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Susan Beall, Recruiting, Team Lead. Susan is an HR pro with over 15 years of industry
experience in a range of support areas including recruiting, contract management,
procurement, and travel. Susan has worked in or for the private, non-profit, and DoD sectors
before landing at MIL in June 2019. An important part of Susan’s focus is meeting the growing
staffing needs of the Southern Maryland region. To meet the challenge, she’s established and
maintains positive relationships with military transition offices and other recruiting sources
specializing in helping MIL identify and attract qualified and cleared personnel.

Kamryn A. Miller, Recruiting, Analyst (Sourcer/Coordinator). Kamryn is a recruiting
professional with six years in the HR and recruiting field. Using her degree in Public Affairs
from Texas Southern University and her Associate Professional in Human Resources industry
certification, Kamryn provides insightful sourcing support to MIL’s DoD and civilian sectors.
Using a mix of traditional and modern recruiting methods, Kamryn helps to maintain a robust
candidate pipeline. She works collaboratively with hiring managers to identify their staffing
needs and position requirements with the shared goal of quickly and efficiently identifying,
attracting, and hiring qualified and best fit candidates to meet project needs.

Saira S. Mirza, Recruiting, Analyst. Saira provides critical support to the recruiting team,
which includes managing requisitions for the Global Financial Services (GFS) and Information
Technology Services (ITS) sectors. Her background in HR and Recruiting, along with her
interest in technical programs, allows her to provide technical assistance for the many tools
used by the team. In addition to this, Saira captures and analyzes metrics to evaluate the
team's success and provide data-driven insights for future recruitment strategies. She is also
responsible for managing the team's subscriptions, ensuring that they have access to the
necessary resources for their job. Through her many contributions, Saira is an integral member
of the team, playing a significant role in its overall success. She received her BS degree in
Business Management from George Mason University.

Alexander E. Papak, Recruiting, Analyst. With a degree in Economics and a diverse work
background behind him, Alexander brings a keen analytical eye to his recruiting support.
Working directly with MIL hiring managers, Alexander helps them navigate the entire hiring
process from developing job descriptions and creating requisitions to preparing offer letters
and transitioning contractors. Alexander continues his interaction with MIL’s management
teams throughout the entire hiring process to ensure full compliance with MIL’s standards and
fair hiring practices. Alexander also provides systems administration support to Taleo, MIL’s
Applicant Tracking System .

Daniel Ponton, Recruiting, Junior Analyst. Newest to the recruiting team, Daniel
understands the importance of teamwork and communication. As a member of Christopher
Newport University Football Team, where he played Defensive Back, Daniel learned valuable
lessons that he leverages daily in his recruiting activities. Lessons like how to plan effectively to
achieve team goals, how to keep cool under pressure, and the importance of wearing multiple
hats to get the job done right. Daniel graduated from CNU in December 2021 with a degree
in Communications and professional training that just may help shape the future of MIL’s
recruitment messaging and applicant outreach endeavors. But for now, Daniel will be focusing
on helping Pax River hiring managers find just the right candidates for their Navy projects.

Quashonda A. Pope, Recruiting, Analyst (Sourcer/Coordinator). With an MBA, an
undergraduate degree in Psychology, and an associate’s in Social Sciences, Quashonda has all
of the training needed to expertly discern candidate quality. Since joining MIL’s recruiting team
in June 2022, Quashonda has used her experience in recruitment and onboarding as well as her
talent for sourcing candidates and conducting interviews, to find prospective staff destined to
be great fits at MIL. While her background as a customer service rep helped to refine her “soft”
skills and problem-solving abilities, her work as a Registered Behavior Tech supporting people
with disabilities helped hone her capacity to listen and empathize—all great qualities for a
recruiting pro!

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