Talent You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

K.W. (Chantilly, VA)

• 20+ years of experience in training and facilitation, recruiting and marketing, and project coordination in education and federal government contracting settings. After 6 years working in education, seeking to transition back to a business environment utilizing training/facilitation, recruiting or marketing skills.
• Worked for small federal government contractor from 2013-2017 and was promoted twice in 5 years to Recruiter and Marketing Director and then to Trainer and Business Development Director. Accomplishments include developing and delivering 10 workshops in 8 weeks for 60+ scientists and engineers; facilitating training for AT&T’s and Frontier Communications’ unionized teams; successfully recruiting for 40+ administrative and project management roles; closing a $7M NASA contract; and developing marketing presentations for Fairfax County Public Schools and the International Monetary Fund.
• ​​​​Current and prior experience working in academic settings as an Instructional Aide and GED Instructor. Developed a youth character education program that helped decrease recidivism by 50% in one year. Currently delivering a curriculum and teaching method to adult learner GED students that led 99% to achieve statewide writing contest recognition.
• As volunteer for a theater company, planned, managed, and directed over 30 actors and crew members within budget and on schedule, doubling attendance post-performance. Received public recognition and cash award for production results.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite. TESOL (Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages) certification in progress.
• M.B.A., Marketing, University of Pittsburgh.  B.S., Physical Science, Michigan State University.

• Human capital management and talent acquisition professional with 25+ year of experience building strong organizations and work cultures. Eager to transition back to a recruiting role, after succesfully starting commercial real estate company (2018- 2023).

• Employee relations consultant providing human resources support with ATS and CRM  experience (2001-2018).

• Over 17 years in private education providing leadership of over 300 employees with full  P&L accountability resulting in the top regional profit margin.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

• Extensive community volunteering roles including JDRF Mid-Atlantic Region, Make-A Wish Foundation, Wreaths Across America, Britepaths, and SYA.

• B.A., Communications, George Mason University.

• Military spouse with 14 years experience as an Employment Specialist/Recruiter providing career counseling, job search, and resume writing assistance.
• Received Outstanding Employee Awards as Employment Specialist. Recognized for establishing strong relationships with employers and exceeding job placement quotas.
• Currently pursuing Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification in effort to transition into network security.
• Skilled in partnering with service providers and workforce development programs to cultivate long term relationships with area employers and assist job seekers reach their employment goals.
• Managed automated applicant tracking systems, evaluating components and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulatory guidance. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• B.A., Music, Old Dominion University.