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CHRISTOPHER WILLMOUTH

Peachtree City

Summary

Seasoned Director of Operations with 16+ years of talent acquisition program and operations management experience in the U.S. Army leading teams in executing operational activities focused on specialized recruiting, marketing, and training. Expert in managing geographically disbursed teams of up to 200 personnel, realigning workforce to meet programmatic and organization needs, and driving efficiencies to capture significant cost savings. Leads from the front and leverages skills in relationship development to bring together program stakeholders, create buy in for operational strategies, and secure critical resources. Holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Founder/Owner (Self-employed)

Southside Home Improvement, LLC
01.2020 - Current
  • Founded and manages a remodeling construction company with the top priority being safety and quality control.
  • Responsible for performing emergency and routine plumbing and electrical and HVAC repairs/maintenance.
  • Performs routine preventive maintenance on construction equipment and tools.
  • Operates equipment a variety of needed to perform interior and exterior construction tasks.
  • Specializes in interior and exterior carpentry, painting, remodels and remodeling.

Director of Talent Acquisition

U.S. Army Recruiting
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed teams of up to 200 employees to fill workforce requirements, recruiting and sourcing from a geographic area spanning 9,400 square miles with a population of 661,000+. Developed and led strategic activities, including professional development, marketing, community outreach, and process improvement. Oversaw $750K in property, facilities, and equipment.
  • Incorporated continuous improvement methodologies into the recruitment process, regularly assessing and refining strategies for optimal results.

Talent Acquisition Program Manager

US Special Operations
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Led program for sourcing, recruiting and assessing 300+ specialized personnel for critical military intelligence, special operations billets, in pursuit of the nation’s highest profile targets. Managed team of 4 senior level Non Commissioned Officers, executing recruiting strategies worldwide.
  • Spearheaded the targeted recruitment of senior/ executive level intelligence officers, aviators, and communicators to conduct worldwide, strategic military intelligence operations.


Talent Acquisition Instructor and Program Manager

U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managed the US Army Recruiting Course program, leading team of 14 instructors to develop and deliver training to 2,200 students annually. Developed training publications, support products, and lesson plans aligned to regulatory requirements. Tracks student performance and recommends changes in academic training structure. Manages facilities and equipment valued at $1.2M.
  • Managed the facilitation of all senior/executive level officer/non-commissioned officer training.


Talent Acquisition Operations Manager

U.S. Army Recruiting
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Led team of 12 in executing recruiting operations in the greater Baton Rouge area. Develops and implements marketing strategies to engage and influence local community; built and managed strong relationships with 18 high schools, 7 colleges, and numerous local leaders. Establishes strategies and internal processes to drive organization objectives and meet recruitment goals.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.

Additional Positions

US Army
01.2000 - 01.2006

Additional Positions –

Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, Army Recruiting Dallas | Talent Acquisition Specialist, Army Recruiting Dallas | Program Manager, Heavy Equipment and Logistics Technician

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Post University
Waterbury, CT
08-2014

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Communications
  • Resource Allocation
  • Project Management
  • Training/Development
  • Cost Control Strategies
  • Program Management
  • Recruiting/Personnel Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing
  • Workforce Planning
  • Leadership

Certification

Advanced Training: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Leadership, Recruiting Management, Workforce Management, Instructor/Writer/Developer Training, Resiliency Master Trainer

Timeline

Business Founder/Owner (Self-employed)

Southside Home Improvement, LLC
01.2020 - Current

Director of Talent Acquisition

U.S. Army Recruiting
01.2016 - 01.2020

Talent Acquisition Program Manager

US Special Operations
01.2014 - 01.2016

Talent Acquisition Instructor and Program Manager

U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College
01.2012 - 01.2014

Talent Acquisition Operations Manager

U.S. Army Recruiting
01.2010 - 01.2012

Additional Positions

US Army
01.2000 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Post University
CHRISTOPHER WILLMOUTH