NICHOLAS ZORDA
Smithville,MO
Summary
Experienced talent acquisition manager with a strong background in technical recruiting. Demonstrated success in collaborating with hiring managers to achieve desired outcomes and leading the entire recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding. Skilled in communication and interpersonal relations, adept at fostering strong connections with both managers and candidates. Possessing exceptional project management and organizational abilities, consistently delivering results while juggling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Smith and Loveless
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for full life cycle recruiting across the organization to include office, engineering, technical roles, industrial manufacturing and other technical roles
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Effectively uses PAYCOM ATS and online job boards to post positions and track candidates
- Identifies potential candidates through job fairs, associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, government agencies, military transition centers, vocational/technical schools, colleges and universities
- Works with hiring managers to update job descriptions and develop training plans for new hires
Director of Personnel & Operations
Navy Talent Acquisition Group
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Led 72 talent acquisition specialists across two states in a high-volume recruiting environment and achieved the highest production results attained in five years
- Managed an annual budget of $65,000
- Developed and implemented a professional development program for 15 talent acquisition managers
- Advanced partnerships with 80+ secondary schools, 6 community colleges, and numerous veteran’s associations, employers, and STEM groups
- Determined recruiting strategies for over 75 advanced and entry-level positions, posting positions to online resources, and other targeted sourcing and identifies ways to expand candidate pools
Talent Acquisition Field Trainer
Navy Talent Acquisition Group
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided computer-based instruction, on-the-job training, and coaching/mentoring for 80 talent acquisition specialists on a myriad of prospecting, sales, and marketing deficiencies
- Developed division and department level SWOT analysis to increase competitive edge
- Key member of cross-functional project management team focused on transforming traditional military recruiting model to modern talent acquisition model
- Identified continuous process improvements using Lean Six Sigma/High Velocity Learning techniques, tactics and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness
Recruiting Instructor / Quality Assurance
Navy Recruiting Orientation
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Project manager for job description and training pipeline for new middle manager roles
- Directed teaching/learning activities in computer-based and instructor-led training environments across 5 courses of learning and 250 students per year
- Delivered training material, administered tests, counseled students on academic problems, documented academic performance, evaluated training and performed curriculum maintenance to ensure validated formalized requirements were executed
- Developed new curriculum and sales training to fit new talent acquisition model
- Conducted quality assurance visits across the country, focused on production management system and recruiting office operating procedures
Talent Acquisition Manager
Navy Recruiting District
10.2011 - 11.2014
- Developed and implemented recruiting plans for 14 talent acquisition specialists across 30,000 square miles
- Exceeded production requirements and received numerous accolades
- Analyzed market trends and made adjustments for seasonal and policy changes while ensuring turnover rates remained below standard
- Assigned recruiting requirements to five offices for high school, workforce, and college level goals
- Supervised all life cycle recruiting activities and managed a $20,000 budget, ensuring all goals were met and under budget
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Strayer University
Washington, D.C.01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY01.2003
Skills
- Candidate Sourcing
- Recruitment
- Social Media Recruiting
- Life cycle recruiting
- Training & Development
- SECRET Clearance (DOD)
- Contract Negotiation
- Data-driven decision-making
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Performance Management
- Relationship Building
- Lean Six Sigma
- Project Management
- Corporate/Agency Recruiting
- Inside Sales
- Conflict Resolution
Websites
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Smith and Loveless
09.2023 - Current
Director of Personnel & Operations
Navy Talent Acquisition Group
01.2019 - 08.2023
Talent Acquisition Field Trainer
Navy Talent Acquisition Group
12.2017 - 12.2019
Recruiting Instructor / Quality Assurance
Navy Recruiting Orientation
11.2014 - 12.2017
Talent Acquisition Manager
Navy Recruiting District
10.2011 - 11.2014
Master of Business Administration -
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
College of Saint Rose
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