Lee Smith is seeking a full-time position utilizing over 20 years of experience in the United States Army as a recruiter, attack helicopter repairer and instructor. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration and extensive leadership, management and technical skills developed through various roles in the Army.
Experienced Army Veteran Seeks Business Opportunity
1. Lee F. Smith
120 Crest Dr, Log Lane Village, CO80705
Phone: 720-251-5089 Email: only1lee@hotmail.com
Summary
Extremely self-motivated, efficient, andhard-working professionalwith over 20 years of proven work experience. Excellent
organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, andcommunication skills. Strong work ethicandintegrity. Seeking full time
employment in a well-managed, organizedandfriendly environment where my skills andknowledge may be utilized.
Experience
United States Army, Sergeant First Class 2012-2016
Center Commander Recruiter
Served as the main liaison for civilians to join the Army.
Responsible for the center’s operations, training, andthe welfare of all personnel assigned to the recruiting center.
Conducted center operations and implementedbest practices in all activities.
Analyzed all aspects of the recruiting process and made adjustments to improve andincrease efficiency.
Organizedforces to accomplish the recruiting objectives andmission.
Directly supervisedthe ACC, the FSL, and the ETs and indirectly supervisedthe RST through the ACC.
United States Army, Staff Sergeant 2008-2012
Recruiter NCO
Recruited qualifiedpersonnel for entry into the Army in accordance with applicable regulations; supervisedrecruiting
and recruiting support activities.
Recruited, interviewed, counseled, andqualifiedapplicants for enlistment. Distributedanddisplayed recruiting
publicity material. Identifiedandcultivatedcommunity centers of influence. Explained benefits. Prepared
enlistment forms anddocuments. Arranged for transportation, meals, andlodging for applicants where required.
Assisted in market research and analysis and made appropriate recommendations to the chain of command.
Utilizedand analyzedmanagement data to evaluate subordinates’ performance. Conductedprofessional
development programs; preparedplans, and SOPs. Maintainedstatistics on recruiting programs, enlistment
publications, administrative files andpreparedenlistment reports.
Planned, organized, and coordinatedrecruiting activities. Developedanddirectedtraining programs to assist
subordinates. Planned and conducted seminars and conferences. Assigned duties and evaluatedperformance of
subordinate recruiting personnel. Conductedinspections to ensure proper and efficient operations and management.
United States Army, Private - Staff Sergeant 1996-2008
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
Responsible for the maintenance of the AH-64 attack helicopters.
Ensured that all of them were safe and ready to fly.
Removedand installedaircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmission and
mechanical flight controls.
Servicedand lubricatedaircraft and subsystems.
Prepared aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
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Prepared forms and records relatedto aircraft maintenance.
Providedtechnical guidance to subordinate personnel.
Performedoperational check and diagnosedand troubleshot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems.
AH-64 Crew Chief, Private -Staff Sergeant 1996-2004
Prepared all helicopters for flight and inspected them before takeoff.
Conducted post-flight inspection andmaintaineda log books.
Managed and assigned responsibility of work to resolve problems relatedto aircraft services.
Providedefficient and timely aircraft servicing in support of demanding missions.
Instructor for AH-64 Attack Helicopters, Staff Sergeant 2004-2008
Instructed new recruits basic servicing and troubleshootingof AH-64 aircraft.
Responsible for conducting training to include general aircraft familiarization, forms andrecords, systems theory of
operations, daily inspections, preflight andpost flight inspections.
Managed a safe and productive workplace to assist in learning.
Education
Post University
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, 2017/2018
United States Army
NBC Defense CRS, Basic Leader Course, Small Group Instructor Training, Advanced Leader Course, Basic
Instructor Training, Army Recruiting Training, Warrior Leader Course, Station Commander Training, Senior
Leader Course
Awards& Honors
Army Commendation Medals (x6), Army Achievement Medal (x5), Good Conduct Medal (x6)
PersonalSkills
Leadership, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Personnel Management, Time Management, Strong Communication Skills,
Team Building, StrategicPlanning, Resource Management, Logistics, Public Relations, Supervision, Microsoft Office
References
Professional and Personal References are available upon request along with DD Form 214