Divon Samuels
Brandywine
Summary
Strategic and mission-driven professional with over 17 years of experience in recruitment, talent management and public service. Passionate about fostering an inclusive and high-performing workforce through innovative talent acquisition, workforce planning and employee development initiatives. Adept at leveraging data analytics and workforce strategies to drive results and support diversity, equity and inclusion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant III / Recruitment
MNCPPC – Northern Regional Parks Division
02.2023 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment across career, seasonal and internal positions, developing strategic recruitment plans and targeted job announcements that improve time-to-fill metrics and quality of hires.
- Partner with division leadership to assess staffing needs, identify skill gaps and design workforce planning strategies aligned with long-term organizational goals and DEI objectives.
- Utilize NeoGov, Airtable and workforce analytics to manage requisitions, maintain detailed vacancy reports and monitor recruitment metrics, driving data-informed hiring decisions.
- Coordinate and facilitate structured interviews, training and guiding hiring managers on recruitment best practices to ensure legal compliance and consistent candidate assessment.
- Enhance onboarding and retention by developing orientation materials, mentorship programs and early-career pipelines; maintain organizational charts and oversee administrative tasks such as badge and uniform issuance.
- Collaborate with HR and communications teams to strengthen employer branding and outreach, promoting diversity and inclusion through internship programs, job fairs and community engagement.
- Negotiate salary offers within established pay ranges while maintaining internal equity and compliance with department policies.
Police Officer
Maryland National Capital Park Police
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Responded to 911/311 calls for service, providing assistance, enforcing state and local laws and mediating conflicts within the community.
- Performed proactive policing activities including traffic enforcement, business checks and community policing to mitigate the need for emergency assistance.
- Served as a field training officer and mentor for new recruits, emphasizing de-escalation and community engagement.
Police Officer / Recruiter
Baltimore City Police Department
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment initiatives to attract highly qualified law enforcement professionals, utilizing traditional outreach, social media and digital marketing platforms.
- Developed and implemented strategic recruitment campaigns and collaborated with department leadership to identify critical staffing needs and competencies.
- Screened and evaluated candidates to ensure alignment with departmental standards of integrity, diversity and public service excellence.
- Enhanced community trust and strengthened the applicant pipeline through outreach events and partnerships with local organizations and educational institutions.
E-4 Corporal, Aviation Ordnance Technician
United States Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Air Wing – VMAT-203
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Maintained flight schedules and coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for armament equipment.
- Prepared detailed expenditure and budget reports for the Ordnance Division, maintaining discretion with sensitive information.
- Developed new practices for tracking inspection dates for armament equipment, resulting in recognition and receipt of the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
- Supervised and trained a team of 19 Marines, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient completion of missions.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
College Park, MDAssociate of Science - Criminal Justice
Prince George’s Community College
Largo, MDSkills
- Talent acquisition and full-cycle recruitment
- Workforce planning and analytics
- Onboarding and retention programs
- Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
- Leadership development and training
- Recruitment marketing and employer branding
- HR compliance and process improvement
- Proficient in NeoGov, Airtable, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
- Letter preparation
- Records retrieval
Timeline
Administrative Assistant III / Recruitment
MNCPPC – Northern Regional Parks Division
02.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Maryland National Capital Park Police
08.2018 - 02.2023
Police Officer / Recruiter
Baltimore City Police Department
09.2013 - 08.2018
E-4 Corporal, Aviation Ordnance Technician
United States Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Air Wing – VMAT-203
08.2008 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Prince George’s Community College
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland