Gus Antoine Sr
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Experienced recruiting leader well-versed in finding qualified candidates to close workforce gaps. Proficient in both offline and online recruitment strategies. Desiring a long-term position with the opportunity to grow with the team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Owner
Most Valuable Pickup Service
Houston, TX
2020.03 - Current
- Built Most Valuable Pickup Service company from scratch by establishing plans, sourcing funding and hiring team members.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Recruited and trained staff members to perform daily business functions.
- Built and enhanced relationships with clients to boost revenue.
External Relations Specialist
Simmons College of Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
2025.07 - 2026.06
- Collaborated with internal teams such as marketing, sales, and product development to ensure messaging consistency across all channels.
- Updated social media accounts regularly with engaging content about the organization's initiatives.
- Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals.
- Facilitated consumer relations or relationships between managers and employees or different branch offices.
Territory Sales Representative
Ecolab
Lake Charles, LA
2022.10 - 2024.09
- Presented products and services to prospective customers.
- Expedited customer problems and complaints to successful resolution.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
Sales Consultant
Billy Navarre Honda
Lake Charles, LA
2019.11 - 2020.03
- Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote prices and terms that achieved customer objectives.
- Identified, coordinated and participated in client relationship-building activities and meetings.
- Generated sales across complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and closings.
- Generated 50+ leads per month and worked to convert customers with 95% success rate.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue.
Recruiter Coordinator
Tennessee Volunteer Challenge Academy
Nashville, TN
2017.05 - 2019.05
- Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
- Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
Operations Manager
United States Marine Corps
Various Locations
1998.02 - 2017.05
- Supervised facilities and individual readiness trainings while maintaining 100% accountability of multimillion-dollar high tech tactical vehicles.
- Directed safety operations, conducted routine inspections and noted deficiencies.
- Supervised the launch of over 2,600 HMMWVs for 5 Enhanced Mojave Viper exercises.
- Trained over 15,000 Marines for deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Trained section members on all standards set forth in the Infantry/Sensor Surveillance Operator Common Skills programs in accordance with their respective Training and Readiness manuals.
- Conducted analysis on monthly employment related data, and prepared detailed personnel activity reports.
- Determined and implemented standard operating procedures, while initiating recommendations for procedural and policy changes to optimize operations and projects as needed.
- Supported employees with personal development and career planning to drive significant improvement.
- Tracked and maintained a monthly expense report for government travel charge cards.
- Supervised a team of recruiters to meet monthly quotas.
- Conduct in-briefs, final interviews, and educational training classes for more than 600 students.
- Recruited over 200 men and women into the United States Marine Corps.
Education
Business Administration -
Simmons College of Kentucky
Louisville, KY2025-05
Industrial Process Technology -
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN2017-05
Master of Divinity - Religious Organizations
Baptist Seminary Kentucky
Lexington, NY2026-06
Skills
- Customer liaison
- Balanced Feedback Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Database Management
- Program Development
- Recruitment
- Policy Development
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
Additional Information
Microsoft Office Suite 365, Word Processor, Database Software Packages, Microsoft Windows, Completed Internship at Erachem Comilog (running and troubleshooting simulated plants) in May of 2017
Affiliations
Director of Evangelism, Discipleship, and Missions – Greater St. Mary Baptist Church
Minister of Music – Southwest Missionary Baptist Association District Choir
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for evangelism, discipleship programs, and local/global missions, helping to grow engagement and participation across age groups
- Organize and lead outreach efforts, service events, and mission trips, managing logistics, team development, and follow-up for lasting community impact
- Mentor individuals and small groups in spiritual development, equipping members for leadership and ministry involvement
- Direct choir rehearsals, coordinate music selections, and manage performances for district-wide events, cultivating musical excellence and spiritual unity
- Collaborate with church and community leaders to mobilize volunteers, promote events, and foster strong relational networks
Timeline
External Relations Specialist
Simmons College of Kentucky
2025.07 - 2026.06
Territory Sales Representative
Ecolab
2022.10 - 2024.09
Company Owner
Most Valuable Pickup Service
2020.03 - Current
Sales Consultant
Billy Navarre Honda
2019.11 - 2020.03
Recruiter Coordinator
Tennessee Volunteer Challenge Academy
2017.05 - 2019.05
Operations Manager
United States Marine Corps
1998.02 - 2017.05
Business Administration -
Simmons College of Kentucky
Industrial Process Technology -
Nashville State Community College
Master of Divinity - Religious Organizations
Baptist Seminary Kentucky