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Education
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Rebecca Nichols

SAN DIEGO,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.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Recruiter

USAREC
Chula Vista, CA
03.2020 - Current
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
  • Facilitated new employee orientations to foster positive team attitude.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
  • Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support human resources policies, procedures, programs and labor relations.
  • Conducted [Number] recruiting events per [Timeframe] to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.

Recruiter

USAREC
Detroit, MI
11.2017 - 02.2020
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
  • Oversaw full cycle recruiting for [Number] vacancies each quarter.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
  • Conducted [Number] recruiting events per [Timeframe] to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

Operations Training Manager

7th Aviation Battalion
Killeen, TX
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
  • Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of large teams across several sites.
  • Worked with vendors to make purchases and reconcile invoices.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Protected company assets from loss such as theft or damage by setting and enforcing effective security policies.
  • Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
  • Recognized and tapped talented staff to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
  • Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer service provision.
  • Managed cross-functional collaboration to drive team engagement and keep members on course to achieve demanding company targets.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Senior Logistics Officer

7th Aviation Battalion
Killeen, TX
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of transportation as well as warehouse employees and contractors..
  • Supervised and trained personnel on supply procedures to guarantee accurate flow of materials.
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Oversaw supply chain vendor pricing, inventory management and stock distribution.
  • Monitored quotas and forecasts to identify product and equipment shortages.
  • Managed department inventories to identify unusual activities, excesses and fluctuations.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations to pinpoint and correct inefficiencies.
  • Documented physical supply chain processes such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities and system flows.
  • Selected transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
  • Used SAP based program to coordinate and monitor outgoing and inbound deliveries.
  • Used SAP Software program to keep track of stock levels, transport costs and efficiency.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections and transportation processes.
  • Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Assembled containers and crates used to transport large items such as vehicles or machines.
  • Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Logistics Executive

301st Combat Support Hospital
San Diego, CA
08.2013 - 04.2015
  • Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of transportation as well as warehouse employees and contractors..
  • Supervised and trained personnel on supply procedures to guarantee accurate flow of materials.
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Oversaw supply chain vendor pricing, inventory management and stock distribution.
  • Developed and enforced performance standards and measures for key areas of responsibility.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.

Logistics Specialist

308th Military Police Company
Fort Carson, CO
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
  • Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
  • Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
  • Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
  • Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
  • Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
  • Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures.
  • Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.

Supply Specialist

96th Military Police Regiment
San Diego, CA
07.2007 - 12.2010
  • Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
  • Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures.
  • Mentored and guided supply team members on solving problems related to accountability and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Acted as primary contact for supply chain management systems, tools and data and ran regular reports in support of supply chain business processes.
  • Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
  • Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment.
  • Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
  • Completed 100% inventory counts of equipment on book for unit.
  • Reconciled inventory with plants and third-party warehouses and confirmed, identified, escalated, investigated and resolved stock differences.
  • Entered and completed entries of commodity movements data in system and monitored commodity contract application, review and follow up.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
  • Documented cargo movement such and obtained onward movement data.

Education

BBA - Logistics Management

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
06.2023

High School Diploma -

Sweetwater High School, National City, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Microsoft Project
  • Work Complaint Handling
  • Job Offer Development
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Employee Orientation
  • Recruiting and Sourcing
  • Hiring Requirements
  • Networking and Partnership Development
  • Behavioral Interviewing
  • Harassment Investigation
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • LinkedIn Sourcing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
  • Recruitment Management
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Background Checks
  • Social Media Recruiting
  • SAP Business Objects
  • Learning Strategies
  • Time Management
  • SAP
  • Oral Presentations
  • Estimate Documentation
  • Product Life-Cycle Logistics
  • Materials and Supply Allocation
  • Project Management
  • Cost Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Operations Analysis
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Monthly Inventory
  • Warehousing and Delivery
  • Updating Logs
  • Validating Supplies
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Shipment Coordination
  • Inventory Restocking
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Overseeing Deliveries
  • Records Accuracy
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Team Goals
  • Active Listening
  • Operating Forklift
  • Evaluating Proposals
  • Transportation Planning
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Administrative Management

Certification

  • Certified Unit Movement Officer
  • Certified Transportation Coordinator
  • Certified Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Department Of Defense ,Oct 2015-Present
  • Certified Master Resilience Train
  • Human Behavior Training -2015-2017
  • Certified Demonstrated Senior Logistician

Timeline

Recruiter - USAREC
03.2020 - Current
Recruiter - USAREC
11.2017 - 02.2020
Operations Training Manager - 7th Aviation Battalion
01.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Logistics Officer - 7th Aviation Battalion
04.2015 - 01.2017
Logistics Executive - 301st Combat Support Hospital
08.2013 - 04.2015
Logistics Specialist - 308th Military Police Company
01.2011 - 07.2013
Supply Specialist - 96th Military Police Regiment
07.2007 - 12.2010
Columbia Southern University - BBA, Logistics Management
Sweetwater High School - High School Diploma,
Rebecca Nichols