Dakota Freeman
Spring Hill,Kansas
Summary
Seasoned recruiting and retention non-commissioned officer with significant experience in identifying, attracting, and retaining high-quality personnel. Possess strong interpersonal skills coupled with proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion. Demonstrated successful impact on previous organizations through strategic planning and execution of recruitment campaigns.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Army
Olathe, KS
11.2023 - Current
- Recruit new applicants into the Army National Guard.
- Marketing and sales.
- Managing a team of recruiters and guidance councilors.
- Training and scheduling for newly enlisted applicants.
- Coordinated onboarding activities including orientations, background checks, drug screenings.
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent pools.
Tank Commander /Platoon Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
Fort Riley, KS
07.2012 - Current
- Assessed terrain and environmental conditions to determine optimal routes of travel.
- Supervised subordinate personnel during field exercises, tactical operations, and combat missions.
- Coordinated with external units such as artillery or close air support teams when needed.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against suicide bombers, raids and other attacks.
Master Police Officer
Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa, KS
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Team member of Ottawa Police Departments Special Tactics and response "STAR" team, which responds to emergency barricaded subjects, surveillance and high risk search warrants.
- Conduct patrol responsibilities which include taking calls for service, responding to medical emergencies, and criminal interdiction primarily focused in the seizure of illicit narcotics.
- Assisted other agencies with joint investigations into complex crimes such as organized crime or narcotics trafficking.
- Assigned as the assistant shift supervisor (A/) in which I was responsible for supervisory duties when the patrol Sergeant was unavailable or absent.
Top Hand Technician
True North Management Services LLC
Olathe, KS
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Repaired damaged cables or connectors located on the exterior of telecom towers.
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
- Performed coaxial, fiber, lines and hybrid cable installations and lead work on top of tower.
- Conducted elevated tower rescues and worked in inclement weather across the Midwest.
Technician
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Overland Park, KS
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Performed routine maintenance and repair services on vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotations, brake repairs, and engine tune-ups and suspension.
- Replaced defective parts such as spark plugs, air filters, fuel injectors, and alternators.
- Repaired or replaced worn belts, hoses, brakes, radiators, starters, and other components as needed.
Correctional Officer
Sequoyah County Sheriff Department
Sallisaw, OK
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
General Laborer
Freeman Construction
Fort Smith, AR
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Sanded surfaces to prepare them for finishing treatments such as painting or staining.
- Completed sawing, sanding, trimming, routing, cleaning and bonding duties.
- Measured and cut wood to specified dimensions using saws and other cutting tools.
Route Driver
Wil Fischer Companies
Lenexa, KS
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Inspected Budweiser products for damage or discrepancies in order to maintain inventory accuracy and maintained records of shipments, fuel consumption, and vehicle repair costs.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and road signs when driving a commercial vehicle.
- Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine proper order of Budweiser products and anticipate potential delays.
Mechanic
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Overland Park, KS
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Performed routine maintenance and repair services on vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotations, brake repairs, and engine tune-ups and suspension.
- Replaced defective parts such as spark plugs, air filters, fuel injectors, and alternators.
- Repaired or replaced worn belts, hoses, brakes, radiators, starters, and other components as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olathe South Sr High School
Olathe, KSSkills
- Intelligence Gathering
- Traffic Laws
- Criminal Investigations
- Case Management
- Search and Seizure Warrants
- Surveillance and Covert Operations
- Patrol Procedures
- Drug Enforcement/Interdiction
- Report Writing
- Land Navigation
- Discipline and Focus
- Small Arms Proficiency
- Recruitment strategies
- Team management
- Marketing techniques
- Candidate assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Training development
- Background checks
- Data-driven decision making
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Meritorious Unit Citation
- Army Achievement Medal (x2)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (X3)
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (X3)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Armed Forced Reserve Medal W/ B-HG Device/Bronze Numeral 2/M-Device
- Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon (X3) Army Service Ribbon
- Army Overseas Ribbon W/ Bronze numeral 2
Education and Training
other
Certification
- Full Time Law Enforcement Officer (31392)
- Basic Swat Course
- Officer De-Escalation Technique
- M153 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS)
- Tank Commander Certification Course
- Basic Leadership Course
- Advance Leadership Course
- Senior Leadership Course
- Hidden Compartment
- Taser
- O.C.A.T. (OC Spray)
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Helicopter Landing Zone
- Cop Stress
- First Aid/CPR
- Combat Life Saver
Timeline
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Army
11.2023 - Current
Master Police Officer
Ottawa Police Department
07.2019 - 10.2023
Technician
Firestone Complete Auto Care
07.2016 - 03.2017
Top Hand Technician
True North Management Services LLC
01.2016 - 07.2019
Correctional Officer
Sequoyah County Sheriff Department
10.2015 - 05.2016
General Laborer
Freeman Construction
05.2015 - 03.2016
Route Driver
Wil Fischer Companies
08.2014 - 05.2015
Mechanic
Firestone Complete Auto Care
01.2013 - 08.2014
Tank Commander /Platoon Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
07.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Olathe South Sr High School