Tabetha Honnold
Fremont,NE
Summary
Results-driven and highly experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 8 years of expertise in full-cycle recruitment, strategic sourcing, and talent pipeline development. Adept at identifying, attracting, and onboarding top talent, with a focus on healthcare and medical recruitment. Skilled in utilizing social media platforms, applicant tracking systems, and partnership collaboration to exceed recruitment goals. Proven ability to mentor and lead diverse teams, optimizing productivity and candidate experiences. Known for delivering innovative strategies and fostering a culture of excellence in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition- Health Professionals Lead
U.S. Air Force
Independence, MO
02.2021 - 05.2025
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for healthcare professionals, including physicians, surgeons, nurses, and pharmacists
- Acted as a brand ambassador, educating candidates on Air Force culture, career growth, and benefits
- Led a team of 5 recruiters across 22 states, delivering training and guidance to enhance productivity and achieve recruitment goals
- Conducted training on over 50 tasks, performed weekly audits, and monitored team productivity to ensure quarterly goals were consistently exceeded
- Served as the Lead Health Professions Recruiter, training 25 recruiters on healthcare profession requirements, streamlining processes by 20%
- Sourced and screened candidates using innovative social media strategies, increasing pipeline efficiency by 40%
- Cultivated strong relationships with hiring managers and leadership to align recruitment strategies with organizational objectives
- Delivered a 260% improvement in recruitment outcomes compared to previous years by implementing enhanced outreach strategies and streamlining recruitment processes
- Assess resumes, facilitate interviews, and present highly qualified candidates to hiring managers, incorporating feedback to enhance and refine recruitment strategies
- Certify members as IMPACT-certified, enabling them to train and certify additional team members, fostering a self-sustaining certification process
- Managed and maintained an applicant tracking system to monitor job openings, track candidates, and oversee interview processes
Talent Acquisition Specialist Lead
U.S. Air Force Reserve
McConnell AFB, KS
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Facilitated the transition of active-duty members into Air Force Reserve roles, ensuring a seamless candidate experience
- Trained and mentored a team of 11 recruiters, refining their sourcing, screening, and onboarding processes
- Conducted training on over 75 tasks, performed weekly audits, and monitored team productivity to ensure monthly goals were consistently exceeded
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand organizational needs and implemented strategies to meet recruitment targets and reduce processing time
- Maintained an applicant pipeline of 50+ qualified candidates, increasing potential hires by 60%
- Achieved a 200% increase in recruitment results over previous years by optimizing outreach efforts and improving efficiency in recruitment workflows
- Managed and maintained an applicant tracking system to monitor job openings, track candidates, and oversee interview processes
Talent Acquisition Specialist
U.S. Air Force Reserve
St. Peters, MO
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Created and distributed job postings across various platforms, including job boards and social media networks, to increase outreach
- Evaluated resumes, conducted interviews, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers while ensuring alignment with departmental needs
- Streamlined recruitment processes, contributing to reduced placements and higher satisfaction rates among hiring managers
- Increased recruitment results by 170% over previous years by enhancing targeted outreach strategies, streamlining recruitment processes, and successfully filling hard-to-fill positions
- Managed and maintained an applicant tracking system to monitor job openings, track candidates, and oversee interview processes
Senior Leadership School Instructor
U.S. Air Force
Whiteman AFB, MO
04.2010 - 07.2015
- Delivered over 3,000 instructional hours on leadership, public speaking, human relations and conflict management to over 700 students
- Conducted compliance reviews and managed graduation events, ensuring high standards of academic excellence
- Mentored and certified faculty instructors, improving program outcomes and operational efficiency
Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) Manager/Dental Technician
RAF Lakenheath; U.S. Air Force
Whiteman AFB, MO
03.2002 - 04.2010
- Maintained 1,500 PRP records, achieving high ratings in annual inspections
- Managed off-base medical referrals totaling over $300K annually, ensuring comprehensive care for over 2,000 active-duty personnel
- Trained and led a 24-member In-Place Patient Decontamination Team, ensuring team readiness and compliance with emergency response protocols
- Oral Surgery Technician: Assisted in over 100 oral surgeries annually, adhering to strict infection control protocols with zero post-surgery infection rates
- Recorded vital signs, started IVs, and ensured sterilization of surgical equipment
- Conducted training for the dental clinic staff, increasing oral surgery training standards by 250%
- Provided patient care and education for recovery and overall health outcomes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Trident University
06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
09.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Community College of the Air Force
06.2010
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Organizational Leadership
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Candidate Experience Optimization
- Social Media Recruiting Strategies
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Training
- Personnel & Resource Management
- Key Partnership Development
Certification
Certified IMPACT Selling System- Brooks Group
Timeline
Talent Acquisition- Health Professionals Lead
U.S. Air Force
02.2021 - 05.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist Lead
U.S. Air Force Reserve
05.2018 - 02.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
U.S. Air Force Reserve
11.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Leadership School Instructor
U.S. Air Force
04.2010 - 07.2015
Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) Manager/Dental Technician
RAF Lakenheath; U.S. Air Force
03.2002 - 04.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Trident University
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Community College of the Air Force
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