Jonathon J. Blue Sr. Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

Responsible for supervising a team of HR professionals; conducts research and evaluates options for use in implementing Human Capital (HC) programs and policies. Utilizes HR expertise to coordinate and direct program and policy implementation.

Wahiawa, Hawaii

Served as the only certified coach for Spartan Group Exercise (SGX) located in Hawaii between 2013-2015. I supervise and participate in the design and implementation of specific physical conditioning programs for the community. I am capable of programming training which is aligned with the physical requirement of Obstacle Course Racing to improve speed, strength, flexibility, agility, quickness and/or related area(s).SGX is designed to create an exhilarating, community driven, group atmosphere of fitness, nutrition, and performance that optimizes individual performance in Spartan Races, as well as health and vitality throughout daily life. SGX is about changing the mind and body from the inside out. It is not about curling, running or biking, it is about pushing, pulling, jumping, stretching, breathing and sweating. Key Achievements: ➢ 2016-2017 - Sponsored free workouts for the Soldiers of Fort Campbell, KY in preparation for the 2016 Fort Campbell Spartan Sprint and future races.➢ 2015-2016 - Sponsored free workouts In El Paso, Texas.➢ Aug 2014 - Led the First ever Spartan Race Trifecta Weekend “Hurricane Heat”, At Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii which included nearly 50 participants. ➢ July 2014 - Led Hawaii's second Aloha Stadium Spartan "300 WOD" which again hosted nearly 300 participants.➢ Mar 2014 - Led the Aloha Stadium “Hurricane Heat”, which included nearly 40 participants.➢ Feb 2014 - Led the Honolulu Boys and Girls Club fitness initiative, which included over 100 children ranging from 6-14 years of age.➢ Jan 2014 - Led Hawaii's first Aloha Stadium Spartan "300 WOD", which consisted of nearly 300 participants. Recognized as the first WOD ever held in a football stadium across the world.➢ 2013-2015 - Led dozens of workouts throughout the island of Oahu introducing hundreds of people together through fitness.➢ May 2013 - Led the Spartan Race fitness initiative for over 200 children during Hawaii's ESPN1440 children's fitness expo.

Daegu, S. Korea

Attributes- Possesses experience with managing projects in ambiguous environments- Proven success working with all branches of U.S. and Korean military levels of leadership- Flexible and able to assess situations and pivot when necessary- Strong problem-solving skills- Very responsive and execution-focused: Ability to hold organization accountable to drive various initiativesAchievements- Oversaw initiatives and opportunities to ensure a high level of recruitment, retention, rewards, recognition, employee satisfaction, and engagement- Provided feedback and analysis/reporting at a leadership level- HR expert providing coaching, guidance, and counsel to key leaders on matters related to talent, organizational change, and human capital development- Contribute to cost-efficient site operations by assessing existing teams- Served as an advocate for activities and programs oriented to support over 10,000 soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and their family members- Foster several initiatives over a 2-year period to ensure the garrison devoted resources to soldier well-being, including housing and single soldier life-skills and leisure activities- Rebuilt relationships with agencies previously severed on each installation, and improved the morale of the garrison by focusing on soldier, civilian, and family issues

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Command Sergeant Major for the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN), 25th Infantry Division.

Fort Campbell, Kentucky

I assist in defining career aspirations, including military assignment locations, positions, identifying college programs and/or training to meet those aspirations and achieve their personal and professional goals. I empower soldiers to make informed decisions regarding career and educational plans in preparation for success in their career, education and training.Responsible for managing the Active and Reserve Component Retention Programs for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell encompassing nine tenant units on the installation, six Brigades, and the Headquarters Battalion, affecting over 27,000 Soldiers; As the Division's Command Career Counselor, interfaces with HRC Retention Management Team, XVIII Airborne Corps, FORSCOM and ARMY G1 on behalf of 38 active Career Counselors and 9 Reserve Career Counselors across the Division; is the program’s principal, leader, senior manager, policy administrator, and expert technical advisor to the Commanding General (CG) and Division Command Sergeant Major (DCSM); provides technical expertise and advice to the CG, DCSM and Primary Staff of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on all retention and attrition matters.

El Paso, Texas Area

The U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy was founded in July 1972, and graduated its first students in 1973. Since that time, USASMA has graduated hundreds of thousands of Soldiers from various Noncommissioned Officer Education System courses, and continually adapts to meet the needs of our nation’s defense. The Academy is headed by a three-star level nominative command sergeant major and is supported by a world-class staff and academic faculty.

