Dave Sherwood

About Dave Sherwood

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 20 years of proven experience in the United States Air Force. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 5-70 in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in Recruiting and Staffing, Personnel Management and Conflict Resolution derived from conducting domestic and global operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Human Capital.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager (Ires & Nissc Ii)

   Amentum

   Sep 2024 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Directly support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract as well as supporting North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). Manage and administer the full life-cycle recruitment process for full-time, part-time and temporary positions (exempt and non-exempt), ensuring that fair hiring processes are strictly adhered to. Coordinate with IRES and NISSC II teammates, sub-contractors, and hiring managers to determine staffing requirements. Assist hiring managers and recruiters with creating, and posting, job requisitions, assist in determining candidate qualifications, coordinate interviews, prepare job offers/promotions, and maintain all recruiting data. Educate stakeholders on staffing processes and procedures. Facilitate conflict resolution between all stakeholders to include staffing/HR, teammates, sub-contractors, hiring managers, and candidates. Manage/maintain calendar of recruitment events as well as establishing our own hiring events. Oversee involvement in Veteran job placement programs (Hiring Our Heroes and DoD Skillbridge). Prepare, modify, and present various staffing status reports, diversity, and metrics to leadership. Utilize applicant tracking system (ATS)(Taleo) to update candidate records. Utilize HRIS (PeopleSoft) to update employee records.

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Human Resources, Human Resources Management

  2012 — 2013

• Community College of the Air Force

  Transportation, Transportation Management

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Marketing
• Transportation Management
• Government
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Information Assurance
• Health Care Professionals
• Hiring Personnel
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Organizational Development
• Employee Relations
• Enlisted Recruiting
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Top Secret
• Military
• Sales Management
• Force Protection
• Quality Control
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Training
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Personnel Supervision
• Quality Assurance
• Personal Development
• Defense
• Leadership Development
• Recruiting
• Qualifications
• Military Liaison
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Microsoft Excel
• Talent Aquisition
• Nurse Recruitment
• Microsoft Power Point
• Dod
• National Security