Chris Lyons

About Chris Lyons

Worldwide, Lifecycle Corporate Recruiting experience in the Armed Forces Services Corporation/Magellan Federal combined with extensive service as a Human Resources Manager and Organizational Leader in the United States Army and United States Special Operations Command in combat, garrison, and private sector environments at the corporate, tactical, operational and strategic levels.Specialties- Lifecycle Corporate Recruiting- Full Spectrum Sourcing- Social Recruiting (Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)- SME level experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Ultipro and Workday)_ SME level experience with Phenom People CRM- Extensive experience with the full suite of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)- Behavioral Interviewing- Talent Acquisition/Retentio­n Program- Building HR Infrastructure & Process Improvement- Strategic Planning/Human Resource Planning- Change Agent/Organizational Development- HR Technology Evaluation & Implementation- Performance Mgmt/Succession Planning- Mentoring- Previously held Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP, STO, & ACCM accessDynamic leader with proven track record of organizational development, including both the short and long-term identification and development of human capital as an organizational catapult. Unique capability in enhancing organizational effectiveness by maintaining the well-being of the organization’s team members through strategic engagements and interventions aimed at improving individual growth and development and providing members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands; mentoring and coaching junior leaders in the organization’s mystique in order to build a viable talent bench for prolonged success; demonstrated talent management expert with great vision for organization’s objective azimuth for success and innate ability to quickly size up knowledge, skills, and abilities of prospective workforce and their efficacy to the team.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

   Magellan Federal

   Nov 2016 — Present

   I\'m responsible for sourcing candidates, internet research, competitive intelligence, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations to the Corporate Leadership Team and our various Operations/Program Managers along with key personnel recruiting for various bids on federal contracts.* I facilitate the hiring process from start to finish including interview coordination, reference checking, and closing candidates on salary, negotiating offers and assisting with relocation information if needed.* Magellan Federal optimizes the lives of Warriors, Veterans and their Families and strengthens the continuum of care by bringing innovative solutions to today’s military and OGA communities.* I provide consulting services to clients in the areas of recruiting, recruitment strategy, human resources, and staffing operations. Expert level experience with Workday, Phenom People and Ultipro.* Our firm specializes in providing strategic consulting to our military clients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Human Performance and other Human Capital related issues. EXPECT MORE: We are committed to maximizing government impact, and to the effort and innovation that it requires. With a 140+year legacy of service, AFSC is recognized for our deeply committed people and our industry‑leading processes that help the government do more with every dollar.Awards: Magellan Silver Level Core Values Award (Deliver) for the US Marine Corps TECOM ContractMagellan Silver Level Core Values Award (Deliver) for the US Army IMCOM Korea Contract

Education

• Liberty University

  Completed Course Work towards BS in Business Admin

  1989 — 1992

• Duluth High School

  High School

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Command
• Talent Management
• Operational Planning
• Nonprofit Management
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Army
• Compensation & Benefits Programs
• Leadership
• Teaching
• Military
• Mentoring
• Program Management
• Accessioning
• Interpersonal Leadership
• Coaching
• Military Operations
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Top Secret
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Weapons Handling
• Organizational Design
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Leadership Development
• Special Operations
• Recruiting
• Weapons
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Retention Strategies
• Dod
• National Security
• Sales
• Small Business Management
• Government