Thomas Schwartz
Smith Station,AL
Summary
Accomplished Senior Training Instructor with over 15 years of experience with a proven track record at the US Army, adept in project/program management and team building. Excelled in fostering international relationships and mentoring over 578 trainees, significantly enhancing operational readiness. Expert in Microsoft Office, demonstrating a critical thinking approach to streamline logistics and training processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Training Instructor
US Army
05.2023 - Current
- Coached, trained and mentored over 578 trainees on best practices involving terrain analyses, proper communication, and in depth reporting criteria to higher headquarters
- Successfully created Microsoft excell/powerpoint outlines geared toward faster networking and processing of supply chain logistics to speed up training opportunities for incoming candidates
- Designed custom e-learning modules as part of a blended learning strategy that fostered flexibility while maintaining high-quality instruction standards.
- Managed end-to-end logistics for training events, including scheduling, securing resources, and coordinating with stakeholders for successful execution.
Senior Operations Manager
US Army
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Supervised 4 department heads that lead in logistics, communications, assistant operations, and engineering.
- created a continuity system that improved monthly inventory systems by managing and tracking over $1.4 million dollars worth of equipment.
- Networked and established working relationships with over 3 different foreign nations to increase operational and logistical readiness
- Served as organizations Hazardous Material Representative. In charge of transporting over $4.7 Million dollars of equipment and Hazardous materials domestically and internationally
Senior Manager, Projects
US Army
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Supervised 3 department heads and over 14 personnel in logistics, project planning, operations management, and utilization of public and private resources
- Delivered over 12 performance evaluations to junior officers serving under him which served as the validation for future career development within the organization
- Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards while signed for over $2.5 million dollars of equipment
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Senior Recruiter/Ambassador
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Implemented a community awareness program throughout an area covering 1,365 sq miles and a population of 92,956 citizens.
- maintained a network of influencers to include educators, VIP's, community officials, local and state law enforcement while serving as the youngest recruiter Army wide from 2014-2016
- Collaborated with HR team to develop consistent onboarding processes for new hires, improving retention rates within the first year of employment.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
Team Leader Manager
US Army
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide best practices by actively participating in leadership meetings and sharing insights from the team''s experiences.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their roles by delegating tasks appropriately, resulting in heightened job satisfaction.
- Youngest Team/Section Leader within the organization who facilitated cross-training opportunities among team members, creating a more versatile and resilient workforce capable of handling unforeseen challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Post University
Waterbury, United States05.2025
Skills
- Project/Program Management
- Communications
- Logistics
- Training delivery
- Performance Assessment
- International Relationships
- Microsoft Office practices (Excell, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook, One Drive)
- Critical thinker
- Team Building
- Operations
- Mentoring
- Training
Certification
Certified Hazardous Material-Transportation
Unit Movement Officer
Warriors Leader Course
Advance Leaders Course
Combat Advisor Course
Retention And Recruiting Course
Microsoft Office 2024
Additional Information
Currently pursing a Program Management Course Certification through the US Army's Career Skills program
Timeline
Senior Training Instructor
US Army
05.2023 - Current
Senior Operations Manager
US Army
10.2020 - 05.2023
Senior Manager, Projects
US Army
01.2017 - 10.2020
Senior Recruiter/Ambassador
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2017
Team Leader Manager
US Army
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Post University
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