley
Dayton,OH
Summary
I am a Senior Technical recruiter very skilled at Cleared Government recruiting. I am an expert sourcer for hard to fill unicorn type roles as well as experience with manufacturing and aviation recruiting. I can operate as a recruiter or recruiting manager and I bring an immediate impact to any recruiting role with enthusiasm and an accomplish anything attitude.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter
Sumaria Systems
Dayton, OH
03.2022 - Current
- I use various job boards, internet tools to source both passive and active Cleared candidates for Cleared Government contract positions primarily on the MQ-9 program at Wright Patterson AFB and multiple ISR, NASIC and DARPA programs across the country
- I conduct interviews side by side with Program Managers to ensure continuity and customer service
- I create job ads and writes job descriptions for current and specialized positions
- I screen a high volume of resumes and conducted pre-screen interviews and preliminary technical assessments of candidates as well as vetting Clearance and reference information
- I support human resources, controlling resume flow within applicant tracking system Clear Company and managing full life cycle desk
- Consistently keep program openings at 0
Senior Technical Recruiter
Moseley Technical Services
Huntsville, Dayton, AL, OH
04.2021 - 03.2022
- I recruited high volume short term Government Cleared contract engineering positions while operating in a full cycle recruiting environment for Boeing, General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin for projects across the globe
- Proficient with applicant tracking system ICIMS as well as customer portals for loading candidates
- I was the top engineering recruiter during my time with Moseley. I left to join Sumaria Systems which was a local company and I preferred with my connections with the Air Guard. I also received a significant pay raise that didn't include commission.
Human Resources Generalist
Norwood Medical
Dayton, OH
12.2019 - 04.2021
- I recruited and hired employees for a 1200 person medical manufacturing facility. The positions included various Engineers as well as CNC operators and Quality.
- I would source candidates with various job boards, set up interviews, second interviews/tours and issue offer letters.
- I would conduct floor walks to build rapport with current employees and to help with referrals for hard to fill positions.
- We had 75 openings when I took over and after working on site through Covid I was able to get us down to 7 vacancies in a year.
- I left this position to get into Government contractor recruiting and a significant pay raise.
Airlines Maintenance Recruiter Pathways Program
PSA
Dayton, OH
01.2019 - 06.2019
- I recruited separating Military Aircraft Maintenance candidates for PSA's Military Pathways Program. Used ICIMS and LinkedIn to source candidates as well as 95% travel to attend recruiting/job fairs and speaking events. Managed a full life cycle recruiting desk and managed candidates until start date.
- Coordinated candidates travel to Charlotte, NC where I would travel weekly to conduct interviews and give offers to selected candidates.
- I left this position mainly because of the travel, I was flying 6 days a week. Also for a pay raise.
Recruiting and Retention Manager
Ohio Air National Guard
Blue Ash, OH
01.2013 - 12.2019
- I managed 1 recruiter and 1 administrator in this role and had a $250,000 marketing budget recruiting Cleared Cyber and Maintenance roles for the 123rd Air Control Squadron and the Ohio Air National Guard.
- The program was consistently at 85% manning and I was able to get it to 103% in my first year and we stayed at or above that for the remainder of my time.
- I also Managed the retention program establishing excellent rapport with the employees, advising them on career options and acting as a mentor leading to a 95% retention rate.
- I was recognized as #1 of 5 Regional Recruiting and Retention Managers. I retired from the Air Force with 24yrs of service. 18yrs Active Duty and 6 Yrs full time Ohio Air Guard.
Regional Recruiting Manager
U.S Air Force
Knoxville, TN
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led a recruiting team of eight Senior Recruiters and one HR Administration Assistant covering east Tennessee and western North Carolina in full life cycle recruiting.
- Propelled the team from #58 of 186 to #1 of 186 in the nation within the first 14-months with strategy, planning and execution.
- My team was #1 in the Nation at filling hard to fill Air Force Special Operations roles.
- I was recruited by the Ohio Air Guard to help with manning issues and left this position for a full time Ohio Air Guard position with 18yrs active duty time.
Air Force Recruiting Service
U.S Air Force
Dayton, OH
01.2001 - 01.2011
- 2001-2004 Senior Recruiter Ashland, KY
- 2004-2008 Recruiting Operations/Area Supervisor Milwaukee, WI
- 2008-2011 Engineering Recruiting Manager/Training Marketing Manager Dayton, Ohio
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
01.2008
Skills
- Full Life Cycle Recruiting
- Cleared Recruiting
- Boolean Search
- Candidate screening
- ICIMS
- Cleared Company
- People soft
- Indeed
- Clearance Jobs
- Dice
- Zip Recruiter
- Monster
- Records management
- Hiring and retention strategies
- Onboarding placement
- Benefits administrator
- Applicant sourcing
- Background checks
- Resume scanning
- Security Clearance Verifications
- Manufacturing Recruiting
- Employee Counseling
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter
Sumaria Systems
03.2022 - Current
Senior Technical Recruiter
Moseley Technical Services
04.2021 - 03.2022
Human Resources Generalist
Norwood Medical
12.2019 - 04.2021
Airlines Maintenance Recruiter Pathways Program
PSA
01.2019 - 06.2019
Recruiting and Retention Manager
Ohio Air National Guard
01.2013 - 12.2019
Regional Recruiting Manager
U.S Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2014
Air Force Recruiting Service
U.S Air Force
01.2001 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force