Justin Shellar

Justin Shellar

US Army Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PDA & Systems Administrator

  • Education

    • Eastern Michigan University

      2003 - 2004
    • Wayne County Community College District

      2008 - 2009
    • Central Texas College

      2014 -
  • Experience

    • US Army

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
      US Army Instructor

      Served in the Army Reserves since 2005 as a Certified Army Instructor since 2006.Completed Total Army Instructor Training Course (T.A.I.T.C.) in 2006. Trainedsoldiers as an instructor on various weapons, first aid, and basic combat survivorskills through course outlines, lectures, visual aids, examination, and otherinstructional material at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Lewis, Washington from2006-2007. Develop detailed lesson plans and training aids on operation andmaintenance procedures through review of publications, reports, and related coursematerials to coordinate phases of projects with other instructors to completeprograms of instructions, lesson plans, training aids and devices based on weaponor duty specialization. Provide courses to instructors and personnel from theTraining and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Forces Command (FORSCOM), and United StatesRegular Army (RA) and United States Army Reserve (USAR) to ensure related trainingcomponent parts of major items and quantities specified will meet programrequirements for training classes. Coordinates with higher echelons, Armyeducational activities, civilian educational institutions, and industrial firms tolocated and utilize internal and external resources to meet common and identifiedtraining needs. Directs and monitors the activities of instructors assigned toinstruct and/or assist on training projects with responsibility for progress ofwork by assistants.Coordinatewith appropriate officials, TRADOC, USAR and other forces of means to integratetraining on new equipment into curriculum considering training requirements,training aids, procurement of training parts, availability of lesson plans.Instructed proper (whether new or unique) operant, maintenance, and safetyprocedures on 9mm Beretta, M16A1, M16A2, M4, M16A4 Carbine, M-240 Bravo, M-203grenade launcher, and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. Show less

    • L-3 Communications/ MPRI

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      US Army Recruiter

      Duties: Recruits, interviews, counsels and qualifies applicants for enlistment,Distributes and displays recruiting publicity material. Identifies and cultivatescommunity centers of influence. Explains benefits, Prepares enlistment forms anddocuments. Arranges for transportation, meals, and lodging for applicants whererequired. Assists in market research and analysis and makes appropriaterecommendations to the chain of command.Utilizes and analyzes management data to evaluate subordinates' performance.Conducts professional development programs. Accomplishes administration, preparesplans and SOPs. Maintains statistics on recruiting programs.Maintains enlistment publications and administrative files. Prepares enlistmentreports.Administer Written, and Computer, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. TestProctorServes as the primary trainer for the Company Operations and Training NCO (COT). Responsible for assessing, planning, conducting and evaluating training of COT NCOs and 1SGs. During this process, they identify training deficiencies and develop a needs-based battalion training plan ICW battalion leadership. Coordinate and conduct primary training for policy, doctrine, and new information management systems and technology changes received from HQ, USAREC; Conducts training at Battalion training functions; manages all developmental programs and the battalion s Professional Military Education Order of Merit List. Show less

    • AC FIRST/ AECOM

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      New Employee Arrival Trainer- HR Generalist II

      Performs a variety of day-to-day administrative Human Resource Information System (HRIS) functions ensuring data integrity and the processing and reporting of HR data. Incumbents work independently under general direction. Handles problems and non-routine situations by determining the approach or action to take and interprets guidelines, procedures, policies, and practices.1. Confirms accuracy and integrity of all data entered, maintains data in HRIS systems, and assures information is available on a timely basis.2. Conduct orientation for the new employee arrival. 3. Performs group data updates, exports, imports, clean-ups, and researches/reports on any data discrepancies.4. Delivers routine daily/weekly/monthly reporting and responds to basic to intermediate ad hoc data requests.5. Prepares reports, graphs, charts and statistics in support of human resources operations.6. Provides assistance and support others on difficult assignments and/or problems as directed.7. Coordinates schedules and tracks progress of specialized work projects or departmental functions.8. Performs other duties as assigned.Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities1. Responsible for Request for Interview collection/distribution, appropriate security clearance screening, applicant tracking data entry and candidate-of-choice placement. 2. Performs other related tasks as directed. 3. Explains and provides advice to employees about company and governmental rules, regulations and procedures, and the need for compliance. 4. Administers various employee benefit programs, such as group insurance, life, and medical. Show less

    • URS, formerly Washington Group Intl.

      Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
      Escort Monitor/ Force Protection

      Flight Line and FOB Force Protection.Maintain a high level of security at selected operations.Escort LN/OCN personnel through assigned ECP(s) at the start and end of eachWorkday through technical standard monitoring and escort practices of eachType/classification of work site.Brief LN/OCN personnel on installation rules prior to entering Restricted Areas.Ensure that LN/OCN personnel wear proper badge(s) in addition to compliance to ALLrequirements for personnel accessing Restricted Areas, including the flight lineand Restricted Areas, which are adjacent to the flight line. This includes U.S.Military and civilian personnel.Coordinate with U.S. military personnel regarding LN/OCN daily work assignments.Monitor the daily work activities of LN/OCN personnel performing work onFOB/Flight line.Ensure that LN/OCN personnel do not possess contraband while working onFOB/Flight line.Maintain sight of all LN/OCN personnel and vehicles when performing escort duties.Provide for the safety and welfare of self and monitored LN/OCN personnel in caseOf accidents or emergencies.Monitoring of LN/OCN personnel and vehicles, which carry such personnel.Trained for the technical standard monitoring and escort practices of eachtype/classification of work site's and restricted areasChecking identification badges of LN/OCN personnelControlled Movement Area (CMA) License. Show less

