Kory Wingo
Tecumseh,OK
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Military Recruiting Team Leader with over 10 years of experience leading recruitment teams, managing talent acquisition strategies, and driving successful recruiting campaigns in a high-pressure environment. Proven expertise in identifying and attracting top-tier candidates, enhancing team performance, and fostering strong relationships with potential recruits, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and military standards. Skilled in personnel management, training and development, data analysis, and strategic planning. Adept at utilizing both traditional and digital recruiting methods to meet and exceed recruitment targets. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on achieving excellence and delivering measurable results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
MILITARY RECRUITING TEAM LEADER
Oklahoma Army National Guard
01.2007 - Current
- Led a high-performing teams of 10 recruiters in a fast-paced environment, driving recruitment efforts to meet organizational goals and personnel targets.
- Developed and executed strategic recruitment plans, utilizing both traditional and digital channels to attract top-tier talent.
- Managed the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates, ensuring alignment with job requirements and organizational needs.
- Trained and mentored more than 20 team members, fostering professional development and improving team performance through hands-on coaching and structured training programs.
- Coordinated and participated in over 100 community events, job fairs, and outreach activities, effectively representing the organization and engaging potential candidates.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics and KPIs, reporting on team performance and recommending adjustments to improve results and streamline processes.
- Fostered strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment between recruitment objectives and organizational priorities.
- Promoted a diverse and inclusive recruitment process, ensuring a broad representation of candidates and adherence to diversity goals.
- Managed recruitment-related administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records, updating applicant tracking systems (ATS), and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Delivered presentations and briefings to senior leadership, providing insights on recruitment trends, challenges, and successes.
Education
US Army Professional Development - Professional Development
Master Leader Course
Fort Bliss, TX06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY02.2014
Skills
- Community and Business Relationship Building
- Recruitment Campaign Planning & Execution
- Recruitment Campaign Planning & Execution
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Job Market Research & Trend Analysis
- Negotiation & Persuasion
- Building Rapport & Trust
- High-Pressure Decision Making
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
MILITARY RECRUITING TEAM LEADER
Oklahoma Army National Guard
01.2007 - Current
US Army Professional Development - Professional Development
Master Leader Course
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Excelsior College
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