Schofield Barracks, Hi

I assist in defining career aspirations, including military assignment locations, positions, identifying college programs and/or training to meet those aspirations and achieve their personal and professional goals. I empower soldiers to make informed decisions regarding career and educational plans in preparation for success in their career, education and training.Served as the Senior Operations NCO for 8th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC), Hawaii. Responsible for overseeing the daily retention activities of the Total Army Retention Program for the 8th TSC consisting of three brigades, one support battalion and multiple brigades and commands within USARPAC; manages retention actions for 21 Career Counselors, six Retention NCO's, and 11,062 Soldiers; advisor to the Command Career Counselor, Command Sergeant Major, and Commanding General on retention issues and policies; translates retention decisions and plans into orders and disseminates directives to subordinate units; interfaces extensively with HQDA, HRC and USARPAC.

Hawaii & Afghanistan

I assist in defining career aspirations, including military assignment locations, positions, identifying college programs and/or training to meet those aspirations and achieve their personal and professional goals. I empower soldiers to make informed decisions regarding career and educational plans in preparation for success in their career, education and training.Conducted retention and reenlistment interviews in a Combat Environment. Traveled great distances via convoy or air to counsel soldiers on their Army options, incentives, and benefits. Determined soldier's eligibility to immediately reenlist or extend; reviewed reenlistment and extension documents for accuracy; coordinates retention ceremonies. Advised unit commanders on all areas of the retention program. Reviewed retention actions for accuracy. Interpreted regulations and provides guidance for subordinates, Assisted in the development and direction of command retention programs. Conducted conferences and seminars for retention agendas. Assisted leaders and strength management personnel in implementation and operation of the strength management program. Conducted staff assistance visits. Evaluated subordinates' training presentations and interviews, provided feedback. Managed objectives, statistics and awards program. Explained unit performance data to leaders and superiors. Determined soldiers' eligibility for retention duty. Planned and conducted retention training for Soldiers and Leaders. Advised soldiers on declination of continued serv ice statements. Maintained liaison with local personnel and finance offices. Chief Senior Advisor to the Commander and Command Sergeant Major for a Brigade of over 5,000 Soldiers on all areas of the retention program.Key Achievements: ➢ 2011 - Attained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Columbia, Sc

Served as the Chief Instructor for the Retention Department, Recruiting and Retention School, Fort Jackson, SC. Responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Retention Department staff consisting of ten US Army Senior Noncommissioned Officers serving as Instructors for Training and Doctrine Command. Additional responsibilities included training all newly assigned instructors, supervising the development and updating of all course materials and presentation of all Active Army Retention and Reserve Component (RC) Transition resident courses. Planned and executed the department's budget and the Department of the Army' Mobile Retention Training (MRT) Teams' travel itinerary for worldwide locations. Served as the Subject matter expert on the Army Retention Program. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to observe, document and analyze performance to support recommendations for goals, objectives, and additional training- Knowledge of adult learning techniques- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing- Ability to interpret DoD laws and policies- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.- Knowledge of U.S. Army HR systems- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff and the ability to travel to assigned classrooms- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail - Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs- Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities- Assist with teaching a variety of pro-social, academic and vocational skillsKey Achievements: ➢ Fiscal Year 2010 Division Chief of the Year.➢ Fiscal Year 2009 Training and Doctrine Command / Department of the Army Instructor of the Year.➢ Fiscal Year 2009 Soldier Support Institute Instructor of the Year.➢ Fiscal Year 2009 Recruiting and Retention School's Most Valuable Person (MVP).

Columbia, Sc

Served as an Instructor and Course Writer in the Retention Department, Recruiting and Retention School, within the US Army's Training and Doctrine Command. Responsibilities included serving as the subject matter expert (SME) for the development and update of Training and Support Packages (TSP) for the Career Counselor Course (CCC) and the Reserve Component (RC) Transition Course. As an Instructor, primary responsibilities included teaching in the Career Counselor Course and the Reserve Component Transition Course as a small group instructor. Served as the Mobile Retention Training Developer which also included serving as a member of the Mobile Retention Training Team who travelled worldwide providing instruction to thousands of soldiers within an annual period. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to observe, document and analyze performance to support recommendations for goals, objectives, and additional training- Knowledge of adult learning techniques- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing- Ability to interpret DoD laws and policies- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.- Knowledge of U.S. Army HR systems- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff and the ability to travel to assigned classrooms- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail - Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs- Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities- Assist with teaching a variety of pro-social, academic and vocational skillsKey Achievements: ➢ Soldier Support Institute Instructor of the Quarter, 4th Quarter, 2008.

