Hodari Brown
Operations Manager Recruiter Unit Career Counselor Training Instructor @Michigan Army National Guard
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Manager Recruiter Unit Career Counselor Training Instructor @Michigan Army National Guard
Lansing, MI, US
Instruction & Training: Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for training facilitation;maintained yearly training records for 150–200 soldiers.• Leadership & Supervision: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander; supervised and mentored upto 50 soldiers in the 1460th Transportation Company Rear Detachment, overseeing professionaldevelopment, performance management, and safety.• Operations & Resource Management: Managed $10M in equipment across varied terrain to supportoperational readiness, ensuring secure transport of cargo and 4–20 personnel per mission.• Strategic Impact: Supported the transition of 60 U.S. military operations to local governments in theMiddle East. Supervised 35 personnel, managed assignments, resolved issues, and safeguardedwelfare of the unit.• Recruitment & Retention Outcomes: Increased unit college/university enrollment by 80% anddecreased unemployment rate by 9%. Implemented a Unit Sponsorship Policy that boosted retentionby 20% in one year
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
MASTERS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; Masters of Business Administration
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
John J. Pershing High School
High School Diploma, College Preparatory with Advance Placement Honors Courses
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Management, Organizational Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT HODARI BROWN
Licensed Minister | Military Veteran | Organizational Leader | Award-Winning Professional2025 Presidential Service Award | 2025: 10 Years of Federal Public Service Recognition | 2024 Social Security Administration Commissioner’s Award |2024: 5 Years of Social Security Administration Service Honor | 2022 Buddy to Buddy Peer Support Award, Wayne County Veteran’s Award | 2021 Peer Support Award; National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Michigan | 2021 Michigan Governor’s Service Award 2020 JCI USA Ten Outstanding Young Americans Honoree | 2020 JCI Michigan Outstanding Young Michigander Awardee | 2020 Who’s Who In Black Detroit Emerging Leader | 2019 Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Honoree | 2019 TSU Young Alumni Network 40 Under 40 | 2019 Federal Executive Board Employee of the YearAbout MeDynamic and results-driven military veteran, licensed minister, and organizational leader with over 15 years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, program and project management, and strategic communications. A proven change agent with a passion for leadership, mentorship, and community impact, I excel at driving performance, optimizing operations, and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.With a track record of shaping policies, improving processes, and building strong professional relationships, I have successfully led strategic initiatives across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. My expertise in recruitment, training, and development ensures organizations attract and retain top talent, while my experience in communications and outreach strengthens engagement across diverse audiences.I am deeply committed to service, leadership, and continuous growth—whether mentoring future leaders, managing key programs, or driving mission-critical objectives.Core Competencies • Talent Acquisition & Recruitment | Training & Development | Program & Project Management | Team Building & Leadership • Strategic Planning & Execution | Organizational Development | Policy & Procedure Development | Diversity & Inclusion • Employee Relations & Performance Management | Benefits Administration | HR Compliance | Process Optimization • Community Engagement & Outreach | Development & Fundraising | Social Media & Digital Strategy • Public Speaking & Communications | Critical Analysis | Problem Solving | Solutions DeliverySecurity Clearance: Active Secret Security ClearanceI welcome opportunities to collaborate, lead, and contribute to meaningful initiatives. Let’s connect!
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