DAVID W. WILSON

**** ******* **** *****

Biloxi, MS 39532

228-***-****

acxy48@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

I am an organized professional with over 28-years of progressively responsible hands-on experience in the Business Management/Marketing field working with both government and private industries. My 20-years with the U.S. Air Force in the Personnel Career Field compliments my building and leading multidisciplinary operations in high-growth, turnaround and downsizing that are ideal for the growth of your company. My demonstrated ability to forge links between diverse, multicultural constituencies with excellent planning, organizational, and team building qualifications and providing top-notch customer service have resulted in a high level of personal integrity using a synergistic approach with training and teamwork--goal #1 which has produced outstanding results.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Human Environmental Science

Concentration: Quality Management, University of Alabama (currently enrolled)

B.S., Interdisciplinary: Administrative Sciences

The University of Alabama, December 2007

EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Employment Specialist/Recruiter (December 2013 - Present)

Employee Relations

Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, Mississippi

Utilizing Talent Acquisition Management, plans, organizes and develops employment programs to meet the manpower needs of Memorial Hospital's 4,500 employees. Assists with the creation of job descriptions and salary requirements for all levels of employment. Develops statistical recruitment and planning strategies for assigned positions; manpower is gaged based upon the number of employees needed to staff the various departments of the hospital. Meets with managers on a monthly basis and directors on a quarterly basis to discuss process improvements and time and communication management procedures.

Implements the recruitment and hiring functions of the departments; works daily with vice presidents, directors and managers to ensure quality staffing of personnel are Interviewed and hired. Recruits high profile personnel and attends career fairs and conferences with universities/colleges and other organizations to include U.S. Chamber of Commerce, military bases, Hiring Our Heroes, and local high school career days. Assists with onboarding of staff from physician offices and uses various social media resources and networking agencies to achieve results.

Evaluates and recommends applicants for interview and employment. Ensures background checks on potential employees have met guide lines and legal documents are submitted as necessary with state and local agencies. Responsible for advertising job openings in local newspapers and job sites.

Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction. A Process Team Member responsible for the implementation of new processes for recruitment and hiring under new computer software system (PeopleSoft).

Practices within legal, ethical and professional boundaries.

Registrar (April 2007 - August 2013)

Registration Services, College of Continuing Studies

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Directed the registration of more than 250 courses for non-academic opportunities for continuing education; Part of Training Team presenting for companies and employees; provides support to local Veterans Administration offices in processing payments and tuition assistance for over 1000 veterans, works with MyCAA and AI Portal in the processing of tuition assistance for military students/spouses enrolling in certificate programs, Gatlin Education On-Line Services with the registration of recruiting over 500 students and monitors their progress. Created form letters, confirmation letters and marketing media to be mailed out to participants and writes release statements and rewrites job descriptions.

Managed and advised the recruitment process of companies and their employees to invest into the various educational programs offered to them with emphasis on career progression to include leadership training.

Managed and reconciles upward amounts of $60,000 for conference and event registrations received on a daily basis adhering to university procedures and policies, provides audit reports and charts to accounting department. Meets on a monthly basis with college accountants to discuss the reconciliation of accounts receivable concerning conferences and program fees ensuring bills and account balances are paid on time.

Managed the registration process of 150 conferences and event programs of several college/schools and local and state-wide agencies providing on-site registration services throughout the state of Alabama with a very complex and comprehensive and detailed data base system; accommodates contract opportunities for companies and provides on- and off-site capability to companies for administrative/conference support at various conference centers and working with staff of hotels to accommodate staff and participants.

Managed the college database for accuracy of information pertinent to the various departments to aide in current data retrieval for specific conferences and event programs; daily monitoring of accurate records and scanning documents for easy access of information (archival of hard copies).

Chaired a marketing subcommittee to include all programs within the College of Continuing Studies to ensure the accuracy of participant conference data for future mailing lists. Optimized use of resources and prioritized projects, policy, and program changes ensuring maximum efficiency within Registration Services; creating a more defined workforce in the performance of quality to the customer; uses computer and media technology to create efficient and live data for use in data analysis in programs and customer usage.

