Roosevelt Buckner Jr.

421 West Broadway Apt 3149

Long beach, CA 90802
Phone: (951)252-7763
Email: rbf946f8@westpost.net or Roosevelt.Buckner@us.army.mil
I am highly motivated analytical professional with strong work ethic and profess
ional goals. Meet challenges head on; work well in stressful situations and in f
ast past setting. Maintain excellent research, organization, time management,
problem solving, assessment and resolution skills. Currently have 20 years of ex
perience and a Secret Clearance with The US Army.
Education
Master of Arts, Management-
April 2010 - expected graduation September 2011
University of Redlands, Redlands, CA. Current
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration November 200
8-December 2009
TUI (Touro) University, Cypress, CA.
Associate in Technology-
September 1998- March 2000
Pierce College, Lakewood, WA.
Certificate in Business Computer Application January
1990 - January 1991
Alaska Computer Institute, Anchorage, AK.
Professional Experience
US Army
Station Commander (Supervisor) Human Resources Manager
2003- present
Serves as a Human Resources Manager of a medical recruiting station; supervised
10-12 personnel in an area covering 29,175 square miles; responsible for 5 Gover
nment vehicles and equipment valued at $250,000. Responsible for all administrat
ive, logistical, and maintenance requirements; coordinates and is accountable fo
r all recruiting activities in 16 colleges and 12 hospital programs; trains, men
tors, and motivates all personnel toward successful mission accomplishment; resp
onsible for the training and accountability of all Future Officers; responsible
for the office meeting its yearly recruiting objectives. Supervised recruiting s
tation and maintains records, statistics, administrative files, and publications
library; supervised and evaluates employees. Prepared official correspondence a
nd commission and enlistment reports; assigns duties to subordinates and supervi
ses resources; plan and organizes recruitment programs; provides guidance to sol
diers and evaluates and trains on their progress. Conducts Market Analysis and A
rea Canvass on areas recruiters to prospect and find civilian and medical person
nel to join to US Army.

US Army
Recruiter 2000-2
003
Contacts individuals and conduct interviews with those who are informal talks to
organizations, groups, or representatives of schools, corporations, civic group
s, and other agencies to present and advertised to the career and representative
s of schools, residencies, corporations, civic groups, and other agencies to pre
sent the career and employment opportunities of the US Army; presents formal and
informal talks to organizations, groups, or individuals; writes, edits, and pre
sents recruiting material for use by local communication media; interviews and c
ounsels individuals on commissioning incentives, enlistment incentives, Army ben
efits, and educational opportunities; evaluates applicants, using screening test
s; prepares forms and documents as part of enlistment and commissioning processi
ng; counsels disqualified applicants; assist in market research and analysis of
recruiting area, inputting data, and preparing forms and documents for enlistmen
t and commissioning, participated in local advertising goals by handing out busi
ness cards, and promotional material, and attending career fairs and also visite
d local businesses and service organizations to establish rapport. Completed pro
cessing also conducted police checks, court checks, and FBI background checks on
personnel wanting to enlist or commission into the US Army.
US Army
Machinist (Shop Section Chief)
1997-
2000
Setup and operated a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and ins
truments. Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and
instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers. Align and secure holding
fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto lathes, an
d milling machines. Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining
process. Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, mil
ling machines, shapers, cutters or grinders Set-up, adjust, and operate all of t
he basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perfo
rm precision machining operations. Measure, examine, and test completed units to
detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instru
ments such as micrometers. Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands
to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. Positioned and
fastened work pieces. Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechan
ics, shop mathematics, metal properties, Blueprint layouts, and machining proced
ures. Responsible for equipment valued at $2.5Million such as milling machines,
vehicles, and machine shop.
US Army
Welder (Shop Foreman)
1
994-1997
Supervises, inspects, installs, modifies, and performs maintenance on metal body
components, radiators, fuel tanks, hulls, and accessories of US Army land vehi
cles, watercraft, and amphibians; welds ferrous and nonferrous metals. Conducts
on the job training completes work records and forms; demonstrates and performs
more difficult phases of working metal by forming, welding, forging, and brazing
; fabricates complex parts. Operated safety equipment and use safe work habits,
Clamp, hold, tack-weld-bend, grinded or bolted components parts to obtain requir
ed configurations and positions for welding. Operated manual or semi-automatic w
elding equipment to fuse metal segments, using such as gas tungsten arc, gas met
al arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shield metal arc, resistance welding, and su
bmerged arc welding, Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to av
oid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of mate
rial, examined work pieces for defects and measured work pieces with straightedg
es or templates to ensure conformance with specifications, Recognized, set up, a
nd operated hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded
metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Lay out, position, align, and sec
ure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squ
ares, calipers, and rulers.
US Air National Guard
Personnel Administration Specialist (US Air National Guard)
1991-1994
Supervised and performed personnel activities and functions, including personnel
action requests; source documents; unit, field, and master personnel records; a
nd orderly room tasks. Interviews and classifies airmen and officers. Advises on
career progression, and updates personnel data system records. Manages Air Forc
es retention programs, assists military personnel in making career decisions, an
d advises on personal affairs matter. Also ensures compliance with personnel po
licies, directives, and procedures. Served as a link between management and empl
oyees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helpin
g resolve work-related problems, Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits
policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal req
uirements, Advised managers on organizational policy matters such as equal emplo
yment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes. Performed
difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing dis
putes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures, planned and
conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizati
onal objectives, Identified staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select ap
plicants. Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of subo
rdinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and em
ployee relations. Planned organized, directed, control or coordinate the personn
el, training, or labor relations activities of an organization. Represented orga
nization at personnel-related hearings and investigations, Administer compensati
on, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation progr
ams.

Information Management Specialist (US Air National Guard)

1989-1991
Performed information management tasks for Military Intelligence office for the
US Air force National Guards mission and organizational functions. Provides info
rmation management support including applying, managing, planning, and controlli
ng programs, policies, methods, and procedures concerning publications, forms of
fice systems, records, administrative communications, and unit mail. Provided re
ceptionist, referrals, and coordinated, and office management services. Served a
s a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting an
d administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems, Analyzed an
d modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs
and ensure compliance with legal requirements, Advised managers on organizationa
l policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and
recommend needed changes. Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealin
g with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering d
isciplinary procedures, planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster
positive attitude toward organizational objectives, Identified staff vacancies
and recruit, interview and select applicants. Planned, directed, supervised, and
coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, c
ompensation, labor relations, and employee relations. Planned organized, directe
d, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities
of an organization. Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and i
nvestigations, Administer compensation, benefits and performance management syst
ems, and safety and recreation programs
Military Schools
Primary Leadership Development Course, Intermodal Dry Cargo Container CSC Reinsp
ection Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Of
ficer Course, Metal Worker Course, Machinist Course, Apprentice Personnel Specia
list Course, Recruiting Course, Healthcare Recruiting Course, Station Commander
Course. Intro to defense reutilization and marketing sys course, defense hazard
ous materials and waste handling course, Defense distribution management course,
and Equal Opportunity Course
Technology Skills
Microsoft Word 7.0; PowerPoint; Microsoft Outlook; Excel; and Internet Research.
Societies or Clubs: Whitehead Society, which is known for its leadership, and su
pervision