Jorge Luis Torres
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Resourceful HR Manager/Director focused on building successful education paths in support of career goals. Hardworking and resilient professional with deep understanding of company needs and market trends. Bringing over 10 years in experience in the Human Resources field.
Driven Human Resources Director specializing in cultivating relationships with companies and community resources that meet employee needs. Decisive leader and strategic planner with passion for helping employee's.
Proficient Manager/Director knowledgeable about aptitude and assessment tools that provide valuable insight into employee skills. Detail-oriented and analytical with excellent communication and planning abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Counselor
US Army
05.2007 - Current
- Counseled Soldiers one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Helped determine possible vocations and build application documents.
- Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
- Maintained case files and documented actions.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
- Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
- Mentored junior staff on compliance, procedural and performance strategies.
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
- Developed and deepened connections with mentees, influencing career and life choices of each potential program participant.
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Bourgade Catholic High School
Phoenix, Az05.1996
Skills
- Conflict Management
- Career Planning
- Vocational Problem Identification
- School Programs Development
- Career Planning Presentations
- Progress Reporting
- Crisis Intervention
- Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programs
- Employee Performance Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Interview Skills Instruction
- Employment Barrier Identification
Accomplishments
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 750 Soldiers into online database for immediate access.
- Targeted Development - Met with Soldiers and families to discuss career progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Oversaw team of 7 counselors helping 150 Soldiers each week.
- Accomplished key objectives for four straight quarters achieving 100% of mission success.
- Awarded DRU Career Counselor of the Year" in 2020.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Career Counselor
US Army
05.2007 - Current
MBA - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Ashford University
High School Diploma -
Bourgade Catholic High School