ALGIE BLACKMON
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
- Proven Logistics and Talent Management leader, with 19+ years of experience. Led numerous logistics teams including being responsible for over 35 soldiers, and over 20.5 millions dollars of Army equipment. Was responsible for ordering and inventorying Army equipment coming from the United States while deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Trained his subordinates and leadership on numerous logistical programs that saved the Army over 12 millions dollars over a three year time frame as the unit's Contract Officer's Representative.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
US Army
Tampa, FL
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Partnered with hiring managers to craft targeted strategies and onboard top talent across diverse defense industries.
- Developed relationships with universities and professional organizations to attract top talent.
- Collaborated effectively with internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and propelling company growth through data-driven talent acquisition.
- Conducted phone screens with potential candidates to assess their qualifications for open roles.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruiting strategies to identify qualified talent.
- Organized in-person interviews with the hiring team members to evaluate applicants' skillsets.
- Participated in career fairs to promote the organization's brand and attract talented individuals.
- Identified potential candidates through networking, cold calling, referrals, online databases and other sources.
- Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
- Screened resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates for open positions.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Senior Supply Sergeant/Property Manager
US Army
Tacoma, WA
06.2011 - 08.2019
- Supervised a team of five Supply Sergeants, providing guidance and direction as needed.
- Organized and maintained inventory records for all equipment and supplies.
- Created weekly schedules for ordering new items, restocking shelves and performing inventory counts.
- Supervise or perform duties involving request, receipt, storage, issue, accountability, and preservation of expendable supplies and equipment.
- Created and established all unprecedented policies and SOPs for the unit's logistics operations.
- Managed over 60 Army Combat Vehicles by incorporating monthly inventories and consistent communication with unit's hand receipt holders.
- Provided technical guidance and helped train service members in his unit in areas of supply management, reviewed records and information documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated all logistics activities, including turning in and receiving equipment from different organizations on base.
Logistics Clerk
US Army
Clarksville, TN
07.2004 - 06.2011
- Directly responsible for the procurement, receipt, storage, and inventory control of distribution of unit supplies and equipment.
- Helped managed a property book in excess of $6.5 million across two geographical dispersed locations resulting in no equipment losses.
- Tracked deliveries through various stages of the supply chain process.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate product movement across facilities.
- Processed orders by entering data into the computer system accurately and promptly.
- Prepared detailed shipping documents such as bills of lading, invoices, manifests and labels.
- Ensured that all transportation activities are compliant with relevant regulations and laws.
- Coordinated with carriers for timely pickup and delivery of goods.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods from trucks or containers at warehouse locations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Supply Chain Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CASkills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Logistics Management
- Active DOD Secret Clearance
- Transportation Coordinator
- Performance Management
- Interpersonal
- Relationship Management
Certification
- Demonstrated Senior Logistician Certificate
- Senior Logistics Development Course
- Talent Acquisition Management
- DoD Secret Clearance
- Master Resilience Trainer
- Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention Coordinator
- Army Specimen Coordinator
- Army Recruiter
Accomplishments
I was presented the Meritorious Service Medal for successfully completing 20 years of service in the United States Army.
Received the "Army Recruiter's Ring by USAREC (United States Army Recruiting Command) as the best senior recruiter in Tampa Company by putting in 70 people in the Army.
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
US Army
09.2019 - 07.2024
Senior Supply Sergeant/Property Manager
US Army
06.2011 - 08.2019
Logistics Clerk
US Army
07.2004 - 06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Supply Chain Management
Ashford University