♦ Lead HRBP on-site with two teammates, serving an employee population of 500+ on-site in a mostly union environment.♦ Promote and enable organizational changes, such as process improvements, restructuring, and culture initiatives, to align people operations with the organizational mission of supporting the successful delivery of safe, operational aircraft to the U.S. Navy♦ Managed full cycle recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of 270+ new hires in less than three years♦ Hired 84 new full-time employees to staff a Program within six weeks: strategically posted jobs first internally, resulting in the promotion of 30+ employees, then externally, leading the team in screening 150+ applicants; achieved a 99.5% retention rate in a low-turnover environment (<1%)♦ Collaborate with internal teams and site managers to create, implement, and modify organizational policies and HR systems and processes that support productivity, safety, and compliance while promoting engagement and a positive workplace culture♦ Enhance team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees; ensure prompt, thorough resolution of open concerns♦ Guide and coach senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective actions, managing 170+ cases to date, to ensure staff is productive and positioned to deliver safe, functional aircraft in compliance with contract ♦ Investigate and respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, ethics concerns, employee grievances, union grievances, and other sensitive issues in collaboration with legal counsel; prepared 50+ position statements for EEOC; effectively work with the union to create a harmonious, safe workplace

♦ Instructs the U.S. Navy's professionally credentialed, newly commissioned officers from all professional career tracks, serving ~160 officers during a five-week period several times annually; delivers a curriculum that teaches officers how to successfully chart their Naval career path, equipping them with tools, resources, and strategies to navigate the Navy’s organizational infrastructure and systems, ensuring a solid foundation for career success♦ Completed Instructor Qualification program within a compressed timeframe, using superior organization and time management skills to earn 90%+ grades in all areas; mentor others through the Instructor Qualification program♦ Monitor and assess mobilization readiness progress and provide updates to command leadershipTrain and mentor junior personnel in Navy Reserve administration and participation

♦ Managed high-volume recruitment efforts for reserve command supporting challenging, ambitious recruitment goals; supported field recruiters with strategies and coaching to promote successful attainment of region-specific goals.♦ Developed and implemented recruiting strategies, including targeted job postings, employee referrals, and recruitment events, to attract candidates; measured and reported recruitment metrics to drive progress toward goals and identify areas for improvement♦ Managed, trained, and mentored recruitment team assigned to Talent Acquisitions Group, Officer Recruiting Department♦ Managed a geographically dispersed team of recruiters during Covid restrictions using remote communication and other tools to maintain productivity and achieve goals despite pandemic-related challenges

Selected and commissioned as Human Resources Officer: US Navy Reserves. Supported role at Navy Personnel Command.

♦ Sole HRBP serving 265 employees with a significant focus on employee relations♦ Answered management and employee questions, interpreted contracts, and resolved issues♦ Gathered and analyzed team feedback; recommended corrective actions to senior leadership♦ Maintained proper protocols for investigations and disciplinary actions to ensure compliance and timely resolution♦ Processed new hires, transfers, and separations in an unskilled/manufacturing environment, utilizing a temp-to-hire staffing strategy to reduce turnover by 30%♦ Instructed employees on proper safety procedures to increase awareness and empower employees to work safely, reducing workplace injuries and promoting productivity

♦ Sole HR [for Vertex Aerospace, now V2X] in Oak Harbor, serving 265 employees; in Huntsville, functioned as HR Business Partner serving 12 programs with 1500+ employees.♦ Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits♦ Oriented new hires; conducted recruitment to identify best-in-class talent♦ Met with staff to resolve difficult situations around performance concerns and conflict management♦ Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline, and performance improvement plans♦ Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence♦ Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives to reconcile differences

Served as Aviation Electronics Technician: EA6B Prowler, P-3 Orion, and Solder Technician at FRCNW.