Soulfire Alchemy Network LLC 

Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer

Ultranauts Inc

Spearheaded the design and execution of streamlined processes, elevating recruitment support for Executive leadership, C-Suite Directors, Hiring Managers, Stakeholders, and VIPs, resulting in an enhanced talent acquisition experience.
Achieved a remarkable 200% increase in the volume of high-caliber candidates by tailoring hiring strategies and enhancing Senior Leadership engagement.
Orchestrated and led the Recruitment team through intricate projects, introducing an efficient Change Management process to optimize operational effectiveness.
Actively engaged in networking events, demonstrating a commitment to Neurodiversity and guiding Neurodivergent Job Seekers.
Led strategic SEO Marketing campaigns and outreach initiatives, yielding multiple successful hires with an average annual salary of $120K.
Pioneered tracking, SEO optimization, and trend monitoring, significantly reducing time-to-hire from 120 days to just 28 days.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Developed and executed innovative recruiting strategies, leveraging creative outreach, community events, and transparent communication.
Employed diverse sourcing methods to identify potential candidates and created compelling lead magnets to attract top-tier talent.
Conducted inclusive interviews and screenings, elevating candidate engagement and overall candidate quality.
I managed the complete hiring process, from posting job openings to extending job offers.
Fostered and nurtured strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure alignment between talent acquisition efforts and organizational needs.

Senior Recruiter

Diversability®

Volunteer where I am able to grow my DEIB knowledge, attend trainings, and provide mentorship opportunities in the community while spreading the message of DEIB.

Diversability Collective Member

Soulfire Alchemy

Soulfire Alchemy offers transformative holistic coaching and consulting services, specializing in distance energy work, art magick, and organic teas. Our mission is to help individuals achieve balance, healing, and personal growth through customized, empathetic guidance. Discover the power of holistic healing with our certified crystal healer and empathic guide. Join our community and embark on a journey of spiritual wellness and transformation. #HolisticHealing #EnergyWork #ArtMagick #OrganicTeas #SpiritualWellness

Certified Life Coach

Elite Neurodistinct Solutions 

Elite Neurodistinct Solutions champions neurodiversity in the workplace with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in strategic talent planning, DEIB training, and disability advocacy. With 827 placements, a 99% retention rate, and 100% client satisfaction, we empower organizations to embrace neurodiversity and foster inclusive environments. Our holistic coaching services, including distance energy work and art magick, offer unique solutions for personal and professional growth. Join us in creating lasting impact.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Advisor

WilsonHCG

Elevated team performance by mentoring and training junior recruiters to achieve outstanding results.
Successfully executed full-cycle recruiting activities, from sourcing to salary negotiation, resulting in consistently meeting monthly metrics and goals.
Achieved a 50% increase in production by implementing creative recruiting strategies and community engagement.
Delivered a 25% increase in screening and submission rates, demonstrating exceptional talent acquisition skills.
I specialized in tech, IT, and manufacturing industries, consistently exceeding performance metrics and achieving client satisfaction.
Proficient in recruiting for positions requiring expertise in Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and .NET, delivering exceptional results every time.
Consistently demonstrated a strong focus on achieving client satisfaction and exceeding expectations, resulting in a reputation for outstanding service.

Recruitment Consultant

Chenega Corporation EH&F

Successfully executed full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, engagement, and salary negotiation.
Demonstrated proficiency in recruiting for positions requiring Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and . NET skills.
I specialized in healthcare, engineering, corporate, government, and tech industries.
Achieved 60 placements with a remarkable 98% retention rate, consistently exceeding performance metrics and expectations.
Experienced discriminatory and abusive management, leading to separation from the company.

Contract Recruiter

Vimly Benefit Solutions

Successfully sourced, screened, interviewed, and engaged with candidates for open positions, resulting in over 100 placements with a 100% retention rate.
Conducted B2B calls and proposals to establish and maintain client relationships.
Coordinated marketing/networking events and fundraising efforts to increase company exposure and engagement.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment processes.

