Michael O'Brien
Tamaqua
Summary
Recruitment professional with background in identifying and placing top talent within organizations including healthcare. Known for excellent team collaboration and focus on achieving recruitment goals. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator
Hexcel
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machines
- Loading materials, inspecting finished parts, trouble shooting & adjusting machines
- Ensuring safety during entire set up and operating of aerospace equipment
Army Recruiter/Station Commander
United States Army
07.2020 - 03.2025
- Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline
- Researched emerging trends in recruitment technology and techniques
- Created reports on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates
Army Healthcare Recruiter/Station Commander
United States Army
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Screened potential applicants for physicians, psychologists, dentist, & nurses for U.S. Army.
- Targeted specific medical specialties based on Army needs (physicians, nurses, dentists, etc).
- Built relationships with hospitals, universities, medical schools and professional organizations.
Army Recruiter/Station Commander
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assessed personnel performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume
- Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives
Army Recruiter
Army Recruiting Office
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits
Yeomen, Public Relations
United States Navy
07.2000 - 08.2009
- Responsible for preparing, typing, & routing correspondence
- Maintained files and official records
- Managed leave papers, travel requests, and other personnel documents
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Hammondsport Junior-Senior High School
Hammondsport, NY06.2000
Skills
- Candidate Screening
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- College Recruiting
- Healthcare Recruiting Strategies
- Social Media Recruiting
- Recruitment Strategy Development
- Networking Events
- Job Fairs Planning
- New Hire Paperwork Processing
Certification
- Station Commander, 2000-07-01
- Army Medical Recruiter, 2000-07-01
- Army Senior Leadership, 2000-07-01
Accomplishments
- Station Commander of 9 man Recruiting Station
- Gold Badge Recruiter
- Numerous Recruiter of the Quarter Awards
- Good Conduct Medals
Activities
- Tamaqua Little League Coach
- Assistant Tamaqua Football Coach
- Volunteer Big Brothers of America
- Volunteer Work with Local Church
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator
Hexcel
05.2024 - Current
Army Recruiter/Station Commander
United States Army
07.2020 - 03.2025
Army Healthcare Recruiter/Station Commander
United States Army
01.2016 - 01.2020
Army Recruiter/Station Commander
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2016
Army Recruiter
Army Recruiting Office
01.2009 - 01.2013
Yeomen, Public Relations
United States Navy
07.2000 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Hammondsport Junior-Senior High School
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