Army Reserve Career Counselor Resume Example

Served as the Senior Reserve Component Career Counselor for the US Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon in support of six Army commands, encompassing over 15K Soldiers. Generated weekly, monthly, and fiscal year statistics and administered all transactions on retention system client server, RETAIN. Advised Commanders and Command Sergeants Major on reserve component transition issues and provided updates. Prepared fact sheets and other transition-related correspondence and supported the management of a retention budget over $100K. Delivered transition assistance to separate units and assumed direction over the professional development of two Reserve Component Career Counselors.

• Managed and developed an outstanding Reserve Retention Program that achieved the annual retention goal in less than 6 months.
• Acted as an outstanding advocate of the Army Sexual Harassment Assault Response (SHARP) program, displayed an impeccable sense of character, integrity, and conduct.
• Trained Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) personnel on new tracking system components to ensure all Fort Gordon Soldiers received reserve career coaching.

Served as Reserve Component Career Counselor for the US Army Signal Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon in support of six Army commands, totaling over 15K Soldiers. Designed a follow-up program that ensured 100% contact and decision rate among Reserve Component-eligible Soldiers on the installation. Assertively introduced new transition programs to assist Soldiers and Families.  Provided transition assistance to separate units and provided Reserve Component training to 15 Career Counselors.

• Mastered all administrative requirements by processing more than 200 counseling sessions with error-free transition contracts.
• Expertly managed the Reserve Component transition mission for units to multiple ACOM's; exceeded FY11 mission ahead of path for FY12.
• Created, ran, and generated reports on Force Structure Reporting (FSR) database on a daily basis and ran monthly excess and strength reports for accountability and availability.
• Finished runner-up at FY11 TRADOC Reserve Component Career Counselor of the Year.

Coached and counseled 541 Army Reserve Soldiers on career options and conducted reenlistment and transition interviews. Identified and transferred eligible IRR Soldiers to TPUs. Offered explanation of incentives and benefits and prepared and processed re-enlistments, extensions, and transition documents. Assisted commanders in establishing unit Retention program and identified eligible Soldiers to fill vacant Officer, Warrant Officer, and Army Guard Reserve Recruiter openings. Managed training for four units.

• Accomplished all assigned RT missions and participated in call to active duty and release from active duty procedures.
• Retained 50 Army Reserve Soldiers through effective career counseling methods, therefore contributing to the overall Army Reserve strength.  
• Maintained accountability for over $85K in automation and logistical equipment; proactively ensured functionality and mission capability.

Served as Army Recruiter for Houston Recruiting Battalion, achieved 66 contracts during tenure. Established and maintained contacts, conducted daily telephone and area prospecting to include referral and Internet prospecting. Recruited, screened, and interviewed all potential applicants. Verified applicant information by checking all references. Established and maintained close coordination with high schools, colleges and community officials to implement and conduct a variety of Army recruiting and awareness programs.

• Advised and provided informal counseling to prospects and applicants.
• Attended recruiting events, developed recruiting materials, maintained recruitment contacts to increase the pool of qualified applicants.
• Worked on Battalion Mobile Recruiting Team, generated numerous leads for the Battalion's Companies.
• Earned Recruiters Ring for achieving and exceeding all assigned recruiting missions.