David Monk

Recruiting Director at MAG Aerospace

Ashburn, Virginia, United States

About

I am a result-driven team player with high energy and a positive attitude. I have extensive experience in full life cycle recruiting and a compassionate advocate for warfighters and disabled veterans. I am skilled in leveraging social media platforms, networking, branding, and marketing. I am proficient in all aspects of the recruiting process (job posting creation, direct sourcing, interviewing and on-boarding candidates). I thrive in high-pressure environments, managing multiple requirements at a time. I have proven results in recruiting Department of Defense (DOD) cleared individuals; Confidential (Public Trust), Secret, Top Secret (TS), Top Secret/Single Scope Background Investigation (TS/SSBI), Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph, US Military, etc.

Experience

  • MAG Aerospace (9 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director of Recruiting
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Senior Recruiter
      May 2018 - Sep 2023 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    • Consultant
      Mar 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Director of Operations at ISCG International Security Consulting Group
    Aug 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Leveraging my background in security and intelligence work – coupled with a strong knowledge of relationship cultivation, program management, sales, team growth, and strategic marketing to hard-to-reach segments, I assisted in establishing ISCG, a security firm, in providing exceptional executive protection services nationally and internationally. Selected achievements include: ✔ I directed marketing and promotional efforts for the business, including identifying target segments, crafting powerful methods for establishing relationships with potential clients, and then leading meetings to demonstrate capabilities as well as close deals. Through my strategic and well-coordinated efforts, we were able to efficiently reach the target segment on a limited budget and effectively fill our business pipeline. ✔ I identified an opportunity to expand the business to include on-site consulting and training of internal security personnel within client organizations. ✔ In conjunction with our team, we consistently handle detailed planning and preparations ahead of each client request or specific event. I extensively collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure we discuss logistics, risk management, operations, and additional security needs.

  • Protective Security Specialist at DynCorp International
    Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Security Escort Team at Aegis Defence Services Ltd
    Sep 2007 - Oct 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • United States Marine Corps (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Team Leader Scout Sniper Platoon
      Feb 2006 - May 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Assistant Team Leader Scout Sniper Platoon
      Nov 2004 - Feb 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Radio Operator Scout Sniper Platoon
      Dec 2002 - Nov 2004 · 2 yrs