Michael Retoff

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2017

  ▸▸ Applied recruitment and screening methods to source qualified candidates; saved work time and increased productivity by creating presentation, pamphlet, and flyer templates that could be customized.▸▸ Course corrected 3 of the lowest producing recruiting markets into top producers; partnered with staff and engaged prospects through workshops and hands-on candidate experiences; successfully penetrated target populations and consistently recognized as one of the top recruiters in Middle Tennessee.▸▸ Scheduled and conducted face-to-face interviews with prospects and executed presentations at local colleges and high schools to generate interest in the market, covering 764 sq. miles with a population over 330K.▸▸ Trained fellow recruiters to utilize automated phone and text prospecting applications and tools, allowing teams to capitalize on social media to help connect with and contact more people in the community.▸▸ Managed drug testing and substance abuse prevention training for all of the offices in Middle Tennessee as the Unit Prevention Leader. Show less ▸▸ Maintained the career development and welfare of 41 personnel; provided direct supervision during everyday operations to meet the overall goals of the company.▸▸ Planned, coordinated, and supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of tactical and strategic communications systems valued more than $11M.▸▸ Implemented cross-training between personnel in different job fields to build competent teams capable of accomplishing complex projects and missions.▸▸ Trained and supervised a 10-person detail for deceased military personnel, covering the area of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.▸▸ Managed drug testing and substance abuse prevention training for over 1.2K personnel as the Unit Prevention Leader. Show less ▸▸ Planned, coordinated, initiated, and completed complex personnel training exercises for over 80 subordinates and staff.▸▸ Responsible for managing the company's operations succession planning; ensuring that vacation requests and offsite training were scheduled accordingly to avoid lapse in productivity.▸▸ Led communications team into remote and hostile environment to repair downed satellite dish during overseas deployment, motivated and guided team through manual repairs; successfully relaunched coms for special ops team.▸▸ Developed and authored a study guide for Basic Leadership knowledge that was distributed to junior leaders across multiple departments.▸▸ Awarded “Best Office Administration Manager” in the 101st Airborne Division.▸▸ Maintained over 80 personnel records; initiated and processed various personnel actions, such as evaluation reports, promotions, reassignments, awards, disciplinary actions, pay inquiries, and policies.▸▸ Decreased labor by developing a standard operating procedure to ensure all personnel actions were submitted and processed in a timely matter; consistently recognized as one of the top HR Managers in the organization.▸▸ Created job aids, tools, and other materials to train personnel in the use of new forms, reports, and procedures disseminated from Human Resource Command Headquarters.▸▸ Successfully planned and organized family events for the company to improve morale and sense of community. Show less

  • Recruiter & HR Generalist

    Aug 2014 - Aug 2017

  • Operations Manager & Talent Development

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Operations, Training & HR Manager

    Jul 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee

  May 2019 - Jan 2022

  Substitute Teacher