Apr 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Decentralized Careers is the number one podcast for learning how to land top talent for your Web3, Blockchain, Crypto company.
• Learn from other leaders on how they were able to hire the right talent to build the products and help change the world.
• https://pod.co/decentralized-careers

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• The Elite Recruiter Podcast is the number one podcast for recruiting professionals.
• This is where the top recruiters share: How they got there. What kind of work did it take. Tips, Tools, and Tricks. The Mindset needed to get them to where they are. What they are doing with their success. Goals and visions for the future. So please join me on this journey as I interview some of the best in our industry
• https://www.eliterecruiterpodcast.com/
• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elite-recruiter-podcast/id1547241660
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HNujlJjoAEE49zqPdX0AB?si=c95f6b14d1524533
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEliteRecruiter

Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 3 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• We work with companies that are changing the world and protecting the world and bring them the Data Science, Cyber Security, and Recruitment talent that they need to enable that change. Recognizing that the single biggest driver towards results is people, we help our clients empower themselves with the right talent, in the right place, at the right time.
• ➨ For Our Clients, we help find the best Cyber and Data Science talent allowing you to do what you do best, support your business growth and your own career.
• ➨ For Our Candidates, we put your unique Cyber and Data Science Talent in front of the decision-makers of the most cutting-edge companies in the world, and position you to blow your competition away, allowing you to take back control of your career trajectory.
• Our area of specialization:
• ✓ Executive Retained Search (C-Level, VP, Director)
• ✓ Cyber and Data Science Direct Hire Search
• ✓ Recruiters
• ✓ Contract Recruiters
• http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/
• Benjamin@selectsourcesolutions.com

Nov 2015 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• DynCorp International is a leading global services provider offering unique, tailored solutions for an ever-changing world. Built on more than six decades of experience as a trusted partner to commercial, government and military customers, DI provides sophisticated aviation, logistics, training, intelligence and operational solutions wherever we are needed. DynCorp International is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit www.dyn-intl.com.
• The intelligence professionals of DynCorp International (DI) work daily, protecting the United States and its allies, enabling decision-making through agile, integrated intelligence solutions:
• Educating, Training and Certifying tomorrow’s intelligence professionals
• Enhancing Collection and Analysis to deliver decision-enabling intelligence
• Assisting the Intelligence Mission Globally through service in all locations and conditions
• DI proudly serves in all locations, environments and conditions to support optimal decision-making and effective national security action by delivering balanced and ever-improving cross-discipline capabilities as a part of a single integrated team.

May 2015 – Nov 2015 · 6 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Inspired by combining the word core with Latin words denoting respect, the name Vencore emphasizes that our high quality, high value services and solutions are at the core of our customers’ missions.
• Vencore has over 40 years of proven experience providing information solutions, engineering and analysis to the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense and Federal/Civilian Agencies. We support our customers’ missions by helping them solve their complex challenges while maintaining the highest level of integrity and accountability.
• Our people design, develop and deliver critical solutions as our customers’ trusted partner. Our innovations in cyber security, data analysis and technology, combined with our focus on research, ensure Vencore remains ahead of the ever changing demands in the market.
• Vencore and its Applied Communication Sciences subsidiary employ 4,800 dedicated employees located throughout the Nation with a presence in 17 states and in select foreign countries. For more information on Vencore, please see our company overview data sheet.

Nov 2014 – May 2015 · 6 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Manage, develop and execute recruitment strategies in partnership with hiring managers to identify and cultivate a pipeline of top executive level candidates to fill positions across all business units within the US Postal Service.
• Identify, recruit, and assess top senior, executive, and officer level talent for active and open positions across all business units within the Postal Service.
• Responsible for developing long and short term recruitment strategies in order to attract and create an active applicant pool
• Develop industry appropriate requirements for executive vacancies based on meeting with the hiring manager and external research to ensure candidates are best matched with the needs of the position.
• Research, implement, and maintain leading edge, creative and cost effective sourcing tools and resources that improve applicant relationship development.
• Develops candidate recommendations for hiring manager review and consideration.
• Interview candidates during the final interviewing process to evaluate and provide recommendations to the hiring manager.
• Network with potential candidates to build a rapport, turn passive into active candidates, maintain a viable talent pool and to engage them in the opportunity of working at the Postal Service.
• Coordinate with and oversee the work of external recruitment agencies to recruit for officer level positions, ensuring agency personnel are informed of job content and requirements.
• Review proposals, develop statements of work, create task orders, verify invoices and monitor contract-related expenses.
• Stay current with the Postal environment, industry changes and market trends related to the executive level talent pools.
• Partner with leadership and talent management groups on the strategy and preparation for succession planning and current management needs.

