Rodney Thompson II
Columbia,SC
Summary
Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve targets that are high in demand under tight deadlines within a competitive market. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidates, marketing plans and recruiting strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Recruiter
U.S. Army Active Duty
Columbia, SC
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Recruited and sought after highly qualified applicants for military job vacancies.
- Educated personnel on policies that were put in place to prevent employee safety violations and wrongful activities
- Oversaw promotions and position changes and handled highly classified documents. Engaged in numerous recruiting events against other companies that allowed over 250 students to obtain information on a career with benefits that would pay for their college tuition and provide financial stability.
- Conducted over 300 interviews and surveys to verify compliance with recruiting policies. Completed background checks and reference checks to complete screening requirements.
- Educated interested individuals on military jobs and compared interests and ASVAB scores to potential career fields.
- Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
- Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
- Responded to calls and emails from interested candidates quickly and scheduled appointments for in-person meetings.
- Exceeded mandated quota from headquarters based on military needs that lead to receiving the Gold Army Recruiter Badge, Top Dog Recruiter Award, and The Hard Hitter Recruiting Award.
- Pre-screened applications prior to Commanders' consideration.
- Contributed superb & methodical recruiting tactics that resulted with the Kannapolis Army Recruiting Center surpassing quota requirements for the first time in 7 years.
- Was ranked #2 Recruiter monthly in a highly competitive market in Charlotte, N.C.
- Was consistently selected to recruit at major events for NASCAR, (NHRA) National Hot Rod Association, Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Hornets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX11.2024
Associate of Arts - Automotive Engineering Technology
University Technical Institute
Fayetteville, NC01.2024
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
Greenville, SC06.1996
Skills
- Changing Oil
- Issue Resolution
- Labor Costs
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Work Orders and Documentation
- Customer Service
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Vendor Relationships
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Frame Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Frame Assessment
- Collision Repair
- Company Standards
- Materials Storage
- Concise Time Management
- Automotive Painting
- Replacing Parts
- Attentive to Detail
- Auto Body Repair
- Schematics Interpretation
- Corrective Maintenance
- Work Orders
- Training Junior Team Members
- Maintenance Services
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Wet Sanding
- Service Records
- Gasket Replacements
- Filter Replacement
- Schedule Maintenance
- Painting Prep
- Time Management
- Sound Judgment
- Training Junior Team Members
- Maintenance Services
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Wet Sanding
- Service Records
- Gasket Replacements
- Filter Replacement
- Schedule Maintenance
- Painting Prep
- Time Management
- Sound Judgment
- Training Junior Team Members
- Maintenance Services
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Wet Sanding
- Service Records
- Gasket Replacements
- Filter Replacement
- Schedule Maintenance
- Painting Prep
- Time Management
- Sound Judgment
- Training Junior Team Members
- Maintenance Services
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Wet Sanding
- Service Records
- Gasket Replacements
- Filter Replacement
- Schedule Maintenance
- Painting Prep
- Time Management
- Sound Judgment
Timeline
Military Recruiter
U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
Associate of Arts - Automotive Engineering Technology
University Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Southside High School