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Tracy, California

Tracy, California

Roswell, New Mexico

Leprino Foods is the world’s largest supplier of mozzarella cheese and one of the largest suppliers of premium dairy nutrition ingredients. Responsible for developing recruiting plans and building a pipeline of candidates, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new creative recruiting ideas, through employment branding, industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, employee referrals, social media and advanced internet sourcing techniques. Focused on plant based positions and implemented college recruiting initiatives and job fairs. Responsible for developing employment branding and reputation for the company. Coached managers in evaluating their talent pool and identify talent gaps and develop talent for future positions.Responsible for planning, coaching, and consulting with teams and individuals who need assistance solving organizational challenges. Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies and procedures and coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related procedural issues and inquiries. Responsible for HR office management, employee relations, HR policy administration, workers compensation and leave of absence claims management, and benefit administration.Responsible for the vendor management programs, uniforms, security company, vending machines, lockers, etc. Oversees the HRIS employee related data bases, Kenexa Brassring, SAP, KRONOS Timekeeping, etc. Drive employee engagement by meeting with supervisors and management to discuss employee issues and concerns.Responsible for the custodial services and security of the plant. Supervise eight custodial personnel in their housekeeping duties of the plant and nine contract security personnel for the exterior and interior security and safety of the plant employees. Responsible for the training programs and personal and professional development for each department.

Sacramento, California Area

Manager of a 110,000 square foot facility and $85 million in equipment, land and buildings; responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business of the organization; in charge for planning, directing, and overseeing building operations and services; analyzes utility bills and energy output, allocates office space to departments, purchases equipment, and maintains appearance of building. Duties generally focused on using best business practice to improve efficiency, by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity; involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises. Primary responsibilities include: Building environmental system usage and policy implementation; inter-agency coordination and scheduling for building usage; management and supervision of 50 full time employees; develop and implement facility usage and maintenance policies; organize and conduct routine facility maintenance; manage, update and test the facility physical security requirements. Supervise daily activities and liaise between tenants and full-time staff to coordinate facility requirements and needs. Develop and execute strategies and policies. Negotiate and mediate conflicts.Team building: Organized groups of individuals and departments into a synchronized team through identification of like skills that complimented one another. Results: A strategic matrix that planned operations a year out coordinating supporting activities and reducing duplication of work requirements by 25%.Problem Solving/Decision Making: Strong analytical skills employed in a systematic approach identifying root causes of problems, drawing appropriate conclusions and generating viable solutions based on deliberate examination of all information from a variety of sources. Make concise decisions in a timely manner and operates effectively under pressure.

Afghanistan

Serve as the Senior Mentor for the Commander, Afghanistan Security Forces and Director of a 60 personnel team that advised, coached and mentored the Afghan forces on operational, strategic and tactical issues. Advised, mentored and trained over 2,246 Afghan military police force safely and effectively. Gained the trust and confidence of the Afghan leadership with skilled persuasion and targeted use of Afghan culture and language; provided timely and accurate information to senior leaders on issues relative to Afghan plans, procedures, policies, doctrine, logistics, operational readiness and intelligence concerns; established a common operating picture which promoted sustained readiness of all coalition and Afghan forces; empowered team by providing mission critical resources, sound guidance and clear objectives which allowed team to conduct daily key leader engagements to train the Afghan forces; accountable for over $25 million of equipment and building space along with the moral and welfare of the advising team.Hand-selected to command, mentor and train Afghan national security forces on operational and strategic needs. Successfully executed combat missions all over Afghanistan; cultivated critical relationships with key military and political leaders. Meticulously tracked and maintained supply chain activities that amounted to $50 million of equipment with zero defects.Training/Development: Evaluated over 2,200 personnel unit that successfully executed missions all over Afghanistan by developing critical relationships with military and political leaders. Results: Assessed Afghan forces so comprehensively that no follow-on U.S. Forces were needed at end of tour saving the US Government over $1.2 Million.

