Christopher Smith
Crowley
Summary
Dynamic Army Recruiter with a proven track record at the US Army, excelling in candidate screening and recruitment strategies. Adept at fostering client relationships and enhancing team collaboration, I successfully streamlined onboarding processes, improving efficiency and candidate experience. Committed to continuous improvement and community networking, I drive results through effective communication and innovative sourcing techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Recruiter
US Army
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted candidate sourcing through various channels, enhancing talent pool diversity.
- Facilitated onboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new recruits.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and expectations.
- Screened resumes and conducted preliminary interviews, identifying top candidates efficiently.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment workflows and improve candidate management.
- Provided training sessions for team members on effective interviewing techniques and best practices.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
Human Resources Assistant
San Diego Military Entrance Processing Station
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Processed employee onboarding paperwork, ensuring compliance with military regulations and procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining personnel records using HRIS systems for accuracy and data integrity.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
Station Commander
US Army
San Diego, CA
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Coordinated training programs for personnel, enhancing team readiness and operational efficiency.
- Managed daily logistics, optimizing resource allocation for mission success.
- Developed strategic plans to improve unit performance and response times during critical incidents.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance inter-agency communication and coordination during operations.
- Streamlined communication channels among department members to facilitate effective information sharing during critical situations.
Station Commander
US Army Recruiting
New York, NY
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring high standards in service delivery and operational readiness.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering professional growth and skill development within the team.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the station through ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Established mentorship programs within the station to encourage knowledge transfer among experienced and novice firefighters, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed personnel performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Managed station personnel effectively, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to department standards.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Fort Wainwright, AK
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Supervised daily operations and training for a team of soldiers, ensuring mission readiness and effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for platoon activities, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs focused on tactical skills and leadership development.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to nurture professional growth and capability enhancement.
- Fostered teamwork and morale through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies within the unit.
- Streamlined processes for equipment maintenance and inventory management, improving asset availability during operations.
- Mentored junior leaders in leadership principles and decision-making, promoting a culture of accountability and excellence.
Army Recruiter
US Army Recruiting
New York, NY
11.2008 - 01.2012
- Developed recruitment strategies tailored to military-specific roles and qualifications.
- Maintained accurate records of recruitment metrics to assess effectiveness of hiring processes.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina, SCBachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZHigh School Diploma -
Sumter High School
Sumter, SC05-2001
Skills
- Candidate screening
- Administrative skills
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Recruitment strategies
- Training and onboarding
- Applicant tracking systems
- Recruitment
- Social media recruiting
- Pre-screening candidates
- Client relationship management
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Community networking
- Cold calling
- Screening resumes
- Team motivation
Timeline
Army Recruiter
US Army
01.2023 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
San Diego Military Entrance Processing Station
06.2021 - 12.2022
Station Commander
US Army
12.2017 - 06.2021
Station Commander
US Army Recruiting
11.2014 - 12.2017
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
01.2012 - 11.2014
Army Recruiter
US Army Recruiting
11.2008 - 01.2012
No Degree - Accounting
Benedict College
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School