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Steven Copeland

@stevencopeland

Talent sourcing specialist driving fast, compliant hires and diversity in high-security environments.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead fast, compliant sourcing for cleared and mission-critical roles, drive DEI hiring, and improve recruiting metrics in collaborative teams.

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

AS

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.

BC

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Santa Cruz logoUC

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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Software and tools used professionally

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