SEAN L.

STRONG
10077 Chelmsford Terrace, Parker, CO 80134
(702) 755-3017, sean.strong@yahoo.com

B.S. Bus Admin/Human Resource Mgmt. MAEd/AET - Adult Education & Training
Columbia Southern University Projected graduation - Feb 2018
University of Phoenix

Objective - A mid to senior level HR professional position with an emphasis in Human Capital
Management/Development

Summary of Qualifications

An experienced and energetic professional with managerial ability to plan, direct, coordinate,
implement and control a wide range of work activity. Significant experience in multiple
disciplines to include Human Resource Development, training & personnel administration and
corporate level recruiting management. Advanced communication, interpersonal skills and
emotional IQ, polished and articulate public speaker and team motivator. Possesses keen ability
to work with teams, foster organizational commitment and translating leaders’ direction into
action. Adept in counseling and mentoring settings with employees and leaders. Qualifications
include:

 Leader/employee  Training  Adaptable

development  Critical thinking  Mature/reliable
 Conflict resolution  Upbeat/positive

Professional Experience

Personnel Service Center Manager 2014 - present

 Manages and supervises personnel activities, programs and customer service for a national
call and service center. Oversees two divisions and nine branches delivering personnel
services to 1.3M serving and retired military customers – performance evaluations,
recognition, retirements, promotions, casualties, education benefits, separations, various
documentation requests
 Oversees, develops and manages employee training ensuring proper utilization and
development of 160 employees of diverse culture, age, experience and backgrounds
 Provides visible and engaged leadership, cultivates high level of organizational
commitment and morale, monitors trends, advises CEO of recommended actions to
mitigate issues
 Facilitates human resource development: professional development, training, discipline,
performance counseling, hiring, interviews and conflict resolution in accordance with law,
regulation and policies. Interprets and enforces personnel policy and directives
 Evaluates the quality of leadership, management and supervisory training; evaluates,
oversees, collaborates with staff to conduct needs and learner analyses to support
professional enhancement programs
  Establishes procedures to meet work goals and standards while seeking continuous
improvement of processes, quality and efficiency

National Recruiting Team Manager 2012 – 2014

 Collaborated with teams, engaged in strategic planning to meet recruiting and retention
goals and establish policies, procedures, and standards for 700+ military recruiters
 Ensured recruiting training program effectiveness & accountability measures met
organizational needs
 Provided corporate/enterprise level liaison with various military headquarters

Training Liaison 2010 – 2012

 Managed a team that provided support to 10000+ military trainees and students annually,
helped address financial, personnel, discipline, and personal issues
 Ensured that training resources (training allocations and funding) were effectively used

Regional Recruiting Superintendent 2006 - 2010

 Responsible for recruiting operations in the Western U.S., Japan, and Alaska
 Provided effective remote team leadership and supervision for a team of geographically
separated recruiters; led team to average 600+ accessions and 10,000+ contacts per year
 Provided input on human resource strategic plans, manpower and budget requirements

United States Air Force Recruiter 1999 - 2006

 Ensured applicants met accession standards, educated on entitlements, benefits, career
progression, independently worked assigned sales zone generating leads, building
productive networks

Professional Military Education

Chief Master Sergeant’s Executive Course, (Air Force executive manager course) 2013
Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, (Air Force sr. manager academy) 2011
Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, (Air Force mid-level manager academy) 1997

Professional Development
Enterprise Leadership Seminar – Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina
John Maxwell 360° Leader Course
4 Lenses Temperament Intelligence Assessment (BLUE/GREEN)
MBTI Assessment (ESTJ), Crucial Conversations Workshop

Additional Training
Professional Selling Skills (PSS) Training Procurement Ethics Course
IMPACT Sales Team Training Program Human Relations Training
Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Suicide Prevention Training

Volunteer Work
United States Air Force Academy – Leadership & Character development program facilitator
- Cadet Developmental Education instructor
 References

Professional References

Colonel Kelli Smiley

Director, Personnel and Total Force Services
Air Reserve Personnel Center
720-847-3298, kelli.smiley@us.af.mil

Ms. Christine Lynn

Deputy Director, Personnel and Total Force Services
Air Reserve Personnel Center
720-847-3298, christine.lynn.1@us.af.mil

Personal References

Chaplain, LtCol, Rod Mills

910-988-9846, divepilot_2000@yahoo.com

Chris Wilczynski, Wells Fargo Financial Advisor

602-309-2436, chris.wilczynski@wfadvisors.com

Brian Kreps, Vice President, Private Banking

303-916-7680, Brian.kreps@mutualofomahabank.com