Sheldon McCartney

About Sheldon McCartney

I’m a dynamic, results-driven recruitment professional with 15 years of experience leading full-cycle hiring across multiple industries — from engineering and IT to finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. I’m passionate about connecting great talent with great opportunities and take pride in delivering a high-touch, candidate-centric experience that strengthens both teams and brands.After a decade and a half mastering the art and science of recruiting, I’m excited to bring my expertise to new challenges — whether that’s in talent strategy, workforce development, or a related field where I can leverage my relationship-building, market analysis, and leadership skills to drive measurable impact. What I Bring Proven track record of exceeding hiring goals, improving time-to-fill, and optimizing recruitment operations. Strategic thinker with hands-on experience in employer branding, sourcing innovation, and D&I initiatives. Skilled in managing high-volume pipelines, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning talent strategies with business objectives. Proficient in multiple ATS and CRM platforms — Bullhorn, SuccessFactors, JazzHR, Workday, Greenhouse, and more. Veteran mindset — disciplined, adaptable, and focused on mission success.

Experience

1. Recruiting Specialist

   Vantage Point Solutions

   Nov 2024 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

Education

• Basic Recruiter Course

  Certificate, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing and Counseling, and Sales Management

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management

  2008 — 2012

• American Military University

  Certificate Program, Human Resources Management

  2015 — 2016

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Basic Leadership Course

  Certificate, Military and Strategic Leadership

Skills

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Policy
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Marketing
• College Recruiting
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Team Building
• English
• Event Planning
• Sales Management
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Cold Calling
• Mentoring
• Outlook
• Strategic Sourcing
• Recruiting
• Social Networking
• Sourcing
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Military
• Team Leadership
• Selling
• Employee Training
• Customer Service
• Dod
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Teamwork
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Training