Wesley Sirmons, MBA, MSHLS

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Dec 1999 - Apr 2024

  Directly managed four recruiting heads for four sectors (Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest). Identified individual training expectations to meet workforce management goals based on observed strengths and weaknesses. Addressed real/potential issues including training shortfalls, evaluations, and forecasting. - Managed the development of guidance, procedures, and training for In-Service Recruiting program.- Oversaw and managed the Air National Guard annual retention bonus program, slated with a $76M annual budget for FY23/FY24. - Monitored and determined effectiveness (ROI) of advertising and utilization of executed funds. - Coordinated with and assisted the Recruiting and Retention (R&R) Career Field Functional Manager to ensure In-Service Recruiting program training requirements were met for all R&R courses (course content development, enhancements, structure, timelines, and logistics). - Provided direction, development, execution, and operation of the ANG In-Service Recruiting program including data analysis, funds accounting, advertising, training, implementation, and evaluation.- Supervised state/unit strength levels with special emphasis on programs Palace Chase/Palace Front while ensuring compliance with DoD, Air Force, and Air National Guard policies and guidelines. - Delivered briefings and data to leadership/other agencies regarding In-Service Recruiting Program.- Oversaw the effectiveness of the In-Service Recruiting program to include annual and as-needed assessment of specific locations.- Conducted site visits to In-Service Recruiting locations based on recommendations from the Sector Superintendents or other key indicators (production, on-site logistics support, benchmark performers). - Ensured key State and Wing leaders (Commanders, Command Chiefs, First Sergeants, and Supervisors) were educated from the national level on all In-Service Recruiting programs. Show less Served as first-line Supervisor to In-Service Recruiters in the Southeast Sector encompassing 54 separate states and territories and 89 ANG flying units with associated geographically separated units. Maintained responsibility for administration, personnel support, and training to all assigned personnel. Operated as Liaison between sector ISRs and the various state headquarters.- Monitored production, providing timely feedback, and developed applicable trend analysis of all assigned locations.- Consolidated various monthly sector ISR and location reports and developed trending analysis for future planning of the In-Service Recruiting program.- Coordinated a manpower review study ensuring the interests of ANG R&R were maintained and boosted recruiting effectiveness resulting in a savings of $38M in training costs. - Identified and determined new ISR locations; pursued NGB leadership long-term strategy priority.- Conducted annual inspections of ANG ISR locations to determine compliance policies and directives.- Filled critical gap during section workforce shortage singularly preventing program shutdown, effectively maintaining field support. - Provided senior leadership with recommendations concerning In-Service Recruiting territory distribution and strategic personnel placement. - Identified program pitfalls and designed and implemented alternative process to successfully overhaul core program functionality setting an example to model for other sector inspection readiness. - Fulfilled the role of Total Force Recruiting Initiative (TFI) Project Manager; aligned AFRS, AFRC, and ANG efforts ensuring the success for future USAF recruiting endeavors. Show less Monitored state/unit recruiting and retention efforts and provided feedback/course of action to improve Recruiting and Retention (R&R) programs. Tracked and managed all training programs for Air National Guard (ANG) R&R and provided policy guidance to field personnel. Examined, assessed, and revamped organizational goals, objectives, and initiatives.- Researched current DOD/AND policies and adapted training procedures into curriculum while ensuring relevancy to material. - Tracked and audited R&R mission shortfalls; developed an action plan for senior leadership and personnel. Provided expertise in successful guidance and training practices. - Expertly assisted with In-Service Recruiting (ISR) course training standard; created a foundation with formal course poised to alleviate branch training gaps. - Overhauled Recruiting and Retention Manager (RRM) training courses reducing discrepancies and revising job qualification standards. - Hand selected in the creation and implementation of R&R PSDG Program Service Delivery Guide ensuring processes aligned with established rules and regulations. Show less Oversaw Palace Chase and Palace Front program proponents for three main OK bases, ensuring the facilitation of program production and success. Leadership and technical expertise were recognized as critical to program’s historic 30% conversion rate of accessions from the previous year saving over $3.4M. - Applied recruiting expertise to execute sound decision making ensuring ISR program success.- Created R&R Production Evaluation sheet; developed planning checklists that improved training for SMT members. - Selected as DTS reviewer demonstrating superior judgement in executing a $320K travel budget. Show less

  • Chief, In-Service Recruiting / Career Field Manager

    Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Superintendent, In-Service Recruiting

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Recruiting and Retention Instructor

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Recruiting Operations Training NCO (Stan / Eval)

    Jul 2016 - Feb 2018

  • In-Service Recruiter

    Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Recruiting Flight Chief

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Recruiter

    Dec 2005 - Jun 2013

  • E-3 Instructor Communications Technician

    Nov 2003 - Dec 2005

  • E-3 Communications Technician

    Dec 1999 - Nov 2003
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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Aug 2024 - now

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