Adam Hill
Temecula,CA
Summary
I am soon-to-retire Marine Corps veteran with a wealth of leadership experience and a proven track record of success in challenging environments. Over the course of my military career, I honed my skills in strategic planning, team coordination, and adaptability to dynamic situations. Now transitioning to the civilian sector, I bring a unique blend of leadership, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FIELD ARTILLERY CHIEF
United States Marine Corps
01.2023 - Current
- Served as operational supervisor to communications, logistical, operations, transportation, administrative, human resources, food services, weapons and maintenance departments
- Cultivated and sustained robust professional rapport with key military and government stakeholders within the Government of Japan
- Directed and orchestrated comprehensive logistics planning and execution for multiple offsite training exercises involving 200-400 participants
- This is a senior enlisted role and demands a comprehensive understanding of operational dynamics, strategic insight, and adept management skills to ensure unit's success.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
BATTERY GUNNERY SERGEANT/BATTERY MASTER SERGEANT
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Served as operational supervisor to communications, logistical, operations, transportation, administrative, human resources, food services, weapons and maintenance departments
- Cultivated and sustained a robust professional rapport with key military and government stakeholders within the Government of Japan
- Directed and orchestrated comprehensive logistics planning and execution for multiple offsite training exercises involving 200-400 participants
- This is a senior enlisted role and demands a comprehensive understanding of operational dynamics, strategic insight, and adept management skills to ensure the unit's success.
- · Supervised routine maintenance for all equipment under austere and challenging conditions, actively enhancing the unit's overall maintenance process. Engaged directly in hands-on oversight to maintain continuous operational readiness, maintaining equipment readiness over 85 percent
- · Elevated unit maintenance procedures by engaging with all departments, providing direct assistance in proper equipment maintenance and inventorying. Implemented a proactive strategy to guarantee meticulous equipment preparation for embarkation, thereby solidifying operational readiness and contributing to deployment success
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
MILITARY ADVISOR
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Advised ANA counterparts and coordinated strategic placement of employed Afghan interpreters
- Thrived in challenging, high-stress, cross-cultural environments, cultivating positive working relationships with Afghan National Army counterparts
- This is a mid-level enlisted leadership position and involves training, advising, and assisting the Afghan National Army (ANA).
COMPANY GUNNERY SERGEANT
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with unit director to facilitate smooth transition of employees out of The Marine Corps
- Spearheaded establishment of new check-in and check-out procedures, leveraging a comprehensive rewrite of unit's policy, resulting in increased accountability of all overseas personnel transferring to stateside units
- Senior administrative manager overseeing services for 600 employees across 10 departments, specializing in nuanced and sensitive task of guiding Marines through the process of employment termination
PLATOON SERGEANT
United States Marine Corps
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Directly supervised daily operations of 30 employees
- Advised unit leadership on daily operations while operating at sites across various locations in United States
- Mid-level enlisted Marine leadership position, overseeing daily duties of 20-40 Marines in a supervisory capacity
- Advised unit leadership on daily operations while in office or while conducting operations at various locations within United States
- Coordinated all logistical requirements for movement of 20 vehicles, and 3 heavy weapons for use aboard cargo ships and air transport, resulting in increased proficiency of platoon/department
PRODUCTION RECRUITER
United States Marine Corps
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Recognized as Recruiting Station Houston's Recruiter of the Year for 2012, outperforming over 70 recruiters on team
- Successfully onboarded an average of 2.4 new recruits per month during a time when average recruiter was contracting approximately 1.2 people per month
- Led recruiting station in 2011 for prospecting high-value individuals such as potential band members, reservists, and scholarship applicants, outside of target market of hiring traditionally active-duty employees only
- Screened and hired higher-than-average percentage (79%) of employees that scored above 50 (highly sought after) on military entrance test with the standard being 60%
- Active-duty military recruiter responsible for identifying interested and qualified candidates for the Marine Corps and managing their application, selection, and enlistment process.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Education
MID-LEVEL CAREER COURSE -
ADVANCED MILITARY SCHOOL
Camp Lejeune, NC01.2019
Human resources and administration course -
ADVANCED MILITARY SCHOOL
Camp Pendleton, CA01.2015
Sales and consulting course -
RECRUITERS COURSE
San Diego, CA01.2011
Public speaking seminar -
PUBLIC SPEAKING FORUM
San Diego, CA01.2011
Skills
- Sales
- Critical Thinking
- Consulting
- Talent recruitment
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership
- Task Prioritization
- Organization and Time Management
General Awards
- DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE
- MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL
- MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
Recruiting
LETTER OF APPRECIATION 2012, RECRUITER OF THE YEAR, MERITORIOUS MAST, CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION, NAVINE AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, www.linkedin.com/in/adamhill-1a780029a
Timeline
FIELD ARTILLERY CHIEF
United States Marine Corps
01.2023 - Current
BATTERY GUNNERY SERGEANT/BATTERY MASTER SERGEANT
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.2019 - 01.2023
MILITARY ADVISOR
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 01.2019
COMPANY GUNNERY SERGEANT
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 04.2017
PLATOON SERGEANT
United States Marine Corps
04.2014 - 01.2016
PRODUCTION RECRUITER
United States Marine Corps
04.2011 - 04.2014
MID-LEVEL CAREER COURSE -
ADVANCED MILITARY SCHOOL
Human resources and administration course -
ADVANCED MILITARY SCHOOL
Sales and consulting course -
RECRUITERS COURSE
Public speaking seminar -
PUBLIC SPEAKING FORUM