Wesley Wills
Sanford,FL
Summary
Accomplished Senior Recruiter and Company Trainer with the United States Army with a proven track record in enhancing recruitment processes and exceeding goals through expert sourcing and vetting techniques. Skilled in Boolean search and fostering collaborative teamwork, I've led teams to achieve and surpass recruitment targets, significantly improving candidate pipeline quality and operational efficiency. Hardworking Senior Recruiter offering 14 years of experience in recruiting. Adept at sourcing, screening and sorting candidates for relevant openings. Knowledgeable about assessment, interviewing and on-boarding processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter /Company Trainer
United States Army
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings which led to a 30% increase in placements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
Station Commander
United States Army
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed operations for a recruiting station serving Orlando metropolitan area of over 400,000 people.
- Led a team of 14 recruiting professionals, focusing on their development, morale, health and welfare.
- Oversaw the recruitment and training of future soldiers, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with 29 educational institutions and community leaders.
- Implemented and maintained a production management system to optimize lead generation and operational efficiency, managing $200,000 worth of equipment.
- Consistently exceeded recruitment goals and mission objectives.
Recruiting Instructor
United States Army Recruiting and Retention College
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Trained over 1,000 new recruiters in processes, procedures, employee benefits and the art of recruiting.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Station Commander
United States Army
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed operations for a recruiting station serving East Texas area of over 100,000 people.
- Led a team of 10 recruiting professionals, focusing on their development, morale, health and welfare.
- Oversaw the recruitment and training of future soldiers, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with 24 educational institutions and community leaders.
- Implemented and maintained a production management system to optimize lead generation and operational efficiency, managing $150,000 worth of equipment.
- Consistently exceeded recruitment goals and mission objectives.
Recruiter
United States Army
12.2010 - 05.2015
- Conducted interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes; resulted in 30% over-production of contract placement.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Sourced and engaged potential candidates through various channels including telephone, email, text messaging, in-person interactions and career fairs.
- Oversaw the training and development of new recruits to ensure they were fully prepared for the demands and challenges of their new roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT12.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY05.2003
Skills
- Recruiter Training and Mentoring
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Social Media Recruiting
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Competency-Based Interviewing
- Candidate Sourcing
- Candidate vetting
- Recruitment Event Planning
- Employer Branding
- Recruitment Metrics Analysis
- Collaborative Teamwork
Accomplishments
o Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Post University.
o Named Station Commander of the year in 2018.
o Selected above 1,400 of my peers to become an Army Recruiting Course Instructor.
o Inducted in Dallas Recruiting Battalion's Legendary Heroes Council for exemplary performance.
o Graduate of the Army's prestigious Master Leaders Course
Digital Asset Investing
Passionate about the future of digital payment options which includes blockchain, node operation, layer-1 and layer-2 digital assets and the future of the monetary system. I co-founded a cryptocurrency group dedicated to the education and onboarding of new investors into the digital asset space between 2020-2023.
Timeline
Senior Recruiter /Company Trainer
United States Army
05.2024 - Current
Station Commander
United States Army
11.2022 - 05.2024
Recruiting Instructor
United States Army Recruiting and Retention College
05.2019 - 10.2022
Station Commander
United States Army
05.2015 - 05.2019
Recruiter
United States Army
12.2010 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Post University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Finger Lakes Community College
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