Ricky Patrick
Pearl,MS
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record at the National Guard Bureau, enhancing training programs and recruiting efficiency. Excelled in strategic planning and verbal communication, significantly improving program effectiveness and team collaboration. Expert in workflow optimization and stakeholder communication, consistently delivering actionable improvements and innovative solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting, Retention, Training, Stand, and Eval
National Guard Bureau
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed, evaluated, and implemented training updates for all Air National Guard R&R training programs.
- Coordinated between National Guard Bureau program managers and instructor staff to examine program performance and effectiveness.
- Conducted training for recruiters to ensure effective implementation of current training, standards, polices, procedures, guidance and initiatives
- Traveled nationwide to conduct evaluation to training R&R teams on local office procedures, recruiting and retention duties at all levels and briefed state leadership on proposed courses of actions.
- Managed the Air National Guard Sales system and training and follow-on training to all R&R teams.
- Monitored over 700 training travel requests of a 4-million-dollar annual budget for fiscal responsibility.
- Aided in solutions for 30 plus high impact items.
- Compiled 3 years of production data on 25 plus states ensured proper strategic planning across Air National Guard leadership tiers for 90 Wings
In-Service Recruiter
National Guard Bureau
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Recruited Active Duty Air Force members for Air National Guard positions.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Exceeded recruitment goal of 18% of recruitment eligible AF members by 30% annually.
Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer
Hawaii Air National Guard
07.2007 - 08.2016
- Managed and conducted recruiting programs.
- Planned and directed sales promotional projects using mail and radio.
- Advised Officers and Airmen on enlisted retention activities and programs.
- Conducted and administered recruiting workshops and conferences.
- Inspected units' career motivation programs.
- Managed Hawaii Air National Guard's Student Loan Repayment and Bonus Programs.
- Conducted Hawaii Air National Guard's Career Advisors Seminars and Training.
- Implemented and maintained bonus and education program for 2500 Air National Guard Airmen.
- Maintained a 96% retention rate.
- Reconciled over a quarter of a million dollars of student loans from non-payment to paid.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI04-1995
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Workflow optimization
- Fast learner
- Public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creative and resourceful
- Quick learner
- Computer skills
- Project Support
- Stakeholder communication
- Dependable and reliable
- Strategic planning and analysis
Timeline
Recruiting, Retention, Training, Stand, and Eval
National Guard Bureau
12.2020 - 05.2023
In-Service Recruiter
National Guard Bureau
08.2016 - 12.2020
Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer
Hawaii Air National Guard
07.2007 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Hawaii Pacific University
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