Alan Myers

• Assist in the development of policy, plans, programs, and process improvement initiatives to support enlisted accessions for the Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard; achieving total Army strength objectives
• Responds on behalf of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army and the Accessions Division Chief to Congressional inquiries on accessions related subjects and exceptions to policy inquires
• Interpret accessions policy and legal statutes reflected in regulatory guidance, to render decisions on requests for exceptions to accession policy relating to Congressional and recruiter level inquiries
• Assist Human Resources Command, Reserve Component Transition on policy decisions and advises Regular Army and Reserve Component Retention managers on Army National Guard retention policies and procedures
• Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions

• Work with National and State level Marketing personnel, leaders, and agencies to cultivate creative Marketing strategies for the Army National Guard (ARNG)
• Manage multiple projects from National to State level with cross collaboration between the ARNG and civilian industry
• Assists with the contracting process on projects and programs
• Track ROI within the diverse portfolio of ARNG Marketing
• Create and publish updated guidance and policies to distribute throughout the ARNG
• Work with the ARNG Marketing Course developers to ensure current operational environment and guidance is being taught to new ARNG Marketing personnel

• Serve as the trusted advisor to the Chief of the Strength Readiness Support Center (SRSC)
• Chief Operations NCO for a staff comprised of 34 Military and Civilian personnel
• Liaison between the National Guard Bureau Marketing Branch and the 54 States and Territories on products that enhance National Guard Recruitment, Attrition, and Retention efforts
• Assists in all aspects of video and print production, from conceptual design to on location filming and photography
• Oversees all aspect of shipping and receiving of recruitment, attrition, and retention products for all 54 States and Territories
• Assistant contract representative of SRSC contract
• Optimized costs to contribute to productivity, cost development and proficiency of central fulfillment operations.
• Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.

• Serve as the principle advisor to the Chief, SMTB on all matters concerning strength maintenance training policy, operations, and personnel issues
• Serve as the chief operations NCO for a staff comprised of 71 military and civilian personnel
• Work with State/Territory Recruiting & Retention Command Leadership, TRADOC Senior Enlisted Advisor, National Guard Bureau Human Resource & Recruiting Division Leadership on all aspects of Strength Maintenance Training
• Principle point of contact for strength maintenance doctrine based on current analysis and trends
• Provide input to the National Guard Bureau and 54 State/Territory Command Leadership concerning strength maintenance guidance regarding training strategies and lifecycle training for newly hired 79T NCOs
• Oversee the process of TRADOC accreditation for 13 Courses and TRADOC Instructor certification of SMTB Instructors
• Enhanced professional growth and development through meetings and educational programs.

• Responsible for maintaining TRADOC Accreditation for the 79T Senior Leader Course, Recruiting and Retention Team Leader Course, and Recruiter Leader Course
• Responsible for the direct supervision and certification of 7 instructor/facilitators, maintain overall responsibility for staff's personal conduct, training, and performance counselings
• Schedule milestones for attainment of 79T Academy goals and objectives
• Recommends disposition to the 79T Academy Commandant, recommends staff personnel actions to the Commandant
• Assumes the duties of the 79T NCO Academy Commandant in their absence
• Policy advisor for MOS 79T and Army National Guard Strength Maintenance, senior counsel for manning and force structure
• Instructor Development and Program Director for Army National Guard Recruiting Senior Leader Education
• Manager over the Senior Leader Course, Recruiting and Retention Team Leader Course, and Recruiter Leader Course

• Work with Senior Leaders and lower echelons across the Army Enterprise on the future direction of the only ARNG owned Career Field, MOS 79T
• Work on Strength Maintenance policy updates, writing, and strategies
• Provide quality oversight of training being conducted at the Strength Maintenance Training Battalion
• Organize and oversee multiple working groups that impact the ARNG Strength Maintenance strategy and vision for career development
• Develop, foster, and maintain working relationships with the Headquarters Department of the Army, ARNG, Army Recruiting Command, and Army Training and Doctrine Command
• Partner and coordinate with civilian industry on potential credentialing opportunities for 79T career field
• Maintain and update the 79T career development model and website
• Conduct briefs to Senior Army Leaders across the enterprise on 79T career development strategies and initiatives
• Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.

