Paul Wayne
Cumming,GA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Section Chief with over 17 years of leadership experience in the Georgia Army National Guard. Proven ability to manage and lead diverse teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring mission success and operational efficiency. Skilled in coordinating and supervising personnel, implementing strategic plans, and maintaining high levels of readiness and performance. Expertise in military training, logistics, resource management, and safety protocols. Strong communicator with the ability to build cohesive teams, develop talent, and drive organizational objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief
Georgia Army National Guard
Cumming, GA
03.2025 - Current
- Establish performance standards for 12 recruiting and retention non commissioned officers (RRNCOs), monitor and evaluate RRNCOs on the overall effectiveness of their recruiting and retention activities/programs (e.g. presentations and briefings, sales interviews and techniques, enlistment and extension packets, and waiver requests,
- Assistant RRNCOs by evaluating periodic presentations to local school, government, civilian and other influential persons and informing them of benefits available in the National Guard,
- Attended the Recruiting and Retention Section Chief Course and was recognized as the Distinguished Honor Graduate
Readiness NCO
Georgia Army National Guard
University Of North Georgia
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Responsible for the administrative readiness of 200 Soldiers/Cadets, officer commission packets, monthly drill attendance/accountability, and pay impacting actions.
- Led the UNG Detachment to win FY24 & FY25 Top College Detachment awards showcasing exceptional teamwork and dedication
Marketing NCOIC
Georgia Army National Guard
Marietta, GA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and enhanced key partnerships with prominent state universities such as Kennesaw State University, University of North Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and Georgia State University.
- Managed and executed a marketing budget of over $600,000 helping the Recruiting and Retention Battalion achieve 106.7% mission completion during FY22
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Georgia Army National Guard
Cumming, GA
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Prospect and process applicants into the National Guard to include lead refinement, telephone/sales prospecting, test/physical projections and MEPS processing.
- Primary phase instructor in the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) who instructed thousands of enlistees before they shipped to basic training.
- Showcased resilience, determination, and expertise by finishing in the Commanders Top 10 twice (FY19, FY20).
Infantryman
Georgia Army National Guard
Newnan, GA
02.2009 - 06.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2015
Skills
- Strategic/Operational Planning
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Crisis Management
- Professional Communication
- Adaptability
- Learning and Development
Timeline
Section Chief
Georgia Army National Guard
03.2025 - Current
Readiness NCO
Georgia Army National Guard
06.2022 - 03.2025
Marketing NCOIC
Georgia Army National Guard
10.2021 - 06.2022
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Georgia Army National Guard
06.2017 - 10.2021
Infantryman
Georgia Army National Guard
02.2009 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Georgia