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MICHAEL R. O’BRIEN

New Braunfels,TX

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Marketing Analyst for U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS)

TUNDRA FEDERAL, LLC.
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Perform marketing, research, and training while developing partnerships between C-Suite level HR executives, Senior Army Leadership, and Government Agencies for the U.S
  • Army PaYS Program
  • Responsible for prospecting, qualifying, nominating, and processing of prospective companies that wish to increase Veteran hiring nationwide
  • Conduct comprehensive analyses of corporate hiring needs of clients
  • Lead meetings with hiring managers and HR staff to define available military talent for current and future openings
  • Research, develop, and execute sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and prepare military candidates for corporate openings
  • Develop strong relationships with business partners ensuring the ability to influence, advise, and drive the selection process.

Interim Regional Director of Career Services, Contracted Consultant

SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE
Austin/San Antonio
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Manage and guide the vision and long-term strategic planning for two campuses, employees, and over one thousand students and alumni to provide a 'Day 1 Ready Employee.' Establish goals and objectives and develop strategic and operational plans for providing career services; assess and report outcomes to executive management and key stakeholders
  • Supervise staff with consistent opportunities for professional growth and development; hire, train and manage full-time staff as well as part-time student workers
  • Manage department budget for staffing, programming, and various events
  • Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni
  • Track all student/graduate cohorts in Student Administrative System software and ensure proper documentation of student files; oversee the timely collection and reporting of student and alumni employment outcomes and ensure that accurate data are submitted to maintain compliance with State, Federal and Accreditation agencies
  • Provide continuous assessment of the department and develop sustainable processes to improve efficiencies and drive continuous improvement in programs and services.

Director of Career Services

SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE
Austin/San Antonio
02.2017 - 12.2018
  • Manage and guide the vision and long-term strategic planning for two campuses, employees, and over one thousand students and alumni to provide a 'Day 1 Ready Employee.' Establish goals and objectives and develop strategic and operational plans for providing career services; assess and report outcomes to executive management and key stakeholders
  • Supervise staff with consistent opportunities for professional growth and development; hire, train and manage full-time staff as well as part-time student workers
  • Manage department budget for staffing, programming, and various events
  • Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni
  • Track all student/graduate cohorts in Student Administrative System software and ensure proper documentation of student files; oversee the timely collection and reporting of student and alumni employment outcomes and ensure that accurate data are submitted to maintain compliance with State, Federal and Accreditation agencies
  • Provide continuous assessment of the department and develop sustainable processes to improve efficiencies and drive continuous improvement in programs and services.

Senior Regional Director of Recruiting Operations and Leadership Development

UNITED STATES ARMY
Various Locations
11.1997 - 05.2014
  • Managed, supervised, and supported a Battalion level operations center, two Military Entrance Processing Stations, six recruiting districts, 18 recruiting career centers, and over 200 military and civilian employees in a four-state area
  • Responsible for interpreting and converting complex information and instructions on current regulatory guidance, eligibility, and enlistment standards of applicants enlisting into the Army and Army Reserves broad spectrum of training program options
  • Reviewed and processed Electronic SF86 for Security Clearance Background Checks with knowledge of Joint Personnel Adjudications System (JPAS) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
  • Planned, developed, and conducted required monthly, quarterly, and annual training for all employees
  • Led quarterly and annual recruiting center inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures
  • Supervised and analyzed production of daily, weekly, and monthly reports for higher levels of command and leadership.

Senior Regional Military Liaison

UNITED STATES ARMY
Various Locations
  • Managed an Army liaison office with 10 military and civilian career counselor employees in a Military Entrance Processing Station supporting applicants from the states of Alabama and Florida, six recruiting districts and over 200 military employees
  • Responsible for interpreting and implementing all recruiting and enlistment policies in accordance with Department of Defense mandates and regulations
  • Placed applicants in optimum military occupational specialties for enlistment based on the Army's needs and the applicant’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and background check results
  • Led the review of each applicant’s mental, moral, and physical qualifications to ensure they met minimum job qualifications and enlistment standard
  • Prepared and presented monthly reports to senior level leadership.

Territory Manager – Recruiting

UNITED STATES ARMY
Various Locations
  • Performed searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria using computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms, and employee referrals
  • Recognized as the Army Reserve Recruiter of the Year three years in a row
  • 1 of 2 out of 42 managers to exceed organizations goals two years in a row through the establishment of standards and procedures to motivate and inspire high performance
  • Served as an On Campus Recruiter with a Division 1 college working with the ROTC Cadets to mentor and provide opportunities in the Army Reserves
  • Established and maintained relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs
  • Directed and supported daily operations, training, personnel development, marketing advertising, and logistics
  • Maintained current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action guidelines and laws.

Military Police Officer

UNITED STATES ARMY
Various Locations
11.1987 - 10.1997
  • Performed all military police functions and recognized numerous times for selection as Military Police Soldier and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Month, Quarter, and Year.

Timeline

Regional Marketing Analyst for U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS)

TUNDRA FEDERAL, LLC.
03.2022 - 11.2022

Interim Regional Director of Career Services, Contracted Consultant

SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE
08.2021 - 01.2022

Director of Career Services

SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE
02.2017 - 12.2018

Senior Regional Director of Recruiting Operations and Leadership Development

UNITED STATES ARMY
11.1997 - 05.2014

Military Police Officer

UNITED STATES ARMY
11.1987 - 10.1997

Senior Regional Military Liaison

UNITED STATES ARMY

Territory Manager – Recruiting

UNITED STATES ARMY

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