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Michael Wright

Bishopville,SC

Summary

Adept at career counseling and time management, I excelled in the SC Army National Guard as a Brigade Retention NCO and Basic Leadership Instructor, significantly enhancing soldier retention and leadership skills. Leveraging training and mentoring abilities, I successfully translated complex curricula into understandable lessons, demonstrating a proven track record of fostering commitment and preparing soldiers for future challenges.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Brigade Retention NCO

SC Army National Guard
Hopkins, SC
08.2020 - 01.2024
  • Served as a trusted liaison between unit commanders and enlisted personnel regarding retention matters, facilitating open lines of communication among all parties involved.
  • Implemented best practices for soldier engagement, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged loyalty and commitment to the mission.
  • Enhanced soldier retention by developing and implementing effective re-enlistment strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of personnel data, ensuring proper tracking and reporting of retention metrics.

Basic Leadership Instructor

SC Army National Guard
Eastover, SC
07.2015 - 08.2020

Taught potential or current Non-Commissioned Officers basic leadership skills. Was able to read and understand course curriculum and translate it in a way conducive to student learning. Supervised and guide the learning process and provided immediate feedback on student performance.

Recruiter

SC Army National Guard
Columbia, Charleston, Sumter, & Camden SC
10.2007 - 07.2015

Recruited and determined applicant enlistment eligibility. Counseled applicants, parents, and educators on programs and options. Accounted for and prepared future Soldiers for initial entry training.

Education

No Degree - Industrial Electronics.

Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
08.1995

High School Diploma -

Hillcrest High School
Dalzell, SC
07.1993

Skills

  • Career Counseling
  • Time Management
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Brigade Retention NCO

SC Army National Guard
08.2020 - 01.2024

Basic Leadership Instructor

SC Army National Guard
07.2015 - 08.2020

Recruiter

SC Army National Guard
10.2007 - 07.2015

No Degree - Industrial Electronics.

Central Carolina Technical College

High School Diploma -

Hillcrest High School
Michael Wright