Thomas J. Carr, Sr. is a highly experienced supervisor and manager with over 20 years of experience in logistics planning, operations management, and human resources for the United States Army National Guard. He has a proven track record of guiding teams to achieve goals and deliver excellent customer service. Carr currently works as a Functional Area Specialist focusing on data governance and overseeing the development of information collection requests. He has held various leadership roles overseeing recruiting, staffing, and training operations. Carr earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and completed management training at the United States Sergeants Major Academy.

1. THOMAS J. CARR, SR.
967 Woodmere Drive
Cliffwood Beach NJ 07735
732.610.6139
tcarr0150@gmail.com
SUPERVISOR / MANAGER
Logistics Planning / Team Coordination / Goal Attainment
Operations Management / Organizational Leadership / Client Service
Seasoned and highly experienced team leader with strong track record of guiding teams to achieve top performance and deliver
superb customer service. Proven human resources, recruiting, staffing, and team training experience. Grounded administrator
with exceptional communication and coordination skills; build cohesive work environments based on attaining common goals.
Hands-on supervisor and accessible team director.
Motivated and personable manager able to collaborate with diverse clientele to identify needs, plan programs, and create
action-oriented projects; liaise with military and civilian contractors, vendors, and clients. Dedicated to delivering top-flight
service across performance metrics; control cost, optimize resources, and streamline logistics.
Areas of Expertise:
• Secret Clearance
• Problem Solver
• Operations Analysis / Process Redesign
• Data Analysis/Program Development
• Human Resources Management
• Recruiting and Staffing Initiatives
• IT Governance/Portfolio Management
• Contractor Relationship Oversight
• Vendor Coordination
• Financial Management
• Transportation and Warehousing
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Team Training and Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FUNCTIONAL AREA SPECIALIST II ( DATA GOVERNANCE SME) (2/2015 TO PRESENT)
Oversees development of Information Collection Requests (ICRs) for submission and approval by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB). Coordinates, controls, reviews, and evaluates the need for collection, the functional description of
information collected, and the plan for using collected information. Monitors the inventory of approved information collections
and coordinates with the Program Offices to extend approval or discontinue information collections when needed, thus
avoiding Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) violations. Advises Program Offices of information necessary for collection
packages; i.e., requirements for persons to obtain, maintain, retain, report, or publicly disclose information that may be in any
form or format, schedules, surveys, etc. Advises Program Offices of the OMB guidance on statistical analyses to ensure
submitted ICRs meet expectations for how collected information will be analyzed. Provides technical assistance to individuals
and internal and external components on issues that concern the development and evaluation of ICRs and other issues
involving management of government information. Prepare and present reports, staff actions, information papers and briefings
on programs and ARNG HRM Domain systems. Analyzes complex Human Resource issues and develops solutions.
Program Analyst (10/2014 to 2/2015)
Serves as the Functional Program Analyst and manager for the Automated Unit Vacancy System (AUVS), Recruit Quota
System (Request) and Guidance Counselor Redesign Center (GCRc) enlistment accessioning systems. Ensures all Army
National Guard training seats are properly managed and executed at State and Unit level. Liaisons across multiple internal and
external Army agencies validating testing requirement changes prior to releasing them into the production environment.
Establishes/directs establishment of policies for changes and proposed changes to ARISS and Request systems. Ability to train
and guide personnel in the use of system analysis methodology and techniques sufficient to prepare Engineer Change Proposal

