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Jalen Howard

@jalenhoward

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Recruiting Leader and Program Manager with 8+ years of experience.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters growth, values collaboration, and emphasizes strategic talent management.

I am a dedicated Recruiting Leader and Program Manager with over 8 years of professional experience in implementing and managing strategic recruitment and employment programs nationwide. My expertise lies in collaborating with delivery teams, business development managers, and clients to define their needs and expectations. I possess a strong background in hiring, managing, and training teams, as well as projecting costs for RFPs and performing full life cycle IT recruiting across various skill sets and industries.

In my current role as Vice President of Recruiting at MarathonTS, I lead a 15-20 person recruiting team, designing and implementing KPI frameworks to evaluate performance across key recruiting metrics. My efforts contributed to a record-breaking 521 placements in 2024. I am also responsible for managing the company’s security program to protect classified information, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and verifying personnel clearances.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong ability to establish meaningful relationships and trust with coworkers, candidates, and hiring managers. I am passionate about mentoring junior team members and optimizing recruitment processes to align talent efforts with business outcomes. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to fostering high-performing teams that meet organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Vice President of Recruiting

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MarathonTS

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Led full-cycle talent operations for a 15–20 person recruiting team, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management. Designed and implemented KPI frameworks to evaluate individual and team performance, contributing to a record-breaking 521 placements in 2024. Managed the company's security program as Acting Facility Security Officer, ensuring compliance with government regulati

Talent Acquisition Performance Management KPIs Security Program Management Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint LinkedIn Recruiter Applicant Tracking Systems

Director of Recruiting

MarathonTS

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Supported clients in both Commercial and government sectors to identify top-tier talent for technical and non-technical openings. Created progress reports for senior leadership on employee and program performance. Managed recruiting efforts for all commercial accounts, including multiple large Fortune 20 companies.

Technical Recruiting Non Tech Recruiting Program Management Reporting Microsoft Teams Indeed JobDiva

Sr. Technical Recruiter

MarathonTS

Jul 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Mentored junior team members by organizing and facilitating team meetings, providing guidance and support. Provided consulting expertise in recruitment, human capital management, and project management. Utilized creative sourcing techniques including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and referrals to find qualified candidates.

Technical Recruiting Mentoring Human Capital Management Project Management Sourcing LinkedIn Recruiter JobDiva

Business Development Representative

Darktrace Cyber Security

Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Proactively identified, located, and qualified new business leads through cold calling, email, and social media outlets with an 89% qualification rate. Maintained meeting quotas by reaching an average of 8 meetings per week and 30 meetings per month. Managed multiple projects including marketing campaigns and networking events to achieve organizational goals.

Business Development Lead Generation Cold Calling Email Marketing Social Media Marketing Project Management Microsoft Teams

Campus Recruiter / Program Coordinator

George Mason University

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Oversaw recruiting policies and processes for campus recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with Career Services staff, professors, and student groups. Managed the full life cycle recruiting process, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding. Created and managed multiple budgets simultaneously, totaling $320,000, and trained a staff of 50-60 employees per semester.

Full Life Cycle Recruiting Relationship Management Budget Management Interviewing Sourcing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

Campus Recruiter / Program Coordinator

East Tennessee State University

Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained a staff of 30-40 employees per semester, maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates. Planned and executed events designed for 18,000 individuals. Created and managed a $78,000 budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, recruiting for internships, student positions, and full-time staff.

Event Planning Budget Management Candidate Sourcing Interviewing Training Pipeline Management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

East Tennessee State University

Masters of Science, Sports Management

Pursued a Master of Science degree with a focus on Sports Management. Gained advanced knowledge in the business and administrative aspects of the sports industry.

Florida Southern College

Bachelors of Science, Environmental Studies

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Environmental Studies. Developed a strong understanding of environmental principles and sustainability practices.