Michael Coverdell
Pittsburg
Summary
Professional recruiting and retention expert with proven ability to drive talent acquisition and retention strategies. Known for fostering strong team collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Skilled in candidate sourcing, interview facilitation, and relationship building, with strong focus on adaptability and reliability. Emphasizes strategic planning and effective communication to meet evolving organizational needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Kansas Army National Guard
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent pools.
- Conducted thorough candidate assessments to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
- Analyzed turnover data to identify trends and recommend targeted retention initiatives.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on best practices in recruitment and employee engagement.
- Maintained accurate records within applicant tracking systems to support compliance and reporting needs.
- Cultivated relationships with community organizations to enhance outreach efforts for potential candidates.
- Improved employee engagement through regular communication and team-building activities.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new employees by coordinating orientation sessions and ensuring completion of paperwork.
Overseas Deployment
Kansas Army National Guard
01.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Trained and led fire teams in the effective use of indirect fire assets, contributing to the success of joint and multinational operations.
- Partnered with company-level and battalion-level leadership to tailor training plans that enhanced team performance in high-stress, deployed environments
- Conducted regular audits of personnel records to ensure all training documentation was current and met command standards.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes for soldier training and administrative data, reducing errors and improving information accessibility for leadership review
Southwest Border Mission
Kansas Army National Guard (KSARNG)
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Served as a Team Leader in 772 Engineer Company assigned to the Southwest Border Mission. Provided surveillance support to Customs Border Patrol (CBP) via Mobile Surveillance Camera (MSC) vehicle covering 100 nautical miles. Covered soldier welfare and administrative issues for those assigned to MSC truck valued over $1,000,000 during their duty period. Responsible for the safety, training, morale, and welfare of the three soldiers on my team.
- Served as the Non-Commissioned Officer In Command (NCOIC) of the Port of Entry while down at the Border. Drove accountability to accomplish 100% on weapons and vehicle maintenance for Port of Entry services. Assisted on weapons qualification for 4 soldiers bringing their scores from non-qualification to Marksman. Managed records for reporting to the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) of daily goals and completion of weekly work with 100% accountability. Trained and coached subordinates on new Army Combat Fitness Training (ACFT) standards mentoring and directing 4 soldiers to pass diagnostic testing.
- Demonstrated positive attitude ensuring 1 soldier completed ETS process correctly and made transfer to civilian life successful with a college degree.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Scott High School
Fort Scott, KS05-2012
Skills
- Government Secret Security Clearance (Active)
- Level I Antiterrorism Awareness, 2025;
- Combat Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Certification, 2025;
- Cyber Awareness, 2025;
- Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Certification, 2025;
- Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Certification, 2025;
- HIPAA and Privacy Act Training, 2025;
- ACE/ASIST Training, 2016;
- Recruiting school (SQI4), 2025;
- Common Faculty Development Instructor Course (CFD-IC), 2024;
- Basic Leadership Course (BLC), 2020;
Citizenship
US
Security Clearance
Secret
Timeline
Overseas Deployment
Kansas Army National Guard
01.2024 - 12.2024
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Kansas Army National Guard
01.2022 - Current
Southwest Border Mission
Kansas Army National Guard (KSARNG)
10.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Fort Scott High School
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