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Fort Jackson Sc

42A Certified AIT Instructor with completion of Common Faculty Instructor Course and Phase I and Phase II Blackboard Training Coursetrained three classes resulting in each cycle trained meeting Class of Excellence Grade Point Average standards of 93%Provides accredited platform and practical instructions to soldiers assigned to be trained in the Human Resources Specialist military occupation specialty (MOS). Manages and monitors the progress of soldiers through a group paced course.Utilizes a technical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction and knowledge of the Army learning management system, blackboard training system, SMART Boards and military websites in order to teach soldiers the skills of using personal computers; and the proper use of various commercial and military software programs to include word processing.Instructs soldiers in the fundamentals of providing multiple levels of technical and leadership support to field commanders.Conducts research to remain current of Army doctrine, regulations, and other policy and procedural changes.Attends meetings, conferences, briefings and other information-sharing venues per direction of the Course Manager.Participates in course team meetings and other information-sharing venues as required by the Course Manager.Performs administrative and train-up functions such as processing and procurement of a CAC card, staff & faculty training, and shadowing of another instructor for the specified lesson(s) the instructor will be required to teach.Adheres to TRADOC Reg. 350-6 (Initial Entry Training (IET) Policies & Administration), AR 350-1 (Army Training) and FJ 600-3 (Prohibited Practices and Illegal Associations). Interacts with students in a professional manner and does not accept personal remuneration for services rendered in the performance of duty or engage in social activities with student personnel unless specifically invited by the COR.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Oversaw and managed three supervisors and three employees on the postal operations for over 1000 employees cycling through quarterly for Basic Training and 160 managers, supervisors and employees. Managed finance operations to include enrollment in payroll system and pay inquiries issues. Updated beneficiaries for life insurance and advises personnel on relocation options. Received commendable ratings during annual inspections. Participates in occupational classification and management of human resources. supervises activities including maintaining personnel records and processing personnel actions for personnel and their families. Prepared reports on staffing levels and status of personnel. Evaluated personnel and qualifications for special assignments. Provided technical guidance and training to employees. Supervised specific personnel functions in a small human resource office, battalion, and human resource services support activity. Advised the Director on employee personnel readiness and strength levels of supported reporting units. Reviewed consolidated reports, statistics, applications, and prepared recommendations for personnel actions to higher headquarters. Reviews and prepares reports and data on staffing levels of personnel and made duty assignments of enlisted personnel. Reviews cyclic and other reports to assess systems performance. Maintained liaison with servicing data processing facility and field managers of interfaced systems. Supervised quality assurance procedures. Advised directors, adjutant, and other staff members on human resource administration activities.

Fort Stewart, Ga

Provided leadership to six supervisors and nine employees ensuring 100% timeliness on annual evaluations. Processed 1,000 personnel actions and managed records for 959 personnel. Distributed 10,000 mail packages, 2,000 letters and maintained accountability of $300,000 worth of equipment in Afghanistan. Prepared and processed requests for transfer or reassignment. Processed classification/reclassification actions and prepared orders and requests for orders. Prepared and maintained officer personnel records. Initiated, monitored, and processes personnel evaluations. Prepared and reviewed personnel casualty documents. Monitored suspense actions and transfers records. Processed personnel for separation and retirement. Initiated applications forpassports and visas. Processed and executed personnel service center level procedures and actions. Prepared letters of sympathy to next of kin and typed correspondence and forms in draft and final copy. Processed applications for officer candidate school, warrant officer flight training, and other training. Processed recommendations for awards and decorations. Prepared and maintained files on an automated data processing system. Processes bars to reenlistment and suspension of favorable personnel actions. Monitored appointment of line of duty, survivor assistance, and summary court officers. Processed line of duty investigations and deployment forms. Posted changes to Army regulations and other publications. Applied knowledge of provisions and limitations of Freedom of Information and Privacy acts.

Fort Jackson, Sc

Mentored 13 Supervisors who trained 1500 employees a year in the Human Resources Specialist Course.Exercised leadership skills by counseling supervisors and personnel. Maintained $130,000 worth of equipment by conducting monthly inventories. Instructed students periodically on the Army Human Resource Curriculum. Coordinated training events to train over 375 employees a quarter and ensure they are able to function as a Human Resources Specialist worldwide. Created schedules for employees to work overnight shifts and implement Standard Operating Procedures to increase performance in the organization.

Fort Riley, Kansas

Implemented Human Resources Standard Operating Procedures and controlled the security of personal information and was the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Quality Assurance supervisor. Facilitated review boards for personnel to compete for their next level of promotion. Distributed 60,000 mail package, 9,000 letters, processed 1,000 personnel actions and managed records for 1100 personnel. Performed clerical and administrative support for general personnel matters. Prepared correspondence and orders and completes forms and records using word processing and other software. Maintained files and answered telephone. Interviewed personnel and provided input for computer system. Supervised, counseled, evaluated, and provided technicalguidance and training to employees.

Kaiserslautern, Germany

US Army – Kaiserslautern, Germany – May 2006 to Aug 2007Advised Operations Manager on issues pertaining to 40 supervisors and personnel. Supported over 700 family members of peers, seniors and personnel deployed to Iraq. Maintained accountability and maintenance of automation equipment and the appearance of three facilities valued at over $5,000,000. Managed Command and Control by establishing and maintaining two-way communication with forward deployed units to ensure timely and accurate information, resolve issues and maintain communication. Served as the official information source for families and as the conduit between the deployed unit and their families. Conducted information briefings, preparing postings for the family readiness group website and reviewing family readiness group newsletters. Ensured newsletters were published on a regular basis. Managed logistic and supply functions for the organization by ensuring mail operations, video teleconference and internet connection was maintained. Managed administrative support for the organization. Coordinated plans with FRG leader for FRG social or recreational activities to build and sustain morale and camaraderie. Answer questions and concerns from FRG leaders and Families. Coordinate with American Red Cross regarding emergency information on unit Soldiers and Family members. Log, track and process Red Cross emergency messages and notify forward unit of impending Red Cross messages.