Nora Johnson
Vine Grove
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition professional with 19 years of U.S. Army leadership experience, specializing in comprehensive candidate management and operational compliance. Proven success in managing intricate applicant pipelines, maintaining data integrity within specialized tracking systems, and executing effective community outreach strategies to attract top-tier talent. Proficient in navigating government regulations and labor requirements while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Currently finalizing a B.S. in Organizational Leadership at the University of Louisville, complemented by a strong background in training and development, aimed at driving impactful learning initiatives and fostering team collaboration for sustained organizational growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Manager / Senior Talent Acquisition Lead
U.S. ARMY
Fort Knox, KY
01.2019 - Current
- Orchestrate 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.
- Facilitate a seamless candidate experience by managing all stages of the interview and onboarding pipeline, successfully reducing applicant drop-off rates through proactive communication.
- Maintain 100% accuracy in candidate record-keeping and job requisition databases, ensuring all activities comply with rigorous regulatory standards and meet strict organizational reporting deadlines.
- 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.
- Engage with external stakeholders, including school administrators and community leaders, to build talent pipelines and enhance organizational brand awareness.
Logistics Operations Manager (NCO)
U.S. ARMY
Various Locations
01.2007 - 01.2019
- 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, successfully cutting wait times for supported units and improving overall operational efficiency.
- Managed data entry and inventory control within government databases, resolving discrepancies and addressing urgent resource requests in high-pressure environments.
- Supervised and mentored personnel in resource management and transportation, fostering a culture of accountability and professional development.
Junior Leadership Roles
U.S. ARMY
Various Locations
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Supported unit readiness through administrative functions and supply chain assistance.
- Developed foundational skills in organizational leadership, communication, and process management.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO09-2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership & Learning
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2026
Skills
- Talent Acquisition: Full-Lifecycle Recruiting, Sourcing, Candidate Experience, Lead Generation
- Operations: Data Integrity, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Labor Category Mapping
- Leadership: Team Mentorship, Training & Development, Stakeholder Engagement
- Compliance: Government Contracting Requirements, Record Management, Regulatory Audits
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Expert Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Recruiting & Retention Databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Virtual Collaboration Tools (Teams, Zoom)
- Coaching and mentoring
- Written and oral communication
- New hire on-boarding
- Program optimization
- Exceptional communicator
- Adaptive learning
- Soft skills training
- Leadership training
- Training facilitation
- Learning management systems
- Public speaking
- Process evaluations
- Verbal and writing communication
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Army Commendation Medal (Multiple Awards), Army Achievement Medal (Multiple Awards), Recruiting Excellence Awards
Timeline
Training Manager / Senior Talent Acquisition Lead
U.S. ARMY
01.2019 - Current
Logistics Operations Manager (NCO)
U.S. ARMY
01.2007 - 01.2019
Junior Leadership Roles
U.S. ARMY
01.2005 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership & Learning
University of Louisville