Ernie Bragg, Jr Email & Phone Number

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Washington

Leads HRIS innovation by leveraging experience in People Systems engineering, organizational psychology, team leadership, and program management. Applies foundational expertise to accelerate process innovation without compromising system stability.Primary Objectives:• Define HRIS capability gaps and deliver solutions to meet expanding requirements• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define HR strategies which exceed executive objectives• Conceptualize, design, and implement innovative, enterprise-wide solutions to prepare for the future

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Achieved and applies mastery of People Systems and practices to deliver solutions scalable from the tactical to corporate level, impacting over 2,200 people; Provides training, assessments, and analytics which enable enterprise-level initiatives; Advised managers, senior-, and C-leaders on methods to incorporate People Science into all organizational efforts and strategies.Results:• Facilitated the initial fielding of an enterprise-wide HRIS which subsumed over 40 disparate HR and pay systems• Captured and resolved over 400 incongruitous data points to prevent major system and pay conflicts• Recognized by senior executive leadership for technical mastery, and solicited by partnered organizations to lead vertical and lateral HR training; championed agency-to-agency HR partnership that enabled real-time troubleshooting and solution sharing.

Maryland, United States

Led a 12-member team and reported directly to the Chief Personnel Officer; developed and implemented people strategies for over 1,000 military and civilian employees operating in 6 locations across 5 states; led training for organizational leaders on the full spectrum of human resource support, and ensured compliance with federal and military regulations; advised senior staff on all related efforts.Results:Recognized by senior Army leaders for technical mastery, innovation, leadership, and professional stewardship, culminating in selection by HQ, Department of the Army to become a Human Resources Technician.

Us Military Posts In Europe

Led a specialized and multi-discipline 7-member team; reported directly to the Deputy Chief Personnel Officer; helmed development, delivery, and audits for all people strategy, including employee services, postal operations, medical support, and family wellness programs; positively affected over 3,000 people; advised senior staff on all efforts.Results:• Recognized as the top Human Resources leader (enlisted) in Europe for 2019• Led a robust HR data accuracy campaign which consolidated thousands of data points across multiple disparate HRIS platforms to derive actionable, progressive personnel programs;• Concurrently served as the headquarters Equal Opportunity leader.

Us Military Posts In Europe

Led a 4-member team and reported directly to the Deputy Chief Personnel Officer; oversaw complete talent cycle (nomination, selection, on-boarding, placement, and off-boarding) for 900+ employees assigned to over 40 locations across 26 countries; ensured 100% hire pace while following DoD-mandated turnover guidelines (rate >34% annually); delivered predictive analysis and talent solutions for 7 general/flag officer NATO commanders; coordinated directly with U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR), U.S. Army, Europe (USAREUR), and U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) to ensure all talent requirements were met.Results:• Streamlined data management by unifying 4 HR information systems into a single, custom database, enhancing data capture essential for talent management analyses;• Reduced organizational workload by more than 5 work-hours per week, and shorted resolution time by nearly 24 work-hours per event, by eliminating redundant and resource-intensive requirements;• Implemented quality assurance measures to improve team performance by over 14%;• Concurrently filled vacant headquarters Equal Opportunity leadership position;• Received commendation for leading the professional development of HR professionals throughout the European theater of operations.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Led a 2-member team and reported directly to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer; coordinated with internal and external partners* to ensure comprehensive mission support requirements (including administration, logistics, transportation, security, and communication) were met, impacting over 100 senior U.S. military and civilian personnel, operating across 5 remote locations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; enabled leaders to deliver the largest program within U.S. foreign military sales, valued at over $100 billion; ensured effective communication between senior DoD and Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense (MoD) officials.*partners included Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Department of Defense, and Army/Joint Commands, including U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), U.S. Army, Central (USARCENT) , and others. Results:• Ensured 100% compliance with U.S. and international law for the purchase, storage, maintenance, transportation, and use of U.S. and foreign government-owned equipment;• Ensured 100% compliance with U.S. laws for official travel funded partially or fully by a foreign government;• Reduced HR workload by more than 4 work-hours per week by eliminating antiquated systems;• Reduced costs by over 15% per-year by modernizing cross-national programs;• Selected over 100 fellow Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps personnel as the Joint Enlisted Leader of the Year (2016).

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Led a 2-member team and reported to the Chief of HR Plans and Operations; developed and analyzed HR initiatives and policies governing training and availability for over 1,500 highly technical and specialized experts in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) threat response and management, geographically dispersed over 19 military installations throughout 16 states, operating on independently scheduled global mission schedules; provided detailed HR considerations as part of Command-level military operation orders, with analyses on development, implementation, evaluation, and assessment of support requirements unique to CBRN and EOD; ensured capabilities of personnel to operate on separate deployment cycles in support of real-world, global response and counter-proliferation missions.Results:• Maintained 100% readiness and availability of CBRN, EOD, and Technical Escort professionals• Recovered over $170k to the U.S. Government by performing a detailed audit of unique special compensation programs.• Selected to lead a dedicated ceremonial team, performing over 9 high-visibility events in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.• Received multiple recognition awards for superior service and accomplishment.

Fort Buckner, Okinawa, Japan

Led a 6-member team and reported directly to the Chief Personnel Officer; supervised human resources support to over 500 U.S. and foreign personnel; supervised compensation, incentives, development, and special programs, to include postal operations; trained and responsible for non-combatant evacuation operations (NEO) program execution and disaster/emergency notification.Results:• Ensured 100% emergency notification, and NEO preparation within 1 hour of the 2011 Fukushima reactor disaster; the first organization in Okinawa to do so;• Maintained an unbroken record for perfect post office inspection results for over 2 years;• Supervised six junior HR and non-HR employees;• Received several commendations for superior leadership, technical skill, and community service.

Various

Positions held:-Human Resources Generalist, entry level-Postal Operations Specialist, entry level-Executive Administrative Assistant, entry level-Administrative Assistant (Record-keeping), entry levelResponsibilities included:• HR Generalist (Pay and Benefits, Training, Assessments, Administrative/Clerical) support• Morale programs (personal mail, promotions, pay) support• Record management of over 2,000 personnel recordsResults:• Received several commendations for superior skill, competence and service• Received two accelerated promotions

Fort Rucker, Alabama, United States

Selected for an exclusive Army warrant officer candidacy program. Appointed to the grade of "Warrant Officer One" by the Secretary of the Army.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration In Management

Warrant Officer One

Selected for an exclusive Army warrant officer candidacy program. Appointed to the grade of "Warrant Officer One" by the Secretary.

Associate Of Science - As, General Studies