Thomas Buchanan
Brandon,MS
Summary
Senior Recruiting and Talent Management Leader with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale recruiting operations, workforce development initiatives, and organizational performance programs. Proven success advising senior leading, developing recruiting strategies, mentoring high-performing teams, and improving operational effectiveness across geographically dispersed organizations. Expertise in talent acquisition, market analysis, leadership development, training management, and personnel readiness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Great Lakes, Illinois
03.2024 - Current
- Directed the Midwest Region's #1 recruiting district, supervising over 250 recruiters across 29 stations with a 33% performance increase.
- Advise commanders on personnel issues, enhancing leadership decision-making processes.
- Lead performance evaluations and provided feedback to junior leaders and soldiers.
- Serve as an advocate for enlisted personnel by promoting their professional growth opportunities within the Army.
- Develop strategies for improving morale among battalion personnel through various activities.
Operations Sergeant Major
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Mission Viejo, California
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinate units during operations.
- Mentored junior leaders on leadership skills and team dynamics in diverse environments.
- Assisted in developing strategies and plans for missions assigned by higher headquarters.
- Evaluated current procedures used in order to develop more efficient methods of accomplishing tasks.
- Identified areas needing improvement within the organization's operational processes, which led to improving performance by 40%.
Brigade Senior Master Trainer
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Fort Meade, MD
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed training programs for soldiers in various operational tasks.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate training effectiveness and soldier readiness.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in diverse environments and conditions.
- Mentored junior trainers to enhance their instructional techniques and skills.
- Collaborated with leadership to align training objectives with mission goals.
- Implemented standard operating procedures for training consistency and safety.
- Provided feedback and recommendations to improve overall training methodologies.
- Identified potential areas where additional resources are needed for successful implementation of new processes or systems.
1st Sergeant
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Jackson, Mississippi
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Led team briefings to communicate mission objectives and updates effectively.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior enlisted personnel.
- Developed mentoring programs to support junior enlisted personnel's growth.
- Managed daily operations of assigned staff members.
- Developed plans for addressing any identified problems or deficiencies.
- Organized meetings with senior leaders to discuss objectives and goals.
- Served as a liaison between command staff and lower-level units and personnel.
- Conducted performance appraisals and provided feedback to subordinates.
- Developed strategies to improve morale among personnel.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends or issues.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
Active Duty US Army
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Mentored junior non-commissioned officers in instructional techniques and methods.
- Managed daily operations and personnel scheduling for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training objectives with mission goals.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance operational consistency and quality.
- Led team meetings to discuss operations, address concerns, and promote collaboration.
- Conducted market analysis to assess competitive environment and identify potential future soldiers.
- Identified potential opportunities for growth through market analysis and research.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, CA 09.2005 - 11.2011
Skills
- Leadership development
- Talent management
- Training development
- Recruiting Operations
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Market Analysis
Additional Information
- Leadership and Workforce Development, Command and General Staff College, June 2022
- United States Sergeants Major Academy Class 72, June 2022
Timeline
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
03.2024 - Current
Operations Sergeant Major
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
07.2022 - 02.2024
Brigade Senior Master Trainer
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
05.2020 - 05.2021
1st Sergeant
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
05.2017 - 05.2020
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
Active Duty US Army
10.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Trident University International
09.2005 - 11.2011