Shalia Sturgis
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
A detail-oriented HR professional with a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills with more than five years of experience. Adept at multitasking and organized; comfortable taking initiative and working independently. Fast learner who enjoys the challenge of new responsibilities. Active Secret clearance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiting Specialist
Omitron, Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Sole recruiter responsible for full-cycle recruiting for highly technical and security-cleared aerospace and IT positions in a niche government contracting environment.
- Established and continue to refine structured recruiting processes and documentation standards, strengthening consistency, accountability, and scalability across the hiring function.
- Leading development and implementation of OFCCP-aligned recruiting practices to improve EEO/AA compliance and overall adherence to federal contractor regulations.
- Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to define role requirements, establish compensation parameters, and create detailed, compliant job descriptions.
- Source and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ClearanceJobs, and targeted outreach strategies to fill cleared and hard-to-fill positions.
- Conduct phone screens and virtual interviews, manage candidate pipelines, and coordinate interview-to-offer processes while maintaining a strong candidate experience.
- Utilize Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track applicants, maintain talent pipelines, and generate hiring metrics and compliance reporting.
- Analyze recruiting data and internal hiring metrics to identify process gaps and implement continuous improvements.
- Evaluate recruiting tools, sourcing platforms, and external vendor performance; recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance readiness.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior recruiting teammates.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Apogee Engineering
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
- Sourced and screened candidates for corporate and technical roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
- Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
- Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
Recruiter
Vectrus
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Led recruiting efforts for high-volume and fast-paced corporate/HQ operations as well as several OCONUS programs hiring external and internal candidates.
- Built relationships with candidates throughout full-cycle recruiting process including sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine needs, then created and posted positions as necessary.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates. Pre-screened all resumes prior to sending to hiring managers for consideration, while also building candidate pipelines.
- Liaised between stakeholders to coordinate interviews and advise all parties of processes and procedures.
- Provided qualified candidates for global high-volume reqs, including base-operation related roles such as technical and IT, operations, and trades. Ensured all onboarding requirements were met in a timely manner including security clearances and visas.
- Coordinated and participated in local and virtual job fairs.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Vectrus
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Schedule and assist with interviews.
- Responsible for SPOT administration
- Scheduled travel arrangements for all new hires for CONUS and OCONUS locations
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
- Reviewed and contacted POCs for job boards allowing teammates to source multiple candidates.
- Instrumental team member in implementing new ATS
- Developed new hire survey ensuring onboarding was a smooth process
Recruiting Coordinator
Tek Experts
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained candidate records using Avature and updated information accordingly
- Confirmed appointments and interviews with all candidates
- Conducted effective research on potential job candidates for tech support and customer service roles and compiled all details into reports
- Devised recruiting strategies and implemented through marketing campaigns, grassroots advertising initiatives and innovative presentations. Also maintained and updated social media pages with current job openings, driving app flow 30%
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly prepare all documentation for human resources
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Lockheed Martin
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Contracted with Acro Corp as a team member for Lockheed Martin Space as a Talent Acquisition/Recruiting Coordinator managing internal and external candidate experience from coordinating interview logistics to setting a final start date and preparing new hires for onboarding
- Tracked candidate status through ATS(BrassRing) and developed a spreadsheet for data-sharing utilized by our team with potential-candidates highlighting their skills for sourcing division-wide
- Audited job requisitions for closure ensuring all necessary forms were complete including an offer letter, interview evaluations, and background check results
Aviation Operations Specialist
United States Army
05.2000 - 06.2012
- Kept accountability and inventory for controlled equipment given to specified team members and maintained contact with travelling crews ensuring they were arriving according to set schedule
- Called ahead and got permissions for these crews prior to their arrival for areas with controlled access
- Secret security clearance was required
- Immense attention to detail, organization, multi-tasking, and time-management skills were required to keep accurate records in each individual's file
- Generated reports for leadership, which required strong written communication skills
- Created welcome packets for new, sponsored team members to help integrate them into the organization as well as led these new teams during integration and shifts
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Colorado State University Global Campus
Englewood, CO12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Colorado State University
Englewood, CO05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
The Art Institute of Colorado At Denver
03.2014
Skills
- Recruitment Strategy & Process Development
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- OFCCP & EEO/AA Compliance
- Applicant Flow Tracking & Audit Readiness
- Government Contractor Hiring Practices
- Security Clearance Procedures
- ATS Administration
- Recruiting Metrics & Analytics Reporting
- Boolean & Advanced Sourcing
- Hiring Manager Consultation
- New Hire Onboarding Support
- Human Resources Policy Alignment
Volunteer Work
DreamCatchers Equine Rescue
- Photographed rescue animals for the sanctuary's social media pages announcing their eligibility for adoption
- Donated photoshoots at fundraisers benefiting the animals
Timeline
Technical Recruiting Specialist
Omitron, Inc
06.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Apogee Engineering
01.2022 - Current
Recruiter
Vectrus
05.2020 - 12.2021
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Vectrus
12.2019 - 05.2020
Recruiting Coordinator
Tek Experts
03.2019 - 09.2019
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Lockheed Martin
06.2018 - 11.2018
Aviation Operations Specialist
United States Army
05.2000 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Colorado State University Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
The Art Institute of Colorado At Denver