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Charles Gillespie

Canton,GA

Summary

Knowledgeable Career Counselor with robust background in guiding individuals through career development processes. Skilled at providing personalized career advice and facilitating workshops that enhance job search strategies. Demonstrated ability to use motivational interviewing and active listening to assist clients in achieving their career goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Counselor

United States Army
01.2023 - Current

Serves as the Army's ambassador within the community; recruits, determines applicant enlistment eligibility, counsels applicants on enlistment programs and options, prepares enlistment applications, and processes qualified applicants to enlist in the Army; accounts for and prepares Future Soldiers for initial entry training; implements and conducts Army awareness programs.

  • Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
  • Managed caseload of diverse clientele including undergraduate students, graduate students, alumni, as well as adult learners seeking assistance in their career journey.
  • Developed and deepened connections with mentees, influencing career, and life choices of each potential program participant.
  • Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
  • Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
  • Increased awareness of career development resources by creating informative online content and social media campaigns.

12N Horizontal Engineer

United States Army
10.2012 - 12.2022

Supervises and serves as a member of a squad, team, section, or platoon. Duties start with operating heavy equipment at an intern level and progress to senior equipment operator level with supervisory responsibilities for personnel, construction projects obstacle emplacement, and counter-obstacle operations involving construction equipment.

  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
  • Developed comprehensive maintenance schedule for critical machinery, extending equipment lifespan and minimizing production delays.
  • Improved client satisfaction with detailed progress reports and proactive communication during project execution phases.
  • Conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met internal and external quality standards.

Warehouse Manager

Carpet Image Services
01.2011 - 08.2012
  • Managed the operation of the warehouse as well as managing the carpet cleaning department.
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.

Cook/Bartender/Bouncer

Fionn MacCool's
01.2008 - 12.2011
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Conducted thorough ID checks for age verification, preventing underage entry to the establishment.
  • Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently by following established protocols, minimizing risk exposure for patrons and staff.

Sales Associate

Men's Wearhouse
01.2008 - 06.2011
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
01-2026

High School Diploma -

Bishop Kenny High School
Jacksonville
01-2006

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Assessment interpretation
  • Community collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Career exploration
  • Motivating students
  • Relationship building
  • Career assessment
  • Emotional support
  • Student support
  • Individual counseling
  • Interview techniques

Timeline

Career Counselor

United States Army
01.2023 - Current

12N Horizontal Engineer

United States Army
10.2012 - 12.2022

Warehouse Manager

Carpet Image Services
01.2011 - 08.2012

Cook/Bartender/Bouncer

Fionn MacCool's
01.2008 - 12.2011

Sales Associate

Men's Wearhouse
01.2008 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Columbia College

High School Diploma -

Bishop Kenny High School
Charles Gillespie