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Pernell Woodford

Maidens,VA

Summary

Resourceful and meticulous Recruiter with over [16] 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. Successful Recruiter with 16 years of experience finding, screening and attracting applicants to open positions. Polished in conducting background and reference checks and performing direct or phone interviews with potential employees. Personable and diplomatic professional possessing refined negotiation and communication skills paired with in-depth knowledge of recruitment development. Flexible and focused team player with expertise in customer relationship management, HR proficiencies, strategic planning and time management.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter / Deputy Station Commander

United States Army Recruiting Command
Fort Knox, KY
11.2007 - 03.2024

Directs and leads an Army recruiting station consisting of _8__ Active Army, Army Reserve and newly enlisted Soldiers; responsible for the professional development of subordinates and accountable for the morale, health and welfare of Soldiers; implements and maintains the recruiting station management system; maintains control and accountability of government property valued at $400,000.00_____.

Serves as the Army's ambassador within the community; recruits, determines applicant enlistment eligibility, counsels applicants on enlistment programs and options, prepares enlistment applications, and processes qualified applicants to enlist in the Army; accounts for and prepares Future Soldiers for initial entry training; implements and conducts Army awareness programs throughout an area covering 73 square miles with a population of 300,000; maintains a network of influencers to include parents, educators, and community officials in 2 high schools and 2 colleges; responsible for $50,000 worth of Government equipment.

Recruits, determines applicant enlistment eligibility, counsels applicants on enlistment programs and options, prepares enlistment applications and processes qualified applicants to enlist in the Army and Army Reserve; accounts for and prepares Future Soldiers for initial entry training implements and conduct Army awareness programs throughout an area covering 36 square miles with a population of 55,826; maintains a network of influencers to include parents, educators and community officials in four high schools and one college; responsible for $30,000 worth of Government equipment.

Responsible for analyzing, planning, and executing lead generation activities sufficient to support the annual recruiting mission; responsible for the accomplishment of DA assigned quantitative enlistment objectives; conducts daily telephone and area prospecting to include referral and internet prospecting; responsible for establishing and maintaining close coordination with high school, college, and community officials to implement and conduct a variety of Army recruiting and awareness programs; and actively leads community relations programs and sets the standard in complying with the Army values.

Responsible for preparing and conducting Army interviews sufficient to support the annual recruiting mission; responsible for conveying the different avenues of military service to 18 prospects and applicants; responsible for development of his knowledge on human behavior, Army programs, recruiting fundamentals and Soldier skills; uses time management skills to ensure interviews have proper time allowed to be effective; enforces timely follow-up, performs troubleshooting techniques, initiates quality control measures; actively leads community relations programs and sets the standard in complying with the Army values.

Education

High School Diploma -

Louisa County High School
Mineral, VA
06-1986

Skills

  • Talent management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Process Improvement
  • Applicant sourcing

Affiliations

  • Sing in church choir
  • DJ as a hobby and provide inspirational music for church
  • support Son in school activities

Accomplishments

  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • 3 Army Commendation Medals
  • 4 Army Achievement Medals
  • 6 Army Good Conduct Medals
  • 3 Army Reserve Component Achievement Medals
  • 2 National Defense Service Medals
  • Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Recruiter / Deputy Station Commander

United States Army Recruiting Command
11.2007 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Louisa County High School
Pernell Woodford