Experience

Lakefield Veterinary Group

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Acquisition Partner

  • Jan 2022 - Present



TAMKO

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Raw Materials Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

• Raw Materials Supervisor

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2021

  Enforces all safety/environmental rules and policies including the use of personal protection equipment. Familiarizes and perform safety observations of operators in all areas assigned.Monitors all raw material levels; performs inventory as required on raw materials for roofing lines.Leads 10 employees in the Refinery and Receiving areas of operation.Develops and enforces Standard Operating Procedures for all areas of operation.Identifies and leads process improvement projects.Ensures all employees are properly trained to perform all assigned duties to include documentation of training records and established policies.Creates work schedules, prioritizes and schedules daily duties to employees.Coordinates with Maintenance Facilitator to prioritize and schedule maintenance work orders in the area of operation assigned. Show less

• Training and Process Development Coordinator / Leadership Developmental Coach

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

• Production Supervisor

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2017

  Manages and supervises 24 employees in an building material manufacturing environment which supports the highest of quality production materials for roofing, decking and railing, and building products.Manages all aspects of business as it relates to production; time and attendance, staffing, disciplinary action, problem resolution, conducting safety meetings, training, team building within groups, scheduling, forecasting of deadlines, and capacity planning. Supervises and coordinates the hourly production workforce and all support personnel on the shift. Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with regulations and the accident prevention plan.Trains and assigns production employees. Administers conflict resolution involving disciplinary/personnel issues as required. Spearheads advanced problem solving techniques and process improvement in order to increase production efficiency. Utilizes the use of Continuous Improvement utilizing Six Sigma tools to identify and correct process constraints and reduce process variation. Instills 5S culture throughout the entire manufacturing plant. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Logistics Officer

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2015

  Served as the Senior logistics advisor to the Battalion Commander (Director) Responsible for functional expertise in the areas of logistics, supply management, property book management, movement control, plan, coordinate, monitor, and execute all logistics missionsManaged all equipment with a net worth of over 20 million dollars -Selected over peers to run the Command as the acting Battalion Commander as a Jr. Officer. -Selected by the United States Army Reserve Command to be the first unit to initiate and complete the Baseline Equipment Setup -Led multiple unit movements for deployment to Afghanistan and their return while restoring accountability though multiple states and countries -Two of my three Company’s in the Battalion received honors for the Chief of Staff Command Supply Discipline Excellence Award. -Successfully led both the Physical Security and the Occupational Health & Safety programs to pass for the entire Battalion for the first time since established. Show less

• Senior Training Instructor - United States Central

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

  Company Commander of 28 Instructors/Drill Sergeants/Observer Controller Trainers. Responsible for providing Wartime Specific Individual Readiness Training and Army Warrior Tasks for U.S. Army Reserve units deploying throughout the world.  Responsible for personnel, training, operational, logistical, and budgetary functions of an entire Company in a Regional Training Center (RTC) in support of missions at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.  Provided strategic leadership for improving the command's personnel strength to include Drill Sergeant job specific certifications, training posture, force protection, resource security and accountability.  Ensured quality health, morale, qualifications and professional development of Soldiers within the Company. -Accomplished numerous missions ensuring that all deployment training was completed for over 35 deploying units totaling over 4,500 Soldiers -Developed and led an intense Command-wide remedial physical fitness program in which 80% of Army Physical Fitness failures passed within 15 days after receiving his training -Continuously received accolades from the deploying units, stating it is the “best training they have ever received in their Army career.” -Rewrote the instruction for mounted Land Navigation training and ensured it was implemented successfully and safe -Led by example by qualifying expert on both the M4 and M9 weapon systems. Show less

• Occupational Health and Safety Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Sep 2010

  As the direct advisor to the commander, my role was to be involved in the management, administration, and operation of a safety and occupational health program that includes development, implementation, and evaluation of related program functions in a pre-mobilization BN Managed a safety program to ensure that hazard identification, risk assessment, and integration of controls are addressed to and by the Commander and other mission planners prior to and during unit operationsProvide safety oversight to all unit operations involving training, storing of arms, ammunition, and explosives. The Status of all unit equipment and facilities will also be surveyed for its condition.  Ensured all personnel are trained and informed by the way of effective communication and constant promotion of safety to enhance the effectiveness of mission accomplishment and the welfare of the soldiers during a high OPTEMPO environment. -Selected as Top BN Staff Member March 2010 -Zero accidents/DWI’s to date (February 10-August 2010) -developed a safety tracking system that was adopted and praised by the 70th Division in June 2010. -Took initiative to bring in the US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Command Sergeant Major to Fort McCoy -Worked closely with the Fort McCoy, the Department of Public Works, and numerous other safety departments, to improve working conditions and facilities for the entire Battalion at RTC Central -Developed a successful Battalion Emergency Disaster Plan, which was flawlessly communicated and put into action during a live tornado. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Healthcare Station Commander (Regional Manager)

