Nora Johnson
Vine Grove
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition professional specializing in candidate management and operational compliance. Expertise in optimizing applicant pipelines and fostering exceptional candidate experiences, complemented by a strong foundation in training and development. Currently completing a B.S. in Organizational Leadership, committed to driving impactful learning initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Manager / Senior Talent Acquisition Lead
U.S. ARMY
05.2019 - Current
- Orchestrated the full lifecycle recruitment process for diverse applicant pools, leveraging advanced sourcing techniques across social media and digital platforms to identify and engage unique talent.
- Facilitated seamless candidate experience by managing all stages of interview and onboarding pipeline, reducing applicant drop-off rates through proactive communication.
- Mentor and train a team of recruiters on labor category requirements and compliance strategies, streamlining leads distribution processes to increase conversion efficiency and mission readiness.
- Mentored and trained team of recruiters on labor category requirements and compliance strategies, streamlined leads distribution processes to enhance conversion efficiency and mission readiness.
- Engaged with external stakeholders, including school administrators and community leaders, to build talent pipelines and strengthen organizational brand awareness.
Logistics Operations Manager (NCO)
U.S. ARMY
08.2006 - 05.2019
- Directed logistical operations and supply chain management for units across multiple installations, ensuring 100% accountability for mission-essential equipment valued at over $5M.
- Streamlined request processing workflows, reducing wait times for supported units and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed data entry and inventory control within government databases, resolving discrepancies and fulfilling urgent resource requests in high-pressure environments.
- Supervised and mentored personnel in resource management and transportation, promoting accountability and professional development.
Junior Leadership Roles
U.S. ARMY
08.2006 - 11.2011
- Acquired skills in organizational leadership, communication, and process management to enhance team effectiveness.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Facilitated unit readiness by managing administrative tasks and coordinating supply chain operations.
- Executed daily tasks with precision and timeliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership & Learning
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY08-2026
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO09-2018
Skills
- Talent acquisition and recruiting
- Candidate experience and lead generation
- Recruiting databases and ATS proficiency
- Data integrity and ATS management
- New hire onboarding processes
- Government contracting compliance
- Labor category mapping
- Team mentorship and training
- Training facilitation expertise
- Learning management systems proficiency
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Program optimization strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Record management and audits
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Virtual collaboration tools
- Process evaluation techniques
- Public speaking skills
- Verbal communication
- Leadership development training
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Soft skills training programs
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Army Commendation Medal (Multiple Awards), Army Achievement Medal (Multiple Awards), Recruiting Excellence Awards
Work History
01-2019
Certification
- Google AI Professional Certificate | Google via Coursera | May 2026
- Agile with Atlassian Jira | Atlassian via Coursera | May 2026
Timeline
Training Manager / Senior Talent Acquisition Lead
U.S. ARMY
05.2019 - Current
Logistics Operations Manager (NCO)
U.S. ARMY
08.2006 - 05.2019
Junior Leadership Roles
U.S. ARMY
08.2006 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership & Learning
University of Louisville
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University