Dalana Burke, Mba, Chrc. Email & Phone Number

Remote

Subject Matter Expertise: Analyzed, evaluated, and classified position descriptions for six major Line Offices (NESDIS, NOS, NWD, OAR, NMFS, and OMAO).•Guidance and Advice: Provided technical guidance, advice, and information on classification policies, procedures, and appropriate series and grade levels to Line Officers.•Compliance Assessments: Conducted classification assessments of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Position Sensitivity.•Position Reviews and Audits: Led position reviews and audits, developing evaluations and advisories to communicate results to management teams.•HRIS Management: Prepared, input, and maintained position description and classification packages within the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).•Quality Control and Process Improvement: Recommended and participated in Quality Control and Process Improvement Initiatives.•Data Cleanup Projects: Led clean-up projects and reviews of classification data adhering to OPM’s standards and procedures.•Collaboration and Communication: Collaborated with Local HR on classification, staffing, and understanding of classification guidance and instruction.•Reorganization Support: Facilitated the update and maintenance of data for reorganizations and conversions.•Customer Service: Delivered quality customer service by responding to customer requests for information with guidance and education in classification processes.

Leadership and Expertise: Led as the expert and authority in benefits, support services, recruitment, and matriculation for Scholars at the University of Virginia, Texas A & M University, and Wesleyan University.•Mentor Training and Outreach: Developed and implemented mentor training and outreach programs, presentations, and initiatives to promote Posse programs and career opportunities, educating students, mentors, and faculty/staff.•Initiative Development: Identified, developed, and promoted new initiatives to drive increased Scholar engagement and retention.•Event Organization: Organized, developed, and facilitated campus visits, Posse Big Meetings, Posse Plus Retreats, and Pre-Collegiate Training Events via livestream platforms and in person.•Recruitment and Selection: Facilitated the Dynamic Application Process, recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and placing potential new Scholars at highly selective schools with non-traditional admission requirements.•Process Improvement: Improved processes related to recruitment, retention, and Scholar engagement. •Project Oversight: Developed, coordinated, and oversaw day-to-day Scholar projects, mentoring goals, objectives, mentoring strategies, student transcripts, and performance, as well as strategic planning.•Curriculum Development: Developed, planned, and executed curriculum resources to enhance the implementation of student success, professional development, and career success.•Mentorship: Mentored students in person per semester and via Zoom in between, including weekly mentor sessions with Campus mentors and staff as needed.•Training Leadership: Led, developed, and conducted Local Mentor training for on-campus mentors to aid in Veteran-to-Mentor relationships.•Communication and Data Management: Communicated with on-campus and off-campus/LOA Students, strategizing plans for return to campus and remaining on campus. Entered all grades, status updates, majors, LOAs, enrollment information into Salesforce.

Comprehensive HR Oversight: Administered, performed, and directed all areas of Human Resource functions for programs under the Board of Regents. Specialized in classification, pay, recruitment, staffing, and formulation of partnerships.•Recruitment Leadership: Led all recruitment and onboarding functions. Improved processes related to Onboarding, Recruitment, Orientation, FMLA, and other HR matters through the creation and development of new agency policy and procedure manuals.•Leadership Development: Developed relationships with department Directors and Supervisors. Coached the senior leadership team in building and developing their teams, increasing productivity, and addressing retention and succession planning.•Training Initiatives: Identified, created, and implemented training programs.•Organizational Analysis: Managed and directed the organizational analysis of programs related to classification and pay. •Problem-solving and Advisory Role: Advised and made recommendations to HR Director and agency management on alternatives and solutions to HR matters. Managed, investigated, and resolved employee complaints and grievances.•Position Management: Created, developed, and maintained agency position descriptions.•Recruitment Expertise: Advised hiring managers in recruitment efforts, formulation of position descriptions, and all recruitment activities. Conducted job match and fit recruitment initiatives, including posting job vacancies, reviewing candidate applications, conducting interviews, assessments, pre-employment background checks, drug testing, and offer of employment.•New Hire Orientation: Developed, conducted, and implemented new hire orientation and trainings.•Performance Evaluation: Reviewed annual evaluations for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.•Served on FLY - Financial Literacy for You Tour and My College Advocate campaign, promoting financial literacy, career advising, coaching, on-campus support and fiscal responsibility

United States

• Received, logged, and initiated the review process of SF-3’s (position descriptions) from assigned Districts and Sections. Analyzed SF-3’s by researching precedent allocations, comparing to other SF-3’s. Applied allocation criteria and made sound allocation recommendations.• System Management: Uploaded SF-3 into the State Civil Service’s Position Description System within the HR Info Portal on the SCS website.• Master Job Descriptions: Drafted position descriptions for final approval, including developing and revising Master Job Descriptions (MJD’s). Obtained information from Field HR as needed to revise/establish MJD’s.• High-Priority Job Study and Special Pay Requests: Prepared and submitted SCHR approved high-priority job study and special pay requests. Prepared all required documentation and justification, including job study forms, cover letters, salary surveys, and turnover analysis.• Compensation Analysis: Conducted market pricing and internal analysis to determine appropriate compensation components (grade, bonus level, etc.) according to compensation guidelines, ensuring internal and external competitiveness.• Job Description Creation and Review: Created, reviewed, modified, and audited new/existing job descriptions.• Organizational Chart Analysis: Analyzed SF-3’s by conferring with appropriate authorities, appointing authorities, and gathering/clarity pertinent information. Compared current and proposed organizational charts.• Salary Surveys: Conducted and analyzed salary surveys; completed surveys submitted by other organizations. Maintained records/logs of completed surveys for reporting purposes.• Insurance Premium Oversight: Independently reviewed reports from OGB and LaGov HCM to identify underpayments/overpayments of insurance premiums for both active and retired DOTD employees. Recovered state share and health life insurance. Verified that the proper amounts were paid on a monthly basis.

