Maurice Blakely
Tampa,FL
Summary
Adept Recruitment Manager with a proven track record at the US Army, enhancing recruitment processes and fostering strong relationships with external agencies. Skilled in data-driven decision-making and leadership development, successfully filled numerous vacancies annually, boosting team productivity and compliance. Expert in talent acquisition and employee engagement, significantly improving hiring quality and staff retention.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Manager
US Army
02.2021 - Current
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
- Designed, developed, and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than 50 vacancies each year.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 11-employees.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Maintained and organized electronic files for applicants and tracked feedback created throughout interview process.
- Presented excellent first impression of company at interview and recruiting events.
- Assisted with background checks.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Recruitment Manager
US Army
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
Recruiter Specialist
US Army
02.2011 - 02.2018
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
- Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
- Exceeded mandated quota from headquarters based on military needs and availability.
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
- Responded to calls and emails from interested candidates quickly and scheduled appointments for in-person meetings.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Pre-screened applicants and scheduled interviews with appropriate team members if needed.
Military Police Desk Sergeant
US Army
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic, and responded to emergencies on base.
- Secured storage of weapons, ammunition and explosives to prevent theft and accidents.
- Created and implemented security protocols and procedures to safeguard personnel and property.
Military Police
US Army
02.2006 - 01.2009
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault, and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Supervised 24-hour police operation investigating civil disturbances on base.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.2014
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Contract negotiation abilities
- Applicant tracking systems proficient
- Talent Acquisition
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent acquisition plans
- Recruitment planning
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development
- Staff Management
- Employment Record Verification
- Compliance
- Program Analysis
- Employee Relations
- Benefits Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- Goal Setting
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team building
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Recruitment Manager
US Army
02.2021 - Current
Recruitment Manager
US Army
02.2018 - 02.2021
Recruiter Specialist
US Army
02.2011 - 02.2018
Military Police Desk Sergeant
US Army
02.2009 - 02.2011
Military Police
US Army
02.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Grantham University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
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