Guidance Counselor Community Relations

ADAM L. PEARL

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Williamsburg, VA 23185

270-***-**** ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources Professional and Military Veteran with an active Secret Security Clearance and over 20 years of proven experience in organizational leadership, human capital development, and career counseling and advisement. Possesses a comprehensive background in program management, strategic planning, and process improvement. Respected leader capable of building strong teams through a broad application of principles, practices, and standards within the organization. Resourceful, organized team player able to provide business partnership and HR guidance to both management teams and employees. Proficient in the development and implementation of change and process management policies to streamline operations, improve organizational procedures, and reprioritize financial resources.

Change Management

File Maintenance

Training & Development

Recruiting & Retention

Administrative Support

Policy Implementation

Program Development

Community Relations

Onboarding

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Army – Various Locations 1989 – Present Army National Guard Liaison Senior Advisor (September 2020 – Present) Reviewed and managed areas of concern such as AWOL status, billeting, civilian job/school, congressional inquiries, deaths, early release (REFRAD), enlistment contracts, erroneous/fraudulent enlistment, family support, follow-up health care, ID cards, line of duty (LOD), medical, missing records, MOS qualifications, orders, pay, prior service training, split option, uniforms, and other personnel problems.

Counseled Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers in training, with priority to U. S. Army National Guard

Revamped employee development programs by implementing a continuous program evaluation process identifying strengths and improvement areas in each employee development program; fostered an organizational culture ensuring mission-readiness

Supervised and coached employees in career progression, production operations, and quality assurance programs enhancing technical proficiency, craftsmanship, maintenance execution, and best practices

Assisted in the retention of qualified soldiers by providing guidance, motivation, information, and assistance to remove training barriers and distractors

Army National Guard Liaison Manager (July 2016 – August 2020) Interviewed, counseled, and mentored Soldiers on all areas affecting their training path. Provided support to installation agencies with managing RC Soldier records.

Advised, assisted, and counseled senior leaders on personnel matters; reviewed and consolidated reports, statistics, and personnel actions submitted to higher headquarters

Managed all personnel actions required to assist Reserve Component (RC) Officers, Warrant Officers, and Soldiers into, through, and to the successful completion of their initial entry rotary wing, graduate flight, and advanced individual training

Assisted families of Soldiers; manage barracks facility in support of ARNG and USAR unit training; maintain records and statistical data for monthly reports

Analyzed organizational training needs to determine needs; planned, resourced, developed new ideas, and executed constructive exercises

Coached, mentored, and professionally developed adaptable, agile, balanced, and innovative leaders responsible for executing organizational objectives and enhancing team proficiency ADAM L. PEARL, PG. 2

Army National Guard Liaison Supervisor (October 2010 – June 2016) Oversaw Soldiers' training and made their wellbeing a priority. Replied to inspector general office inquiries and congressional investigations in a timely manner. Provided counseling to all ARNG Soldiers, resolves all finance, travel, medical, training, and disciplinary issues.

Certified and validate enlistment contracts, Soldier's eligibility, and incentive into account to make sure it is in accordance with the regulations and policies before training starts

Monitored documents/results after initial enlistment such as, fingerprint reports, HIV results, drug results, required or missing waivers, traffic violations, and driver licenses if required for Military Occupational Service

(MOS)

Resolved disciplinary, motivational, academic, and family issues that arise with Soldiers prior to and during training

Collaborated with MEPS Guidance Counselor and IADT Managers at a state level determining options for soldiers that failed training requirements or were injured and their options for new positions or new start date

Provided policy guidance and program objectives such as the Army Family Programs; independently plans, coordinates, and administers Family members; advised, guided, and assisted on unprecedented issues

Coordinated the return of qualified Soldiers to their first assignments with the Army National Guard or Army Reserve

Specialized Military Training:

Middle Managers Course • Foundation Training Developer Course Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Course • Army Recruiting & Retention School Army Career Counselor School • Army National Guard Liaison School IADT Manager Course • Army Recruit Sustainment Program Army Small Group Instructor Course • Army Basic Instructor Course

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