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I am currently seeking a long-term role to finalize my enrollment into a competitive Veteran IT Program in Network Engineering. The program requires full time employment in an IT position. The optimal position will provide the maximum amount of growth potential in an organization that recognizes the value of a strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and conflict management abilities.
Military Experiences
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
First Sergeant
Managed and supervised five talent acquisition branch managers in Eastern Washington and Western Idaho totaling 30 employees in an area spread over 32,566 square miles with a population of over 500,000. Responsibilities included:
• Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication within local communities in Eastern Washington and parts of Idaho, resulting in over 1800 new enlistments into the U.S. Army
• Delegated expectations to branch managers, which provided direction and guidance to address management and understaffing, disputes, and the administration of disciplinary procedures
• Adept at balancing employees, co-workers, and objectives; resulted in the highest efficiency rating within the organization
• Senior advisor to the department head
Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
Senior Guidence Counselor
Supervised and managed an Army Liaison office at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). For the purpose of enlisting qualified applicants into the Army, responsibilities included:
• Oversaw and managed more than 500 Army enlistment records and source documents to assist the organization in accomplishing its expected annual objective
• Primary liaison to outside agencies and ensure information flow; over 5 years’ experience in networking, managing, installing, and overseeing worldwide defense information assurance systems.
• reviews each applicant’s mental, moral, and physical qualifications to assure they meet Army requirements
• selects optimum employment specialties for enlistment based on the Army’s need and the applicant’s interests
Jul 2010 - Aug 2013
Station Commander
Managed an Army recruiting station of nine recruiters. Responsibilities and duties included: the professional development of recruiters; customer service satisfaction of all future Soldiers and their preparation for Initial Entry Training; build and maintained relationships with local and foreign government, community leaders, and school officials.
• Developed a partnership between recruiting command and Europe command that expanded our reach across the Europe command area of operation
• Focus on customer service and customer service support resulted in future Soldier retention rate of over 96%.
• executes recruiting and guidance counselor responsibilities, on a daily basis; responsible for prospecting, contracting, interviewing and processing qualified
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Foreign Language Skills
Spanish
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