U.S. Army Work Values

Daily Duties at U.S. Army:

1976 - 1979 Demolitions specialist responsible for the organization, accountability and proper use and safety of demolitions. Calculating correct placement and connection of explosive charges requiring great attention to detail. 1980 -1982 Aberdeen Proving Grounds - Project manager for the VMRMDS (Vehicle Mounted Road Mine Detector Set) produced by Cubic Corporation San Diego, CA. Planned and organized testing of equipment per U.S. Government DARCOM protocols. Worked closely with Cubic's representative to assure that all test parameters were met. Scheduled personnel and equipment. Maintained detailed test logs, performance remarks and reliability files. Communicated with and filed reports to the civilian test director. 1982 - 1985 Squad leader and Platoon Sergeant. Responsible for the health, welfare, professional training, monthly performance counseling, accountability and training of 38 soldiers. Upon deployment I was also accountable for all preparations for movement, equipment, logistics and personal affairs of everyone under my command. 1985-1987 Recruiter responsible for finding and tracking potential enlistees from initial contact through movement to basic training. REsponsible for quota fulfillment on an monthly basis. Maintaining lead refinement lists, contacting potential enlistees. Qualifying them morally, physically and mentally for enlistment. Completing all documentation for enlistment. Tracking down and obtaining all pertinent documentation. Scheduling applicants for testing. Completing sales presentations with influencers and significant others. Attending job fairs and marketing the Army to potential recruits. 1987 - 1989 Nurse recruiter. Responsible for all actions in recruiter above with the only exception being that the work was done with professionals. 1989 - 1993 Station Commander (Sales Manager) Responsible for 8 recruiters and the recruiting station's quota, by category for the month, quarter and year. Conducted market analysis. Monitored lead generation activities. Scheduled applicants for testing. Coordinated with recruiters each day to track progress. Performance counseled subordinates each month. Recommended advancement. 1993-1996 Recruiter Trainer - responsible for the training of a 350 person recruiting battalion. Coordinating, monitoring, scheduling, conducting and reporting the results of annual Military Occupational Specialty Skill Qualification Testing materials to higher authority. Coordinating career fairs and annual training conferences at local venues. Providing sales training upon request. Providing assistance and training support to recruiters in need.

What they like about U.S. Army:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Mediates, Field Service, Cost/benefit analysis, Expense control, Project management, Process improvement, Recruiting, Performance management, Training / development, Team leadership, Motivation, Scheduling vendor relations, Risk management, Cost reduction, Sales cycle management, QC / QA, Needs assessment, Technical support, Account / territory management, Client relations

Skills

Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Ability to read and utilize electrical prints, Ability to read and utilize pneumatic prints, Customer relations skills, Effective communication, Ability to read and utilize mechanical prints, SPC, Process flow control, Training customers / techs / contractors, Training management, Six Sigma Principals, Lean manufacturing structure

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