Will Wright

About Will Wright

As a former Health Services Manager with 20 years of experience in the U.S. Air Force, I led multi-disciplinary teams, improved operational efficiency, and supported executive budget and planning decisions impacting large-scale healthcare programs. Additionally, I\'ve invested to a nationally recognized non-profit organization, earning a coveted fellowship where I strengthened leadership and management skillsets through on-going impactful community initiatives. My passion lies in building strong workplaces where employees thrive, processes run efficiently, and organizations achieve their goals.While holding a certification in creating a respectful and efficiency-focused workplaces, I expanded my ability to mentor teams and resolve complex and modern workplace challenges related to employee training, talent management and employee relations. My background in healthcare operations, workforce management, and organizational leadership provides a solid foundation to transition into HR roles across industries, with a focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness.Driven by a genuine commitment to helping others, I strive to create environments where individuals feel supported and able to grow yet focus on efficient productivity. Outside of work, I’m a dedicated husband and proud father, enjoying time outdoors and leading a healthy lifestyle that keeps me balanced and focused on what matters most.

Experience

1. Human Resources Specialist

   Allegiantvets

   Jul 2025 — Present · Hampton Roads, VA, US

   Supported talent acquisition and onboarding by preparing candidate documentation and guiding new hires through integration; applied aPHR principles to ensure a smooth start and positive first impressions.• Maintained HR compliance and accuracy by reviewing records, verifying documentation, and reinforcing labor law and workplace policy standards to reduce risk and support audits.• Strengthened employee relations by addressing workplace inquiries, clarifying HR policies, and helping ensure fair and consistent issue resolution across the team.• Gained HR foundational knowledge through aPHR certification preparation, positioning to enhance onboarding, compliance, and employee engagement practices in support of organizational goals.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Studies

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's degree, Health Services Administration

  2017

• Cornell University

  Leadership Essentials Certificate, Organizational Leadership

  2017 — 2017