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MSG Patrick Salerno, U.S.A, Retired Active DOD Secret Clearance

Spokane,Washington

Summary

Retired United States Army Senior Petroleum Supply Officer and Department of Defense qualified Recruiting Rockstar with 15 years of technical and tactical deployment experience. Proven success in sourcing and placing highly qualified candidates in government, private, and public sectors. Recognized as a subject matter expert, known for a results-driven and team-motivated leadership style that leads by example as an individual producer while guiding the team to deliver measurable results. With an extensive network of 30K LinkedIn 1st connections. Consistently identifying top-tier passive talent across various sectors. Strategic planning and team management skills that have enabled me to place top talent across diverse industries. Possesses expertise in sourcing, screening, placement and onboarding of high-caliber candidates, resulting organization wide growth and retention. Progressive career experience across diverse industries, including designing and implementing recruitment best practices, SOPS, scheduled training, and conflict-resolution initiatives for small startups, to large fortune 100, global companies. Known for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.

Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.

Fluent in Spanish, English, Italian, and Mandarin, with an active Secret DOD Clearance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

PeopleScout, FM Global, RPO Project Manager
09.2022 - 11.2024
  • Orchestrated strategic forecasting meetings with leadership, aligning talent needs with economic and departmental priorities, contributing to a streamlined talent acquisition process.
  • 91% interview-to-offer conversion rate, showcasing exceptional strategy implementation skills.
  • Leveraged advanced Boolean search techniques, increasing candidate interview acceptance rate to 88% through effective use of LinkedIn Analytics
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Senior Recruiter, Project Manager

Korn Ferry, RPO Biogen Pharmaceutical, Iron MNT
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Revolutionized recruitment processes by integrating and training 14 RPO Recruiters on new client Applicant Tracking Systems and SOPs, achieving a 95% offer acceptance rate, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and efficiency.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of market trends and sourcing data, formulating strategic recruitment plans that shattered company records by filling 19 mid to senior level FTE corporate roles within 30 days, showcasing unparalleled strategic planning and execution.
  • Spearheaded the generation and presentation of comprehensive team metrics to RPO and client leadership, enabling data-driven decisions that significantly enhanced the recruitment process and candidate experience, evidencing strong leadership and analytical skills.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.

Senior Corporate Recruiter, Contract

Iridium Satellite Company
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Initiated a policy transformation, saving $1.9 million in agency fees by eliminating external recruiting services, demonstrating strategic financial management,
  • Enhanced hiring manager training, improving time-to-fill efficiency by 60% through interactive workshops, showcasing process optimization skills.
  • Developed and led a Veteran Recruitment Program, successfully placing over 30 FTE corporate roles and creating an annual Internship Program, highlighting program management and talent acquisition capabilities,
  • Conducted regular market research on industry trends and competitor practices, ensuring an up-to-date understanding of the evolving talent landscape.

Recruiter, Construction, Mining, Oil and Gas

Johnson Search Group, Agency
11.2015 - 05.2018
  • Led market penetration strategies for Startups, Fortune 100, and Fortune 500 companies, markedly boosting internal recruitment efforts and achieving recognition as a top 20 influential Agency Recruiter nationally (Firmtech, 2018, Independent Poll).
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
  • Spearheaded strategic recruitment initiatives, securing leadership in new Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) hires across key divisions for eight consecutive quarters, exemplifying outstanding strategy implementation skills
  • Developed persuasive sales deck presentations, meticulously analyzing and aligning client headcount requirements with market trends to bolster organizational growth objectives, demonstrating strategic planning proficiency
  • Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.

