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Randolph Afb, San Antonio, Texas

Landstuhl, Germany

LANDSTUHL DENTAL ACTIVITY (LDENTAC) HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 2011 to Present HR Specialist, US Army (LDENTAC), including five Dental Clinic Commands (SHAPE, Vicenza, Baumholder, Stuttgart and Wiesbaden) covering 11 clinics in three countries (Germany, Italy and Belgium). Serves as principal advisor to the Commander on all aspects of Military Human Resource Management and provide technical expertise as it relates to HR support fundamentals, activities and functions that are executed within the Army. Gain, Distribute, Structure, Deploy, Transition and Sustain to man the force and provide personnel support and services to Soldiers, their Families, DOD civilians, and contractors as required. Supervise two HR technicians. Coordinates with the Executive Officer and Regional Dental Command to initiate, process and track personnel actions including updates, assignments, reassignments, contingency operations, awards, and DMHRSi. Incorporates, screens, and resolves conflicting directives from DA, AG and local proponents. Serves as financial liaison responsible for processing all service members finance inquiries correctly and promptly. Verifies each Soldier's pay and entitlements/Unit Commander’s Financial Report for accuracy. Submits eMilpo transactions in correct format for acceptance. Maintains military personnel files. Provides personnel guidance and assistance to clinic personnel as required. Key Contribution: Consistently increasing performance; accelerating processing time; enhancing service delivery; streamlining administration; developing new programs/services and Customer focus.

Fort Knox, Ky

Human Resources Command of Excellence – Fort Knox, Kentucky (2010 – 2011) Served as the Primary Military Education Specialist for all Professional Development Education Programs under Leader Development Division, to include but not limited to; Captains Career Course , Warrant Officer Career Program, MEL 4 Certification and Joint Professional Military Education, Residence Courses at Commanding General Staff College, Intermediate Level Education (ILE) for Basic and Functional Officers, Sister Service, Foreign Schools ILE and Interagency Fellowship. Coordinated range of professional development programs. Evaluated training records to ensure compliance with requirements, recommending corresponding programs. Generated reports, utilizing multiple databases to compile and review information. Collaborated with team members on decision-making process. Run Army Training Requirements and Resource System eports; compiled data using Microsoft Office Products; utilized various Military HR databases to include, Total Officer Personnel Management Information System, Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System, and Electronic Total Officer Personnel Management Information System. Reviewed officer records, verified data and ensure the Army's compliance with mandates of AR and DA PAM. Researched, analyzed, interpreted regulations and recommended action to be taken on training request. Actively participated in team building activities, including consensus decision making, problem solving, development of team objectives, and processed improvement activities. Exercised independent judgment. Continuously reviewed organizational procedures and performed a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to the management program, and long-range planning improvements. Key Contributions: Successfully managed projects to improve operations. Achieved 100% fill and accuracy rate for three consecutive classes which has not been achieved in the last five years.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supervisory Paralegal 2009 - 2010 Lead a four person team – planned, organized, reviewed, coordinated and controlled the activities of Legal Forfeiture Unit. Researched, analyzed and interpreted statutes, regulations and prepared recommendation actions on all forfeiture matters. Monitored field offices, ensuring efficient and effective compliance with all facets of forfeiture practices. Utilized a number of automated legal research tools, as well as public information databases in the performance of assigned duties. Received and processed new and complex cases referred for administrative forfeiture proceedings by the seizing agencies. Performed work related to the coordination and management of agency administrative and criminal investigation. Interviewed federal agents, witnesses, and other local law enforcement officers concerning the probable cause for forfeiture and seizure activities. Actively participated in team building activities, including consensus decision making, problem solving, development of team objectives and improvement activities. Supported team objectives and committed to teamwork, by sharing knowledge, skills and experience with others. Provided a variety of legal assistance and technical work requiring a specialized knowledge of processes, procedures, and practices to support legal forfeiture activities. Supported assignments, content and issues of legal instruments and documents, and the steps and procedures involved in processing, storing, and retrieving legal actions pertaining to the activities of the FBI assets forfeiture program. Implemented guidelines established by the United States Attorney General & FBI of federally forfeited property including state and local law enforcement agencies. Key Contribution: Wrote more than 100 memorandum for $10M+ in seized assets.

Pentagon Dc/ Rosslyn Va

Served as the Senior Paralegal NCO at Military Commissions and Office of the Secretary of Defense, supporting the detainee litigation and global war on terrorism. Facilitated adjudication of law with respect to alleged 300 plus terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Performed detailed and specialized legal research including complex issues and legislative history, case decisions and providing case precedent. Utilized legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw. Tracked cases internally and externally for court dates and deadlines – 100 percent accountability. Provided litigation case management and organized cases for court presentation by preparing and organizing exhibits containing a variety of visual material, statistical charts and photographs. Utilizing a wide range of office software applications. Monitored investigations of suspected 300 plus offenders ensuring constitutional requirements are met and prepared litigation reports and exhibits to the Convening Authority. Assisted with oversight of facilities management, personnel and security. Expedited logistics for international and local deployments, flawlessly scheduled over 15 airlift requests for general officers and dignitaries, processed over 300 country clearances and made travel arrangements for over 250 personnel – 40 percent increase in efficiency. Participated in discussions, meetings, and conferences with 4 agency heads to gather facts, develop informative and constructive relationships and secure information on detainee affairs. Monitored legal volumes ensuring Commission’s law library is 100% current. Screened more than 1700 candidates for job promotions utilizing DAJA-AL files, Administrative Law Case Tracking System (ALCS) and Master General Officer’s adverse information files. Trusted with and protected highly sensitive and/or confidential administrative data against improper disclosure.

Fort Hood, Texas

Served as the Senior Paralegal directly - supported Commanding General at largest and busiest Army criminal law jurisdiction in the U.S. Responsible for directly and independently supporting a team of Army lawyers performing a variety of complex legal functions relating to criminal prosecution and grand jury investigations. Processed over 100 administrative separations, 25 felony criminal trials, and several non judicial cases. Supervised 11 administrative and legal assistants in support of an 18,000-member highly trained, deployable premier heavy Armored Cavalry Division. Prepared work plans, performance standards, progress reviews and final performance evaluation with input from the Division Chief Military Justice and Staff Judge Advocate. Researched statutes, legislative history, decisions, opinions, and precedent cases to assist in disseminating information to organizations. Prepared and organized trial exhibits and witnesses for trial, participating in interviews of potential/hostile witnesses and analyzing depositions. Performed queries on various databases. Drafted and edited charging/indictment documents, legal and non-legal memoranda, ensuring correct citations for legal briefs and legal references. Collected, identified, evaluated, and preserved case evidence with law enforcement agencies. Interpreted and applied regulations, manuals, directives, and laws relative to military justice. Assisted with jury/panel selection and briefed participants regarding their duties and responsibilities. Prepared courtroom for trials and maintained administrative court records. Processed line-of-duty investigations. Identified case issues and evidence based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations. Conducted high quality training for over 115 personnel prior and during deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Achieved 35% increase in staff productivity and efficiency, eliminating large backlog of old military trials and processing.

Certificate Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, General

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Business And Organizational Security Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Criminal Justice/Police Science