May 2014 – Nov 2014 · 6 mos · McLean, VA

• BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems had 2008 sales of $34.4 billion.
• Information Solutions is among the 10 largest IT providers to the U.S. government, serving most of the federal defense and civilian marketplace. It provides network-centric command, control, computing, and intelligence (C3I) solutions; wideband networking radio systems; information systems for the U.S. intelligence community; geospatial information services; and information technology services. Leveraging its knowledge of signals and data derived from signals, Information Solutions has attained a market-leading position in advanced information technology research, intelligence analysis and production, and geospatial exploitation software.
• People are the greatest asset in any Company ...
• BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.

Jun 2010 – May 2014 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Responsible for full life-cycle hiring supporting the Executive Office of the President (EOP) along with various IT and Cyber Security programs based around DC Metro and various parts of the globe.
• Experience working with Cleared Professionals supporting various agencies and Department of Defense contracts and programs.
• Responsible for full life-cycle hiring supporting the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Dagger II contract, recruiting Imagery and Geospatial Analysts for a large program based out of Ft. Bragg, NC
• Also Responsible for surge efforts in support of Intelligence personnel on OCONUS programs supporting USF-I, ISS-A, to include: Intelligence Analyst, SIGINT Specialist, Collection Managers, MEDEX/DOMEX Specialist, Counterintelligence Support Specialist, Strategic Debriefer,, Screeners, and Database Managers, SharePoint SME, and Information Management Specialist
• Assisted with recruiting efforts, on the ISS-A contract win resulting in 95% fill-ratio within 3 months.
• Assisted in proposal efforts for ISS-A, AFSOC, ITA/CND, and various other programs and task orders.
• Proactively networked with other companies and contacts for new program leads.

Dec 2008 – Jul 2010 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Maintain the full-cycle recruitment process and pipeline of an average of 300+ requisitions
• Maintained the pipeline for Entry Level Professionals/Interns/ and Co-ops for the Missiles and Fire Control Business Unit of Lockheed Martin
• Interface with all levels of management, Human Resource Business Partners, and Business Unit Managers for the hiring process for 7 Lockheed Martin sites within Missiles and Fire Control
• Sourced candidates, set up, and facilitated large scale recruiting events for the Lockheed Martin’s Leadership Development Programs
• Created strategies with each manager to source and hire top talent from our corporate and key schools.
• Worked as a Kaizen Team Lead in an office restructuring project to cut down wasted time and increase team inclusiveness.
• Lead the Talent Acquisition Facility Rebranding Team in facility operations
• Helped set best practices in the communication standards that are set within local team

Jun 2008 – Nov 2008 · 5 mos

• Manage and develop a team of 5 national recruiters by a mentoring/coaching process.
• Assist in the selection process of internal personnel.
• Develop programs and incentives for internal personnel to keep production at above prime levels.
• Utilize proactive recruitment methods (facility cold calling, lead generating/sourcing, networking, and referral programs).
• Manage full-recruitment cycle including: developing position descriptions, posting ads, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens and interviews, and extending offers.

Feb 2006 – Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• 60% of time sourcing through methods such as cold calling companies, LinkedIn, networking associations, internet, national association conferences, and referrals.
• Consistently ranked as one of the top aviation/aerospace technical recruiters in the company.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment process including: developing position descriptions, posting ads, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens and interviews, and extending offers.
• Trained and mentored over 5 recruiters. (One of them became a top producer in the country for 15 weeks of 2007 and 5 weeks of 2008.)
• Handled background checks, security clearances and drug testing.
• Experience working on civilian contacts, military contracts, and overseas contracts.
• Recruited for companies such as DRS, Boeing, Cessna, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, Dyncorp, and L3 Communications.