    • Vectrus

      Aug 2013 - now

      The Systems Administrator operations and maintains Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s) managed by USARCENT. BlackBerry Administrators are responsible for administering and monitoring the BlackBerry user community and associated applications between Microsoft Exchange and BlackBerry Enterprise Server. BlackBerry administrators should be proficient in BlackBerry application support, mobile user support, mail operation and maintenance, Active Directory, Windows 2003/2008, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Apply extensive knowledge of a variety of the IA field’s concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure the secure integration and operation of all enclave systems (NIPR, SIPR, SIPR-REL, CX-SWA, CPN-X, BICES and Wireless etc.). The Systems Administrator responsible for the administration and operational support for servers, workstations and applications in a Windows Active Directory environment. The candidate must be able to coordinate, troubleshoot and oversee system backups, hardware installation, software installation, and system upgrades. The position will require individuals to solve complex technology problems, providing solutions and mentorship to internal and external customers that will have a positive impact on the day-to-day efficiencies. Maintain exceptional conduct, discipline, and communicate effectively with a diverse work force to perform assigned tasks. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for managing the functionality and efficiency of one or more Global Command and Control System – Joint (GCCS-A/J) operating systems in physical and virtual environments. US ARCENT. The Administrators will provide Level I and Level II systems administration support to the ARCENT G6 staff. The Administrator will load and configure all GCCS hardware and software. Show less The ADPE / Service Desk / S y s t em s Administrator is the front line customer service desksupport, responsible for responding to and resolving computer, printer, and network issues.Customers contact the Service desk in person, by phone, using Remedy or sending emails.This position involves a high degree of quick decision making and detailed task managementto ensure all work orders not resolved at the Service Desk are immediately assigned to theappropriate IT groups. Work involves troubleshooting hardware problems and repairing orreferring to another repair facility as appropriate. Installs, troubleshoots, configures and repairssoftware issues for Windows operating systems (OS), Microsoft Office Suites and WindowsServer Active Directory issues. Troubleshoots and resolves network connectivity issues at thedesktop level. Joins personal computers (PCs) to local domains as required. Configures localPC connections to network printers. Troubleshoots Microsoft Exchange Server connectivityissues. Installs and troubleshoots other software and peripheral devices as required by thecustomer. Additionally this position may also monitor Tier 1/2 server operations and performanceusing appropriate software applications and tools. The Administrators shall be the Point ofContact for all local enterprise systems issues (regardless of classification), create and/ormanage trouble tickets, and monitor status and report outages to RNOSC Operations. Excellentcustomer service skills are mandatory. Show less Under the direct supervision of the HR Manager, performs full range of functions related to recruiting personnel for the field-based projects and programs. Develops ways to reach and attract candidates, makes initial contact, pre-screen candidates, sends employment offers, and facilitates the hiring process.1. Using BrassRing, as well as a variety of other recruiting methods, identifies potential qualified candidates for a wide variety of Vectrus OMDAC-SWACA vacancies. This includes methods of advertising, posting and publicizing vacancies, searching available job boards and data bases, and providing qualified candidates to hiring managers throughout the company.2. Pre-screens candidates (which would include checking the employee databases), routing their resumes to the appropriate hiring managers. Matches applicant's skills and experience against job descriptions of known vacancies and requirements. May provide initial screening for hiring manager to obtain job skills.3. Maintains records of recruits' status and progress through the recruiting process.4. Knowledge of the recruiting timelines per program, and responsibility to adhere to the timeline.5. Maintain aggressive recruiting pace designed to shorten the timeline between identification of the requirement and the filling of the position.6. Prepare offer letters, coordinate background checks, clearance status, pre-employment physicals, timely passport submittal and visa application of potential recruits.7. Conduct technical assessments for qualified candidates and maintain records of results, as required by program.8. Responsible for working collaboratively with the other recruiters as well as hiring managers in a fast paced environment. Contact with hiring managers to discuss specific staffing issues.9. Responsible for following up with every recruit on a weekly basis to help assist them through the process as identified in the recruiting SOP, which will assist in meeting the recruiting timeline. Show less Develops, manages, plans, conducts, and coordinates the various training programs on the KBOSSS program OCONUS.1.Develop and provide quarterly reporting on training and development metrics, including number of courses, participant profiles and evaluation results as requested. 2.Tracks mandatory training requirements for both program and corporate. 3.Develop the use of alternative learning methods in practice such as MSU training portal, coaching, clinical supervising, shadowing to support the workforce & development benchmark. 4.Design and deliver programs of HR related training e.g. Appraisal/ Recruitment, Customer Service and Leadership Development. Assign and monitor mandatory training across the organization. 5.Conducts training needs assessments and surveys for various locations and levels of employees and develops training programs and cost estimates designed to address the identified needs. 6.Plans and coordinates personnel training and staff development programs including Leadership Development, Supervisory Training (Power Management Training), and PMP Boot camp Training. 7.Maximizes the skills and training expertise within the company to ensure needed training is accomplished in the most cost-effective manner. Develops and conducts training programs for a variety of management, leadership, and hard / soft skill subjects.8. Assist with the identification of training requirements and resources for employee development. 9. Administer the Employee Survey Process for Exelis Systems Corporation. 10. Ensures timelines are established for conducting feedback sessions, developing action plans and implementing programs to address/resolve identified issues.11. Provides training and assists managers in facilitating Employee Feedback Sessions. 12. Keeps policies related to training updated and current.13. Assists the other Middle East COE members with general training and development issues.14. Prepares training materials for dissemination. Show less

      • PDA & Systems Administrator

        Jul 2019 - now
      • ADPE Technician / Service Desk Administrator / Systems Administrator

        Mar 2017 - Jul 2019
      • Lead Technical Recruiter

        Aug 2014 - Mar 2017
      • Professional Development Coordinator/ Training Manager

        Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Justin Shellar
      Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal US Army Jun 2010