Gabriel Guzman

Experience

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  US Army

  May 2002 - May 2024

  * Oversaw ten Talent Acquisition and Retention Specialists across Tennessee and Kentucky.* Delivered daily assistance with data analysis, goal management, and evaluation of training needs to advance staff development.* Guided employees on benefits, incentives, and career advancement opportunities.* Cultivated a workplace conducive to employee retention and proactive recruitment.* Managed the onboarding and offboarding processes, including briefings on benefits and entitlements for newcomers. Show less * Oversaw a talent acquisition team spread across a four-state region (LA, MS, AL, GA).* Managed the internal development and recruitment of personnel for Executive and Senior Technical roles.* Analyzed Human Resources data to pinpoint qualified candidates and steered the creation of employee career plans to fulfill necessary educational and technical certifications.* Performed quality assurance checks on employee applications and relayed trends to both internal and external stakeholders. Show less * Acted as the chief advisor on employee relations and as an assistant to the senior management team.* Oversaw daily operations, training sessions, conferences, logistics, as well as the onboarding and offboarding processes, and administrative tasks for an organization involved in military operations in Puerto Rico.* Managed and conducted performance evaluations for a team of 5 full-time and 121 part-time employees.* Addressed and resolved conflicts among staff and junior management.* Assessed staffing needs and advised on the deployment of personnel within the organization. Show less * Managed recruitment and retention of staff for open roles in Montana.* Supported new hires through onboarding with counseling, briefings on entitlements and benefits.* Reviewed contracts with new employees, addressing any inquiries or concerns.* Offered guidance and support to staff regarding benefits, incentives, educational programs, and internal career opportunities.* Maintained employee records in the HR database in compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies. Show less * Recruited qualified individuals for Army entry, ensuring regulation compliance.* Supervised recruiting and support activities.* Prepared enlistment applications, counseled applicants on programs, and assessed eligibility.* Accounted for and prepared Future Soldiers for initial training.* Implemented Army awareness programs in specific areas.* Focused on the training, development, and accession of Future Soldiers.* Planned and executed physical fitness training, basic combat tasks, and Soldier skills.* Instilled commitment and readied Future Soldiers for a seamless Army transition.* Led community relations programs and upheld Army values.* Managed relationships with educational institutions and civic leaders.* Implemented prospecting plans and oversaw interview and processing schedules. Show less Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was the designation given by the U.S. government to the initial phase (2001–2014) of the War in Afghanistan and the broader Global War on Terrorism. Commencing on October 7, 2001, as a response to the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush declared airstrikes against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. OEF extended beyond Afghanistan, encompassing counterterrorism efforts in other nations, including OEF-Philippines and OEF-Trans Sahara. On December 28, 2014, after 13 years, President Barack Obama proclaimed the conclusion of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Show less Operation Noble Eagle is the United States military operation dedicated to homeland security and providing support to federal, state, and local agencies. Initiated on September 11, 2001, as a reaction to the day's tragic events, the operation's goal was to bolster security across the nation, protecting against possible threats to airspace and vital infrastructure. It involved the mobilization of thousands of National Guard and Army Reserve members to conduct security operations at military bases, airports, and other key sites. Show less

  • Senior Training and Training Development Manager

    May 2022 - May 2024

  • Senior Talent Acquisitions and Retention Manager

    Jun 2019 - May 2022

  • Senior Talent Acquisitions Program Manager

    Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Senior Human Resource / Operations Manager

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Talent Acquisitions Recruiting and Retention Specialist

    May 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Talent Acquisitions Recruiting Specialist

    Feb 2006 - May 2011

  • Army Reserve / Professional Student

    Nov 2005 - Feb 2006

  • Overseas Deployment - Operation Enduring Freedom

    Aug 2004 - Nov 2005

  • Army Reserve / Professional Student

    Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

  • State Side Deployment - Operation Noble Eagle

    Mar 2003 - Jul 2003

  • Army Reserve / Professional Student

    Dec 2002 - Mar 2003

  • Advanced Individual Training

    Jul 2002 - Dec 2002

  • Basic Combat Training

    May 2002 - Jul 2002