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Dave Newcomb

Columbia,SC

Summary

Versatile and experienced Human Resources professional, passionate about improving organizational culture and maximizing employee potential. Expert skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning over a 20-year Army career. Pursuing a higher education in business and human resource management, to bring the perfect combination of experience and expertise to the modern workforce.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

PEOPLE ANALYTICS FELLOW

Salesforce
03.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to pilot Quarterly Org Health, delivering actionable insights to Executive Leadership Team
  • Sought out cross-functional training across HR roles, including Operations, Learning and Development, Recruiting, and Employee Experience
  • Initiated new analytics dashboard highlighting trends and impact of a new analytics dashboard highlighting trends and impact of a military skills and recruiting program

SENIOR MANAGER (FIRST SERGEANT)

282nd Army Band, US Army
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw all facets of HR for 40-employee organization, including onboarding, employee development, promotions, retention, learning and development, performance evaluations, and employee recognition programs
  • Designed efficient organizational structures to overcome critical personnel shortfalls
  • Advised senior military leaders on organizational health and strategies for improvement
  • Implemented programs and policies to improve the climate and culture of the organization, resulting in measurable improvement in job satisfaction and retention
  • Improved quality and timeliness of performance evaluations through clear expectations and deadlines; trained employees on 1:1 counseling, feedback, and writing quality

OPERATIONS MANAGER

4th Infantry Division Band, US Army
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Implemented business processes to improve efficiency in reviewing and routing over 300 performance requests per year
  • Supervised team of eight personnel in planning, logistics, and execution of 500 musical performances
  • Developed and bolstered relationships with senior Army and community leaders to promote organization’s capabilities and strategic value.

SENIOR RECRUITER

US Army Recruiting Command
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Program Manager for specialized career field; oversaw end-to-end recruiting and hiring of over 250 personnel
  • Mentored a team of geographically dispersed recruiters to meet recruiting goals; developed and published business processes and best practices to follow
  • Overhauled outdated marketing products with new promotional videos, print products, mobile displays, and digital advertising campaigns
  • Scheduled and staffed exhibit booths at 20+ national and regional conferences annually, using data analysis to target the most promising events
  • Promoted diversity, equality, and inclusion recruiting through marketing and location strategies

TEAM LEADER

10th Mountain Division Band, US Army
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Led Army Band team in over 100 missions both at home and during four-month tour to Afghanistan, providing morale and support to U.S and coalition servicemembers
  • Spearheaded a partnership with local music school in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulting in joint cross-cultural concert and ongoing strategic relationship
  • Implemented strategies to care for physical and emotional well-being of Soldiers in challenging austere environment

Instructor and Operations Manager

US Army School Of Music
10.2010 - 08.2015
  • Provided over 1300 hours of technical, job-related instruction in one-on-one and small-group adult learning setting
  • Awarded Army Instructor Badge through rigorous training and evaluation process
  • Instrumental in developing lesson plans for recently overhauled training course which was shortened from six months to ten weeks

Education

Bachelor of Arts With High Distinction -

Indiana University
Bloomington

Army Senior Leader Course
Virginia Beach, VA

Army Basic Instructor Course

Intermediate Facilitator Course

Army Recruiter Course
Fort Knox, KY

Skills

Strategic Planning

  • Talent Development
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Multitasking
  • Writing and proofreading
  • Program Management
  • Instructional experience
  • Fluent in all common productivity applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe products
  • Quickly learns new applications and information systems

Timeline

PEOPLE ANALYTICS FELLOW

Salesforce
03.2024 - Current

SENIOR MANAGER (FIRST SERGEANT)

282nd Army Band, US Army
08.2022 - Current

OPERATIONS MANAGER

4th Infantry Division Band, US Army
09.2020 - 07.2022

SENIOR RECRUITER

US Army Recruiting Command
06.2017 - 08.2020

TEAM LEADER

10th Mountain Division Band, US Army
09.2015 - 06.2017

Instructor and Operations Manager

US Army School Of Music
10.2010 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts With High Distinction -

Indiana University

Army Senior Leader Course

Army Basic Instructor Course

Intermediate Facilitator Course

Army Recruiter Course

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