David Spears
Senior Army Guidance Counselor
Airway Heights,WA
Summary
Motivational individual committed to maximizing learning opportunities in diverse military settings. Energetic and ambitious professional with over a decade of hands-on experience counseling Applicants / Employees regarding their choices into the United States Army and United States Army Reserves. Recognized for providing necessary resources to aid their success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Guidance Counselor
United States Army Recruiting Command
Spokane, WA
01.2019 - Current
- Supervisor of Army Guidance Counselor Office in the Spokane Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Processed, interviewed & validated applications (electronically & physically) for Applicants / Employees Enlisting into the United States Army & United States Army Reserves from 15 Army Recruiting Stations in Washington State, Idaho & Montana. Trained, prepared & assisted 2,591 Applicants/Employees before their employment in the U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves. Individually processed 648 out of the 2,591 total Applicants/Employees.
- Assisted in the training & development of 3 Senior Supervisors (First Sergeants), 15 Supervisors (Station Commanders), and 53 Field Recruiters in processing Applicants / Employees into the United States Army and United States Army Reserves in Washington State, Idaho, and Montana.
Guidance Counselor
United States Army Recruiting Command
Montgomery, AL
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Processed, interviewed & validated applications (electronically & physically) for enlistments/employment into the U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves from 33 Army Recruiting Stations in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi. Trained, prepared & assisted 6,476 Applicants/Employees prior to the start of their employment of the U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves. Individually processed 1,295 out of the 6,476 total Applicants/Employees.
- Assisted in the training & development of 33 Supervisors (Station Commanders) and 132 Field Recruiters in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi.
Overseas Guidance Counselor
United States Army Recruiting Command
Hagatna , Guam
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Organized & planned the daily operations of processing, interviewing, and validating applications (electronically & physically) for enlistments/employment for Applicants into the U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves on the islands of Chuuk, Guam, Kosrae, Palau, Pohnpei & Yap.
- Trained, prepared & assisted 640 Applicants/Employees before their employment in the U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves.
- Arranged travel and lodging for the Applicants at the government expense.
- Supervised, trained & mentored 2 Field Recruiters on their daily tasks.
- Individually prospected, interviewed & recruited 37 Applicants (electronically & physically) for enlistment/employment into the U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves.
- Developed & maintained relationships with 14 High Schools, 2 Colleges & 2 U.S. Embassies on the islands of Chuuk, Guam, Kosrae, Palau, Pohnpei & Yap to arrange for public speaking, and classroom presentations & local promotions.
Recruiter
United States Army Recruiting Command
San Diego, CA
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Individually prospected, interviewed & recruited 49 Applicants (electronically & physically) for enlistment/employment into the U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Trained, mentored and prepared Applicants/Employees prior to the start of their employment of the U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves.
- Developed & maintained relationships in High Schools & Colleges in specific areas of San Diego to arrange for public speaking, classroom presentations & local promotions.
- Arranged travel and lodging for the Applicants at the government expense.
Education
BBA - Technology Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL 02.2019 - 09.2020
Skills
- Career planning
Timeline
BBA - Technology Management
American InterContinental University
02.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Guidance Counselor
United States Army Recruiting Command
01.2019 - Current
Guidance Counselor
United States Army Recruiting Command
08.2015 - 12.2018
Overseas Guidance Counselor
United States Army Recruiting Command
07.2012 - 07.2015
Recruiter
United States Army Recruiting Command
09.2009 - 06.2012
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