Payten Tompkins

• Infantryman

-Over 15 months of leadership experience over soldiers in military training and state emergency missions to enhance operational readiness.

- Performed and executed numerous combat patrols while deployed overseas from 2023-2024 while gaining experience in security, law enforcement procedures, and attending college at the same time.

Led as a Soldier Care Specialist across South Arkansas, providing leadership to soldiers before promotion to Sergeant.

• Recruiting and Retention NCO

- Over 10 months of individual competency with an isolated atmosphere that reflects direct success from enlistments from a challenging work environment from prior recruiters.

- Experience in developing community relationships, outreach events, and networking across 150 miles of South Arkansas.

- Detail oriented expertise in talent acquisition, mentoring, and prospecting for a large diversity within any population.

• Residential Assistant

- Enforced policies and led mentoring efforts for student activities, enhancing community engagement as a Residential Assistant.

- Resolved conflicts and addressed issues for over 30 students, fostering a supportive living environment.

• Public Health Internship

- Completed CPR and Mental Health First Aid training while fulfilling duties as a Residential Assistant and serving in the National Guard.

- Coordinated outreach programs and public health presentations across 4 counties to address and mitigate local health risks.