• First ever Army National Guard Soldier to work as the Assistant to the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA)
• Schedule events, develop itineraries, and coordinate with local Leaders across the Army enterprise
• Communication and logistical coordination with a wide range of Leaders at high levels, from Senior Army Leadership, Secretariat, and Congressional levels
• Travel with the SMA and handle communication links, conflict resolution, time management, resource and equipment upkeep, and information gathering
• Requirement of the highest level of technological and organizational skill-sets
• High level of resilience and adaptability to changes that would often occur to itineraries

• Create and develop processes, standards, and procedures for a newly created Recruiting & Retention Standards Department for the Army National Guard
• Help design and implement reports, automated tracking systems, techniques and strategies to oversee and the Recruiting Standards across the entire ARNG
• Create, plan, and organize trips to 54 State/Territory to conduct assessments of Recruiting & Retention Battalions (RRBN) through coordination with local leadership
• Travel to 54 State/Territory to conduct face to face interviews and assessment of State RRBN, conducting brief back of findings to State/National Leaders
• Conducted analysis on standards through data mining
• Organized and implemented the Recruiter Screening Process at National level for Positions of Significant Trust & Authority
• Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.

• Facilitate course material to educate and develop future Senior Leaders of the Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Career Field
• Work on redesign and structuring of the course layout for the 79T Senior Leader Course
• Work on test construction and development, along with lesson plan rewriting and updates
• Created and taught customized leadership training tailored to a State/Territory specific need
• SME to all 54 State/Territory and NGB leadership on 79T professional leadership development and training
• Consistently dealt with critical problem solving and using mental agility to reflect and react quickly to scenarios within and outside of the classroom

• Trained, coached, and mentored newly assigned Recruiting & Retention NCOs for the 54 State/Territories
• Worked on lesson plan development and redesign on a range of courses that covered Recruiting, Retention, and Attrition Management
• Created and revised test materials for 13 courses
• Traveled across the 54 State/Territories conducting personalized Recruiting, Retention, and Attrition Management style training for Recruiters that were struggling to perform
• SME on all Strength Maintenance related training materials for NGB and the 54 State/Territory Leadership teams

• Led a team of 7 talent acquisition professionals who conducted day to day activities in all aspect of talent acquisition throughout a community population of 250,000
• Oversaw the talent acquisition model that led to the successful Recruitment, Retention, and Attrition Management of Soldiers for the Arkansas National Guard workforce of 8,000 plus
• Trained, coached, mentored, evaluated and assessed the Soldiers assigned to the station
• Handled conflict resolution and complex problem solving on a regular basis from potential employees to internal and external stakeholders, other military services and external leaders across vast local industry and government offices
• Created and oversaw the life cycle process, professional development and managing of talent for the Soldiers assigned to the station
• Handled all administrative, job placement, interviewing, onboarding for Soldiers working at the station
• Created and implemented performance matrix and customized reports to brief to higher leadership on the local talent acquisition mission and objectives

• Created talent acquisition model that led to the successful Recruitment, Retention, and Attrition Management of Soldiers for the Arkansas National Guard workforce of 8,000 plus
• Worked talent acquisition events, which included Public Speaking, in a multitude of settings, from Public School, Collegiate, Local and State Government, and Community.
• Designed and implemented local and regional TA Marketing Strategies to support strategic branding, messaging and employment needs
• Handled conflict resolution and complex problem solving on a regular basis from potential employees to internal and external stakeholders, other military services and external leaders across vast local industry and government offices
• Created and oversaw the life cycle process of the Soldier, from recruitment through retention
• Handled all administrative, job placement, interviewing, onboarding, and benefits options for Soldiers enlisting and remaining in the Arkansas Army National Guard

• Work on a Multi-National Taskforce to conduct intel and stability operations throughout Kosovo
• Attend meetings with local National leaders to discuss priorities and gather intelligence
• Conduct patrols throughout the cities of Kosovo engaging in community relations activities
• Conduct cross training with other Allied forces on military weapons and tactics
• Work with United Nations and NATO forces on peacekeeping missions and operations

• Assist local Recruiting & Retention NCOs on recruitment events
• Handle logistical operations on the enlistment process for staff
• Complete administrative process of enlistment as needed
• Attend and engage with local community population in efforts of recruitment into the National Guard
• Assist local Recruiting personnel with engagements within local civic organizations and schools