Marquita Davis
Clarksville
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Human Resources and Talent Development professional with over 17 years of experience in organizational leadership, personnel management, and talent acquisition. Proven track record in executing end-to-end recruitment processes, designing impactful professional development programs, and managing high-performing teams demonstrates a commitment to excellence. Expertise in corporate training, employee onboarding, HR administration, and process optimization ensures alignment of personnel development with organizational goals to maximize performance and retention. Skilled in fostering a positive work environment and implementing effective HR policies that support organizational objectives while enhancing team dynamics and driving employee engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Facilitator Trainer
Leadership & Professional Development Academy
Fort Campbell North, KY
08.2024 - Current
- Staff Training & Development: Specially selected to return to the academy to lead the training, onboarding, and professional certification of new faculty and organization-wide corporate trainers.
- Adult Learning Facilitation: Delivers advanced instructional methodologies, curriculum design strategies, and classroom management techniques to ensure high-quality training delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Conducts rigorous evaluations of newly assigned instructors, providing actionable feedback to maintain elite training standards.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Managed the end-to-end sourcing, screening, interviewing, and processing pipeline for diverse candidates within a competitive territory.
- Strategic Outreach: Built strong community and institutional partnerships to develop a steady talent pipeline, increasing successful candidate placements.
- HR Compliance: Maintained meticulous candidate records and performed daily administrative quality controls, ensuring strict adherence to national hiring policies and security regulations.
Senior Leadership Instructor
Leadership & Professional Development Academy
Fort Campbell North, KY
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Leadership Facilitation: Facilitated management, operational, and professional development courses to over 200 prospective organization leaders.
- Performance Coaching: Conducted structured performance evaluations, offering career counseling, developmental goals, and performance reviews to emerging leaders.
- Personnel Supervision: Directed a cross-functional instructional team, managing daily work plans, professional development, and
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06-2026
Skills
- Talent acquisition expertise
- Career mentoring and coaching
- Inventory management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Senior Facilitator & Instructor Certifications | Department of the Army (2017–2018)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (2017)
Awards & Professional Honors
Meritorious Service Medal: Awarded for outstanding leadership, initiative, and administrative excellence., Army Commendation & Achievement Medals: Earned multiple citations for exceptional performance in personnel training, logistics, and operational readiness.
Timeline
Senior Facilitator Trainer
Leadership & Professional Development Academy
08.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
10.2020 - 08.2024
Senior Leadership Instructor
Leadership & Professional Development Academy
08.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College