Wesley Acord
Eclectic
Summary
Strategic operations leader with extensive experience in personnel management and community engagement. Proven success in enhancing operational efficiency, coordinating outreach programs, and developing strategic plans that align with organizational goals. Adept at fostering team performance through effective training and supervision.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Outreach
Turkeys For Tomorrow
Auburn
2025.02 - Current
- Replied to application for starting a new chapter in areas across the United States
- Coordinated community outreach programs, enhancing awareness and participation in wildlife conservation efforts.
- Organized annual events to engage the public in wildlife preservation efforts.
- Supervised fundraising initiatives, increasing financial support for organizational goals and activities.
- Managed volunteer recruitment and training, ensuring effective support for various projects and events.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Readiness NCO/Operations NCOIC
Alabama Army National Guard
Tallassee
2019.05 - 2025.02
- Guided operational planning and execution, enhancing mission success and readiness.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Monitored unit readiness reports for data accuracy, supporting informed decision-making.
- Advised commanders on best practices related to mission accomplishment while minimizing risk exposure.
- Developed after action reports to capture lessons learned and improve future operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during training exercises.
- Conducted performance evaluations for subordinate personnel to assess individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Served as primary liaison between unit leadership and other military units or organizations.
- Recorded and organized personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, and awards, to ensure accurate documentation.
Unit Admin NCO
Alabama Army National Guard
Tallassee
2005.02 - 2019.04
- Provided advice on military regulations concerning pay entitlements, benefits, transfers, separations and other personnel matters.
- Researched and resolved personnel issues such as pay discrepancies, leave requests, and promotions.
- Maintained records of personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, demotions and disciplinary actions.
- Managed employee records according to privacy protocols set forth by the Department of Defense.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Compiled data from various sources to generate monthly reports on personnel activities.
- Created streamlined processes that enhanced operational efficiency within the Human Resources department.
- Assessed employee morale through surveys and interviews to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with supervisors to ensure that military members met performance standards necessary for promotion.
- Organized training sessions for newly recruited soldiers on topics such as Army policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brewbaker Tech Magnet High School
Montgomery, AL2004-05
Some College - No Degree
Faulkner University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- HR program development
- Personnel Management
- Training design
- Policy implementation
- Operational Efficiency
- Community Engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Conflict de-escalation
- Situational Awareness
- Stakeholder Interviews
- Data Collection
- Program Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Event Coordination
- Resource Management
- Project Management
- Program Evaluation
Timeline
Assistant Director of Outreach
Turkeys For Tomorrow
2025.02 - Current
Readiness NCO/Operations NCOIC
Alabama Army National Guard
2019.05 - 2025.02
Unit Admin NCO
Alabama Army National Guard
2005.02 - 2019.04
High School Diploma -
Brewbaker Tech Magnet High School
Some College - No Degree
Faulkner University