Adam Talbert
Apple Valley
Summary
Recruitment professional with expertise in candidate assessment and military benefits. Proven ability to enhance recruitment processes and team performance through effective mentoring of junior recruiters. Skilled in candidate sourcing, interview technique development, and relationship building, with strong communication and negotiation skills. Accomplished in optimizing recruitment strategies to drive candidate engagement and mission success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Recruiter Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Minneapolis
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with military leaders to assess staffing needs and define position requirements.
- Conducted candidate interviews to evaluate qualifications and alignment with mission objectives.
- Managed candidate databases for effective tracking of applications and communications.
- Assisted in developing recruitment strategies to improve outreach across diverse demographics.
- Provided comprehensive support throughout recruitment life cycle processes.
- Mentored and trained recruiters and officers at various stations across greater Midwest.
Career Recruiter 8412 Office Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Fresno
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with recruiting teams to develop effective outreach strategies.
- Coordinated recruitment events to engage potential applicants and promote opportunities.
- Managed candidate databases using military-specific software systems for tracking progress.
Military Recruiter Manager
Untied States Marine Corps
Clovis
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with team members to enhance recruitment processes and outreach efforts.
- Provided guidance on military benefits and career opportunities during consultations.
- Served as a point-of-contact between recruiters, applicants, parents and guardians, educators, employers and members of the general public.
- Mentored junior and senior recruiters, enabling office to surpass 100% of mission objectives during tenure.
Military Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
Clovis
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Formulated recruitment strategies that attracted diverse candidates for enlistment.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate candidate suitability, earning recognition as recruiter of the year for FY20.
- Partnered with local organizations to promote Marine Corps opportunities effectively.
- Trained junior recruiters on interviewing techniques and best practices to enhance recruitment efforts.
Pay and Separations Manager
United States Marine Corps
San Diego
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Established and enforced standard operating procedures across multiple tasks, significantly reducing government financial exposure by millions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization reducing the required manpower by 30%.
Fiscal Manager
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed fiscal operations for budget planning and resource allocation.
- Oversaw financial reporting and compliance with federal regulations.
- Coordinated audits to ensure accuracy in financial statements.
- Developed financial strategies to support mission readiness and operations.
- Analyzed funding requests and provided recommendations for approval.
Manpower Information Systems Support Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
02.2011 - 10.2014
- Configured and maintained network systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Resolved software and hardware issues through effective technical support for end-users.
- Developed training materials and conducted sessions on new systems from Defense Finance and Accounting Services.
- Cross-trained finance and administrative branches of the Marine Corps to enhance operational collaboration.
Financial Analyst
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
05.2006 - 02.2011
- Calculated fiscal obligations for United States Marine Corps.
- Processed separation packages for military service member discharges.
- Records oversight for all expenditures surpassing 100 million dollars for current year and prior three years.
- Contributed to highly effective troubleshooting team focused on recovering overpaid funds from former service members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Psychology
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO01-2010
Skills
- Candidate assessment and recruitment strategies
- Database management and talent sourcing
- Interview techniques and employee mentoring
- Military benefits expertise
- Sales strategy development and lead generation
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
- Territory sales management
Timeline
Assistant Recruiter Instructor
United States Marine Corps
07.2023 - Current
Career Recruiter 8412 Office Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
06.2021 - 07.2023
Military Recruiter Manager
Untied States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 05.2021
Military Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
12.2018 - 07.2020
Pay and Separations Manager
United States Marine Corps
07.2016 - 10.2018
Fiscal Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2014 - 07.2016
Manpower Information Systems Support Specialist
United States Marine Corps
02.2011 - 10.2014
Financial Analyst
United States Marine Corps
05.2006 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Psychology
Park University