Nicholas Kopp
Pasadena,MD
Summary
A results-driven professional with over five years of experience in transportation and logistics. Successfully managed daily operations, closed requisitions, and supervised a team of direct employees. Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, consistently achieving strong new hire totals and increasing employee retention by 20% through effective recruiting processes. Proficient in sales, recruiting, and day-to-day operations. Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, Canva, Tenstreet, and ClearCompany (ATS System).
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition & Development Manager/Recruiting Manager
Cowan Systems LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Led and managed fifteen direct reports between two talent acquisition departments
- Collaborated with executives and leadership personnel to determine accurate hiring needs
- Recruited and acquired talent for various functions in the transportation and logistics industry
- Created and streamlined effective communication between recruiters, hiring managers, drivers, and supporting departments
- Budgeted with marketing vendors on a weekly basis to produce quality candidates
- Developed and implemented cost effective strategies saving the company over $20,000 monthly
- Established key performance indicators for recruiters, marketing vendors, and supporting departments
- Launched and managed New Manager Training Program & Courses
- Implemented new training system and training schedules for current and future talent acquisition team members
Lead Recruiter
Cowan Systems LLC
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Coached and trained current and new recruiters while continuing to recruit top talent
- Coordinated weekly team meetings with recruiters and bi-weekly individual meetings to help build their recruiting and sales strategies
- Created and maintained thorough spreadsheets for upper-level management documenting pipeline of candidates and their progression
Driver Recruiter
Cowan Systems LLC
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Used a plethora of sales strategies to recruit CDL Class A drivers across the country
- Coordinated weekly driver orientation and onboarding
- Served as a frontline communicator between drivers and supporting departments
Operations Supervisor
J.B. Hunt Transport
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed day-to-day operations including dispatching, routing, and planning
- Maintained exceptional customer service working directly onsite with dedicated customers
- Utilized multiple systems to verify drivers remained compliant with safety, laws, and regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
West Virginia University
MorgantownSkills
- Team leadership & management
- Recruitment
- Candidate sourcing
- Talent development
- Onboarding processes
- Decision-making
- Sales
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- 2021 Cowan Recruiter of the Year
- Recruited most new hires in a single calendar year in Cowan history
- Built & continuously developed two talent acquisition teams
Hobbies and Interests
- Involved with local church, volunteering and participating in various activities and small groups
- Devoted: Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Mountaineer Basketball & Football sports fan
- Outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/nickkopp5227
Timeline
Talent Acquisition & Development Manager/Recruiting Manager
Cowan Systems LLC
01.2022 - Current
Lead Recruiter
Cowan Systems LLC
05.2021 - 01.2022
Driver Recruiter
Cowan Systems LLC
03.2020 - 04.2021
Operations Supervisor
J.B. Hunt Transport
07.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
West Virginia University
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