Shawntell Williams
Clarksburg
Summary
Retired U.S. Navy Veteran and strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with over 15 years of experience designing and executing full life cycle recruiting strategies across federal agencies. Proven expertise in building high-performing, values-aligned teams through innovative sourcing, structured selection processes, and candidate engagement. Skilled in managing recruitment operations, onboarding, campus recruiting, and metrics tracking. Passionate about connecting mission-driven organizations with exceptional talent.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter/Management Analyst
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed all phases of full-cycle recruitment for technical and scientific roles.
- Drafted job descriptions, coordinated interviews, collected feedback, and advised hiring managers on selection.
- Oversaw ATS records and developed hiring reports to identify pipeline trends and improve sourcing efforts.
- Represented the agency at hiring events and built relationships with schools and candidates.
- Ensured all hiring activity aligned with EEO, DEIA, and federal compliance standards.
Strategic Recruitment & Outreach Analyst
U.S. Army ACCMA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led recruitment strategy and outreach for Army internship programs across 65 universities.
- Designed and executed large-scale campus engagement campaigns, including events and follow-ups.
- Maintained candidate materials, streamlined application processes, and provided regular reporting.
- Supported hiring managers by tracking job openings and advising on outreach strategies.
Program Analyst
U.S. Coast Guard (DHS)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated national outreach and sourcing initiatives with 50+ offices.
- Built partnerships with minority-serving institutions to support diverse candidate pipelines.
- Designed interview materials and evaluated program effectiveness through trend analysis.
- Supported onboarding efforts and staff check-ins to boost engagement and retention.
Diversity Recruiter
Uniformed Services University
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed recruiting and onboarding for School of Medicine applicants and staff.
- Oversaw summer pipeline and orientation programs, coordinating logistics and communications.
- Worked closely with department heads to plan hiring cycles, screen candidates, and draft offer letters.
- Maintained tracking systems and created dashboards for leadership insight into hiring progress.
Senior Enlisted Leader
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Directed HR for 1,600+ personnel and led a 22-member team managing staffing, onboarding, and compliance.
- Streamlined SOPs and policy updates while supporting executive-level hiring.
- Oversaw interview coordination, clearance processes, and candidate movement tracking.
Education
M.A. - Human Resource Management
Webster University
B.S. - Health Care Management
Trident University
Skills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Applicant tracking systems
- Diversity hiring
- Job description writing
- Compliance management
- Talent sourcing
- Outreach strategy
- Data analysis
- Recruitment marketing
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Event coordination
- Candidate interviews
- Candidate pipeline development
- Boolean search
Certifications And Skills
- Federal Staffing & Placement
- Diversity & Inclusion – Cornell
- SHRM Member
- ATS (USAJobs, Workday, SharePoint)
- Resume Databases
- Excel
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- TS/SCI Clearance (Inactive)
- 30%+ Disabled Veteran Appointment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruiter/Management Analyst
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Strategic Recruitment & Outreach Analyst
U.S. Army ACCMA
01.2021 - 01.2023
Program Analyst
U.S. Coast Guard (DHS)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Diversity Recruiter
Uniformed Services University
01.2015 - 01.2020
Senior Enlisted Leader
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2015
M.A. - Human Resource Management
Webster University
B.S. - Health Care Management
Trident University
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