RONALD LIZOTTE

76 Punkintown Road * Eliot, ME 03903 * (207) 475-5818 * rlc41488@westpost.

net

CAREER PROFILE: LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT/ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / SALES/

HUMAN RESOURCES / MILITARY RECRUITING / SENIOR RECRUITER
Broad-Based, 20+-Year Leadership and Functional Background includes Success in B
usiness Development, HR, and Operations. Earned Multiple Awards for Exemplary Pe
rformance. Pending MBA Degree. Hold Current Secret Security Clearance.
OVERVIEW:
* Human Resources / Recruiting - Extensive experience in Human Resources functio
ns, with expertise in developing and implementing recruitment programs. Highly s
killed and proven success in managing small and large teams, conducting training
for new and experienced team members, mentoring and coaching personnel, and con
ducting performance evaluations to improve results. Documented success in exceed
ing recruiting goals consistently throughout tenure.
* Business Development / Sales/ Leadership - Transferable skills include leaders
hip and management of a team of 14 accessions career counselors, sales, prospect
ing and qualifying leads, delivering presentations on an individual and group ba
sis, conducting negotiations, customize and implement marketing plans, and compl
eting closing activities. Build strong, sustainable relationships with customer
and partner companies to meet and exceed goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Talent Recruitment & Acquisition * Staff Training & Development * HR Regulat
ory Compliance * Performance Reviews * Organizational Change Management * EE
O/Compliance Training * Employee Relations * HR Program Development * Benef
its & Compensation Policies * Travel & On-Site Presentations * Strategic Plan
ning & Execution * Employee Counseling * Leadership and Management * College
Recruiting Initiatives * Community Relations
Consultative Sales Approach * Solutions Selling Strategies * New Business De
velopment * Marketing and Target Market Analysis * Customer Needs Fulfillment
* Retention & Follow-Up Activities * Lead Prospecting * Succession Planning
* Team Building and Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY - Multiple Locations - Dates

