Ondra (Andre) Montgomery
District Heights,Maryland
Summary
Highly resourceful and accomplished seasoned corporate/agency recruiter and business consultant with 15+ years of full life-cycle Information Technology recruiting/staffing and business development expertise for private sector and Federal government contractor companies in support of state, local government, DOD and Intelligence Agency Communities. Solid background staffing small to large IT projects, delivering a high volume of qualified and skilled security cleared and non-cleared technical personnel in a timely and accurate manner in fast past environments. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership.
Provide administrative management support, prioritizing projects and multitasking effectively to achieve project goals. Proven Internet/Social Media recruiter utilizing traditional and non-traditional recruiting methods. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Previous security experience as a FSO (Facility Security Officer) with experience processing and verifying security clearances for individuals in response to critical government agency projects. Formerly held a Top-Secret clearance.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET (INACTIVE)
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Contract Recruiter
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (Addison Group)
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for full life cycle recruiting process for staffing full time positions at American University in areas of Academic Advising, Administrative IT, Health Care and Program Management positions in Washington, DC
- Daily duties included souring, screening and updating ASUCCESSFULU Applicant Tracking System
- Created a talent pipeline with high-potential candidates for future job opportunities
- Communicated and built relationships across all levels, providing advice to hiring manager/clients
- Conducted in Skype/Zoom interviews with hiring managers and candidates
- Posted and edited new positions on University’s website and on social media platforms and job boards
Sr Technical Recruiter Consultant
LPR INTERNATIONAL
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the full life cycle recruiting process in a fast-paced environment for staffing IT, Healthcare and Administrative positions in the local Maryland, DC, Virginia area
- Displayed ability to create and drive efficient and effective candidate generation strategies with strong passive recruitment/head hunting and pipeline capabilities
- Inputted information and update daily the BambooHR Applicant Tracking System
- Met with hiring managers and participated with online meetings to discuss their hiring needs
- Participated in the proposal process for government bids to obtain new business
- Conducted in-person and Skype/Zoom interviews with potential clients and candidates
- Posted and edited new positions on company website and on job boards
FSO (Facility Security Officer) and Office Manager
TAD PGS, Inc
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Able to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance while monitoring and identifying information security discrepancies to ensure that all classified documents were properly marked, secured, controlled, and safeguarded
- Processed alarm access requests, issued personal identification codes, and provided access control training for all new personnel and refresher training
- Provided access control entry into onsite secured security room and used JPAS to confirm clearance statuses for DoD, ) - recruited for security/Intel TS/SCI Information Assurance contractors and Security Specialist across the United States at military bases
- Ordered requested supplies when needed for the office along with maintaining and tracking critical paperwork needed for computer hardware/software items, garage employee parking information and building security badging/access
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Sr. Corporate IT Recruiter/Recruiting Manager
TAD PGS, Inc
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps. Assisted in the design, development and implementation of successful recruitment processes to fill more than 50 vacancies each year.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible all steps of the placement cycle for customers and orders, while complying with company policy, employment law and code of business conduct
- Responsible for the full life cycle recruiting process for specialized IT security cleared staffing projects (Federal/Intel) that included temporary, temp to hire or direct hire opportunities for many cleared Secret to Top Secret w/Poly cleared positions
- Developed creative recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates to meet customer demands and met with client managers to discuss staffing needs
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks
- Leveraged resources to recruit the highest caliber candidates through online social networking and job boards, community involvement, professional networking and local media resources, user groups, associations, educational institutions and military transition centers to increase outreach
- Facilitated TAD PGS specific on-boarding processes and participated in RFP/RFQ solicitations
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Corporate Recruiter
TRINITY PROTECTION SERVICES, INC/TPS WIRING
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Successfully staffed over 50 vacant positions specializing in wireless telecommunications for cell phone carrier providers (AT and T, Verizon, Sprint) across the US
- Recruited for telecom professionals with cell tower technician backgrounds, including Cell Tower Foreman, Climbers, Top Hands, Construction/Operational Managers to provide LTE upgrades, build and maintenance of cell networks and tower antennas
- Assisted in the management of the Tower program improving the attractiveness of the positions by recommending new practices/policies and monitoring the job offers
- Placed job advertisements and maintained a good rapport with the hiring manager
Corporate Technical Recruiter
AXOM TECHNOLOGIES, INC
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Performed full life cycle recruiting functions and utilized job boards (Monster, CareerBuilder, ClearanceJobs, ClearedJobs, TechExpo), social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn), internal employee postings/referrals and internal databases to attract/recruit active and passive candidates
- Successfully scheduled an average of 5-10 candidate interviews a week
- Recruited for security cleared IT positions such as System Administrators and Network Engineers with Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraph clearances positions for NSA
- Responsible for sourcing and developing relationships with candidates and hiring managers to place them in select, specialized projects in the areas of: Cyber Security Operations, SW Engineering and IT Solutions (NetworkEngineering)
- Represented Axom Tech at college and technical job fairs
Corporate Technical Recruiter
MADEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC
05.2007 - 06.2011
- Performed full life cycle recruiting to include sourcing, screening, posting job openings, conducting salary negotiations and assisting program managers
- Recruited for internal corporate positions such as: SW Developers, CFOs, Information Assurance Manager, Security Officers, Admin Assistants and HR Managers
- Represented Maden Technologies at local and national job fairs
- Maintained ATS (MyStaffingPro) and utilized job boards (CareerBuilder/Monster)
- Networked with staffing agencies, social media reps (Twitter/Facebook), newspapers (Washington Post/Stars and Stripes) and military organizations (Fort Belvoir/Fort Myers)
- Successfully staffed candidates for the following client and corporate direct positions:
- CIA (Northern, VA) - recruited Systems Engineers/Administrators and Software Engineers with TS/SCI Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraph clearances
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Marketing
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowie05.2024
Skills
Technology Knowledge:
- Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS TEAMS
- ATS Systems: Zip Recruiter, Assuccessful U, Bamboo HR, TALEO, Bullhorn, Smart Search, Resumix, MyStaffingPro), VMS (Vendor Management System, JPAS, EQUIP, DD254
- Social Media Platforms/Recruiting/Job Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter Pro, Zoom, Google Duo, Google Docs, Facebook, Twitter, Monster, Indeed, CareerBuilder, iHireHR, iCIMS, Clearance jobs, Tech Expo, Cleared Jobs, Military Hire, Hire Veterans, ACAP, Brass Ring, Intelligence Careers, Hero2Hired, WashingtonPost, USAJOBS
- Other skills included:
- Professional networker with recruiting skills
- Solid multitasker with organizational skills
- Great at anticipating customer needs
- Clear and concise communicator
- Integrity and strong work ethic
- Excellent time management
- Work well in an teamwork environment and collaboration projects
Affiliations
Member of NCMS (The Society of Industrial Security Professionals) 3/2017-Present
Timeline
Remote Contract Recruiter
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (Addison Group)
07.2021 - 04.2022
Sr Technical Recruiter Consultant
LPR INTERNATIONAL
01.2020 - 03.2020
FSO (Facility Security Officer) and Office Manager
TAD PGS, Inc
11.2018 - 08.2019
Sr. Corporate IT Recruiter/Recruiting Manager
TAD PGS, Inc
04.2015 - 08.2019
Corporate Recruiter
TRINITY PROTECTION SERVICES, INC/TPS WIRING
09.2013 - 05.2014
Corporate Technical Recruiter
AXOM TECHNOLOGIES, INC
08.2011 - 01.2013
Corporate Technical Recruiter
MADEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC
05.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Marketing
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
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