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(ECP) Software. Identifies problems, concerns and other issues that have or might have a beneficial or adverse impact on
meeting Army National Guard goals and missions. Prepare Guidance and procedures, and coordinates implementation of such
guidance regarding ARNG accessions databases and systems.
UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD – Arlington, VA; Tampa, FL; Ft. Ord, CA; Ft Knox, KY; and multiple locations in NJ
Senior Manager (6/1997 to 8/2014)
Promoted through positions of increased responsibility to senior leadership roles overseeing recruiting and staffing
operations. Advanced from support roles in early tenure; details available upon request.
Serve as senior department advisor managing 7-25 team members and implementing multiple processes and procedures to
streamline operations. Plan and implement training programs; participate in developing training curriculum. Handle human
resources administration including recruiting, staffing, developing hiring offers, and processing staff bonuses and incentives.
Perform team member evaluations. Administer and maintain database analysis of Army National Guard/Army database
systems and technologies. Manage correspondence, data tracking, and reporting. Coordinate with diverse team members,
including executive leaders and support staff as well as contracted and civilian team members. Manage applicant tracking
systems and databases; conduct software testing and troubleshoot technical issues. Additionally handled facility management
and logistics responsibilities including overseeing work orders, change proposals, and facility-related requests to include
requisitions, acquisitions, and management of supplies and equipment.
Selected Contributions:
♦ Held high-level command roles, including First Sergeant and Sergeant Major; recognized repeatedly for exceptional
leadership talent and professional drive.
♦ Selected for human resources recruiter role based on management and presentation talents and ability to develop a
strong rapport with new and potential team members.
♦ Serve as key team mentor and coach preparing new staff for orientation and on-boarding sessions.
♦ Recognized as Subject Matter Expert evaluating and interpreting regulations and policies.
♦ Maintained 99% completion rate for all assigned tasks and responsibilities while attaining 100% accountability for
managing property book and $56K travel budget.
♦ Key team member on multiple pilot programs including an innovative Decentralized State Incentive Program.
♦ Built strong track record of completing rigorous research related to legislative changes and processes in order to
develop viable company-based action plans to manage resources.
♦ Created and launched internal divisions from concept to implementation and to include all training phases.
♦ Skillfully managed contract awards and retention program contracts to realize lasting cost savings.
♦ Served as key coordinator for multiple events including the Strength Maintenance Conference with more than 3.7K in
attendance.
♦ Selected to train 165 professional Guidance Counselors in multiple facets of professional development, cultivating
team morale, and supporting team members in challenging environments.
♦ Handle large volumes of Classified and Non-Classified protected data, information, systems, and equipment.
♦ Completed rigorous training through professional development program at the US Army Sergeant Major Academy,
5/2011.
Current and previous tenures span multiple assignments including Recruiting Operations Manager (6/’12 to Present);
Accession Manager (9/’10 to 6/’12); Executive Officer, Manning Initiatives (9/’07 to 9/’10); Team Chief, Request Operations
Center (3/’04 to 9/’07); and Senior Recruiting and Retention Manager, (6/’97 to 3/’04) as well as additional prior
assignments; full details and additional dates of service are available upon request.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Warehouse Manager  Chatham Transport Corporation, Tampa, FL
♦ Routed, scheduled, and transported deliveries while supervising 25 team members.
♦ Held responsibility for overseeing daily operations: accounting, administration, and payroll.

3. Director of Delivery  Hygrade Distribution and Delivery Co., Kearny, NJ
♦ Managed team of 20 owner / operators and 8 staff handling product deliveries.
♦ Coordinated day-to-day business administration for delivery services department
Assistant Account Executive  Merchants Home Delivery Service, Edison, NJ
Driver / Delivery Associate  Joseph Cory Delivery Service, Jersey City, NJ
Night Foreman  Pigment Dispersions Inc., Edison, NJ
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor Science, Business Administration (BSBA), 2006 • REDDING UNIVERSITY – Cypress, CA
Business Administration, (Other/81 Semester Hours), 2005 ● Excelsior College – Albany, NY
Management Course, 2011 • UNITED STATES SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY GRADUATE
Non-Commissioned Officer Educational Studies (NCOES)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND AWARDS
Vietnam Veterans of America (2003 to Present)
Awards: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (3); Army Commendation Medal (3); Army Achievement Medal (3);
Army Reserve Component Achievement (3) w/Devices; Army Good Conduct Medal (5); Presidential Citation (2); National
Defense Service Medal (3); Armed Forces Reserve Medal (15); Iraqi Campaign Medal (1) w/Bronze Star; NCO Professional
Development Ribbon - #4; Army Service Ribbon (2); New Jersey Medal of Honor (10); New Jersey Good Conduct Ribbon
(15); New Jersey Merit Award (16); Desert Storm Ribbon; State Service Award; Governors Unit Citation