Holly Smithson
Ft. Washington,MD
Summary
Develop and formulate policy and guidance on all Air Force Reserve (AFR) personnel programs relating to recruiting, retention, accession, entrance standards, intra & inter service transfers, enlistments and military service obligations. Serve as functional expert on these areas and provides technical assistance to AFPC, AFRC and MPFs. Serve as liaison between the Pentagon and Recruiting Service as the Air Staff's most senior recruiting expert. Manage program elements for recruiting training, incentives, end strength requirements and recruiter resources. Consult and coordinate with organizational counterparts with Air Staff, AF deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel and Air Force Personnel Center regarding policy matters to ensure uniformity and consistency in interpretive guidance issued to subordinate units. Interact with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) and other Reserve Component staffs to ensure initiatives and changes are appropriately reviewed and coordinated.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Force Requirements Recruiting Liaison
United States Air Force Reserve
Washington, District Of Columbia
12.2020 - Current
- Provided guidance to staff on policy interpretation and implementation.
- Prepared reports for senior management on the status of current policies and initiatives.
- Investigated, reported, and identified compliance issues against accepted standards.
- Drafted new policies, procedures, and documents in accordance with organizational objectives.
- Analyzed feedback from internal stakeholders regarding policy implementation challenges.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all interactions with customers or clients.
- Coordinated communications between teams to ensure accurate information was shared in a timely manner.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Facilitated discussions among different departments to provide collaboration around policy decisions.
Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Created strategies for sourcing passive candidates through research and networking activities.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and job requirements.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
- Provided support during employee relations issues such as disciplinary actions or terminations.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Health Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
Joint Base McGuire AFB, NJ
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Engaged and collaborated with employees to coordinate development, assessment and succession strategies.
- Managed the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork completion and orientations.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop job descriptions.
- Maintained an in-person, quarterly office visit, and conducted a two-way feedback session for all employees.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Critical Skills Talent Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
Joint Base McGuire AFB, NJ
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Coached senior leadership team on effective strategies for managing and resolving complex HR issues.
- Researched labor markets to determine availability of qualified personnel in specific fields or geographic regions.
- Audited recruitment practices for compliance with affirmative action regulations.
- Provided support in the recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and overcoming objections.
- Established career goals and success strategies with recruiters not on track to achieve the goal.
- Coached managers on best practices for recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and retaining talent.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2020
IMPACT Sales Certification
Brooks Group
01-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05-2009
Skills
- Policy advocacy
- Compliance reporting
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Policy development
- Onboarding processes
- Retention strategies
- Transfer processes
- Scroll process
- Security clearance
- Recruitment strategies
- Representative experience
- Assertiveness
- Enlistment Terms & MSO
- Military transitions
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Collaborative relationships
- FY Recruiting and Retention Goal Negotiation for ES
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Chief Force Requirements Recruiting Liaison
United States Air Force Reserve
12.2020 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
08.2018 - 12.2020
Health Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
11.2016 - 08.2018
Critical Skills Talent Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
11.2015 - 11.2016
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
IMPACT Sales Certification
Brooks Group
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Cloud State University
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