Sharon Wuerl
About Sharon Wuerl
Sharon Wuerl is a Senior Recruiter at Amentum, with a background in Sociology from Washington State University. She has over 10 years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and specializes in recruitment for both international and stateside operations.
Work at Amentum
Sharon Wuerl serves as a Senior Recruiter at Amentum, a role she has held since 2022. Based in Los Angeles County, California, she focuses on recruitment for Overseas-International Operations and CONUS (stateside Base Operation Support service contracts). Wuerl employs various recruitment techniques, including high-volume cold calling, professional networking, and mining internal databases, to identify and attract qualified candidates.
Education and Expertise
Sharon Wuerl earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Washington State University, where she studied from 1972 to 1975. Her educational background provides a foundation for her understanding of social dynamics in the workplace. Additionally, she possesses extensive knowledge of employment-related laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which informs her recruitment practices.
Background in Vocational Rehabilitation
Before her current role, Sharon Wuerl accumulated over 10 years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. In this capacity, she focused on job preparation and placement for job seekers with disabilities through government-sponsored staffing services. This experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in the job market.
Previous Experience at PAE
Sharon Wuerl worked as a Recruiter at PAE, a Lockheed Martin Company, from 2006 to 2011. During her five years at PAE in Los Angeles, California, she honed her recruitment skills and gained valuable experience in the staffing industry, which has contributed to her current success at Amentum.
Technical Proficiency in Recruitment Tools
Sharon Wuerl is proficient in multiple applicant tracking systems, including WorkDay, iCIMS, and Mindscope/CURA. Her technical skills enable her to efficiently manage candidate information and streamline the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth experience for both candidates and hiring managers.