LANCE P. MEYER
Summary
Recruiting professional with over 9 years in full-cycle recruiting operations, leading teams to enhance pipeline development and achieve hiring goals. Known for streamlining recruitment processes and fostering community partnerships that boost candidate engagement and event coverage.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Team Lead / Program Manager
MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Minneapolis, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruiting operations, including outreach, screening, qualification, processing, follow-up, and pipeline development.
- Led regional recruiting for 10 recruiters, overseeing sourcing, qualification, events, and workforce readiness to achieve hiring goals.
- Supervised 10 recruiters by setting expectations, monitoring activity, providing feedback, and enhancing productivity.
- Collaborated with leaders to assess staffing needs and align outreach strategies with workforce objectives.
- Analyzed labor market trends, territory performance, recruiter capabilities, and candidate flow to refine sourcing strategies.
- Reorganized recruiter responsibilities and lead assignments to strengthen pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.
- Established community and workforce partnerships that increased recruiting event coverage by 30%.
- Facilitated recruitment initiatives that attracted qualified candidates while maintaining accountability for training progression of up to 165 soldiers.
Regional Recruiting Manager / Recruiter
MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Alexandria, USA
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Managed recruiting performance, applicant flow, candidate readiness, recruiter development, and retention support, enhancing overall recruitment effectiveness across Minnesota region.
- Directed recruiting activities encompassing prospecting, applicant qualification, preparation, candidate follow-up, and retention support, streamlining recruitment process.
- Developed recruiting strategies using local market data, school access, community engagement, candidate trends, and performance metrics.
- Improved candidate pipeline success by 28% through redesigned training and follow-up processes.
- Achieved 85% candidate pipeline success, exceeding national average of 77%.
- Coordinated a recruiting event that established 15 new programs, significantly increasing applicant pool and community engagement.
- Sourced, screened, qualified, and prepared applicants while maintaining consistent candidate communication.
- Ranked in the top 5% for recruiting production nationwide.
Operations Coordinator / Training Coordinator
MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Alexandria, USA
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Coordinated training schedules, resource requests, personnel records, travel documentation, administrative packets, and compliance tracking to ensure timely preparation and adherence to regulations.
- Managed documentation for personnel attending schools, training events, and professional development programs, facilitating seamless participation and compliance.
- Tracked training, readiness, travel, and compliance requirements using personnel and administrative systems, supporting efficient operations and readiness.
Education
Military Leadership Training - Master Leader
Mississippi RTI
01-2023
Military Leadership Training - Unit Supply Specialist Senior Leader Course
New Hampshire RTI
02-2021
Military Training - Non Career Recruiter Course
Strength Maintenace Training Center
09-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Alexandria Technical College
Bachelor - General Management
Thomas Edison State University
05-2026
Skills
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Full-cycle recruiting
- High-volume hiring
- Sourcing and screening
- Pipeline development
- Metrics and compliance
- Labor market analysis
- Retention strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Recruiting events and outreach
Accomplishments
- Directors 54 - Selected to represent Minnesota at a national level, competing against other recruiters.
- Two-time recipient of Diamond Club Award - Completing yearly assigned tasks in six months.
- Two-time recipient of Platinum Club Award - Completing 124% or more yearly assigned tasks.
- St. Cajetan Award - Recognizing recruiters for long-term excellence, professionalism, and lasting impact on recruitment and retention.
Education
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Timeline
Recruiting Team Lead / Program Manager
MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
07.2023 - Current
Regional Recruiting Manager / Recruiter
MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
03.2017 - 06.2023
Operations Coordinator / Training Coordinator
MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
11.2014 - 03.2017
Military Leadership Training - Master Leader
Mississippi RTI
Military Leadership Training - Unit Supply Specialist Senior Leader Course
New Hampshire RTI
Military Training - Non Career Recruiter Course
Strength Maintenace Training Center
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Alexandria Technical College
Bachelor - General Management
Thomas Edison State University