Nelson Wheeler
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished U.S. Army Captain with over eight years of experience leading teams and driving a culture of integrity, accountability and efficiency. Expert in conducting complex internal investigations, interpreting policy, and advising senior leadership on risk, compliance and operational matters. Proven ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and deliver objective, fact-based findings to ensure adherence to the highest organizational standards. Seeking to apply extensive experience in Ethics, Compliance, and Managerial roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Company Commander
United States Army, Marietta Recruiting Company, Atlanta Recruiting Battalion
04.2025 - Current
- Lead a geographically dispersed team of 50 personnel responsible for recruiting operations across multiple markets, performing in the top 5% of teams in the Southeastern United States
- Develop and execute operational strategies supporting organizational growth and talent acquisition objectives, increasing efficiency by 20%
- Manage budgeting, logistics, and resource allocation activities supporting recruiting initiatives
- Managed budgeting, logistics, and resource allocation for recruiting initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Established partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and business leaders to enhance recruitment outreach
- Mentored and developed emerging leaders, driving accountability for organizational performance metrics
Basic Training Company Commander
United States Army, Fort Benning
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Designed and executed a 22-week training pipeline for incoming personnel
- Directed and adjudicated 8 investigations on property loss, financial liability, ethical misconduct, sexual harassment, and employee relations, ensuring accountability and adherence to standards
- Managed accountability maintenance, and operational readiness of assets valued at more than $10M with zero losses
- Designed and executed 22-week training pipeline for incoming personnel, enhancing readiness and integration into operational roles
- Led cross-functional teams in logistics, personnel management, compliance, and risk mitigation, streamlining processes and improving organizational effectiveness
Operations Officer-in-Charge
United States Army, Fort Benning
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed resource allocation, scheduling, and operational planning supporting enterprise-wide initiatives
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling for operational planning in support of enterprise-wide initiatives
- Developed annual strategic planning guidance to align organizational objectives with available resources
- Coordinated stakeholders across departments to execute critical operations effectively
Recruiting Operations Officer-in-Charge
United States Army, Kansas City
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed operational strategy recommendations based on organizational needs for senior leadership
- Coordinated stakeholders across multiple departments to execute mission-critical operations
- Facilitated onboarding process for senior leaders to minimize changeover time
- Coordinated cross-departmental stakeholders to execute mission-critical operations
- Researched and developed organizational needs to provide operational strategy recommendations to senior leadership
Recruiting Executive Officer
United States Army, Liberty
08.2022 - 11.2021
- Coordinated logistical operations, overseeing budget, property management, and maintenance of fleet of 50 government vehicles
- Delivered operational recommendations to stakeholders, enhancing decision-making processes across the organization
- Coordinated activities to finalize hiring processes
- Conducted 20 misconduct investigations and briefed senior leaders on findings and recommendations
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Law & Legal Studies, minor in Systems Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY05-2018
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Talent Assessment
- Workforce Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Client relations
- Diversity Initiatives
Timeline
Recruiting Company Commander
United States Army, Marietta Recruiting Company, Atlanta Recruiting Battalion
04.2025 - Current
Basic Training Company Commander
United States Army, Fort Benning
02.2024 - 02.2025
Operations Officer-in-Charge
United States Army, Fort Benning
06.2023 - 02.2024
Recruiting Executive Officer
United States Army, Liberty
08.2022 - 11.2021
Recruiting Operations Officer-in-Charge
United States Army, Kansas City
11.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Law & Legal Studies, minor in Systems Engineering
United States Military Academy