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Michael Zickefoose

@michaelzickefoose

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Results-driven Senior Healthcare Recruiter with extensive military experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my recruiting expertise in a dynamic environment, focusing on healthcare staffing and team leadership.

I am a results-driven Senior Healthcare Recruiter with over 20 years of experience in the U.S. Army, specializing in healthcare recruiting, strategic sourcing, and team management. My career has been marked by a proven record of high-impact recruiting and personnel development, where I have successfully led recruitment stations and built robust candidate pipelines.

Throughout my tenure, I have overseen the recruitment of physicians, dentists, nurses, and veterinarians, while managing digital outreach and recruitment campaigns. My ability to cultivate strong relationships with local schools and community organizations has consistently driven recruitment success, earning me recognition as a top performer across multiple recruiting stations.

As a Purple Heart recipient with an active security clearance, I bring a unique perspective to recruitment, having operated in both domestic and deployed environments. I am committed to addressing critical healthcare staffing needs and mentoring the next generation of recruiters through targeted coaching and leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Healthcare Recruiter

Current

U.S. Army

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Led one of only two Army medical recruiting stations in Louisiana, overseeing recruitment of physicians, dentists, nurses, and veterinarians. Supervised and mentored 5 NCOs, 1 civilian, and advised 2 officers in full-cycle recruitment operations.

Strategic Sourcing Team Management Digital Marketing

Senior Recruiter

U.S. Army

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Ranked top 3 out of 20+ stations three consecutive years by consistently exceeding enlistment targets. Recruited and processed an average of 10 new soldiers monthly.

Recruitment Relationship Building Mentoring

Senior Recruiter

U.S. Army

Nov 2015 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Spearheaded sourcing and evaluation of candidates across diverse occupational specialties. Top performer three years in a row due to outstanding team collaboration and recruiting results.

Candidate Sourcing Team Collaboration Onboarding Training

Recruiter

U.S. Army

Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 3 months)

Managed end-to-end recruitment for Army vacancies, including sourcing, screening, and credential verification. Selected by commander to become a career recruiter based on performance and potential.

Recruitment Sourcing Screening Digital Job Boards

Infantry Squad Leader (11B)

U.S. Army

Aug 2005 - Present (19 years 11 months)

Led and trained 9-person teams in combat and peacetime operations, ensuring readiness and effectiveness. Coordinated mission planning and execution under high-stress conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Team Leadership Peacetime Operations Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Post University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This program focuses on developing essential business acumen and leadership skills.