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Clearwater, Florida

Duties: Mitigated risks by executing preliminary candidate testing and documentation, including skill reviews, drug tests, written tests, reference checks, and background checks to determine viability. Assisted applicants and hiring managers with documentation, including filing for tax, HR, insurance, and government requirement forms. Maximized sourcing outreach initiatives by creating advertisements for open requisitions and posting onto valuable web boards. Prepared and presented qualified candidates to client hiring managers, while resolving inquiries to ensure a seamless hiring process.Networked among professionals, followed up with referrals, and employed creative sourcing techniques to build a database of passive candidates. Screened potential candidates, reviewed resumes, marketed new opportunities, scheduled interviews, and provided feedback. Identified and generated new candidates by delivering sales presentations to potential talent by phone and Internet. Partnered with external recruiter to generate sourcing strategies for each individual role and aligned with hiring officials to ensure tight timelines were met. Executed diplomacy with VPs/directors of the company on recruiting efforts, while resolving staffing or recruiting queries. Gained knowledge of Immigration employment.

Ft Campbell, Ky

Duties: Earned a Bronze Star for taking lead element into a harsh environment to set up security, living conditions and other asset for a force of 1,200+ individual and units to use the facilities in one of the most dangerous and critical areas of the Afghanistan Theater of Operation. Reorganized the Unit's boundaries and responsibilities to incorporate the new Afghanistan Army and Police force in the area. Appointed into 2 leadership roles during a 12-month deployment in hostel environment. Recognized with the Purple Heart for Wounds sustained during Combat Operations, and the Army Commendation Medal for planning, facilitated the loading of over 20 pieces of rolling stock, 12 vehicles, 10 containers and equipment along with 3 Sensitive Item containers. Completed all task ahead of schedule time, and set the standard for all follow-on companies. Served as a squad leader for a 13-man squad and subsequently as a platoon sergeant of 40 personnel. Mentored and maintained accountability of soldiers within the platoon, providing positive guidance for their personal and professional development. Supervised inventory management functions for communications, medical and specialty equipment valued at $2M. Conducted a monthly inventory with a 100% accuracy rate during a 4-year period. Led 300+ missions during Operation Enduring Freedom and forged relationships with local leaders and trained Afghan forces to improve security and services in region.Planned and managed over 50 projects using project management concepts. Established work breakdown structures and timelines, forecast resources and supervised overall completion of projects. Assessed training needs and evaluated training effectiveness of platoon. Assisted in the development of innovative teaching techniques and conducted professional development seminars. Directly responsible for the security and maintenance of living quarters for 50 soldiers. Ensured all soldiers quality of life needs were sufficiently met.

Clearwater, Florida

Helping Veterans rehab, reconnect and connect with local businesses through golf. Acquiring PGA Professional to donate time to train Veterans to golf with disabilities. Organizing golf outings at no cost to Veterans as numerous golf courses in Florida. getting golf equipment for Veterans that could not afford their equipment. Coordinating with other organization for Veterans to be able to participate in Golf Tournaments around the state of Florida.

Indianapolis In

Sells financing and insurance to customers. Responsible for the attainment and gross production of financial services’ goals and objectives. Reviews customer credit applications. Makes extended service contracts and other owner protection programs available to customers. Assesses profitability to dealership of financing arrangements. Utilizes the menu selling process. Ensures necessary documentation for each deal is complete by utilizing a deal checklist. Maintains Customer Satisfaction scores at or above company standards. Works closely with sales team. Ensures compliance with all laws and regulatory obligations relative to financial services and products. Supports the dealership’s initiative in Safeguard and Transaction compliance programs. Complies with all Safeguard and Transaction compliance rules and regulations. Ensures that all organizational activities and operations are carried out in compliance with organizational guidelines and local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations. Oversees completion and submission of all financing documents. Acts as liaison between the customer and the lending institution. Reinforces company policies and adheres to company standards. Encourages compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Ensures adherence to F&I reporting requirements of the company. Attends weekly manager meetings. Maintain effective employee relations. Promotes and maintains good CSI.

Anderson, Indiana

Greet and guide customer as they appear on the lot to proceed into the sales process. Enhance the sales process by demonstrating the vehicles features on the lot. Assist customers in the completion of their sales applications. Assist management to increase sales by inspecting the lot’s vehicles daily, reporting any problems to management. Assist management in ensuring the lot is merchandised correctly to maximize sales. Build strong rapport with customers. Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of vehicles.

Served as a Section Sergeant responsible for the daily duties of 24 Soldiers in a rapid deployment unit; receives and processes fire missions for the battalion for accurate and timely fire support; advises and assists the Platoon Sergeant and Platoon Leader on the combat employment of mortars; responsible for over $2 million worth of equipment for maintenance and accountability; mitigates risk through risk management procedures. Serves as a Fire Direction Check Computer for a 120mm Mortar Platoon in a fully digitized Combined Arms Battalion; responsible for the training, mentor-ship, health, moral and welfare of three Soldiers; receives and assists in processing fire missions for the battalion in order to provide accurate and timely fire support; responsible for the supervision of maintenance and accountability of one M577 including basic issue items, communications equipment and a Mortar Fire Control System; accountable for equipment valued in excess of $500,000

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Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration,Human Resource Management, 3.33