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Hi, I'm Kenyon J. Ladson. I am a dynamic and results-driven Senior Career Counselor with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in Army Recruiting and Career Counseling. I have a proven track record of building and leading large teams, executing strategic recruiting initiatives, delivering retention results, and mentoring Soldiers at every level. I excel at developing high-performing professionals and fostering strong relationships with candidates, managers, and communities. I currently serve as a Retention and Transition NCO in the US Army Reserve, guiding reenlistment, transitions, and career development across components. I work closely with commanders, Soldiers, and communities to meet strength goals, promote readiness, and support career growth through programs like SFL-TAP and Army incentives. My approach combines clear communication, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to service and professionalism.…Hi, I'm Kenyon J. Ladson. I am a dynamic and results-driven Senior Career Counselor with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in Army Recruiting and Career Counseling. I have a proven track record of building and leading large teams, executing strategic recruiting initiatives, delivering retention results, and mentoring Soldiers at every level. I excel at developing high-performing professionals and fostering strong relationships with candidates, managers, and communities. I currently serve as a Retention and Transition NCO in the US Army Reserve, guiding reenlistment, transitions, and career development across components. I work closely with commanders, Soldiers, and communities to meet strength goals, promote readiness, and support career growth through programs like SFL-TAP and Army incentives. My approach combines clear communication, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to service and professionalism.

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Hi, I'm Kenyon J. Ladson. I am a dynamic and results-driven Senior Career Counselor with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in Army Recruiting and Career Counseling. I have a proven track record of building and leading large teams, executing strategic recruiting initiatives, delivering retention results, and mentoring Soldiers at every level. I excel at developing high-performing professionals and fostering strong relationships with candidates, managers, and communities. I currently serve as a Retention and Transition NCO in the US Army Reserve, guiding reenlistment, transitions, and career development across components. I work closely with commanders, Soldiers, and communities to meet strength goals, promote readiness, and support career growth through programs like SFL-TAP and Army incentives. My approach combines clear communication, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to service and professionalism.…Hi, I'm Kenyon J. Ladson. I am a dynamic and results-driven Senior Career Counselor with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in Army Recruiting and Career Counseling. I have a proven track record of building and leading large teams, executing strategic recruiting initiatives, delivering retention results, and mentoring Soldiers at every level. I excel at developing high-performing professionals and fostering strong relationships with candidates, managers, and communities. I currently serve as a Retention and Transition NCO in the US Army Reserve, guiding reenlistment, transitions, and career development across components. I work closely with commanders, Soldiers, and communities to meet strength goals, promote readiness, and support career growth through programs like SFL-TAP and Army incentives. My approach combines clear communication, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to service and professionalism.

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Hi, I’m Kenyon J. Ladson. I am a dynamic and results-driven Senior Career Counselor with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in Army Recruiting and Career Counseling. I have a proven track record of building and leading large teams, executing strategic recruiting initiatives, delivering retention results, and mentoring Soldiers at every level. I excel at developing high-performing professionals and fostering strong relationships with candidates, managers, and communities.

I currently serve as a Retention and Transition NCO in the US Army Reserve, guiding reenlistment, transitions, and career development across components. I work closely with commanders, Soldiers, and communities to meet strength goals, promote readiness, and support career growth through programs like SFL-TAP and Army incentives. My approach combines clear communication, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to service and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Copywriting

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Work Experience

Recruiter at U.S. Army Recruiting

April 1, 2007 - October 1, 2010

Recruits, interviews, counsels and qualifies applicants for enlistment. Distributes and displays recruiting publicity material. Identifies and cultivates community centers of influence. Explains benefits, prepares enlistment forms and documents, and arranges transportation, meals, and lodging for applicants. Assists in market research and analysis, communicating findings to leadership. Recruits personnel for service in the Army. Responsible for interviewing prospective enlistees, presenting Army career opportunities, writing/editing recruiting materials, and counseling on enlistment incentives and educational opportunities. Conducted screening tests and processed enlistment paperwork; counseled disqualified applicants; supported in-market research and analysis.

Recruiter at U.S. Army Recruiting

October 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013

Recruits, interviews, counsels, and qualifies applicants for enlistment; manages recruiting publicity materials and community outreach; conducts market research to inform recruiting strategies; prepares enlistment documents and coordinates applicant transportation and accommodations when necessary.

Army Reserve Career Counselor at U.S. Army Reserve

August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015

Counsels and guides Soldiers on career paths, reenlistments, and extensions across AR, TPU, and IRR cohorts. Delivers information on benefits, incentives, and new assignments; processes reenlistment/transition paperwork; supports retention goals and unit readiness.

Army Reserve Career Counselor at U.S. Army Reserve

May 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018

Counsels Soldiers on career progression, reenlistment opportunities, and transitions; coordinates with leaders to identify retention gaps; prepares and manages documentation for reenlistments, extensions, and transfers; engages in community and partner outreach to support readiness.

Retention and Transition Counselor at U.S. Army Reserve

March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Counsels and guides Soldiers on reenlistment and transition options; analyzes readiness and retention data to identify gaps; coordinates with leaders to sustain end-strength targets; supports SFL-TAP and related programs; conducts outreach to enhance community engagement and Soldier development.

Retention and Transition NCO at U.S. Army Reserve

June 1, 2024 - Present

Lead retention and transition efforts across components; manage reenlistment, transfers, and transition actions; analyze trends and gaps to inform command decisions; build professional relationships with Soldiers, leaders, and external partners; serve as SME on retention programs and Soldier for Life initiatives.