Jimmy Linehan

About Jimmy Linehan

Dedicated and results-driven Recruiter with a Master of Education (M.Ed) and a proven…

Experience

1. Regional Recruiter

   MV Transportation

   Mar 2020 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   MV Transportation is the largest private provider of paratransit services and privately-owned passenger transportation contracting firm based in the United States. •Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract, identify, and hire top talent aligned with organizational goals, managing full-cycle recruitment for operational and leadership roles across the transit.•Lead a team of recruiters and coordinators, utilizing multiple sourcing channels (job boards, social media, networking events, referrals) to build a robust talent pipeline that meets regional staffing needs. •Coordinate logistics and training programs to support staff onboarding for newly won contracts, ensuring employees are equipped to meet operational standards and contractual obligations from day one.•Develop and deliver training programs for hiring managers, enhancing recruitment and selection skills, and providing ongoing guidance on interview techniques and best practices for talent acquisition. •Collaborate with hiring managers to define job specifications, competencies, and cultural fit, ensuring recruitment processes align with both short-term operational demands and long-term business objectives.•Spearhead onboarding processes during contract transitions, project managing the successful transfer of employees from one company to another within tight deadlines, ensuring seamless integration. •Conduct behavioral-based interviews and competency assessments, guiding hiring managers to make informed decisions, while ensuring a focus on diversity, inclusion, and organizational culture.•Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and relationships with external recruitment agencies to streamline processes, track recruitment progress, and maintain high performance across all hiring activities.•Deliver strategic insights and reports on recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire, driving continuous improvement in hiring practices.

Education

• Texas Tech University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Development and Family Studies

  2004 — 2008

• Texas Tech University

  Master of Education (MEd), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Windows
• Team Building
• Career Counseling
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Higher Education
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Outlook
• Recruiting
• English
• Resume Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Career Development
• Microsoft Office
• Teaching
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Boolean Logic
• Strategic Planning
• Editing
• Negotiation
• Research
• Presentations
• Community Outreach