Provided a quarterly report of statistical data compiled of the number of participants per program completed to accounting department for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Supervised, trained and evaluated 5-7 employees; creating new and revisions of job descriptions, managed timesheets.

Management Certificate Program for Supervisors (2008)

Master Management Certificate Program (2011)

Micro MBA Certificate Program (2013)

Student Services Coordinator (November 2005 - March 2007)

Capstone College of Nursing

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Managed the overall selection system for the application process into the nursing program; compiling all data and verifying eligibility with criteria set forth by the Capstone College of Nursing and the State of Alabama; scholarship data entered into the BANNER system.

Recruited potential high school students for The University of Alabama and the Capstone College of Nursing.

Advised/Mentored students during College Orientation and schedule selection for the Nursing Program.

Accessed Banner Self Service on-line transcripts to verify completion of courses for eligibility.

Maintained record accountability and provided counseling to students; ensuring all FERPA criteria and American Disabilities Act requirements are met and students maintained academic eligibility.

Supported all technical and administrative aspects of management, financial, contracting, configuration, engineering, system integration and logistics management activities

Coordinated with functional managers, outside agencies, contractor personnel, and the customers to support the program

Chief, Customer Service (January 2003 - August 2005)

14th Mission Support Squadron

U.S. Air Force, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi

Managed the overall Customer Service Department providing support and counseling to over 5,000 active duty, Reserve, retired and VA eligible veterans, civilian, reserve personnel and their families.

Implemented and spearheaded the plan that aggressively decreased the Common Access Card error rate of 340 to 78 in four months, #1 in Air Education and Training Command.

Provided customer support to 81 satellite units throughout Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama and two consolidated commander’s support staff encompassing 22 squadrons.

Received the rating of “EXCELLENT” from the Air Force Inspector General for management and customer service, lauded for increasing working knowledge of all customer programs.

Led the team during short-notice processing of 1,300 Air National Guard/Reserve troops to Iraq--Issued 500 military and 800 dependent identification cards--updated benefits in a 5-day period.

Federal Passport Agent for the southern region - processed and monitored over 60 applications per month.

Repositioned and realigned Customer Service section resources to better serve the customer and adapt to an ever-changing environment during peace and wartime efforts.

Instructor for training of deployed personnel; provided certification of CPR and hazardous health training.

2003 Recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award

Superintendent, Relocations and Employment (September 2001 - January 2003)

14th Mission Support Squadron

U.S. Air Force, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi

Managed and recruited personnel for the overall relocations & employment processing of over 1,900 active duty personnel and a Student Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) population of over 550 annually.

Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong business relationships with hiring managers and HR partners in the development of strategies, leveraging market intelligence and best practices

Reviewed SUPT eliminee packages, recommended and transmitted assignment disposition messages to Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center.

2001 Recipient of the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Award

2002 Recipient of the Personnel Manager of the Year

Personnel Support for Contingency Operations (2003)

Chief, Command Section (September 2000 - September 2001)

604th Air Support Operations Squadron

U.S. Air Force, Camp Red Cloud, Republic of Korea

Responsible for management and operation of Command Section to include the Commander’s Support Staff in support of 164 personnel assigned to a Geographically Separated Unit and three separate Operating Locations in the most forward deployed combat squadron in the Air Force.

Coordinated personnel actions with Seventh Air Force and deployed to austere field operating locations to perform field duties for contingency operations and exercises to ensure mission accomplishments in support of the Second Infantry Division and Combined Forces Command missions.

Chief, Commander’s Support Staff (June 1997 - September 2000)

53rd Airlift Squadron

U.S. Air Force, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas

Directed management of five contracts (established specifics for bids) to purchase furniture costing $1,000,000.

Led team and paved the way for an additional three facilities in the construction of a $17 million, 24,000 square foot state of the art Operations/Maintenance Airlift Squadron; Planned and hosted grand opening events for the Governor and Senators of Arkansas and Air Force officials.

Noncommissioned Officer Academy (1999)

1999 Recipient of the Personnel Technician of the Year Award

Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Personnel (November 1994 - June 1997)

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Course Detachment 10

U.S. Air Force, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Allocated scholarships based upon academic criteria of the university and Air Force policies and regulations for continuing senior cadets in Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC) at the University of Alabama.

