Carlos Soto Email and Phone Number

Sergeant First Class Carlos Soto has been a dedicated member of the United States Army since July 19th, 2005. Throughout his career, he has served with distinction in the 1st Cavalry Division, 4th Infantry Division, and currently within the United States Army Recruiting Command. He has completed four combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Spartan Shield. Over the course of his career, he has been appointed to numerous roles, including Motor Transport Operator, Logistician, Team Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and his most recent position for the past 9 years, Army Recruiter. His commitment to excellence and service has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Combat Action Badge. He is expected to retire on August 1st, 2025, concluding a distinguished career marked by leadership, dedication, and a profound commitment to the United States Army's mission. 🇺🇸

In my role as a Talent Acquisition Manager at the US Army in San Antonio, Texas, I utilized management data to evaluate team performance and align with organizational goals. I conducted professional development programs for a team of 15 subordinates, maintained statistics on recruiting programs, and prepared enlistment reports to support the organization's enlistment goals.• Accomplishes administrative tasks, prepares plans, and develops standard operating procedures.• Maintains statistics on recruiting programs and manages enlistment publications and administrative files.• Prepares enlistment reports and influences business decisions within the organization.• Identifies, measures, monitors, and controls risks associated with business activities.• Applies advanced analytics and measurement techniques to test and optimize performance against objectives.• Serves as a primary resource for team members on escalated matters of an unusual nature.

In my role as a Social Media Marketing Manager at U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC), I successfully managed social media accounts for the San Antonio East Army Recruiting Company and Park North Army recruiting station. By creating and curating engaging content, I was able to increase public interaction and potential leads by 25%. • Developed and implemented social media strategies to draw awareness to the Army brand.• Utilized analytics to track and measure the success of social media campaigns.Established program for enlisted Soldiers to provide testimonials for the public to view why they chose the Army and the decision to servegarnered over 5k followers on each Social media accountmaintained active presence on media platforms for four different social media accountsanalyzed insights and feedback to determine which practices worked

Developed and oversaw driver's training program for a battalion of 500 Soldiers in accordance with applicable regulations. Developed both written and hands-on training courses for each individual service member to accomplish prior to being awarded a military driver’s license. Strong emphasis on safety led to zero accidents within the group of Soldiers trained.• Served as the primary adviser to the division chief on licensing and training program execution.• Facilitated training by coordinating necessary resources and logistics.• Administered written tests to evaluate applicants’ knowledge of traffic laws, safe driving practices, and road signs.• Conducted road test evaluations to assess applicants’ driving skills, including vehicle control and adherence to traffic laws.• Inspected vehicles used for testing to ensure compliance with safety standards and necessary equipment.• Issued learner’s permits and driver’s licenses to applicants meeting required standards after passing tests.• Provided detailed feedback and guidance to applicants post-evaluation, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.• Managed scheduling of driving tests, including confirming appointments and handling cancellations.• Verified applicants’ identity, eligibility, and documentation, including proof of age, residency, and completion of training courses.• Participated in community outreach and education programs to promote safe driving practices and awareness of traffic laws.