Farouk Samuel

Human Resources Professional & U.S.

Air Force

Veteran (E-5) with a comprehensive background in full-lifecycle talent acquisition, HR compliance, operational logistics, and team leadership. Proven track record of building inclusive talent pipelines by sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding diverse candidates across varied racial, gender, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Combines people-centric recruitment and employee relations expertise with rigorous supply chain discipline to streamline HR workflows, enforce safety/EEO compliance, and improve retention.

Adept at leading teams, managing stakeholder communications, and driving organizational readiness in high-stakes environments.

Production Recruiter/Talent Acquisition/Human Resource Management (HR) - United States Air Force - 161 Rainbow Rd, East Granby, CT

(2024 - 2026)

• Talent Acquisition & Sourcing: Executed full-lifecycle recruitment strategies for 3 years, sourcing, interviewing, and selecting top talent to fulfill critical organizational staffing needs.
• Onboarding & HR Compliance: Managed end-to-end candidate onboarding, verifying background checks, medical documentation, and security clearances while maintaining 100% regulatory compliance.
• Employee Mentorship & Retention: Served as a primary career counselor and advisor, guiding new hires through the transition process to increase retention and job readiness.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Served as an E-5 supervisor, leading and mentoring new recruits to ensure physical, mental, and administrative readiness prior to basic training.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with senior leadership, medical teams, and administrative offices to streamline hiring workflows and eliminate processing bottlenecks.
• EEO & Compliance Alignment: Enforced strict adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and Air Force non-discrimination policies throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

Ground Transportation/Logistics Specialist - United States Air Force - 161 Rainbow Rd, East Granby, CT

(2018 - 2024)

• Heavy Vehicle Operations & Fleet Safety: Operated heavy-duty military transports and specialized logistics vehicles to move critical cargo, equipment, and personnel in strict compliance with military safety protocols and DOT-equivalent regulations.
• Customer Service & Mission Execution: Interacted daily with internal and external stakeholders, military personnel, and civilian contractors to fulfill complex logistics requests and ensure zero mission downtime.
• Supply Chain & Distribution Management: Managed end-to-end transport workflows—including loading, cargo securing, routing, and drop-off verification—ensuring accurate tracking and timely delivery of mission-essential materials.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Acted as the primary point of contact on site, resolving customer inquiries, managing schedule adjustments, and coordinating with dispatch to handle high-priority transport requests under tight deadlines.
• Equipment Maintenance & Compliance: Conducted pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, managed routine equipment maintenance logs, and ensured all assigned transport assets remained combat- and mission-ready.

Human Resource Management - Arizona Grand Canyon University (2026 - 2027)

Associates Degree in Science - Manchester Community College (2017 - 2020)

High School Diploma - Windsor Locks High School (2015 - 2017)

Valid CDL CLASS-A - All State Commercial Driver Training School