J. Horace *
James Thomas Horace
El Paso, TX 79936
915-***-**** Mobile
adpz23@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled, accomplished and experienced professional seeking to transition from Military Career to a career in management,business,marketing sales, retail, and Superb communication skills, so I can utilize my knowledge in the Army as a recruiter, presentation and mentoring skills as well as my ability to mentor and lead by example.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Excellent communicator of Rules and
Regulations
Mentor and Leader
Ability to identify talent as required
Patient and Respectful
Calm and Assertive Trainer
Confident Communicator
Ability to inspire
Leadership
Mentor
Negotiating abilities to overcome any
Self-Imposed Obstacles
Public Speaking
Innovative Abilities
Interpersonal Skills
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Multidisciplinary Studies, Grantham University, Graduate 2019 High School Diploma
Commercial Driver’s License, TX
Master Resilient Trainer, University of Pennsylvania, 2011 Recruiting and Retention Course, School of the United States Army 2008 Senior Leader Course, United States Army, 2012
Secret Security Clearance
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excel, Word, Power Point, Recruiting Zone, Enlistment Screening Questionnaire, Live Scan MILITARY WORK EXPERIENCE
Deputy Station Commander, (E-7)
United States Army
El Paso Recruiting Company July 2019 to Present
Responsibilities include:
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Manage and meticulously process applicants for enlistment in support of the Army’s annual recruiting mission. Train and self-development on DOD regulations, Federal, State, and local laws. Identify mentally and morally qualified personnel. Validate and schedule applicant processing, enforce timely follow-up, perform troubleshooting techniques, initiate quality control measures to ensure enlistment conversions are within standards. Co-facilitate weekly planning meetings by analyzing production trends, markets, prospecting, upcoming community and school events, to create a shared understanding within the station. Responsible for the training, development, and job performance of subordinates. United States Army Ambassador, (E-7)
United States Army
Ft. Knox, KY From July 2016 to June 2019
Responsibilities include:
Served as an Army Mobile Exhibit Team Chief responsible for connecting America's people with America's Army and fostering a positive image of the Army at national, state, and local community events; responsible for the care and maintenance of a mobile exhibit semi-tractor trailer valued at $1.9 million ensuring it is mission ready to conduct operations nationwide 300 days a year. Conduct events at high schools, colleges, and universities to increase public awareness and improve access to primary markets. Schedule, coordinating, advancing, and managing of trip reports; assists in the training of Commanders, Station Commanders, and Recruiting NCOs. Responsible for the health, morale, and welfare of one other senior NCOs. Developed new stem marketing and outreach concepts. Increase support requests nationwide by 22%. Actively ensured organizational success, developed community partners in high school and colleges. Trained two new NCO’s on the operation of a mobile exhibition. Mentored 52 station commanders across the nation resulting in an increase of enlistment by 19% for USAREC. Managed expertly and flawless $1.92 M of equipment, drove 24,203 accident and violation free miles across the US.
Center Commander, SFC (E-7)
United States Army
Nashville, TN From November 2013 to June 2016
Responsibilities include:
Directed and lead an army recruiting center in an area covering 960 square miles with a population of 180,000, Supervised 11 recruiting NCO’s and responsible for their professional development, morale, health and welfare, accounted for and trained 50 future soldiers awaiting entry onto active duty. Maintained relationships with 28 high schools, eight colleges, and influencers of the local community, implemented and maintained a Recruiting Center Management system to include the planning and execution of lead generational activities, maintained control and equipment valued at $200k. Basic Recruiter
United States Army
Brunswick, GA From 2009 to 2012
Responsibilities include:
Contact prospective enlistees and sell the Army. Use selling techniques, along with your knowledge of Army enlistment programs to persuade the individual that the Army can meet their personal needs. Professionally persuade an individual that the Army can meet their needs better than any of the other Armed Services. Match the individual’s interests with career management fields needed by the Army. Promote the Army with enthusiasm and recruit with integrity. Contact, interview, and advise civilian personnel to obtain qualified applicants for enlistment into the Army. Contacts representatives of schools, public officials, personnel managers, parents of prospective applicants, religious and civil leaders, and others to present the Army as an employment and career J. Horace 3
opportunity. Present formal and informal talks on advantages of the Army at civic and service organizations and student bodies.
Physical Training Instructor
Ft. Stewart, GA
Ft. Hood, TX From 2004 to 2009
Responsibilities include:
Played a key role in developing and maintaining the health, fitness and well being of our soldiers. Promote among soldiers the case that physical fitness is absolutely essential in maintaining good health. Ensuring that personnel are physically capable to conduct their operational duties, and continue to be
‘Fit to Fight’ throughout their careers. Contribute to our soldiers’ mental health and resilience, and support well-being and leadership development through team-based activities. DEPLOYMENTS
Iraq 2004 to 2005, Aviation Ammunition Supply
Iraq 2007 to 2008 Automated Logistics Specialist
HONORS AND AWARDS
Gold Army Recruiting badge, 2011
Army Gold Ring, 2012
Meritorious Service Medal, 2019