Steven Copeland
@stevencopeland
Talent sourcing specialist driving fast, compliant hires and diversity in high-security environments.
What I'm looking for
I am a talent sourcing specialist with proven success delivering full-cycle recruiting in cleared, high-security, and mission-critical environments. I consistently exceed hiring goals—delivering 7+ qualified profiles weekly versus a goal of 5—and reduce time-to-fill while maintaining strict compliance.
I build targeted sourcing strategies using advanced Boolean and X-ray search techniques, ATS/CRM tools, and passive candidate engagement to strengthen pipelines for federal services, intelligence, healthcare, technology, and legal sectors. I led quality assurance for a 10-person sourcing team, improving candidate data accuracy by 15% and increased underrepresented candidate pipelines by 20% through diversity-focused sourcing.
I pair metrics-driven recruiting with a strong candidate experience and employer branding focus, streamlining screening and interview coordination to support rapid, secure hires. I hold certifications in Insider Threat Awareness (DCSA) and as a Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (AIRS).
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Sourcing Specialist
Acclaim Technical Services
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered full-cycle recruiting for cleared/federal roles, exceeding weekly candidate submission targets by 40% and reducing time-to-fill by 25% through advanced sourcing and streamlined screening.
Tree Maintenance Technician
Bob Harris Tree Care
Jan 2016 - May 2020 (4 years 4 months)
Executed safety-critical tree maintenance projects, maintaining a 100% incident-free safety record over four years and consistently meeting project deadlines for repeat clients.
Store Manager
Vitamin World
Aug 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Directed store operations, recruiting, onboarding and training that raised staff productivity and customer service ratings and increased store revenue by over 15% via targeted upselling and merchandising.
Sales Associate
Staples
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015 (9 months)
Increased sales of product protection plans by 12% through customer education and supported inventory management to improve store presentation and customer experience.
Education
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University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
2016 - 2020
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the University of California, Santa Cruz, graduating in May 2020.
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