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Indiana Southern Region

• Helped Veterans, transitioning Service members, Reservists and their families gain employment. Prepared candidates for the interview, hiring and on-boarding process. Planned, prepared, coordinated and set up large.
• Lowered the overall unemployment rate for Southern Indiana Veterans 2%
• Conducted over 10 hiring events that resulted in Veterans hired into meaningful employment.
• Shortened the hiring prerequisites with some companies, based on the trainability of Veterans.

Morgantown, IN

• Targeted specific areas the company leadership had identified as needing to improve in the operational efficiency. Oversaw day to day operations of the company. Helped develop strategic plan and vision of the.
• Developed a social media and face to face marketing plan that tripled the company’s following.
• Screen talent pool with a focus on hiring Veterans.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Implemented Indiana’s all new Direct Ship program, which provided a one-stop location where new enlistees are processed, quality controlled and shipped to the U.S. Army’s basic and advanced training. I planned and.
• Maintained a Top 10 percent ship rate within the National Guard Bureau.
• Helped Indiana have the best ship rate of any large state in the nation numerous times.
• The Recruit Sustainment Program maintained a high % of Soldiers that completed all training.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Oversaw all marketing, advertising, promotional staff and activities. Evaluated customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implement marketing plan. Developed surveys and questionnaires designed to.
• With programs we implemented, the Indiana Army National Guard’s market share rose over 21% to a high of 41%
• Designed a lead gathering program resulted in Recruiters making mission quicker and easier, resulting in more gains.

World Wide

Planned, coordinated and evaluated training for a light infantry organization of up to 135 individuals in both peacetime and a combat zone. Duties included developing quarterly training guidance, tracking long, short and near term calendars and publishing monthly training schedules. Briefed Commanders at all levels on quarterly strength and training.

Central Indiana

• Conducted prospecting for lead generation using various methods including cold calls, contacted, Interviewed and advised applicants on the benefits of the National Guard. Performed Human Resource processing and back.
• As a production recruiter, maintained over 100% of mission for four straight years.
• Consistent "Top 10" producer for the Indiana Army National Guard
• Maintained an astounding 60% market share of all enlistments in my assigned area.
• Mentored many soldiers that become successful Recruiting and Retention personnel.
• Maintained one of the highest Retention Rates of unit Soldiers in the Battalion.

Worldwide

• As a Battalion Master Gunner, I planned, coordinated, executed and evaluated gunnery from initial to sustainment training for the Battalion's 54 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and crews. Supervised the training of crews and.
• Graduated from the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Master Gunner course. A highly-intensive course that traditionally has a graduation rate of approximately 33%.
• Briefed dignitaries and high-ranking officials to include President George H.W. Bush, the Prime Minister of Defense for Japan, ranking officials of the Ukrainian military, Peter Coors of Coors Brewing and executives of.
• Tested individuals for significant skills, identified outstanding candidates and developed a training program for untrained gunners and crews, resulting in 98% first time qualification rate.