Sacramento, California Area

Responsible for all strategic planning, operations, training, and mobilization for California Army National Guard; served as the primary advisor to the State military senior executives for all operational and training matters to include, but not limited to: training, schools, operations, plans, force development and modernization; overseas contingency operations and training, staff planning and supervision; planned and conducted defense support to civilian authorities within California at the direction of the governor. Primary duties include: Preparing training guidance; identifying training requirements; determining requirements for and allocation of training resources; organizing and conducting internal schools, and obtaining resources for external schools; conducting training inspections, test, and evaluations; compiling training records and reports; planning, coordinating, and supervising exercises; synchronizing operations with all staff sections; evaluating the organizational structure, functions, and workload for all personnel to ensure their proper use and requirements; recording and reporting data for information, planning and programming, allocation, and justification; coordinating all other staff section responsibilities.Budget Management: Maintained a $130 Million annual budget for development, execution and assessment of training of over 16,000 personnel. Results: Executed 97% of allotted budget with zero audits.Problem Solving/Decision Making: Strong analytical skills employed in a systematic approach identifying root causes of problems, drawing appropriate conclusions and generating viable solutions based on deliberate examination of all information from a variety of sources. Make concise decisions in a timely manner and operates effectively under pressure.

Hayward, Ca

Senior Personnel/Program Manager of 22 highly specialized Hazardous Materials Specialist that is directed by the governor to support civilian authorities at a domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield explosive (CBRNE) or natural/man-made disaster incident by identify agents/substances; assessing current and projected consequences; advising on response measures; and assisting with appropriate requests for additional state/federal support; performed consultation with communities and businesses regarding their emergency preparedness planning; worked side-by-side with all first responders at the state and federal level to ensure a seamless integration during exercise and real world events; highly trained by the Department of Defense weapons of mass destruction and several all-hazard skill sets; certified as a hazardous materials technician in accordance with International Fire Service Accreditation Congress requirements qualified in more than 1600 hours of high-tech training by FEMA, DHS, EPA, and DOE.By-named selected to command a special unit of HAZMAT technicians trained to respond to all levels of weapons of mass destruction. Developed and utilized data analysis and forecasting to provide expert consequence management, emergency response and recovery capabilities to first responder community.Manager/Coordinator: Oversaw 22 specially trained HAZMAT technicians to respond to all levels of weapons of mass destruction. Results: Developed, planned, programmed and exercised over 60,000 hours of individual and collective training and trained over 10,000 emergency first responders.

Sacramento, California Area

Responsible for the administration, operations, and logistics for the largest recruiting sales force in the United States; adeptly guided 2,180 personnel tasked with meeting federal and state mandated personnel strength levels; subject matter expert on all matters of recruiting and retention; successfully accounted for an annual budget of $13.5 million used for recruiting activities and marketing programs; responsible for the hiring, training, aligning the right personnel with the right positions to increase the force by 45% over a 12 month period; act as the chief advisor to the commander on all matters affecting the unit, responsible for ensuring the commander is in possession of all the information available necessary to making decisions; directly and indirectly supervises three to four components of the organization by integrating and coordinating the activities and assignments of each staff section to work as one combine team to accomplish assigned objectives; develop, staff and publish specific state policies, plans and procedures pertaining to strength maintenance and implemented a comprehensive training program that includes training prior to schooling, after formal school, and sustainment/refresher training and remedial training.Team building: Organized groups of individuals and departments into a synchronized team through identification of like skills that complimented one another. Results: A strategic matrix that planned operations a year out coordinating supporting activities and reducing duplication of work requirements by 25%.

Greater San Diego Area

Senior instructor for 35 college students; taught leadership and critical thinking skills to students becoming commissioned officers in the US Army; used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct participants in a variety of ways; assessed training needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups and consultation with students and instructors. Selected and assigned student instructors to conduct training classes; supervised and coordinated activities for student leadership during annual training seminars; monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process; conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new students. Administered performance reviews to evaluate each participant's progress; clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, classes and projects to all participants; effectively used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods; assumed ownership of all training program initiatives; developed and executed a training program that ensured evaluations of students were in accordance with new policies; supervised all administrative, operations and logistical requirements for the organization.Counseling/Mentoring: Directed and taught over 35 college students in leadership, problem solving and critical thinking skills to entry the U.S. Army Officer Corp. Results: All students exceeded national average during evaluation period with 100% graduation rate.•By name selected to evaluate officer candidates all over the United States, to evaluate their leadership, problem solving, and critical thinking skills in a field-environment with 98% graduation rate.•Developed and executed a training program that ensured evaluations of officer candidates were in accordance of new standards. All officer candidates exceeded the national average during their evaluation to become military officers.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Business Administration And Management, Human Resources

Management Theory (MGMT 610) Organizational Behavior (MGMT 630) Human Resources Management (MGMT 670) Ethics in Organizations (MGMT 687).

Master Certificate, Six Sigma

Green Belt Six Sigma Lean/Black Belt Six Sigma

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General