Hi, I’m
Michael Graham
Recruiting & Retention NCO
Navarre,FL
Summary
Well-qualified Recruiting & Retention professional with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
United States Air ForceNavarre, FL
Recruiting & Retention NCO
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Manages critical taskings in a high-tempo environment with little supervision/oversight, minimizing manpower resource requirements for task overlap and programmatic compliance
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of all industry trends and hiring desires.
- Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
- Established reputation among leading recruiting organizations for possessing extensive candidate network and successful placement of multiple specialties.
United States Air ForceJacksonville, FL
Production Recruiter & Retainer
04.2015 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Cultivates, implements, and maintains personal network of contacts comprised of local business leaders, education professionals and local/state agencies, ultimately streamlining the applicant lead process for quality applicants
- Certified in IMPACT Professional Sales Program through the nationally recognized Brooks Group.
- Consistently surpassed individual annual recruiting targets, allowing for excess accession capture throughout the recruiting and retention team.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Accurately maintains lead data and tracks production flow, promoting ease of access to records for timely updates as needed by management.
Education
The University of MontanaMissoula, MT
from Psychology
University Overview
- Continuing education in Psychology: 127 credit hours completed.
Brooks Group - Impact Professional SalesSan Antonio, TX
from Selling Skills And Sales Operations
University Overview
- Completed professional development in Professional Sales.
- Advanced Certificate in IMPACT Sales Model - Used by the United States Air Force Recruiting Service.
Community College of The Air ForceMontgomery, AL
Associate of Science from Human Resources Management
12.2017
Community College of The Air ForceMontgomery, AL
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
12.2017
Skills
- Retention Program Development
- Full-Cycle Recruiting Professional
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Nationally Certified in IMPACT Sales Model
- Persuasive Communication Expert
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Candidate Searching
- Applicant Qualification
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Recruitment Management
- Employee and Applicant Assessment
Accomplishments
- 2015 Salvador Award, Air National Guard Recruiting School
- 2018 Awarded National Gold Metal Recruiting Badge
- 2020 Florida Air National Guard HQ Senior NCO of the Year
- 2020 Air National Guard Recruiting & Retention NCO of the Year
Affiliations
Florida Air National Guard
Certification
- Certified Advanced Recruiter, Florida Air National Guard - 2020-Present
- Certified Retention Manager, Florida Air National Guard - 2020-Present
- IMPACT Professional Sales Certificate - 2015-2022
- IMPACT Professional Sales Instructor Certificate - 2021
Timeline
Recruiting & Retention NCO
United States Air Force
08.2019 - Current
Production Recruiter & Retainer
United States Air Force
04.2015 - 08.2019
The University of Montana
from Psychology
Brooks Group - Impact Professional Sales
from Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science from Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
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