Hison Christopher Brown

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hison-brown-564712126

*** ***** ******** ****, *****, South Carolina 29045

912-***-****

ac1mzf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources Supervisor offering 20 years of experience in recruiting and personnel management derived through service in the United States Army. Possesses broad based knowledge and practical applications of operational and HR functions. Experienced organizational leader; served in numerous leadership positions throughout career. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans; demonstrated experience in coordination of all aspects of recruiting. Possess a secret security clearance. Area of Expertise Include:

•Leadership

•Project Planning

•Microsoft Office

•Management

•Team Building

•Quality Assurance

•Written/Oral Communication

•HRM Software

•Customer Service

•Employee Relations

•Data Analysis

•Critical Thinking

•Onboarding

•Operations Management

•Safety

•Inspection/Investigation

•Conflict Resolution

•Benefits/Compensation

WORK EXPERIENCE

Operations Section Supervisor July 2014 – May 2017

United States Army, Kansas City, MO

Supervises the administration and operational procedures of a Joint Service Military Entrance Processing Station. Directly supervises and manages 11 employees responsible for processing and shipping applicants to nine training centers nationwide. Maintains accountability for over 12,000 applicant files containing medical, aptitude testing, and contractual documents. Controls expendable and non-expendable supplies an excess of $175,000. Performs customer service with the service liaisons and recruiters for six service branches. Manages the processing of over 6,000 applicants annually for enlistment into the United States Armed forces. Verified time and attendance for 11 personnel.

Accomplishments

•Provided data analysis on processing metrics that facilitated improved processing procedures across the organization

•Designed weekly cross training plans that resulted in versatility of subordinates in all facets of applicant processing

•Supervised, coached, and mentored eleven federal civilian employees

•Led working group of six services to develop revised Standard Operating Procedures for processing

•Developed new operational policies and procedures that increased efficiency

•Developed organizational counseling and evaluation guidelines for the entire organization

•Conducted over 25 new recruiter orientation seminars which kept over 150 recruiters in the Kansas City Metro Area well informed of MEPS operational procedures

Human Resources Supervisor July 2012 – July 2014

United States Army, Fort Stewart Georgia

Served as the Senior Human Resources Manager for company consisting of over 850 personnel. Directly supervises and manages 8 employees. Planned, directed, and managed all Human Resources competencies within the company. Lead coordinator of all ceremonies, command training events and project manager. Developed training policies and procedures.

Accomplishments

•Selected over eight peers to be the Human Resources Manager for the organization

•Developed a personnel evaluations tracker that streamlined tracking of evaluations within the organization

•Planned and executed movement of over 700 personnel from Fort Stewart, Georgia to Afghanistan

•Liaised between customers and company to ensure that customer needs were met and issues were promptly resolved

Army Recruiter/Marketer Jan 2009 – July 2012

Columbia, South Carolina

Recruits and determines applicant enlistment eligibility. Counsels applicants on enlistment programs and options. Prepares enlistment applications and processes qualified applicants to enlist in the Army and Army Reserve. Accounts for and prepares Future Soldiers for initial entry training. Implements and conducts Army awareness programs throughout an area covering 1,908 square miles with a population of 157,520 people. Maintains a network of influencers to include parents, educators and community officials in 10 high schools. Manage over $30,000 worth of government equipment

Accomplishments

Earned the Gold Recruiting Badge within nine months on recruiting duty; the company average was 15 months

Implemented a Future Soldier Training Program with resulting in 100 percent ship rate for a two-year period

Established a Physical Fitness Program for area high schools which help open doors for recruiting opportunities in the area of responsibility

Responsible for forming and promoting a Big Brother/Sister Program throughout area high school targeting misguided teens which resulted in Army enlistments

Contributed own personal time to assist with the youth in the area by assisting with a serving as a judge in multiple Army Junior ROTC Drill Competitions

Selected on three occasions to serve as a keynote speaker at Advanced Individual Training Graduation for new Army Soldiers; an honor usually reserved for someone two pay grades above him

Human Resources Supervisor Jan 2004 – Jan 2009

Kaiserlautern, Germany

Served as the Senior Human Resources Manager for company consisting of over 850 personnel. Directly supervises and manages 8 employees. Planned directed, and managed all Human Resources competencies within the company. Lead coordinator of all ceremonies, command training events and project manager. Developed training policies and procedures.

Accomplishments

Training over 1000 Soldiers in Small Arms as a Small Arms Master Marksman

Served on the Color Guard for over 40 foreign military ceremonies throughout Europe

Trained and advised 68 personnel relocation for a yearlong training event

Enhanced training program that procured an additional $1,000,000 in funds

Played and coached on multiple United States Army Europe Intramural Football and Basketball teams

Developed an employee counseling packet that was adopted as the standard across the organization

Processed over 1,000 personnel actions

Selected to serve as an Operations Sergeant for to provide vital support for 9 different organizations and 1,500 personnel.

TRAINING AND AWARDS

Master of Resilience Course, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, PA

Senior Leaders Course, Fort Jackson, South Carolina

Advance Leaders Course, Fort Jackson, South Carolina

U.S. Army Recruiting School, Fort Jackson, South Carolina

U.S. Army Recruiting Ring; awarded for excellence in recruiting

EDUCATION

Associates of Arts and Science, Business Administration and Management, Excelsior College, Albany, New York, April 2017

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