Iraq, Baghdad & Fort Hood, Texas

Served in multiple positions of trust and responsibility. Temporarily assigned within the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Area of Responsibility (AOR) at Rustamiyah, Iraq under the Operational Control (OPCON) of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Subsequently returned to duty under 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division located in Baghdad, Iraq. Conducted retention and reenlistment interviews in a Combat Environment (Iraq). Traveled great distances via wheeled convoy and air to counsel soldiers on their Army options, incentives, and benefits. Determined soldier's eligibility to immediately reenlist or extend their military service; reviewed reenlistment and extension documents for accuracy; coordinated retention ceremonies. Advised commanders on criteria for selection of unit level retention noncommissioned officers (NCOs). Advised soldiers on declination of continued service statements. Conducted inspections of and trained unit level retention NCOs. Briefed leaders on matters relating to retention activities. Maintained liaison with local personnel and finance offices. Chief Senior Advisor to the commander at Battalion (1,700 Soldiers) and Brigade (3,800 Soldiers) on all areas of the retention program.

Fort Hood, Tx

Served as the Senior Mechanic for the largest armored heavy brigade team in the U.S. Army (Fort Hood, Texas), responsible for the routine and unscheduled maintenance and services of my sections four vehicles; responsible for verifying deadline faults, acquisition and installation of repair parts, ULLS-G and PLL operations, including the request and issue of repair parts and the request of support maintenance; managed the unit’s Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP); managed hazardous materials; publications NCO; squad leader; as well as served as the unit’s environmental protection NCO; trained and cared for eight Soldiers and the Families; responsible for $300,000 of equipment.Simultaneously, I served as a Battalion Retention NCO in a Support Battalion consisting of over 1138 enlisted Soldiers; assisted in developing retention policies and procedures for five company level programs; compiled statistical data for commanders and staff on retention issues; trains, evaluates and provides assistance to leaders at every level on retention issues; interprets and enforces regulatory and command directives; responsible for ensuring data accuracy on all retention actions. I assist in defining career aspirations, including military assignment locations, positions, identifying college programs and/or training to meet those aspirations and achieve their personal and professional goals. I empower soldiers to make informed decisions regarding career and educational plans in preparation for success in their career, education and training.

Tikrit, Iraq (4Th Forward Support Battalion, 4Th Infantry Division)

Began Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF-I) entering Iraq as a Truck Commander (TC) traveling from Kuwait to Baghdad on a 24 hour convoy. Provided security for logistical convoys and refueling points and later, served as part of the Battalion Sergeant Major's Personal Security Detachment and Battalion Retention Noncommissioned Officer. Traveled extensively throughout the Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Served as a Motor Sergeant and Senior Mechanic for the largest armored heavy brigade team in the Army (Texas)a forward deployed Brigade Headquarters Company, Long Range Surveillance Detachment, an Air Force Detachment (Korea), a Combat Engineer Company (Colorado), and an Air Defense Battery (Germany), responsible for the routine and unscheduled maintenance and services of 79 vehicles and their trailers, including five low-density pacing items; responsible for verifying deadline faults, acquisition and installation of repair parts, ULLS-G and PLL operations, including the request and issue of repair parts and the request of support maintenance; managed the unit’s Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP); managed hazardous materials; served as a company Master Driver, publications NCO, squad leaders, shop foreman, and served as the unit’s environmental protection NCO; trained and cared for twenty-three Soldiers and the Families; responsible for $3,925,000 of equipment.

Daegu, South Korea

I supervise and participate in the design and implementation of specific physical conditioning programs for Soldier/Athletes and teens. I am capable of programming training which is aligned with the physical requirement of CrossFit, the ACFT, and most sports to improve speed, strength, flexibility, agility, quickness and/or related area(s).

Diploma Of Education, Military And Strategic Leadership, 16

The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy formed on 1 July 1972 and began its program of instruction on 8 January 1973. The Sergeants.

Bachelor'S Degree (Bsw), Child And Family Development, Psychology, 16

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society2014 Dean's List Golden Key International Honour Society

High School Diploma, Life