Accessions Regional Manager, (Senior Recruiter), 2008-Present
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate team of 14 accessions career counselors, setting
and managing team objectives. Conduct training, coordinate conferences and semi
nars, and work with senior management on yearly staffing plans and various HR in
itiatives. Counsel and coach team members on overcoming obstacles and adapting t
o changing requirements. Source and develop personnel to fill key vacancies. Pr
omote recruiting initiatives across numerous markets and professional communitie
s. Review documents and packets for accuracy; create accession policies and proc
edures. Key contributions and achievements:
* Led team in attaining 100% accession rates for all enlisted applicants; achiev
ed 100% retention rate and 95% promotion rates for new recruits by leading recru
iters in developing training plans and task lists for recruits.
* Managed all aspects of new, referral-based recruiting program throughout New Y
ork and New England regions, leading to successful recruitment results; oversaw
recruitment of ex-military to serve in the Army Reserve.
* Developed and implemented marketing and communication strategies within local
communities and created partnerships with key centers of influence to meet recru
iting goals of multiple organizations.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, effectively work with senior
management, subordinates and candidates.
* Strong organizational and time management and computer skills, ability to mult
i-task with keen accuracy.
Healthcare Recruiting Station Director, (Senior Recruiter), 2006-2008
Oversaw 4,700 sq. ml. recruiting region, directing all administrative, logistica
l, and maintenance activities across 68 college campuses and 123 hospital recrui
ting programs (Nurse Corps, Undergraduate, Graduate). Scheduled and managed recr
uiting events and developed college relations. Ensured timely coordination of ca
ndidate movement through the hiring process. Initiated, led, and participated in
various recruiting project initiatives. Managed and trained team members. Maint
ained full accountability for $400,000 in assigned assets. Key contributions and
achievements:
* Achieved 124% of goal in 1st year as Manager of Boston Medical recruiting stat
ion, up from 57% in previous year; led recruiting station in achieving 250% of p
rogram objectives for Q2 2008. (123% in subsequent year).
* Generated $20,000 savings in government funds by assisting team of recruiters
in developing low-cost/no-cost events; conserved government-appropriated funds
while improving efficiency through innovative processes.
* Improved both individual and team preparation with leadership transitions thro
ugh training of newly-selected officers in the transition process.
Recruiter / Assistant Station Manager, 2005-2006, 1997-2001
Sourced, interviewed, and processed qualified applicants. Negotiated accessions
contracts. Motivated team members in recruiting activities and acted as a liaiso
n to community leaders and educators. Proposed, negotiated marketing plan. Key c
ontributions and achievements:
* Won prestigious Recruiting Ring and Glen E. Morrell Award (representing the re
cruiting industry's top award) through efforts in surpassing assigned recruiting
goals every quarter in 12 months.
Career Counselor / Assistant Area Manager, 2001-2005
Consulted with senior management on staff-related issues and retention matters,
supporting over 370 personnel. Held multiple roles that included Retention Facil
itator, Supply Coordinator, Security Manager, and Assistant CAAP Coordinator/ Ev
aluator. Recruited prior service members from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
into the Army Reserve. Evaluated and trained top-level managers on retention is
sues as Retention Course Instructor. Managed logistics for supplies across 7 geo
graphically dispersed regions. Key contributions and achievements:
* Exceeded new recruiting hiring goals by 400%, earning Top Career Counselor in
division award for efforts. Achieved 156% of IRR transition mission in FY 2004 a
s the Top Producer within the unit.
* Drove 95% retention rate and <5% regional non-participant rate to surpass nati
onal standards. Provided the counseling, training, and motivation that led to ex
cellent retention results.
* Led team in increasing inspection pass rate by 50% and motivated personnel to
meet and surpass all recruitment goals through highly effective front-line leade
rship.
* Named as the #1 Career Counselor in the division for exceeding new recruiter h
iring goal by 400%. Surpassed standards through optimization of limited resource
s.
* Lowered regional non-participant rate to under 5%, over-achieving national sta
ndards. Attained 95% retention rate through counseling, training, mentoring, and
motivating potential non-participant team members.
Construction Manager, 2000-2001
Directed team of 10 in construction activities as Squad Leader, providing retent
ion and transition support to a team of over 400. Maintained accountability for
$200,000 in assets. Key contributions and achievements:
* Facilitated 50% increase in inspection pass rate and accomplishment of other g
oals through team motivation.
Prior positions as Recruiting Manager and Recruiter. As Recruiting Manager, advi
sed agency/regional managers on applicant quality and increased applicant flow b
y 400% in a single year. As Recruiter, achieved 200% of goals in quality applica
nt accession and earned nomination as top U.S. Army Reserves Recruiter of the Ye
ar, 1999.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration, Current: Columbia Southern University, Orange
Beach, AL / 4.0 G.P.A.
Bachelor of Science in Management & Administration, 2006: Excelsior College, Alb
any, NY / Honors Graduate
Professional Training: Healthcare Recruiting; Professional Recruiting Training;
Retention/Transition/Career Counselor Course; Primary Leadership Development; Ba
sic NCO's Course (Distinguished Graduate; Distinguished Leadership Award).
Completed Advanced NCO Course. Computer training to include multiple software ap
plications and annual compliance training. Skilled in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, a
nd power point. Ability to learn additional applications as needed.
Awards / Recognitions: Army Meritorious Service Medal (1); Army Commendation Med
al (7); Joint Service Achievement Medal (1); Army Achievement Medal (6); Joint M
eritorious Unit Award (1); Army Superior Unit Award (2); Good Conduct Medal (4);
Southwest Asia Service Medal (1); National Defense Service Medal (2); Armed For
ces Reserve Medal (1)
Other Relevant skills include: Excellent communication skills; Proficient in man
y IT applications; Past insurance experience