willie Owens
@willieowens
Results-oriented Senior Technical Recruiter with 8+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented Senior Technical Recruiter with over 8 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across various sectors, including engineering, construction, and skilled trades. My expertise lies in sourcing top-tier candidates and managing recruitment processes in both agency and corporate settings, particularly in startup environments. I hold a Security+ certification and an active Secret Clearance, which enhances my ability to work in sensitive and high-stakes recruitment scenarios.
Throughout my career, I have successfully achieved significant financial milestones, including over $250K in direct hires and $300K in contract billing within my first 10 months at 1Resource Group. I excel in building strong relationships with hiring managers to develop targeted hiring strategies and ensure a seamless recruitment experience. My proficiency in leveraging ATS systems and advanced sourcing techniques has allowed me to create robust talent pipelines and deliver qualified candidates efficiently.
I am passionate about driving innovation in recruitment and continuously seek to enhance my skills through certifications and training. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to contributing to the success of organizations by connecting them with exceptional talent.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Technical Recruiter
1Resource Group
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Owned the end-to-end recruitment process in technical and corporate industries for various positions in a startup environment. Achieved over $250K in direct hire and $300K in contract billing within the first 10 months of employment.
Recruiting Manager / Senior Technical Recruiter
Manpower Group Solutions
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Oversaw recruiting operations for a 7-person bilingual remote team, successfully placing over 150 direct hires for hospitality roles. Contributed to 50% growth in early-stage PaaS and SaaS companies by recruiting top-tier engineers.
Senior Recruiter (Technical & Manufacturing) / HR Generalist
NPSG Global
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)
Managed high-volume recruitment for IT support, automation, robotics, engineering, and mechanical roles. Served as on-site HR for employee relations, disciplinary actions, and onboarding.
Recruiter / Dispatcher
Go-Staff
Mar 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year)
Managed recruitment logistics, payroll coordination, and dispatch across skilled trades. Partnered with safety and IT teams to ensure effective and compliant onboarding.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Vivint Solar
Aug 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 7 months)
Led recruiting efforts for sales, skilled trades, and construction roles. Provided comprehensive support in payroll, compensation, scheduling, benefits, safety, and health regulations.
Quartermaster
U.S. Navy Reserves
Apr 2016 - Sep 2023 (7 years 5 months)
Ensured safety compliance and training across Navy operations. Maintained weapons accountability and executed field security policies.
Education
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California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. This program provided a strong foundation in communication theories and practices.
MiraCosta College
Associate of Arts, Communications
Obtained an Associate of Arts in Communications. This coursework built foundational knowledge in various communication disciplines.
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