Coronado, Ca/Jacksonville Fl

Initiates and generate requests for Personnel Actions (RPA's) (SF-52's) including intermittent, and excepted using Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) for 190 personnel throughout 5 shop codes.Process a variety of personnel actions including but not limited to Appointments, Promotions, Changes to lower grades, Conversions, Separations, Leave without pay, Reassignments, and Retirements.Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all records and actions.Reviews position description/job description/ formats submitted for final signature to ensure all DOD, Office of personnel management, and Navy guidelines are adhered to.Check Request for Personnel Actions (SF-52's) for appropriate authorization and contact persons as necessary to obtain data to complete personnel records. Prepare funding documentations (SF182's) for all shop codes.Coordinates approved reorganizations and realignments between and within organizations.Advises competency and senior advisors on new and revised human resources instruction and guidance.Analyze the duties of a position to determine the correct title, pay plan, series, and grade level.Provide range of staffing administrative services requiring research and analysis. Recommend special hiring authority usage to hiring managers to locate applicants. Reviews and process justifications for appointments above the minimum step based on superior qualifications for adherence to policy and regulation.Resolves pay issues by working closely with financial technicians, supervisors, and payroll to acquire and provide information and liaison to resolve discrepancies as appropriate. Perform daily labor hour transactions for all assigned personnel.Initiates and prepares corrections and transactions by preparing and routing pay discrepancies/adjustment forms to payroll.Investigates Job Order Numbers (JONs) that have expired funding and acquire valid JONs for departmental funding.Conducts leave and overtime audits.

Jacksonville, Florida

Onboarding Support:•Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.•Prepared new hire paperwork and secured assets for permanent hires, interns, and contract employees.Recruitment and Interview Processes:•Assisted senior human resource officers in all recruitment and interview processes.•Supported senior staff in reviewing job announcements and provided advice on appropriate recruitment sources and methods.New Hire Orientation:•Conducted new hire orientation sessions for permanent hires, interns, and contract employees.Staffing Duties:•Supported senior staff in performing various staffing duties, including reviewing job announcements and ensuring document requirements for recruitments were met.Research and Data Compilation:•Researched a variety of human resource issues as requested by internal customers and business unit managers.•Compiled data from various personnel databases and provided recurring and non-recurring reports.

Leadership & Supervision:•Managed, trained, counseled, and supervised military and civilian personnel as Lead Petty Officer/Manager.Personnel Records Management:•Managed military personnel records and Master Pay record information for all military personnel across 300 underlying naval command databases spanning 8 states, including 10 reserve military units.Human Resource Management:•Processed military enlistments, re-enlistments, promotions, leave, benefits, pay entitlements, and separations.•Developed, implemented, and facilitated orientation for new military personnel and offboarding for separating military personnel.•Maintained records and compiled statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, and performance appraisals.Audits and Accuracy:•Oversaw audits with a 99.75% accuracy rate, contributing to the flawless processing of over $3,000,000 in pay, per diem, and travel. Maintained a 99% accuracy rate and 98% timeliness rate within a 12-day turnaround period.Problem Resolution and Customer Inquiries:•Interpreted customer inquiries and resolved discrepancies and complex problems based on extensive knowledge of military pay rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.Career Counseling:•Managed the Military Career Program, providing counseling and education to over 30,000 military personnel in areas of job training, promotions, benefits, pay, and advancement opportunities.Classification and Reorganizations:•Oversaw approved reorganizations and realignments between and within reserve units. Managed unit position descriptions resulting from organizational changes. Overlooked the evaluation, classification, competitive levels, and rating of military occupations.Labor and Employee Relations Officer:•Led the implementation of strategic initiatives, including the creation of a culture for equity and inclusion.

El Paso, Texas

Coordinates approved reorganizations and realignments between and within reserve units serviced. Make changes to unit position descriptions resulting from organizational changes. Ensures required signatures are present, answers questions about the format of newly developed unit position descriptions. Performs classification functions such as verifying correct codes and competitive levels. Coordinated security actions as appropriate.Reviews all forms for completeness concerning health benefits, leave entitlements, and retirements. Analyze and resolve questions related to TSP participant benefits issues in the area of contributions, error correction and transactions processed. Acts as a referral resource providing advice pertaining to health claims, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) changes, retirement, leave, veterans preference, military leave, and all other applicable benefits.Served as liaison to service members and beneficiaries on the coverage options, variances in coverage, and advantages/disadvantages of retirement, life insurance, health, dental, and death benefits.Provides a wide range of information concerning all aspects of Health Benefits programs concerning eligibility, enrollment, and basic features included but not limited to cost, coverage, and time constraints for filing. Reviews electronically complete forms for accuracy, completeness, eligibility, and proper effective date. Responsible for the education to over 500 reserve military personnel in areas of benefits, pay, and advancement opportunities. Process leave transactions as required in accordance with MILPERSMAN 1050. Prepare and process re-enlistment contracts, record of counseling's (Page 13's), extensions, DD214, DD215, bonus pay, advance pay, and high-year tenure contracts. Managed a shop of 3 workers within the travel department.Coordinates performance appraisals ensuring that end of the year appraisals and awards are accurate and verified.

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

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Education record

Associates, Psychology