Senior Petroleum Officer, DOD Recruiter

United States Army
10.1995 - 10.2015
  • Served as the Project Manager in the cradle to grave, conception, permitting, site security, waste/water runoff, grounding SOPS, Hazmat, Hazcom, Train the trainer, MSDS, Safety sites, spill contingency plans, warning devise stage tes, evacuation plans sitr selections, Project key leader selection and vendor selection approving authority.
  • Managed extensive security and background investigations throughout the Western United States, ensuring the security of military operations and demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning capabilities
  • Secured rapid advancement to Station Commander within 90 days of qualification, employing innovative recruitment strategies and exhibiting exceptional leadership and recruitment acumen
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

American University

Certification -

Predictive Index Analytics

Certification - Recruiting best practices

LinkedIn

Qualified - Petroleum Engineering

Department of Defenses, Senior Fueler Course
01-2000

Skills

  • Enhanced Hiring Techniques
  • Behavioral Interviewing Expertise
  • Targeted Sourcing Techniques
  • New Venture Management
  • Cost of living analysis
  • Recruitment Process Oversight
  • Onboarding Coordination
  • Expense Tracking
  • ADP Software Expertise
  • Analytical Research Skills
  • Strategic Passive Recruitment
  • Recruiter training and mentoring
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • Job offer negotiation
  • New construction support
  • Quantitative Reserves Analysis
  • Strategic Organization Planning
  • Passive candidate recruiting
  • Project planning

Certification

  • Predictive Index Analytics, Predictive Index
  • Recruiting best practices, LinkedIn
  • SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management (Core Configuration & ATS), United States Department of Defense
  • Senior Professional in Supply Management - 3 (SPSM3), United States Department of Defense

Awards

  • Honor Graduate Basic Non-Commissioned Development Leaders Course, US Army Non-Commissioned Development Course (BNOC)
  • Honor Graduate Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), US Army
  • Sergeant of the Year, US Army
  • Top 20 most influential Recruiters in the United States, FIRMTECH

Languages

Arabic
Elementary
Italian
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Applicant Tracking Systems/Sourcing Platforms.

SOURCING PLATFORMS in the below systems SME:]

  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Career Builder
  • Jobserve
  • Ladders -Best job posting site for Executive recruitment
  • Handshake-Best job posting site for fresh graduates
  • ZipRecruiter – Best job posting site for US & UK
  • Snagajob -Best job posting site for hourly jobs in the US


Training>Certification in Department of Defense Recruiting Certification United States Army Certification in DEI LinkedIn University Training program in Applied Behavior Analysis Predictive Index Boot Camp in Social networking Skills • Onboarding • ADP • Behavioral interviewing • Cost of living analysis • Budgeting • RPO • Research and Development (R&D) • Recruitment strategies implementation • Startup launch • Strategic hiring and sourcing • Talent Acquisition • HR Sourcing • ATS • Branding • Computer Networking • Forecasting • Program Management • ERP Systems • Human Resources • PeopleSoft • Tableau • Administrative Experience • Conflict Management • Management • Operations Management • Negotiation • iCIMS • Workday Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricksalerno1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricksalerno1 Certifications and Licenses Certified Supply Chain Professional Secret Clearance Professional In Human Resources LinkedIn Recruiter

Affiliations

  • ST Jude, Childrens Hospital, Volunteer and Board member,
  • USO
  • Veteran of Foreign War

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

PeopleScout, FM Global, RPO Project Manager
09.2022 - 11.2024

Senior Recruiter, Project Manager

Korn Ferry, RPO Biogen Pharmaceutical, Iron MNT
07.2020 - 09.2022

Senior Corporate Recruiter, Contract

Iridium Satellite Company
06.2018 - 09.2020

Recruiter, Construction, Mining, Oil and Gas

Johnson Search Group, Agency
11.2015 - 05.2018

Senior Petroleum Officer, DOD Recruiter

United States Army
10.1995 - 10.2015

Certification -

Predictive Index Analytics

Certification - Recruiting best practices

LinkedIn

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

American University

Qualified - Petroleum Engineering

Department of Defenses, Senior Fueler Course
MSG Patrick Salerno, U.S.A, Retired Active DOD Secret Clearance