David Cavell
Live Oak
Summary
Human Resources Manager and Military Veteran leveraging proven experience in recruitment, operations management, and program management. Sourced candidates utilizing various web search engines, job postings, internal databases, internet resume databases, social networking, employee referrals, cold calls, references, and user groups; monitored daily, weekly, and monthly placement tracking into a database system. Executed full life cycle recruiting and sourcing, filling specific technical, contract, and trade position requirements for 150 career fields, ensuring candidates meet or exceed client expectations. Possess a comprehensive background in process improvement, strategic planning, risk management, and conflict resolution derived from building partnerships with diverse stakeholders to enhance program policies, procedures, and developments. Proven performance in linking corporate vision with the delivery of desired results through empowerment, development, and utilization of people, processes, and technology.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Club Car Wash
San Antonio
01.2023 - Current
- Dynamic and results-oriented General Manager with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, enhancing customer satisfaction, and boosting profitability within the car wash industry.
- Spearheaded daily operations, overseeing staff management, training, and scheduling to foster team motivation and enhance performance.
- Adept at leading crossfunctional teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and delivering exceptional service experiences.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers, vendors, and community partners to enhance brand reputation and drive customer loyalty.
- Achieved compliance with safety and environmental regulations, creating a clean and safe work environment for employees and customers.
Master Trainer
US Army
San Antonio
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Led training assessments and designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated senior executive officer's training plan for 342 recruiters and 39 recruiting stations across seven companies; collaborated with recruiting companies to identify training needs and develop initiatives.
- Provided training and technical oversight to 39 recruiting stations; helped the unit to be ranked #1 in the organization and top 5 in U.S Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) for FY23.
- Advised and motivated Recruiting Station Leaders in southern Texas, contributing to the achievement of a top 10 ranking in USAREC for FY22.
- Managed the Digital Training Management System (DTMS), Schools Program, and Army Training Requirements and Resource Systems (ATRRS); tracked and monitored all unit training and training plans, including mandatory, professional military education, recruiter, and company executive development programs.
- Managed and approved over 900 travel authorizations while serving as the Resource Manager; saved over $30,000.
Recruiting Director (Station Commander)
US Army
Miami
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Directed Army recruiting station covering 135 square miles with a population of 52,000; led fifteen recruiting managers, focusing on professional development and welfare; trained Future Soldiers awaiting active duty; maintained relationships with seven high schools and community partners; implemented and managed recruiting station system, planning and executing lead generation activities; ensured control and accountability of $150,000 in government equipment; met all assigned recruiting objectives.
- Oversaw three major prospecting events utilizing national-level assets, enhancing community relations and achieving 40% increase in market share, 15% higher than other military services in FY20.
- Implemented programs that improved unit performance; increased mission accomplishment by 42% from FY18 to FY19; exceeded assigned mission by finishing at 120% for FY19, leading to company recognition as #1 of 46 companies.
- Mentored and coached assigned recruiter to become the top recruiter in the company for fiscal year 2019.
Recruiting Director (Station Commander)
US Army
High Point
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Directed and led an Army recruiting center in an area covering 957 square miles with a population of 121,433; supervised three recruiters and assumed responsibility for their professional development, morale, health and welfare; accounted for and trained Future Soldiers (FS) awaiting accession into active duty for initial entry training (IET); maintained relationships with 13 high schools, 4 colleges and numerous community partners (CP) to include key influencers in local government, education and commerce; Implemented and maintained a recruiting center management system to include the planning and execution of lead generating activities; helped the Army meet its yearly recruiting objectives.
- Achieved 105% of Active duty and 100% of Army Reserve assigned mission with zero Future Soldier losses for FY16, ranking as one of only three in the nation to reach this goal.
- Maintained a 100% floor to contract conversion rate and led the company in processing efficiency for FY17.
- Trained new recruiter who became top new recruiter for Winston Salem Recruiting company in FY15, contributing to overall team success.
Recruiter & Station Commander
US Army
Fairfax / Manassas
06.2008 - 10.2014
- Secured multiple contracts resulting in prestigious Gold Ring for exceptional recruiting efforts in FY12.
- Enlisted more than any other new recruiter resulting in becoming the top new recruiter for the Baltimore Recruiting Battalion for FY09.
- Achieved Gold Recruiting Badge within first year at Baltimore Recruiting Battalion, demonstrating commitment to excellence in recruitment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with concentration in Management
Post University
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Operational management
- Performance Management
- Performance metrics
- Strategic Planning
- Project management
- Portfolio management
- Market growth
- Profitability analysis
- Team management
- Team leadership
- Workforce supervision
- Supervision and training
- Staff development
- Employee scheduling
- Staffing
- Policy Compliance
- Relationship building
- Recruiting software
- Interview screening
- Conflict Resolution
- Org development
- Brand management
- Leadership
- Brand management
Certification
- United States Army Master Trainer Certification
- United States Army Senior Leadership and Management Academy
- United States Army Recruiting Station Commander Course
Timeline
General Manager
Club Car Wash
01.2023 - Current
Master Trainer
US Army
04.2021 - 12.2023
Recruiting Director (Station Commander)
US Army
06.2017 - 04.2021
Recruiting Director (Station Commander)
US Army
10.2014 - 06.2017
Recruiter & Station Commander
US Army
06.2008 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with concentration in Management
Post University