Phillip Adams
Odessa,Fl
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 13 years recruiting, leadership and management experience within the US Air Force. Highly developed situational problem-solving and analytical skills. Consistently commended for professionalism and outstanding performance in both staffing and recruiting fields. Recruiting is sales, but rather than a product or service, it is my job to sell the company, company's culture, the position, and more. Well-versed in developing and strengthening relationships with internal team members, companies and applicants in order to quickly fill open technical positions with best-fitting candidates. Proficient in sorting resumes, determining applicant eligibility and performing skill assessments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Technical Recruiter
Leaf Filter
10.2023 - Current
- Partnered with hiring managers to develop and execute customized recruitment plans, resulting in successful hires for hard-to-fill positions.
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Sourced all platforms for multiple different positions to include, Management, field operations, and admin.
DISTRICT RECRUITING MANAGER (WNY/PA)
United States Air Force, USAF
Niagara Falls, NY
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Directed recruiting efforts across multiple regions in 5 states
- Managed marketing and operations budget, resources, and accounts more than $3M resulting in cutting costs by 45%
- Partnered with hiring managers to project personnel shortfalls; ensured capabilities were maintained; led a team of five personnel
- Developed and maintained the recruitment process within the organization; created a team environment that fostered partnerships, innovation, and continuous process improvement.
- Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Measured and reported on recruitment metrics to track successes and failures of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
SENIOR RECRUITER (Langley, VA)
United States Air Force, USAF
Hampton, VA
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Managed and supervised programs to recruit sufficient personnel to satisfy the requirements of the United States Air Force
- Manages community relations programs
- Planned, organized, and provided support for recruiter dedicated events such as state and municipal ceremonies, exhibits, fairs, parades, centennials, and sporting events
- Oversaw and managed marketing support provided to recruiters
- Planned and conducted recruiter marketing training
- Conducted training and evaluated enlisted accessions and second-tier recruiters
- Assisted the operations flight commander in the management of the advertising and community relations budget
- Managed regional publicity program
- Planned, directed, and evaluated sales promotional projects using media such as direct mail, press, radio, and television presentations
- Writes copy and edits simple news stories and photograph captions
- Supervised and trained enlisted accessions and second-tier recruiters on presentations of Air Force orientations to civic, social, educational and student organizations
- Developed and maintained market data and allocates recruiting goals
- Collected and monitored production reports of recruiting activities
- Implemented plans and procedures to record production flow and reporting
- Ensured proper distribution and use of advertising and publicity materials
- Managed and controlled resources
- Provided management assistance in support of all recruiting programs
- Assisted in policy development and ensured timely implementation.
- Regularly attended networking events and conferences to expand professional network and identify potential candidates for future openings.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
ENLISTED RECRUITER (Tx, In)
United States Air Force, USAF
Arlington, TX
04.2010 - 09.2018
- Filled Air Force strategic electronics sales requirements at 178% of sales goals
- Ranked #4 out of 133 Nationally Ranked Recruiters
- Analyzed present and past sales, trends, and costs to use in high-volume recruiting environment
- Led to 100% correct candidate placement into 278 assigned Air Force job positions
- Collaborated with customers utilizing global applicant tracking system (ATS); recognized as organization's recruiter of the year FY 2018/2021
- Assisted developing annual staffing plans, workforce analyses, hiring trends, succession planning goals and objectives
- Created an effective marketing and public relations plan ensured a constant flow of potential and diverse qualified candidates
- Tracked applicants and leads in a global applicant tracking system
- Consistently recognized during FY18-21 as a top performer winning local, regional, and national recruiting awards
- Engaging presenter able to orally present technical and non-technical information, and to effectively interface with teammates, diverse individuals, Midlevel Managers, schools, universities, and professional organizations
- Planned, implemented, and managed complex marketing communications projects, including promotions, advertising, and events.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Technology - Mech/Elec Technology
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
MAXWELL AFB, AL05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
MAXWELL AFB, AL05.2015
Skills
- Training
- Contract Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- HR Policies
- Corporate Recruitment
- Marketing
- Interviewing
- Leadership
- Talent Sourcing
- Candidate assessment
- Project Management
- Human Resources Support
Systems And Tools
- SWFT Security System
- Broadbean
- Workday Recruit
- Sales Force
- Success Factors
- AFRISS
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Indeed Recruiter
- Impact Sales Force
Certification
- Certified IMPACT SALES SYSTEM, BROOKS GROUP
Timeline
Corporate Technical Recruiter
Leaf Filter
10.2023 - Current
DISTRICT RECRUITING MANAGER (WNY/PA)
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2022 - 05.2024
SENIOR RECRUITER (Langley, VA)
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2018 - 02.2022
ENLISTED RECRUITER (Tx, In)
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2010 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Technology - Mech/Elec Technology
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE