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Falls Church, Va, Us

Springfield, Virginia, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Supervise a committed team responsible for preparing for domestic emergencies, including hurricanes, civil disturbances, wildfires and winter storms. Execute daily domestic operation reports that cover short and long-term actions across 54 states and territories of the National Guard, Homeland Security, and deployed National Guard operations. Provide sound recommendations and strategic advice to leadership. Administer communications between manpower, personnel directorate's Joint Liaison Team (JLT), and operations directorate to guarantee rapid deployment in emergency situations. Coordinate across departments to increase efficiency and effectiveness regarding alert systems and discuss improvements with leadership and foster collaboration on behalf of Joint Staff. Manage logistics to ensure responsive processing in emergency situations with little notice. Engage in policy coordination with various government organizations, including the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense Services, Federal Agencies, Army and Air National Guards, and state partners. Assist in the development and adjustment of guidelines for maternity leave for personnel in the Reserve Component. Represent the director as part of the Continuity of Operations Program (COOP).• Experience working in a classified environment (SCIF) and communicating with both classified (SIPR) and unclassified networks (NIPR)• Serve as a member of the Women in Service and ADVANA Working Groups, which were organized by the Department of Defense.• Recognized by the Director of Manpower and Personnel, a high-ranking military officer, for outstanding performance during the 2022 Hurricane season, despite being understaffed and working extended hours.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Spearheaded expertise in recruitment and retention to produce an efficient onboarding strategy. Engineered a comprehensive recruitment strategy, oversaw enrollment for various programs, including reserve officer training corps (ROTC), federal and state Officer Candidate Schools (OCS), and direct appointments. Directed primary specialist operations on benefits, rewards, and privileges for individuals undergoing commissioning, while also offering guidance to the 54 States and Territories on relevant rules and policies. Operated in-depth data analysis of officer recruitment and training programs to spot patterns, trends, and forecast changes. Utilized Army-specific programs such as RETAIN and AUVS to track state and unit vacancies. Provided valuable recommendations on the optimal courses of action to ensure mission success for officer commissions in the coming years, aligning with senior leader mission objectives. • Facilitated communication and coordination between the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Cadet Command, and individuals entering the National Guard as commissioned officers.• Played a key role in increasing the number of recruits and the efficiency of their transition process, including addressing any potential challenges with potential to impact entitlements and benefits.• Took a leadership role in revising the regulations governing officer commissions, streamlining the process, and reducing the number of regulations by approximately 60%, resulting in significant improvements to the commissioning processes. • Coordinated and executed annual conferences in 2018 and 2019, attended by officer strength managers and staff members from approximately 36 states.• Held full responsibility of planning and organizing the 2019 ARNG Directors Strength Maintenance (recruiting) Awards Conference attended by multiple key leaders and personalities, including leading a team of 20 individuals for a duration of six months.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Chaired advancement of annual recruitment strategy to detect, enlist, and assign officers to fill open positions within the organization. Accelerated communication and coordination between National Guard units and 8 Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) battalions by supervising communique between groups. Administered state's accession models and supervised cadet progress to guarantee each remain on course toward commissioning. Conducted in-depth analysis of officer personnel data, identifying patterns and trends within the state to anticipate potential fluctuations in officer numbers Managed departments official billing as well as managing Government Purchase Card (GPC) accounts including approving procurement requests in compliance with regulations. Generated comprehensive reports and presented to State personnel supervisor and Army National Guard leadership regarding updates, mitigating potential losses and attrition, and preparing for unforeseen developments. • Balanced the highest monthly budget in the region successfully, overseeing an account with a balance exceeding $150K without any discrepancies.• Modified annual recruitment rates to enhance the accuracy of projecting enlistments using current manpower models.• Enlisted at various branches throughout the state with the objective of enhancing the quantity of Officer Candidate School (OCS) applicants within the State OCS training network. • Specifically selected as a highly knowledgeable specialist to contribute to the revision of the Officer Strength Manager Course curriculum at Camp Robinson, Arkansas.• Enhanced the overall conversion rates of individuals transitioning from initial entry to graduation in the State Officer Candidate School by a significant margin of 20%.

Lansing, Mi, Us

Mentored a diverse team of 86 employees, guaranteeing recruitment achievements and retention targets on an annual basis, and guided team to optimize performance. Partnered with department leadership on direction and implementation of recruitment and retention objectives. Created positive rapport with direct reports and across division through an open-door policy to produce a supportive atmosphere. Identified areas of improvement in the recruitment process and instituted new policies that reduced employee turnover. Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, leading to an improved work environment and increased productivity. Orchestrated department resources to instill excellence in new hire training according to the Recruit Sustainment Program. Constructed leisure activities to promote camaraderie and boost morale within the department.• Organized, coordinated, and led selection panels to recruit and hire individuals for open positions within the organization, successfully appointing 10 individuals to fill the vacant roles of recruiters.• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and spearheaded the company's recruitment endeavors successfully, leading to a significant 35% surge in new recruits.• Collaborated with academic institutions, vocational training centers, and community-based organizations to establish partnerships, foster connections, and facilitate employment prospects within local communities, resulting in an expanded market share.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Guided personnel in career development policies and procedures across multiple military installations and assisted transitioning officers seeking to take the next step in their career. Oversaw and developed workforce programs throughout the country and managed KPIs from each session to discuss with leadership. Conducted benefits and incentives with service members leaving active duty as well as for those interested in joining the military. Executed annual training for all personnel to safeguard quality standards remained intact year over year. Assumed charge of supervising a team of 15 career counselors stationed nationwide. Created regular reports for senior management; organized and oversaw conference calls on a quarterly basis and as required. Utilized Army systems such as RETAIN and AUVS to recognize available positions in the Reserves and Army National Guard, resulting in establishment of positive relationships with Reserve and National Guard units and clients. Liaised between National Guard States and separating Soldiers to ensure the most efficient transition possible. • Played a key role in organizing and overseeing the yearly refresher training for career counselors and leadership. • Facilitated the transfer of more than 150 employees and conducted the enlistment ceremony for multiple enlisted members joining the company.• Delivered approximately 65 briefings to a total of over 1,200 staff members.• Served as the main instructor for annual training sessions. • Awarded Army Commendation Medal in recognition of the exceptional performance as a coordinator.