Healthcare Recruiter

PROVAIL

Successfully sourced, screened, interviewed, and engaged with candidates for open positions, resulting in 350 placements with a 95% retention rate.
Held National Certification through APSE and specialized in DEIB recruitment, emphasizing ADA laws.
Conducted B2B calls and proposals to establish and maintain client relationships.
Coordinated marketing/networking events and fundraising efforts to increase company exposure and engagement.
Expertise in placing technical placements that utilize Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and . NET.
I specialized in recruitment for healthcare, engineering, corporate, retail, tech, and restaurant industries and with clients seeking second-chance employment due to previous incarcerations or felony convictions, including Person-to-person crimes.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment processes.
Led the intakes of new clients, working within Federal and State Funding and generating plans that averaged over $18K-$22K per contract. This generated over $400K in almost three years.

Full Cycle DEIB Recruiter

Sherwood Community Services

Successfully sourced, screened, interviewed, and engaged with candidates for open positions, resulting in 60 placements with a 95% retention rate.
Conducted B2B calls and proposals to establish and maintain client relationships.
Partnered with one of the largest Non-Profits in Snohomish County, YWCA, to collaborate, train, and empower homeless job seekers and their families. 
Conducted in-person in-home assessments and evaluations, resulting in efficient training plans. 
Led the intakes of new clients, working within Federal and State Funding and generating plans that averaged over $18K per contract. This generated over $200K in just one year.
Coordinated marketing/networking events and fundraising efforts to increase company exposure and engagement.
Expertise in placing technical placements that utilize Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and . NET.
Focused on recruitment for Healthcare, Engineering, Corporate, Retail, Tech, and Government industries.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment processes.

Full cycle DEIB Recruiter

Arwyn is a seasoned Senior Recruitment Manager and Talent Acquisition Expert with over 20 years of experience in identifying and nurturing top talent across diverse industries. Driven by a passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), Arwyn is dedicated to creating inclusive and dynamic workplaces. As a DEIB Trainer and Disability Advocate, Arwyn empowers organizations to embrace neurodiversity, shifting the narrative from disabilities being a “superpower” buzzword to fostering meaningful discussions and actionable change.

Key Metrics:
827 Placements: Successfully placed over 827 candidates in various roles.
99% Retention Rate: Achieved a 99% retention rate, demonstrating the effectiveness of our placement strategies.
100% Satisfaction: Maintained a 100% satisfaction rate among clients and candidates.
$90M Book of Business: Managed a book of business valued at over $90 million over the last 20 years.

Reach Out To Arwyn: https://forms.office.com/r/Ld7CWMqB7Z
Email: info@iamarwyn.org

Arwyn Swanger, CESP

U.S. Forest Service

Program Specialist

US Army - Sierra Army Depot

Administrative Officer, Customer Service and Timekeeping:  
“Never knowingly pass on a defective product to your customer.”  ‘Customers’ are the next person in line, not just the person at the ‘end of line’ who receives the finished product.  

General Administration and Program/Project Management.
Emergency Management Administration and Liaison.
Protocol, Etiquette and Ethics

Maintaining calendars for a Mission manager and several Conference Rooms.
Proofreading reports and other documents for sentence structure, spelling, grammar, and continuity.  
Filling out requested ‘Request for Personnel Actions’ (RPA’s) using the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS).
Using AutoNOA to submit ‘Recruit to Fill’ requests and to process awards.
Fully Automated System Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS), 
Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) and Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS) for time keeping.
Skilled in using Microsoft A365, Office 365 and the SharePoint Cloud.
Coordinator for the Total Employee Development (TED) program.
Ability to analyze and evaluate study results to provide recommendations. 
Monitor Status on incoming and outgoing material, and initiate follow-up to ensure timely reply.  Participating in developing operational plans and coordinating scheduling of appointments and meetings.

Other Duties as Assigned:
After Hours Point of Contact (POC) – Respond to ‘call outs’ for the building left unlocked/unsecured, or lights left on in the building.

Key Custodian – Tracking keys, maintaining the key sign-out log.  Reporting lost/missing keys to the police department.

