First Sergeant(1SG) Christopher L. Willis was born in Massachusetts. 1SG Willis Entered the United States Army on May 12, 1999. 1SG Willis graduated from Military Police school at Ft. Leonard Wood in January 2000 as a Military Policeman.1SG Willis stateside tours have included Ft. Leonard Wood, Ft. Dix, Camp Shelby, Camp Attaberry, Boston Airport as part of operation Knobble Eagle, Hurricane Sandy New York, and many other emergency state side activations. 1SG Willis overseas deployments includes Afghanistan (2002-2003), Iraq (2007-2008), Iraq (2008-2009), and Afghanistan (2010-2011).His achievements include 100 percent first time go in Military Police school and graduated at the top of his cycle; Soldier of the month three times; graduated at the top of his class at Master Leadership Course, Senior Leadership Course, and Advanced Leadership Course; NCO of the Quarter while deployed in Afghanistan (2010-2011); was the the distinguished Leadership Graduate at the Master Leadership Course.

As the HSS (IRB) Program Assistant for Research & Development, I am located at the VA Medical Center in West Haven, CT. I am responsible for researching and/or analyzing problems, issues, or program requirements when it comes to research. I sit on the HSS/IRB and R&D board to insure accuracy in all issues being voted on or herd. Major duties and responsibilities include:Direct training programs which may be in a classroom or group setting for a Research Service;I provide guidance in developing and improving training which entails constantly updating knowledge about different training techniques, conducting surveys of training needs, analyzing data and submitting recommendations to supervisor;I review, analyze, and evaluate training courses and programs;Develop educational guidelines, instructional methods, training materials and new or improved applications of educational technology to training programs;Assist research staff with study procedures, including filling out questionnaires and evaluate the obtained data for completeness and suitability;I Work directly with the Human Resource office concerning personnel-related matters;Organize and maintain database of employee data and progress;Follow up with employees to ensure all training is completed on time and regulations are being followed;Work with the director to monitor and track adherence to timelines and progress towards all employees completing trainings;I review research protocols to insure that they meet the standard for submission to the Internal Review Board for approval.I make recommendations to the Primary Investigators on procedural and administrative guidelines in their research.

Since our 1984 inception, we have maintained our position as the most effective cross-industry staffing solution available. JSG growth throughout the years has extended to offices throughout the nation. We serve multiple industries from our major offices headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia, and through our offices located within the United States and Canada. Our success is widely driven by our full-service approach. JSG not only sources qualified candidates efficiently and effectively for our clients, but we offer our candidates . 3 major types of assignment options from temporary, to temporary to hire, to direct hire. When you partner with JSG, you can be assured that we mitigate the risks associated with specialized staffing so that you can focus on completing your projects efficiently, effectively and on-time, and for our candidates working on a JSG assignment allows you the flexibility to try out a new job, address short term employment issues or become a candidate for a full time position all at the same time receiving fair compensation for the work you perform. Here at JSG I am responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and reviewing potential candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, social networking and internal database etc. Through a detailed interview process I assess skill set, work history, and salary requirements. I’m also responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to current and future client base. Please contact me today if you're interested in learning more about how we can help your business or your career.

Was responsible for all veterans and their welfare on and off campus, to include education and the progression and adjustment to civilian life.

General Customer Service Initiatives to include supervising Associates in the selling effort, ensuring the store’s in-stock position, and maintaining an appealing and organized store appearance. I learned the following tactics to support these key accountabilities: staffing and scheduling, identifying and resolving stock deficiencies, supervisor associates in selling behaviors, resolving customer issues and concerns, and supporting service needs for both installed sales/special orders and product sales. I Supervised Store Associates to include interviewing, hiring, motivating, coaching, training, developing, and communicating to associates. I also learned the performance management process, to include semi-annual review of associate performance and how to execute the associate disciplinary process when necessary. While part of the Management Team I worked in the role of Operations Management to include supervising of the front end processes involving sales and return transactions, as well as special services and lot support. I also learned how to oversee the back end processes, including receiving and freight teams to ensure that merchandise is received and stocked appropriately. I also maintained and operated all store equipment and systems as well as managed daily financial operations. I had command of the store standard operating procedures (SOP’s), especially those involving Safety compliance. I also performed the following Business Analysis and Merchandise Planning Initiatives to include driving department profitability through analysis of sales trends. I worked with key partners (Store Managers, Field Merchandising, MET Teams) to plan merchandise placement and signing. I drove the support in stock integrity through inventory management processes.