Thomas Donaldson
Pearl
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced leadership professional prepared for this role with a strong background in operational management and systems/databases. With over 13 years of experience and two rotations with the US Army, I am extremely adaptable to any type of dynamic environment. With an active SECRET security clearance and eagerness to provide my abilities to your organization. I am seeking an opportunity contribute to the passion of purposeful innovation at Lockheed Martin. Ready to contribute my knowledge and abilities to your organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting Station Commander
United States Army - Active Guard Reserve
06.2025 - Current
- Led and supervised a team of six Army recruiters, ensuring mission readiness, regulatory compliance, and high standards of professionalism.
- Managed station operations to include scheduling, prospecting, training, counseling, and administrative requirements.
- Directed operational readiness and training programs for personnel, enhancing mission effectiveness.
- Led strategic planning sessions to assess unit performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with over 22 schools and local VIPs, optimizing resource allocation for key recruiting operations.
Police Officer
Columbia Police Department
06.2017 - Current
- Class 1 Certified Law Enforcement Officer in law enforcement and patrol operations.
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal activities, traffic accidents, and reporting.
- Collaborated with community organizations to improve crime prevention strategies.
- Received commendation for Outstanding Service from the Chief of Police.
- Analyzed crime trends and data to inform resource allocation decisions.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during high-stakes situations, ensuring effective communication among units.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- No negative incidents or write-ups.
Recruiter / Assistant Station Commander
United States Army - Active Guard Reserve
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Assisted in leading daily station operations, and served as acting Station Commander during absences.
- Trained and mentored over eight new recruiters, improving team efficiency, prospecting, interviewing, and processing.
- Networked relationships with local leaders to foster a more effective recruiting environment.
- Additional Skills: Public Speaking, Marketing, Data Analysis and Reporting, US Army Recruiting Systems (iKrome, etc.).
- Coordinated recruitment processes, ensuring timely communication between candidates and the Station Commander.
- Assisted in managing the applicant tracking system, enforcing accurate system discipline of records, and documentation for the entire station.
Human Resources Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
U.S. Army Reserve
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained a smooth, secure operation and management of all Army Central Command units throughout the entire theater using the Army Deployed Theater Accountability System.
- Led all G-1 enlisted operations, ensuring accurate and timely personnel actions for over 15,000 soldiers across the Brigade.
- Oversaw daily operations of the G-1 shop, including system monitoring, briefing high-ranking military officials stateside, and management of all G-1 staff.
- Ensured 100% continuity and compliance of all subordinate personnel in a sensitive environment, with zero deficiencies.
- Kept abreast of implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters for administrative and personnel activities.
- Coordinated directly with downtrace units to resolve application performance and account maintenance.
- Conducted daily human resource functions on Army Secret Internet Protocol Network, using an extensive list of human resources systems.
- Assisted in executive command-level inspections for personnel and administration in several key, sensitive areas.
- Worked with high-ranking officials from the U.S. Army, as well as other key countries involved with the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Postal Sergeant
U.S. Army Reserve
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Leadership and training of postal operations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Conducted unit deployment preparation and training.
- Managed all postal operations for the Human Resources Company.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Readiness Sergeant
U.S. Army Reserve
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed human resource functions and supported over 96 personnel in an overseas environment, spread across five countries.
- Conducted routine mission planning of resources, troubleshooting of equipment, maintenance, and personnel assignments for the Base Defense Operations Center.
- Oversaw daily mail operations and distribution operations, ensuring timely and secure delivery of all mail services across the unit area of operations with zero deficiencies.
- Implemented efficiency improvements in sorting and routing processes, enhancing productivity and morale.
- Collaborated with other postmasters in the region to share best practices, enhancing overall postal service quality.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice, History/German Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SCHigh School Diploma -
Chester Senior High School
Chester05-2012
Skills
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Public speaking
- Security protocols
Certification
- Distinguished Leadership Award
- Leadership in management course
- Lead and manage a recruiting station
- Train and develop recruiters
- Analyze production data and set goals
- Conduct station operations, admin tasks, and compliance programs
- Apply Army Recruiting regulations, ethics, and leadership responsibilities
- Communicate with local community, schools, and partners
- Strength management and personnel readiness
- Personnel accountability systems (IPPS-A, eMILPO, DTAS, etc)
- Human Resources planning and operations for garrison, field, or deployed environments
- Human Resources management of leave, awards, evaluations, and administrative processes
- Legal and Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Human Resource functions
- Supervising and managing work centers
- Lead and supervise Human Resource operations
- Manage Soldiers and administrative teams
- Understand and apply Human Resources doctrine and systems
- Provide technical and tactical Human Resources support to commanders and units
- Prospecting activities
- Counsel applicants on Army opportunities, incentives, and requirements
- Evaluate applicant eligibility
- Guide applicants through the enlistment process
- Manage and conduct urinalysis testing
- Enforce anti-drug policies and testing regulations
- Train Soldiers on substance abuse deterrence
- Advise the commander on trends and disciplinary concerns
- Facilitate mandatory training and discussions
- Inform Soldiers about the complaint process
- Identify trends, risks, and areas of improvement
- Ensure every Soldier in the unit is being treated with dignity and respect as well as the command
Timeline
Recruiting Station Commander
United States Army - Active Guard Reserve
06.2025 - Current
Recruiter / Assistant Station Commander
United States Army - Active Guard Reserve
09.2021 - 05.2025
Human Resources Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
U.S. Army Reserve
10.2020 - 09.2021
Postal Sergeant
U.S. Army Reserve
01.2019 - 10.2020
Readiness Sergeant
U.S. Army Reserve
01.2018 - 12.2018
Police Officer
Columbia Police Department
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice, History/German Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
High School Diploma -
Chester Senior High School
Additional information
- Secret Security Clearance valid until 2032
- Army Sergeant First-Class
- Notable Awards include: Four Army Commendation medal to include one for acts of heroism, three Army Achievement medals, Army Good Conduct medal, two Army Reserve Components Achievement medal, National Defense Service Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign medal with star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, Global War on Terrorism service medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device and hour glass, three Noncommissioned officer development ribbons, Army Service ribbon, and overseas service ribbon.