Stephen Anderson
Canton,IL
Summary
Accomplished recruiter and tactical leader from the US Army, adept in candidate screening and fostering team collaboration. Enhanced recruitment processes and improved unit performance through strategic leadership and diversity initiatives. Skilled in HR metrics and tactical decision-making, consistently achieving excellence in high-stakes environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Battalion S1 NCOIC
US Army
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Conducted thorough evaluations of soldier performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Fostered an inclusive workplace culture by promoting diversity initiatives and awareness programs.
- Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
10.2011 - 09.2015
- Researched land battle history and strategy to increase overall unit performance.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the squad, consistently seeking ways to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
- Supervised and led squad of 8 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty, and integrity.
Security Supervisor
US Army
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
Infantry Fire Team Leader
US Army
10.2008 - 09.2010
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Demonstrated adaptability under changing conditions while maintaining focus on accomplishing assigned mission objectives.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
Infantry Rifleman
US Army
03.2005 - 10.2008
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new tactics, techniques, and weapon systems when faced with evolving threats or mission requirements.
- Participated in joint exercises with other military branches to foster teamwork and improve overall combat effectiveness.
- Performed essential maintenance tasks on individual weapons systems to ensure optimal reliability during critical missions.
Infantry Trainee
US Army
10.2004 - 03.2005
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Promoted positive collaboration among trainees, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-2025
No Degree - General Studies
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILHigh School Diploma -
Lewistown Community High School
Lewistown, ILSkills
- Candidate Screening
- Administrative Skills
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Team Collaboration
- HR Metrics and Analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
- HR policy implementation
- Tactical Leadership
- Team Management
- Field Communications
- Survival skills
- Sound Decision Making
Timeline
Recruiter
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2018 - 08.2021
Battalion S1 NCOIC
US Army
09.2015 - 07.2018
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
10.2011 - 09.2015
Security Supervisor
US Army
09.2010 - 10.2011
Infantry Fire Team Leader
US Army
10.2008 - 09.2010
Infantry Rifleman
US Army
03.2005 - 10.2008
Infantry Trainee
US Army
10.2004 - 03.2005
No Degree - Social Work
Bradley University
No Degree - General Studies
Western Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Lewistown Community High School
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