RACHELLE GARCIA
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented recruiting professional, motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Navy Reserve Center Los Angeles/ VR 59, Fort Worth
03.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and promoting awareness among colleagues.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on three C-40 aircraft.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities to reuse or repurpose materials without compromising safety or quality standards.
Police Officer Recruit
City of Long Beach Police Department
02.2024 - Current
- Received ongoing training in various law enforcement topics to stay current with industry best practices and procedures.
- Served as a positive role model within the community by upholding the highest standards of professionalism both on and off duty.
- Followed protocols and procedures to perform tasks quickly and minimize mistakes.
- Enforced local, state and federal laws and ordinances to promote community security and prevent crime.
Recruiter
U.S. Navy Active Duty - Los Angeles
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Delivered effective onboarding support, to over 150 recruited personnel promoting mental and physical preparedness for U.S Navy Boot Camp, with 100% success mission rate between 5 recruiting stations under my supervision.
- Evaluated 100% candidate profiles through effective screening methods to identify areas of improvement for over 2,000 applicants a day for 42 recruiting stations.
- Employed five social media platforms and online job boards to effectively market job openings and establish connections with potential candidates, reaching over 8,000 accounts per month, gaining 175% new followers, set up 36 recruiting events, attending 15 and prospecting 45% of applicants for the e-talent recruiting team.
- Oversaw the operation and upkeep of applicant tracking and candidate management systems of 800K new annual leads and annually uploading and disbursing 650 high school listings from territory high schools in los angeles, hawaii, and guam schools to appropriate recruiting station.
- Deploys EZTexts to leads weekly, increasing follow-up and contracted leads by 30% for the organization.
- Generated candidate pool by strategically placing ads, evaluating applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify and build a network of qualified candidates.
- Performed thorough verification of applicant references and employment details.
- Provided follow-up communication to exceptional candidates identified via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Promoted a cohesive work environment by leading engaging orientations for incoming staff members, trained over 10 other recruiters withing the organization leading to successful missions for those individuals.
Aviation Structural Mechanic/ Qualiy Assurance Rep
U.S. Navy Active Duty - Oxnard, CA
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Mentored, trained, and lead over 90 personnel in aviation maintenance, professional, and personal development, and goals.
- Program Manager, managing $1.2 million in assets and established the Tool Control, Support Equipment, and Metrology Calibration program and gathered functional and business requirements to support team and mitigate risks from the ground up.
- Performed monthly, quarterly, annual program audits to monitor regulatory compliance as a program manager, and a full system Quality Assurance Representative.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems, and landing gear on two MQ-4C aircraft.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
- Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
- Monitored and inspected proper maintenance procedure and programs
- Met with project stakeholders on a regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Airfield Management Shift Lead
U.S. Navy Active Duty - Sicily, Italy
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Monitored airfield duties and lead 15 personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows, and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Inspected equipment, systems, and components for operational readiness and compliance with standards
- Scheduled and completed maintenance according to or ahead of schedule
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
Point of Sale Associate
Kohls Department Store - Chino, CA
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs
- Assisted customers with special services, account updates, and promotional options
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Advanced Sales Representative
Vector Marketing Company - Chino, CA
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance
- Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction
- Monitored sales team performance and provided constructive feedback
- Kept detailed track of sales and customer information in company system.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Technology
Central Texas College
Killigen, TX05.2016
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Active Listening Skills
- Outreach Initiatives
- Budget Management
- Time Management
- Plans and Directs
- Project Management
- Performance Assessments
- Lead Generation
- Increasing Engagement
- Program Management
- Supervisor
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Recruitment and selection
- Workforce Planning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Candidate Searching
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Websites
Certification
- Aircraft Mechanic, Plumbing & Hydraulics, U.S. Department of Labor - Issued Oct 2020
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, U.S. Department of the Navy - Issued Sep 2018
- Computer Operator, U.S. Department of Labor - Issued Apr 2017
- Airframe Mechanic, U.S. Department of Labor - Issued Oct 2015
Accomplishments
- Awarded five, Navy Achievement Medals
- Military Outstanding Service Medal - has set up volunteer events, and volunteered over 600 hours to communities in Sicily, Italy, Oxnard and Los Angeles, California.
Affiliations
U.S. Navy's First Class Petty Officer Association
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Navy Reserve Center Los Angeles/ VR 59, Fort Worth
03.2024 - Current
Police Officer Recruit
City of Long Beach Police Department
02.2024 - Current
Recruiter
U.S. Navy Active Duty - Los Angeles
03.2021 - 03.2024
Aviation Structural Mechanic/ Qualiy Assurance Rep
U.S. Navy Active Duty - Oxnard, CA
01.2016 - 03.2021
Airfield Management Shift Lead
U.S. Navy Active Duty - Sicily, Italy
05.2012 - 12.2015
Point of Sale Associate
Kohls Department Store - Chino, CA
11.2011 - 05.2012
Advanced Sales Representative
Vector Marketing Company - Chino, CA
06.2011 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of La Verne
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Technology
Central Texas College
- Aircraft Mechanic, Plumbing & Hydraulics, U.S. Department of Labor - Issued Oct 2020
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, U.S. Department of the Navy - Issued Sep 2018
- Computer Operator, U.S. Department of Labor - Issued Apr 2017
- Airframe Mechanic, U.S. Department of Labor - Issued Oct 2015
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