Oneal Lavergne
Account Management
Rayne,LA
Summary
Resourceful and meticulous Recruiter with over eight years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline. Seasoned recruiting professional with proactive, flexible and hardworking approach to accomplishing employer hiring objectives. Works well with job boards, LinkedIn and ATS systems. Skilled in coaching, overseeing and encouraging successful recruiters. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VA Disabled
Department of Veterans Affairs
Alexandria, LA
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration
AMU/APUS American Military University
Charles Town, WV
07.2015 - 02.2019
- Concentration in Marketing.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Double N Trucking
Russellville, AR
02.2008 - 06.2015
- Developed positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries in person or via telephone and email.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
Recruiter
US Army
New Orleans, LA
07.2004 - 02.2008
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
19D Cavalry Scout E-7 Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
02.2002 - 08.2004
- Led patrols through hostile territory while maintaining situational awareness.
- Trained and mentored new platoon members, providing assistance when needed and advising on how to perform daily duties.
- Directed movement of personnel and equipment during tactical operations under varying weather conditions.
Recruiter
US Army
Lafayette, LA
03.2001 - 08.2002
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
Education
BBA - Marketing
02-2019
- 3.38 GPA
Organizational Leadership
09-2006
Organizational Leadership
06-2004
Recruiting And Retention - Recruiter
03-2001
Organizational Leadership
02-2001
Skills
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Networking Events
- Executive Recruiting Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Contracting
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Social Media Recruiting
- Interviewing Clients
- Public Speaking
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Recruitment Strategies
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Organizational Abilities
- Paperwork Coordination
- Time Management
- Administrative Skills
- Contract Negotiation
Timeline
VA Disabled - Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - AMU/APUS American Military University
07.2015 - 02.2019
Owner/Operator Truck Driver - Double N Trucking
02.2008 - 06.2015
Recruiter - US Army
07.2004 - 02.2008
19D Cavalry Scout E-7 Platoon Sergeant - US Army
02.2002 - 08.2004
Recruiter - US Army
03.2001 - 08.2002
American Public University System - BBA, Marketing
ANCOC (Advance Noncommissioned Officer Course) - , Organizational Leadership
BNCOC (Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course) - , Organizational Leadership
US Army Recruiting And Retention School - Recruiting And Retention, Recruiter
PLDC (Primary Leadership Development Course - , Organizational Leadership
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