Marketed Air Force opportunities with career days at university, high school visits and recruitment materials to include presentations of academic scholarships at school events.

Recruited potential students to the University of Alabama based upon academic and career objectives as a future military member in the United States Air Force; counseled students on academic eligibility and criteria; verified courses ensuring transfer of academic credit.

Chief, Coalition Forces (1994)

Operation PROVIDE COMFORT

U.S. Air Force, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey (Deployed)

Chief, Security Forces Assignments (November 1991 - November 1994)

HQ Air Force Military Personnel Center

U.S. Air Force, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Responsible for the distribution of Security Police, Law Enforcement, K-9 Handlers, Correctional Custody and Honor Guard personnel with manning for these skills in excess of 16,000 personnel; accounting for $30 million of the budget annually; working with Headquarters U.S. Air Force agencies and major commands.

Key planner and manager during Europe and Asia base closures; developed objectives, milestones, organizational restructuring, and closed on time.

Chief, Personnel Programs (June 1988 - November 1991)

HQ Civil Air Patrol-United States Air Force

U.S. Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all Active Duty and Reserve Officer Performance Reports and Enlisted Performance Reports.

Recruited and monitored the selection of Senior and Junior Enlisted personnel for attendance to Professional Military Education School courses throughout all locations and regions.

Assisted the Director of Military Personnel with all matters pertaining to Promotions and Retention.

1989 Recipient of the Military Excellence Award

Noncommissioned Officer Prepatory Course (1988)

Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School (1989)

Promotions Specialist (June 1985 - June 1988)

96th Combat Support Group

U.S. Air Force, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

Responsible for processing all actions relating to formal training including publications of TDY orders and counseling officers and airmen on Active Duty Service Commitments.

Responsible for scheduling all eligible base personnel for WAPS testing ensuring all personnel are accounted for before and after selection for each promotion cycle.

Personnel (HR) Technical School (1985)

Personnel Craftsman Course (1987)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Program Advisory Committee Member

Virginia College (May 2016 - Present)

Board of Directors Member

Make-A-Wish Mississippi, Biloxi, Mississippi (June 2014 - Present)

Chairman, Event Sales for Individual Ticket Sales, Martini Shakedown; largest fundraiser (2015 - Present)

Guidance to Board Members on selection and approval of granting wishes

Scoutmaster

Boy Scouts of America, Black Warrior Council, Troop 88, Northport, Alabama

Supervised game day parking for the University of Alabama in a joint effort with Tide Pride and Parking Services; utilized local Scout Troop as patron ticket takers enhancing community service.

Manages the planning and developing stages for all events for Troops in conjunction with camporees and summer camp activities; coordinates with local leaders to implement “fun” activities.

Recipient of the District Award of Merit (2004)

Doctoral Degree, University of Scouting, BSA (2006)

Wood Badge Leadership Course, BSA, Participant (2003)

Wood Badge Leadership Course, BSA, Staff - Troop Guide (2005)

Wood Badge Leadership Course, BSA, Staff - Quartermaster (2008)

Wood Badge Leadership Course, BSA, Staff - Assistant Scoutmaster of Programs (2011)

Associate Advisor

Boy Scouts of America, Black Warrior Council, Order of the Arrow, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Adviser for Section Conclave; works with leadership staff to develop a plan creating a yearly conference to gather all Scouts for a training, developmental and fellowship weekend.

Oversees and manages the planning and developing of all events within the lodge; mentors youth and adults in the implementation of duties for all subcommittees.

Founder’s Award (2009)

Vigil Honor (2010)

National Leadership Seminar, BSA (2009)

National Leadership and Training Seminar, BSA (2012)

Volunteer Coordinator

Compassion Coalition & EMA of Tuscaloosa (2011)

Assistant Volunteer Coach, Volleyball

Tuscaloosa County High School, Northport, Alabama (2005)

President

Millbrook Jaycees, Millbrook, Alabama

Jaycee of the Year (1990)

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