Rikki Taylor
North Little Rock,United States
Summary
Accomplished Recruiting Director with nearly 30 years of experience in talent acquisition, strategic planning, marketing, customer service, and personnel management. Known for exceptional leadership in spearheading recruitment initiatives and developing innovative marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and drive results. Skilled in budget and human capital management, adept at fostering collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals. Experienced Recruiting Manager well-versed in the full lifecycle of recruiting, collaborating with hiring managers to implement effective strategies that meet hiring needs and maintain branding initiatives. Proficient in evaluating and selecting optimal advertising channels to attract desired candidates.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RECRUITING Director
Arkansas Army National Guard
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Directed full cycle recruiting efforts Filling over 500 positions within the military.
- Led recruitment team to top performance for 3 consecutive years, managing over $200,000+ annual marketing budget and fostering relationships with VIPs, Centers of Influence and the community.
- Pioneered multi-channel candidate sourcing strategy, leveraging job boards, social media, and networking to expand the applicant pool and boost enlistment rates.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive talent attraction strategies aligned with organizational recruitment goals, enhancing candidate pipeline quality and reducing time-to-fill for critical roles.
- Orchestrated comprehensive team training programs, ensuring the team mastered all aspects of the military recruiting process which included marketing strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives to elevate National Guard brand awareness, contributing to mission-critical manpower strength by utilizing social media, Canva, cloud-based applications, and the Google platform.
Sr. Personnel Services Sergeant
Arkansas Army National Guard
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Streamlined Human Resource procedures, reducing processing time and improving the accuracy of personnel records, directly impacting troop deployment efficiency.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to implement new personnel management systems, fostering improved inter-departmental communication.
- Managed sensitive personnel data with utmost precision, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of records in compliance with military protocols; optimized HR processes, enhancing unit readiness through streamlined administrative operations and improved personnel data management.
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Assigned to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (OASD/RA) Yellow Ribbon Program Office as the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program serving as Program Specialist for Arkansas and Louisiana.
- Responsible for ensuring all YRRP events and activities are in concert with the Service member and family support network, national, regional, state, and local organizations.
- Worked at the state level to develop a working coalition between national, regional, state, and other resources as required meeting the needs of the Servicemember and families within my geographical area of responsibility.
- Worked in collaboration, coordination, and in concert with the services, Reserve components, and appropriate other resources to encourage/facilitate compliance with all requirements of Section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008.
- Coordinated with diverse stakeholders to implement the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, fostering support networks for service members and families.
- Analyzed state-level resources to develop effective coalitions, enhancing support for service members within assigned geographical areas.
Human Resource Instructor/Team Leader
National Guard Bureau Title 10
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised nine (9) Soldiers and civilian employees within the Human Resource Readiness Training Center.
- Served as the Training Centers Chief advisor for recommended changes to the training programs.
- Supervised and evaluated assigned/guest Instructors; Provided training for incoming Instructors.
- Responsible for the supervision of training, development, and evaluation of each student assigned to the course.
- Interfaced with other department staff to meet and exceed projected training goals.
Human Resource Instructor
National Guard Bureau Title 10
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed and managed Unit Administration Course, boosting graduation rates to 95%.
- Led ARNG Basic HR Course, instructing 400+ full-time members.
- Mentored incoming instructors, fostering team growth.
- Partnered with department staff to surpass training goals and enhance courseware.
- Provided comprehensive instruction in human resources, equipping ARNG members with essential skills; provided guidance to students throughout their learning journey; evaluated student performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Analyzed courseware for updates, ensuring curriculum relevance and effectiveness.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to engage diverse learners.
- Contributed to courseware development, introducing fresh perspectives to training materials.
Sr. Personnel Services Sergeant
Arkansas Army National Guard
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Led HR operations for the battalion, overseeing personnel actions, management, and finance support.
- Ensured compliance and advised leadership on admin activities.
- Streamlined HR processes, enhancing efficiency in personnel management.
- Implemented quality assurance measures, significantly improving the accuracy of records.
- Fostered strong relationships with commanders and staff, providing expert guidance on HR matters.
- Facilitated seamless communication across departments.
- Pioneered new approaches to HR support, adapting to evolving military requirements.
- Developed creative solutions for complex personnel challenges.
Medical Specialist
Arkansas Army National Guard
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Provided emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, Force health protection, evacuation in a variety of operational and clinical settings from point of injury or illness through the continuum of military health care.
- Administered emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties, assisted with outpatient care and treatment, or assisted with inpatient care and treatment under the supervision of a physician, nurse, physician's assistant, or a health care Non-Commissioned Officer.
- Delivered critical medical support in diverse operational settings, enhancing force health protection and maintaining the combat readiness of troops.
Education
BS - Business Administration, Accounting
Columbia College
Columbia, MOAssociate in Applied Science - undefined
Columbia College
Columbia, MOSkills
- Sales team leadership
- Content marketing proficiency
- Effective strategic planning
- Organizational change management
- Staff development
- Workforce management
- Budget management
- Resource allocation management
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Employee training
- Strategic leadership
- Strategic sales management
Military Experience
- Personnel Recruiter/Retention/Marketing Section Chief, 01/01/17, 12/31/25, Arkansas Army National Guard
- Sr. Personnel Services Sergeant, 01/01/12, 12/31/16, Arkansas Army National Guard
- Human Resource Instructor/Team Leader, 01/01/09, 12/31/10, National Guard Bureau Title 10
- Sr. Human Resource Supervisor, 01/01/08, 12/31/09, Arkansas Army National Guard
- Human Resource Instructor, 01/01/07, 12/31/08, National Guard Bureau Title 10
- Sr. Personnel Services Sergeant, 01/01/05, 12/31/07, Arkansas Army National Guard
- Personnel Services Sergeant, 01/01/02, 12/31/05, United States Army
- Medical Specialist, 01/01/96, 12/31/01, Arkansas Army National Guard
Timeline
RECRUITING Director
Arkansas Army National Guard
01.2017 - 01.2025
Sr. Personnel Services Sergeant
Arkansas Army National Guard
01.2012 - 01.2016
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2010 - 01.2012
Human Resource Instructor/Team Leader
National Guard Bureau Title 10
01.2009 - 01.2010
Human Resource Instructor
National Guard Bureau Title 10
01.2007 - 01.2009
Sr. Personnel Services Sergeant
Arkansas Army National Guard
01.2002 - 01.2007
Medical Specialist
Arkansas Army National Guard
01.1996 - 01.2001
Associate in Applied Science - undefined
Columbia College
BS - Business Administration, Accounting
Columbia College
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