James Smylie IV
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional skilled in effective management of multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrated success in achieving team goals through willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Force Recruiting Admin
United States Air Force National Guard
10.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
50/50 Ticket Sales
Chicago Bulls
10.2022 - Current
- Engaging with event attendees and promoting the 50/50 raffle
- Selling raffle tickets and handling financial transactions
- Answering questions and providing information about the raffle and the organization or cause it supports
- Assisting with setting up and organizing the ticket sales booth or area
- Ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations related to raffles and lotteries
- Keeping track of ticket sales and maintain accurate records
- Providing excellent customer service to event attendees and representing the organization in a positive manner.
Personnel
The United States Air Force
03.2016 - Current
- Participate in, or support, military operations through training procedures, humanitarian, and disaster relief
- Create identification cards/dog tags
- Manage and function the Customer Service Department
- Handle military members personal paperwork
- Brief individuals on various updates on and off base in connection to human resources.
- Managed personnel matters, including onboarding, evaluations, and promotions.
The United States Air Force Liaison
Chicago Military Entrance Processing Station
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Helps synchronize current operations and future plans between military processing and air force recruiting services
- Assists recruiters with applicant scheduling and processing as it applies to Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery testing, physical examinations, coordination of temporary or permanently disqualified applicant actions with the Recruiter, distribution of high school ASVAB lists, and arrangement of applicant billeting
- Implements quality control checks on accession documents and performs job screening for over 150 specialties
- Serves as a MEPS liaison regarding all accessions and ensures AFRS meets recruiting goal requirements established by Air Staff.
Property Manager
WPD Management
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintain property rentals by advertising and filling vacancies, negotiating, and enforcing leases
- Create contracts with tenants by negotiating leases and collecting security deposit
- Accomplish financial objectives by collecting rents, paying bills, forecasting requirements, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action
- Maintain property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints, enforcing rules of occupancy, and inspect vacant units
- Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Mentor
Masai Program
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Ten freshmen assigned
- Accommodate in teaching, educating, and training
- Advocate in voicing problems within the minority community
- Provide encouragement and assists the mentee’s in identifying professional development activities
- Recognize and work through conflicts in caring ways, invite discussion on differences with the mentee, and arrange for a third party to assist if necessary.
Camp Leader
Urban League
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with fellow camp leaders to create a positive and inclusive environment for all camp attendees.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
Education
MBA -
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Parks Administration
Illinois State University
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2019
Personnel (Human Resource Department)
Air Force Technical School
San Antonio, Texas03.2017
Air Force Member
Basic Military Training (Air Force)
San Antonio, Texas11.2016
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem Resolution
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
Human Resources Management (Personnelist), 02/2017, Customer Service Department
University Involvement
- Impact Movement, Campus Ministry, 08/2017, 05/2019
- Kinesiology and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Society (P.A.R.S.), 08/2017, 05/2019
- Outlandish, Male Acapella Group, 10/2016, 05/2019
Awards
Airman of the Quarter, The United States Air Force - 372nd Recruiting Squadron (State / Group Level), 03/2020
Volunteer Experience
After School Program, 02/2018, 05/2018, Labor in physical fitness with students that have disabilities
Food Pantry Volunteer, 07/2019, 08/2022, Passed out food to homeless
Mentor for iMentor Organization, 06/2023, 08/2024, Mentor for HS students
References
- Angela Davis, 217-720-6330, Chicago, Illinois (State Employee)
- Faye Lewis, 217-816-7160, Director of Nursing (Orthopedics Center of Illinois)
- Quentin Brackenridge, 312-489-3422, Director of Operations (Nonprofit Organization)
Timeline
Air Force Recruiting Admin
United States Air Force National Guard
10.2023 - Current
50/50 Ticket Sales
Chicago Bulls
10.2022 - Current
The United States Air Force Liaison
Chicago Military Entrance Processing Station
12.2019 - 09.2022
Property Manager
WPD Management
08.2019 - 12.2019
Mentor
Masai Program
08.2017 - 01.2018
Personnel
The United States Air Force
03.2016 - Current
Camp Leader
Urban League
08.2015 - 01.2016
MBA -
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Parks Administration
Illinois State University
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources
Community College of The Air Force
Personnel (Human Resource Department)
Air Force Technical School
Air Force Member
Basic Military Training (Air Force)