Dylan Norton

Experience

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  United States Army

  Jul 2008 - Dec 2017

  Assistant Center Leader responsible for the performance of over seven managers (non-commissioned officers). Performance resulted in exceptional operational outcomes for both short and long-term objectives encompassing several metrics to include operational efficiency, operational improvement and sustainment. Served in a Position of Special Trust and Authority (POSTA). ▪ Exceeded annual assigned mission every year, directly resulting in being recognized by higher command. ▪ Responsible for ensuring all computer, printer, scanner and networks were properly up and running 24/7. ▪ Responsible for building and maintaining relationships within the local community and local congressional members. ▪ Maintained all property assigned to unit in the amount of $250,000, resulting in zero net losses to property. ▪ Recognized as a Brigade ‘Heavy Hitter’, being one of the top recruiters in a brigade spanning 6 states. ▪ Assigned as the primary instructor for both the unit and the 350 newly recruited Soldiers. Responsible for teaching basic Soldiering skills, enforcing policies and the SHARP program. ▪ Recognized as having the best center for processing and enlistments at the San Antonio, TX Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) 2015, 2016. Show less Responsible for operating/maintaining PATRIOT missile system and managing over eight personnel as a dual hatted Patriot Missile operator. Launch advanced-technology ammunition capable of neutralizing multiple air targets. Coordinate placement of the PATRIOT system in the field, provide real-time status reports across multiple global initiatives. Evaluate intelligence and identify targets. Maintain coordinates and communicate with target-identification systems. Establish radio and wire communications. Administrative supportive function included Human Resources support for over 100 personnel. Multiple deployments supporting combat and humanitarian mission operations. ▪ Worked as a Systems Maintenance NCO for a Patriot Missile Battery, diagnosing everything from signal connections, circuit cards, radio/fiber transmission. ▪ Assisting the unit as a Human Resources NCO for the unit, managing all pay, vacation, promotion data. ▪ Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 12-13 as a Squad leader. Resulting in zero injuries and managed a unit of 102 Service members HR actions. ▪ Volunteered to be the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of a Hot Crew team, which directly responds to any troubleshooting or immediate action orders. This directly resulted in having the Patriot site 100% operational for assigned timeline during overseas operations. ▪ Conducted numerous training exercises with squad resulting in a 90% expert marksmanship rate and all Soldiers scoring above the unit physical training goals. ▪ Deployed in support of Operation Tomodachi as a team leader due to the Tsunami event in March 2011. In charge of coordinating search and rescue operations, Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear operations in a contaminated zone. Assisted in the rebuilding of basic operations in Japan. ▪ Helped establish and maintain SharePoint operations for Battery level unit. ▪ Instructor on Microsoft Office functionality for Battery level unit. Show less

  • Army Recruiter / Assistant Center Leader

    Dec 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Squad Leader- Patriot Enhanced Operator and Maintainer

    Jul 2008 - Dec 2014
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  Colorado Army National Guard: Recruiting & Retention

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2021

  Station Commander / Recruiting and Retention NCO

  Responsible for the annual outcomes of each location and all assigned personnel. Responsibilities included ensuring that each station is equipped to provide prospective candidates with the appropriate information and assistance throughout the military enlistment process. Responsible for interviewing, orienting, vetting and screening potential candidates. Participate in promotional events and maintaining liaison with appropriate officials. Audit and maintain personnel records and prepare enlistment packets. Dual-tasked Non-Commissioned Officer. Serves in a Position of Special Trust and Authority (POSTA). - Investigated, evaluated and processed over 1,000 legal and medical applicant cases per year.- Excelled in recruiting for Legal, Medical and Technical specialities.- Established relationships with regional hospitals, doctor offices and law enforcement agencies to help facilitate the evaluation/investigation of each applicant. - Utilized National Sex Offender Registry, Department of Justice databases, Department of Corrections databases and LiveScan through Office of Personnel Management to thoroughly vet all applicants. - Recognized as one of the region’s top recruiters, resulted in a paid training trip to San Diego, CA - Focused on assisting unit command teams on how to help retain service members within their units. Retention rate of 95% in assigned units. - Provided Technical support and guidance by troubleshooting government issued computers, scanners, printers. Facilitated all assigned computers to be upgraded and patched ahead of deadlines, resulting in zero time lost in recruiting.- Developed innovative sourcing ideas to help support the recruiting command during the COVID pandemic, resulting in success of assigned mission. Show less

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  TriSearch

  Dec 2021 - now

  Senior Technical Recruiter

  WE BUILD CUSTOMIZED TALENT SOLUTIONSTriSearch is an International full-service talent acquisition firm that helps clients fill roles and improve their internal recruiting operations. Recognized by Forbes and Hunt Scanlon as a Top Nationwide Recruiting Firm, TriSearch provides Customized Partnership Recruiting (CPR) for filling multiple roles, Targeted Single Search (TSS), and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Reimagined. TriSearch offers customizable and scalable talent solutions that focus on a client’s specific requirements while placing professionals at all levels and across all functional areas, throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. For more information, please visit www.trisearch.com or reach out to Teamwork@trisearch.com. Show less