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THOMAS HALWEG
Copperas Cove,TX
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Summary
- MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS Corporate Recruiter and United States Army Veteran leveraging over 7 years of experience in project management and recruitment. Adept at leading teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Comprehensive background in training, operations management, productivity, and data analysis. Skilled in developing and cultivating key relationships and establishing effective collaborations. Ensures recruitment processes, interviews, and documentation supports recruiting efforts. Combines vision, ingenuity and strong sense with well-developed management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, reach and an overall expansion. Managed various equipment needed for training and technical support while managing risk, safety, and compliance. Career supported by military training and active Secret Security Clearance.
- Recruitment
- Training
- Mentoring
- Equal Opportunity Advisor
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Client Relationships
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Focus
- Process Improvement
- Data|Record Management
- Record Analysis
- Prioritizing
- Critical Thinking
- Spreadsheets
- Managing
- Risk Management
- Program Management
- Operations Management
- Microsoft Office 365
- Budgeting
Overview
20
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
United States ArmyTemple, Texas
Station Commander
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Directs and leads an Army Recruiting Station in an area covering 2,400 square miles with a population over 100,000
- Mentors, supervises, and leads nine recruiting Soldiers, and is responsible for their professional development, morale, health, and welfare
- Maintains relationships with 20 different high schools, two colleges, and influencers in the local communities
- Implements and maintains a Recruiting Station Management System which includes planning and executing of lead generation activities
- Maintains control and accountability of equipment valued over $500,000
- Oversees and updates the Integrated Personnel and Pay System (IPPS-A) for the Station
- Develops and implements effective planning procedures, strategies, and operations for Recruiting Soldiers with no supervision leading to mission success and revamped how training is conducted
- Accounts for 5 future soldiers, has trained, and graduated over 100 Soldiers while awaiting entry onto Active-
- Duty Service resulting in 100% graduation
- Conducts meetings with counselors, faculty members, and plans recruiting events for 20 different high schools and 2 colleges, resulting in 83% successful enlistments for the Station
- Primary hand receipt holder of over $400K worth of issued equipment consisting of vehicles, laptops, office equipment as well as their upkeep
- Follows up with various leads, applicants, and Future Soldiers to conduct and after-action review of their recruitment process and provide feedback to supervisors as necessary for performance, awards, incentives measures.
United States Army
Recruiter
09.2014 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Conducted daily interactions with applicants and their families to determine eligibility through community events while simultaneously planning training for future employees
- Maintained hard-copy files and updated electronic records of future employees to continue the training objective and maintain written communication records of the applicants in the Army Recruiting Information Support System (ARISS)
- Developed and implemented effective sourcing strategies and followed up on employee referrals resulting in a 90% success rate
- Promoted employer brand when engaging with candidates on various platforms including community events, and phone calls resulted in an increase of mission accomplishment
- Exceeded expectations of pre-defined metrics while simultaneously upkeeping reports for upper management pertaining to recruits
- Maintained accountability and condition of $100K worth of issued equipment consisting of vehicles, laptops, and office equipment
- Kept constant communication with potential candidates and maintained contact throughout the recruitment process which resulted in an increase of enlistments.
United States Army, Motor Transport
01.2004 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Supervised and operated vehicles over all terrain types to safely transport cargo, staff, and provided advanced mobility of operations
- Managed loading, unloading, maintenance, and documentation of vehicle problems or damages
- Subject matter expert in providing guidance to supervisors about transportation operations in risk management, training, and safety measures
- Trained incoming personnel on their required vehicles providing the command with the required trained personnel to accomplish the mission
- Supervised, operated, and licensed in over 15 wheeled vehicles and equipment driven on diverse terrain and roadways while providing critical support and advanced mobility to team members
- Trained over 100 incoming personnel in over 8 different vehicles which led to a decrease in safety violations, less maintenance faults, traffic tickets, and road hazards
- Successfully and safely operate logistics patrols and advised members of potential threats on the roadways using the military decision-making process
- Integrated successful operational planning procedures improving the transfer of 700K pieces of cargo weighing 72K tons throughout Iraq which resulted in a saving the government 20% of their budget by not conducting fraud, waste, and abuse.
Education
Post UniversityWaterbury
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
01.2023 - 06.2023
Post UniversityWaterbury, CT
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
01.2014 - 12.2023
Availability
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Skills
Applicant Tracking Systems
Talent management
Recruitment
Candidate tracking
Candidate pipeline management
Benefits and compensation
Organizational Development
Training development
Pre-Employment Screening
Candidate Sourcing
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Active Listening
Timeline
Post University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
01.2023 - 06.2023
Station Commander
United States Army
01.2021 - Current
Recruiter
United States Army
09.2014 - 01.2021
Post University
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
01.2014 - 12.2023
United States Army, Motor Transport
01.2004 - 01.2014