  • Feb 2007 - Aug 2009

  Responsible for a territory of 35,000 sq miles covering 36 Universities and 56 Hospital/ Residency Programs.Responsible for all the training, mentoring, coaching of 3 Army Recruiters and a Civilian Technician.Using Marketing/ Advertisement to saturate territory and recruit Quality Healthcare Professionals. Set up high visibility presentations (luncheons, dinners, seminars) for Medical Schools, Staff, Residencies, and Hospitals. Coordinated flights, travel itineraries for tours, distinguished guests, and large Recruiting events. Ranked Top Healthcare Recruiting Station (West Coast) April 2008 Nominated as Top Healthcare Recruiter (West Coast) Jan 2009 Recruiting Station was ranked 25 out of 88 recruiting stations in the entire West Coast Healthcare Recruiting station achieved an 80% increase in production from previous year Show less

• Recruiting Training and Development Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2007

  Responsibility for the planning, development, and implementation of sales management team training  Developed an area footprint covering 2 states and a total force of over 200 Field Recruiters and Area Managers Conducted SWOT analysis which drove the ADDIE process used in training development. Developed and trained 2 teams of highly skilled trainers that were deployed to improve market share, employed methods of gaps analysis, and intervention ensuring production levels were restored and or improved.Presented to over 20 management teams during annual and semi annually held conferencesLeveraged change management skills to apply corrective responsive intervention training's required Show less

• Recruting Operations Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Jan 2007

  An Operations Officer that covered 5 Companies in Central and Western NY.Responsible for full life cycle recruiting/marketing process of 2500 qualified personnel annually. Developed University/College Recruiting advertisement campaigns.Responsible for the accurate tracking of production/statistical data.Analyzed Market trends for current and previous year’s production.Planned and coordinated all aspects of recruiting and marketing operations; exercised the full range of management responsibilities. Collaborated with Advertising and Public Affairs Team (APA) for national and regional marketing events.Marketing Program manager that assessed organizational needs and developed marketing strategies to close gaps, including special missions and college recruitment.Responsible for auditing security clearances and submission of applications through background investigation channels for person(s) with a criminal background or possible tendencies.Quality Control processor of all applications submitted for enlistment and commission. Recruiting Headquarters and Command achieved mission (2006) Personally allowed Headquarters and Command to achieve a 200% Increase in Officer/ Flight Officer Commissions by effectively training and mentoring the force Show less

• Senior Recruiting Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Aug 2005

  Trained, mentored, and led employees during daily performance of recruiting duties to meet company objectives.Enforced Standards of conduct, equal opportunity, sexual harassment, and the values of the United States Army.Managed multiple territories of over 20,000 square miles. Trained assigned personnel in such areas as leadership, prospecting methods, Interviewing techniques, Organization and Marketing of awareness programs, Developed and maintained relationships with Community Leaders and multiple Center Of Influences. Controlled and maintained over $250,000.00 of assigned equipment and supplies. Ranked # 1 Recruiting Station in the Northeast U.S. (2001) Selected as a Master Recruiter Trainer (2002) Ranked # 1 Recruiting Station in the Northeast U.S. (2003/2004) Ranked # 1 Recruiting Station in the Northeast U.S. (1st QTR FY (2007) Proven training methods; all recruiters under my command have been Ranked in the top 50 of over 300+ recruiters in the Northeast Only Recruiting Station in NY (Central and Western) to achieve assigned Mission out of 32 recruiting stations 2 of my recruiters were nominated at TOP Recruiters for the State of NY 2 of my recruiters were nominated as Runner- Up Top Recruiter for the entire Northeast United States. Show less

• Army Talent Aquisition Specialist

  • Aug 1999 - Feb 2001

  Performs searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms, employee referral, and marketing techniques.Contacts, counsels/interviews, and advises prospective applicants in regard to their personal goals, gathered data, and prepares all administrative records for their enlistment into the U.S. Army. Set up and performed public speaking events at local high schools, Universities, and job fairs. Responsible for training, mentoring, and coaching newly assigned enlistees for duty. Continuously analyzed market trends in assigned territory that covered 5,000 square miles.  Accountable for over $75,000 of equipment and supplies. Ranked #1 New Recruiter in the Northeast U.S. (13 States) (1999) Ranked #1 Recruiter in the Northeast U.S. (2000) Increased the market share of assigned territory 200% from previous years Show less

• Patriot Missile Operator/Maintainer

  • May 1997 - Aug 1999

  Tested, inspected, and stored missiles.Conducted preventive and routine maintenance on the Patriot missile Systems Established and maintained radio, wire, Radar, and GPS communications  Provided trouble shooting expertise to correct any malfunctions of electronic defects or mechanical issues of the entire PAC III operating system.  -Selected above peers to assist Raytheon project engineers to finalize the PAC III Missile System.