Facility Management – Managed the maintenance of one of the oldest surviving buildings on the Sierra Army Depot.  Coordinate a variety of repair issues like roof leaks, malfunctioning HVAC systems, removal of a condemned addition to the building and the construction of wall and siding repairs, rodent removal and the inevitable plumbing issues.

Administrative Officer, Reutilization Operations Group

General Administration and Program/Project Management
Microsoft Office
Provide administrative quality control to all through correspondence and information.
Gather and compile data to support studies and justifications.
Administer special projects and track time limitations.
Determine validity of submitted documentation.
Coordinate and track personnel actions.
Track annual training requirements and compliance.
Assist the Depot Protocol Officer where proper protocol is observed. 
Attend Command Briefings to assist with the presentations as necessary.
Attend and participate on several different committees to be the ‘face’ of Reutilization and Production Operations.
Manager calendars for the Industrial Base Operations director, and six conference rooms
Primary Point of Contact (POC) for Building.
After Hours POC for the building.

Industrial Base of Operations - Administration Assistant

Serco

Issuing Common Access Cards (CAC) and Dependent Identification cards to military personnel, families, and Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees.
Besides keeping up with the rules and regulations for the issuance of identification cards, training also included documents examination to determine the difference between genuine and forged identification documents.  Knowing who to contact where there were questions pertaining to identification documents and to correct errors in information previously entered in the system.

Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
Real-time Automated Identification System (RAPIDS)
Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)
Special Project Offices (SPO) – each branch of the military has their own office.

Personnel Assistant

Zeiders

Managed part of the Life Skills Program, teaching Parenting, Anger, Stress and Time Management, and Public Speaking classes.  Worked with clients for the Transition Assistance Program in Resume, and Interviewing skills.  Participated in the Transition Assistance Program as a facilitator.

Oversaw the Ombudsmen Program on the base, working directly with the Command Master Chief.  As Naval Air Station Fallon is a very small base, in a rather rural setting, all the basic training for the Ombudsmen was done online.  Monthly Ombudsman Assembly meetings were utilized for advanced training purposes.  Trainings were done according to what was upcoming for the Month. Sexual Assault Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence, Military Saves, etc.

Created a program for new to the base Spouses in conjunction with the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program that included a tour of the base, introduction to key personnel on base and answered any questions they may have.

Work & Family Life Consultant

Airman and Family Readiness Center

Evaluated, researched, and rewrote all the self-help books for the eight computer stations.  Information contained included samples of resumes, interview questions and follow up to the interview instructions.  How to find local College and local classes, and vehicle registrations.

Briefed the twice a month ‘New-Comers’ meeting of new to the base Airmen, covered all the classes and resources.  Taught a resume writing course, and a job skills course.  Worked with the facilitator for the Transition Assistance Program, often instruction specific portions of the classes.  

Created the ‘Go-Box 101’ course that was requested and taught to all Active and Reserve Units in the Sacramento, California and Fairfield, California areas..

Created a on line listing of ‘Home Based Businesses’ operated by the Spouses.  Sponsored ‘Job Fairs’ and Home-Based Business events in the Resource Center.

Worked with the Information Technology department to create a link and move the job listings from the local area network to the actual Travis AFB home page.  Travis was the first Air Force installation to have jobs posted on the website, making it easier for those spouses transferring with the Airmen on orders (Permanent Change of Station) or ‘PCS-ing’ to Travis to look for and apply for positions before ever getting to Travis.

Discovery Center Coordinator

Self motivated, energetic and organized individual with experience in Administration, Human Resources, GSA Fleet Management and Emergency Services Administration.  Detail oriented and able to set specific, measurable, adaptable, realistic and timely goals
Customer/Client Service 'Never knowingly pass a defective product to your customer'.  Who is the 'customer?  Yes, it is the person at the end of the line to recieve the product.  But, it is also the next person to work on the project.  Your coworker or supervisor.  Always do your best to hand off a quality product!
Liaison: Military to Civilian and Community Coordinator, Emergency Management. 
Partnership/Community Builder

Resiliency is the ability to shift gear and change directions without stripping gears and running off the road.

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