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William Prior

William Prior

Independence,MO

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in career counseling and program management, honed over 30 years in the United States Army Reserve. Excelled in roles requiring critical thinking and a self-directed mindset, notably enhancing retention strategies and talent management for over 1,200 enlisted Soldiers. Proven track record in delivering results through effective program coordination and group instruction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reserve Component Career Counselor

United States Army Reserve
04.2022 - Current
  • Technical advisor to commander and command sergeant major on all aspects of Army retention program regarding enlistment/transfer of active Army Soldiers into Army Reserve or Army National Guard
  • Prepared and conducted formal training and pre-separating services program briefings; screened Soldier records to determine eligibility for transfer
  • Successfully ran Senior level retention program individually for over 5000 Soldiers

Talent Manager

United States Army Reserve
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for Worldwide life-cycle personnel management of approximately 1200 Enlisted Soldiers. Filled vacancies while coordinating assignment requirements with Human Resources Command
  • Screened eligible Soldiers for nominative assignments, published transfer orders, managed requisitions for available positions
  • Provided regulatory guidance and career advice to Soldiers through in person, telephonic and email communication. Conducted training for all Soldiers on Talent Management processes

Officer Accessions Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army Reserve
06.2016 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for accessions of Warrant and Commissioned Officers for Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Prospected for potential candidates through referrals and presentations
  • Determined eligibility, counseled and assisted candidates with preparation of all required documents, focusing on quality control and timely processing. Scheduled exams and testing for candidates
  • Focused marketing strategy for 10th Battalion Army Reserve Careers Group for Officer Accessions

Logistics Branch Non-Commissioned Officer

Untied States Army Reserve
07.2013 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for providing functional support in areas of property accountability, property book management and movement control.
  • Managed fleet of 1,600 General Service Administration (GSA) vehicles; tracking mileage, fuel use, maintenance, damage and swap out of over mileage vehicles.
  • Conducted Staff Assisted Visits, advised and trained battalion staff and supply personnel on supply chain management, covering 48 states.

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Science

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
05.2012

Skills

  • Self-directed mindset
  • Career Counseling
  • Program Management
  • Group Instruction
  • Retention Strategies
  • Program Coordination
  • Counseling
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Certified Resilience Building Leadership Professional Trainer, RBLP - October 2021 - Present
  • Master Fitness Trainer, United States Army - March 2015- Present
  • Army Basic Instructor, United States Army - April 2014- Present

Software

Microsoft Office Teams Outlook Access Excel

Timeline

Reserve Component Career Counselor

United States Army Reserve
04.2022 - Current

Talent Manager

United States Army Reserve
01.2020 - 04.2022

Officer Accessions Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army Reserve
06.2016 - 01.2020

Logistics Branch Non-Commissioned Officer

Untied States Army Reserve
07.2013 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Exercise Science

California University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Southwestern College
William Prior