Kevin Pilgrim
Lyles,TN
Summary
As a Regional Recruiting Manager at FirstFleetinc, I leveraged strategic leadership and in-depth knowledge of onboarding processes to surpass staffing objectives, enhancing the company's brand through innovative recruitment strategies. My collaborative leadership fostered strong university partnerships, increasing the candidate pool significantly, while my adept use of applicant tracking systems streamlined hiring, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Recruiting Manager
FirstFleetinc
03.2019 - 01.2025
- Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems effectively, managing candidate information efficiently throughout the hiring process.
- Developed strong relationships with local universities and colleges to attract top talent and enhance brand reputation.
- Coached hiring managers through interview best practices, ensuring a consistent candidate experience across all departments.
- Streamlined the hiring process for efficiency, reducing time-to-fill for open positions.
- Optimized job advertising efforts by researching industry trends; adjusting postings based on insights gained from data analysis.
- Organized regional job fairs and networking events, expanding company visibility within the community.
- Increased candidate pool by implementing targeted recruitment strategies and engaging with various professional networks.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with job candidates, assessing qualifications and fit within company culture.
- Visited with regional locations to assess needs and develop methods to improve recruiting strategies.
- Managed hiring events to drive candidates to specific branches.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing comprehensive onboarding programs and providing ongoing support to new hires.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Designed, developed, and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than required vacancies each year.
Terminal Manager
FirstFleet
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning loads and developing contingency plans.
- Oversaw maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
- Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.
- Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
- Handled customer complaints and revised process to improve service, boosting customer service scores to 99% on time delivery per customer Scorecard
- Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
- DOT and Safety Compliance
- Covered loads as needed due to call ins, vacation and/or break downs
US FoodService
Terminal Manager
04.2001 - 05.2013
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked with routing dept to schedule load deliveries within time windows
- Hired and trained all new hies
- Delivery tracking and Customer/Sales communication
Education
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School
MariettaSkills
- Candidate experience
- Collaborative leadership
- Onboarding processes
- Strategic leadership
Timeline
Regional Recruiting Manager
FirstFleetinc
03.2019 - 01.2025
Terminal Manager
FirstFleet
05.2013 - 03.2019
US FoodService
Terminal Manager
04.2001 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School
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