ROY G. BURR
VICKSBURG,MS
Summary
Responsible administrator, advisor, and instructor, with over 4 years in higher education and over 22 years of military service primarily in the fields of counseling, advising and human resources working with a diverse student population. Experience administering a range of programs, providing strategic and operational resource functions during rapid and fluid situations. Successful business owner, employee manager, instructor, advisor, counselor, and mentor. Higher Education Instructor Career Counselor Academic Advisor Multi-Tasking Customer Data Manager Results Driven Customer Service Military Leadership Recruiting Academic Compliance Student Oriented Computer Proficient
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Counselor/Specialist
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
01.2021 - Current
- Organized multiple career fairs both virtual and in-person bringing students and employers together to meet, establish professional relationships, and discuss potential job and/or internship opportunities
- Conducted workshops on a variety of topics, including writing resumes and cover letters, successful job interviewing, utilizing university employment databases and career development resources
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and other student services divisions to help achieve department-wide goals and contribute to the university’s long-range career services goals
- Prepared over 1000 new HBCU graduates for employment through resume writing review, job/internship application processes, and developing interview skills.
Academic Advisor & Instructor
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided career advising, degree requirements, and course selection to a very diverse student population using effective listening, counseling, and two-way communication skills
- Maintain student data concerning admission requirements as well as degree pre-requisites in the various academic disciplines to included athletic compliance IAW NCAA/SWAC bylaws
- Provide academic advising for incoming freshman, transfer, and readmit students —including the development and delivery of career and placement decision making programs
- Worked with students, parents, and alumni to explore career ideas, plans, and goals to ensure students can make informed decisions about future career choices.
Owner/Operator
Rebirth Antiques and Collectables
Canton, MS
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations creating & maintaining revenue /expense budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting
- Led payroll; benefits; executive reporting; vendor relations; and contracting (listings, purchase, and sales agreements)
- Managed employee and office records; business promotion, publicity, and recognition programs
- Effectively able to negotiate sales and purchases, and properly advise clients regarding their antiques.
Career Counselor/Supervisor
U S Army
Bothell, Seattle, WA
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Recruited, retained, and qualified applicants for retention in the Army, meeting or exceeding individual assigned mission sets every year assigned
- Planned and oversaw training and conference sessions for company resulting in a 100% professional development rating on all task for all organizational members
- Maintained detailed inventory records and cost control measures for organizational equipment using supply chain management, cutting operational costs by 25%.
Senior Human Resources Manager
U S Army
Baton Rouge, Kuwait, Iraq
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Supervised, and coordinated all human resource activities in support of Brigade (2,500 employees) including managing organizational data system(s) for worldwide deployment
- Created a Standard Operating Procedures for Human Resource functions, streamlining efficiency, and crisis management, to minimize risk while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Worked with department managers to establish performance evaluation and improve HR processes.
Accounts Manager
American Niagara
Atlanta, GA
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Demonstrated products at customer location and trade shows answering questions to uncover needs and provide customer solutions
- Assisted with creative content and branding for business development and product strategies
- Exceeded annual sales targets by an average of 27%.
Sales Supervisor
MCI WorldCom
Atlanta, GA
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Responsible for employee career development, performance goals, coaching, training, and new hire development
- Provided management to a unit by establishing goals and objectives, assigning tasks, and reviewing work at frequent levels
- Ensured the team met or exceeded performance goals for outbound business to business sales center exceeding annual revenue targets by an average of 32%.
Education
Doctor of Management -
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
2017
Senior Leader Course, U S Army, Ft. - undefined
2012
Career Counselor Course, Ft - undefined
2009
Human Resources Course - undefined
2003
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.1990
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, U S Army, Ft - undefined
1988
Skills
- Career Assessments
- Career Planning Presentations
- Resume Writing Instruction
- Interview Skills Instruction
- Diversity Marketing
- Job Search Instruction
- Office Meetings
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Student Records Maintenance
- Military Transitions
- Career and Educational Counseling
- Purchase Orders
- Recruitment Participation
Affiliations
Advisor for the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Current member of Alcorn State University Staff Senate
Member National Career Development Association (NCDA)
Timeline
Career Counselor/Specialist
Alcorn State University
01.2021 - Current
Academic Advisor & Instructor
Alcorn State University
01.2018 - 01.2021
Owner/Operator
Rebirth Antiques and Collectables
01.2014 - 01.2017
Career Counselor/Supervisor
U S Army
01.2009 - 01.2014
Senior Human Resources Manager
U S Army
01.2003 - 01.2009
Accounts Manager
American Niagara
01.2001 - 01.2003
Sales Supervisor
MCI WorldCom
01.1993 - 01.2000
Doctor of Management -
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
Senior Leader Course, U S Army, Ft. - undefined
Career Counselor Course, Ft - undefined
Human Resources Course - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, U S Army, Ft - undefined
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