1. ROBERT S. RUSSELL
Converse, TX 78109
robert.russell1969@yahoo.com 210.708.5091 www.linkedin.com/in/robertrussell3
DRIVEN RECRUITING PROFESSIONAL
CREATE STRATEGIC SOURCING PLANS TO FIND AND PLACE CANDIDATES, ACHIEVING HIGH RATES OF RETENTION
Enthusiastic professional with comprehensive background in Recruitment and Staffing. Demonstrated
commitment to client service and business development. Proven record of success locating, identifying,
and closing top candidate talent in diverse fields and industries. Excellent communicator, dedicated to
building and strengthening relationships with clients, colleagues, candidates, and management. Proficient
in MS Office.
Strategic Planner | Market Analysis | Database Documentation
Recruiting & Retention | Interview Coordination & Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HALLIBURTON, San Antonio, TX 2014 – 2015
Training and Development Coordinator
Managed training and development for oilfield employees; provided support to Product Service Line (PSL)
Operations and interfaced with operational and functional leadership. Worked directly with Competency
Leads within Product Service Lines as well as different Training and Development Coordinators within the
Organization to ensure continuation of personnel development activities
• Coordinated on-boarding, training, development, and progression of over 200 employees within the
Product Service Line (PSL), reducing production delays by enabling smooth and on-time transition of
new employees into PSL.
• Completed annual evaluations and competency for 125 employees before the suspense date for the 1st
time within PSL by conducting face-to-face meetings and sending reminders of upcoming deadline,
ensuring managers remained focused.
• Served as Product Service Line Competency Assessor, counseling and mentoring team through tasks,
achieving documented competency of 99%, and exceeding target by 8%.
DECYPHER, San Antonio, TX 2013 – 2014
Corporate Recruiter Manager
Responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruitment of Federal Contract employees across the United
States for positions such as Nurses, Doctors, Phlebotomists, Mental Health, Behavior Counselors, Diabetes
Educators, Clinical Research, Research Nurse Coordinators, Project Managers and Coordinators, and IT.
• Implemented strategic sourcing plans, targeting active and passive candidates, resulting in
achievement of Government Contract awards at a 95% success rate.
• Enhanced onboarding process by screening potential candidates, performing background checks, and
negotiating salary and start dates, successfully filling positions prior to need date.
• Collaborated with Government contracting offices locally and across the United States, increasing
number of contract wins by 30%.
• Obtained additional clients, filling needed positions and increasing revenue 20%.
HALLMARK COLLEGE, San Antonio, TX 2013
Sr. Recruiter Manager (short term contract)
Sourced, screened, and recruited Executive, IT, Finance, Accounting, Clerical & Admin, professionals, and
faculty. Recruited for potential applicants for enrollment into the college
• Increased enrollments by 30% for Business School as well as Aviation campus by implementing
strategic sourcing plans, targeting active and passive candidates.

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HALLMARK COLLEGE (Continued)
• Utilized proprietary software for tracking and documenting possible candidates and students, resulting
in 50% increase in identifying and filling needs.
• Managed employee issues and initiated corrective action while providing excellent customer service,
resulting in 90% retention rate.
US ARMY, Multiple locations 1997 – 2012
Senior Recruiter Manager 2010 – 2012
Responsible for enterprise sourcing, recruiting, planning, coordinating, and implementation of plans,
policies, guidance, and procedures in hiring qualified executive professionals for contracts in both
government and non-government arenas world-wide (national and international positions).
Averaged 150 available positions worldwide; Maintained applicant databases for sourcing needs.
• Recruited under tight deadlines within fast-paced environment for IT, Healthcare, Communications
and Computer fields Accounting / Finance, Administrative, HR, and Engineering, successfully filling
global contract positions.
• Brought local businesses into The Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS), resulting in 40% increase in
enlistments as well as creating opportunity for employment after completion of military service.
Recruiter Trainer Manager, North Las Vegas Nevada 2008 – 2010
Provided comprehensive training and professional development to 306 recruiters, 46 recruiting station
managers, and 6 company first sergeants located in Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Eastern
Oregon covering 280K square miles.
• Created and trained unit members on technical topics incorporating multi-media presentations, role
playing, and live fire exercises, ensuring complete understanding of specific jobs.
• Analyzed, extracted, summarized, and identified significant trends and issues, formulating plans and
recommendations for resolution.
US Army Contract Negotiator, Fort Benning, GA 2006 – 2008
Ensured enlistment contracts of an annual average of 25K clients were completed correctly and the
clients were fully qualified for the position hired for.
• Resolved issues concerning unfilled positions across the United States and overseas locations, ensuring
eligible clients were hired for needed positions.
• Trained units on contract negotiations, security clearances, promotions, and proper separation
procedures for unqualified clients, resulting in better understanding of elements comprising
acceptable contracts.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Concentration Human Resource Management, Colorado
Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BS), Concentration Human Resource Management,
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO, Summa cum Laude
Guidance Counselor Course (Contract Writing and Negotiations)
Recruiter Trainer Course
Equal Opportunity Leader Course
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES: COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Business Concepts Management
Project Planning Business in the Global Environment
Human Resource Development Management Essentials
Human Resource Management Organizational Systems Improvement

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