Matthew Weldy USN (Retired)
Mobile
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with over 20 years of experience and proven track record in sourcing, attracting, and retaining top talent. Known for designing and executing effective recruitment campaigns that align with business goals. Highly collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving organizational needs. Proficient in using modern recruitment tools and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician and Provider Recruiter
Loyal Source Government Services
07.2024 - Current
- Specialized in government staffing for United States Federal Agencies.
- Develop communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Partner with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Negotiate offer packages that satisfied both candidates and company objectives, contributing to employee retention rates.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process for various roles across the organization, ensuring high-quality hires.
- Partnered with HR team to develop comprehensive onboarding programs, facilitating smooth transitions for new hires.
Primary Care Nurse Manager
Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and additional services for optimal patient care
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines outlined under HIPAA regulations when managing sensitive patient information
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Educated patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and self-care techniques
- Managed time effectively while juggling multiple tasks within a fast-paced primary care setting
Human Resources Specialist- Physician and Provider Recruiter
VISN 16 / Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Served as the primary point of contact (POC) for physicians and provider candidate site visits/interviews and ensured enhanced candidate experience through coordination of candidate travel, interview agendas, facility tours, local area community tours, formal contingent offers, and initiation of credentialing and privileging (C&P)
- Worked directly with medical staff management to determine hiring needs, best recruitment avenues, and compensation packages for medical staff positions
- Served as the senior strategic HR recruitment and retention advisor at the local VA health care system (VA Medical Center and community-based outpatient clinics)
- Provided strategic recruitment and retention services to health system leadership and service line managers
- Provided health system leadership on short- and long-range analyses of recruitment, hiring and retention requirements
Business Development Specialist / Clinical Skills Instructor
University of South Alabama Simulation Program
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Recruited students and clinicians for simulation-based training programs, employing targeted marketing strategies to expand program outreach
- Networked with industry leaders to increase partnership opportunities and drive new revenues
- Established contracts with public and private sector users
- Identified potential clients through extensive market research and analysis
- Provided instruction to health professions students (allied health, medical nursing) and health professionals / practicing clinicians
- Skills teaching included wound closure (basic & advanced suturing), physical examination, splinting, arterial and venous access devices, men's health / wellness exams, and Levels A-D personal protective equipment (PPE)
Healthcare Recruiter- U.S Navy Medical, Nursing and Allied Health
Gulf Coast Region
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Worked independently in assigned territory executing complex sales cycles and negotiating agreements with physicians, dentists, nurses, ancillary medical professionals, students, and other key decision-makers
- Promoted job opportunities via social media and organized career fairs, significantly increasing candidate engagement and program visibility
- Awards/ Recognition
- Officer Recruiting Excellence Award 2019, 2018
- Ranked #2 of 10
- National Medical Officer Recruiter of the Year 2017
- Ranked 1 of 1000
- Region Medical Officer Recruiter of the Year 2017
- Ranked #1 of 500
- District Medical Officer Recruiter of the Year 2017, 2016, and 2013
- Ranked #1 of 10
- District Medical Officer Reserve Recruiter of the Year 2015
Veteran Talent Acquisition Manager
U.S. Navy Recruiting Command, Gulf Coast Region
02.1998 - 06.2010
- Developed sourcing strategies and executed recruitment campaigns that resulted in increased candidate flow for high-priority positions
- Mentored junior team members, leading to improved team performance and achievement of recruitment targets
- Awards/ Recognition
- Awarded Navy Recruiter in Charge of the Year in 2007 137% of assigned quota
- Awarded Enlisted Medical Recruiter of the Year 142% of medical quota
- Ranked #1 out of 51
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.2012
Associates Degree of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Davis College
Brewton, AL11.1995
Skills
- Social media candidate engagement
- Targeted recruitment strategies
- Comprehensive onboarding coordination
- Strategic recruitment promotion
- Talent acquisition sourcing
- Strategic candidate relationship management
- Talent pipeline development
- Job advertisement optimization
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Stop-the-Bleed Instructor (American College of Surgeons & the Committee on Trauma)
- Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – Instructor status
- Safe Sitter Instructor 2021-present
- Professional Selling Skills Facilitator
Timeline
Physician and Provider Recruiter
Loyal Source Government Services
07.2024 - Current
Primary Care Nurse Manager
Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System
10.2023 - 03.2024
Human Resources Specialist- Physician and Provider Recruiter
VISN 16 / Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System
03.2023 - 10.2023
Business Development Specialist / Clinical Skills Instructor
University of South Alabama Simulation Program
01.2021 - 03.2023
Healthcare Recruiter- U.S Navy Medical, Nursing and Allied Health
Gulf Coast Region
06.2010 - 12.2012
Veteran Talent Acquisition Manager
U.S. Navy Recruiting Command, Gulf Coast Region
02.1998 - 06.2010
Associates Degree of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Davis College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
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