Thomas Bennett
Infantry Squad Leader - U.S. Army
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
8-year military Veteran with fourteen commendations and awards for superior performance in academic, tactical and technical capacities. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments. Trains, supervises and mentors teams under high-stress conditions. 3 years of experience as a recruiter, leveraging wide-ranging sourcing methods, interviewing techniques and offer negotiations to meet diverse client needs. Talented at managing communications, relationships and all facets of hiring process. Valid Secret security clearance.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
U.S. Army
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Worked closely with Squad Leader and First Sergeant to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and safety.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Maintained excellent weapons knowledge and coordinated infantry operation of equipment.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Infantryman
U.S. Army
Vilseck, Germany
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Briefed Squad Leader on team readiness, vehicle, and equipment status on daily basis to enable sound decision making.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rim Of The World Senior High School
Lake Arrowhead, CA 09.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Candidate pipeline management
Full cycle recruiting
Talent management
Job fairs planning
Recruitment and retention strategies
Contract Negotiation
Pre-screening candidates
Social Media Management
Outbound telemarketing
Teambuilding
Briefing leadership
Maintenance & Repair
Training & Development
Awards
- Army Commendation Medal (1)
- Army Achievement Medal (5)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (2)
- National Defense Service Medal (1)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (1)
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (1)
- Army Service Ribbon (1)
- Overseas Service Ribbon (2)
Timeline
Recruiter
U.S. Army
11.2018 - 11.2021
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
09.2015 - 11.2018
Infantryman
U.S. Army
09.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Rim Of The World Senior High School
09.2009 - 05.2012