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• Delegated daily tasks to Supervisors to optimize group productivity• Trained 3 new Supervisors to effectively run their departments• Maintained live hang’s 100% efficiency during COVID-19 outbreak• Supervised and managed a department of 60+ Team Members and 3 Supervisors• Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training, and development coaching• Managed Live Hang, EVIS, and cut up• Reduced safety volitions by half

• Developed and implemented SOP’s for new Ham line• Served as the Interim Sanitation Supervisor, managing two Team Leaders and a 30-person sanitation team.• Increased OEE for Ham line to above the standard• Supervised and managed a department of 39 Team Members• Responsible for day to day operations in Smoked Meats department• Ensured all safety, food safety and GMPs were followed• Oversaw multiple production lines at one time• Reduced waste on Bologna SKUs by $36,000• Increased the output by 40% per hour on a newly created line

- Significantly improved the capabilities and experience level of personnel through strategic placement in training and development programs resulting in more effective performance of personnel; resulted in improvement of personnel records accuracy from below 30% to 100%. - Provided critical insight and practical advice for Soldiers and leaders executing comprehensive pre-mission training for deployment to worldwide locations greatly enhancing the capability of an organization comprised of over 1,300 Soldiers, 3,200 students, and 198 civilian personnel. - Utilized and performed a variety of recruitment and placement strategies to aid in strategic recruitment planning for operations. - Developed, implemented, and adhered Soldiers to individual career planning sessions that greatly improved their focus on personal career choices, and improved the overall effectiveness of the staff. - Orchestrated, created, and implemented schedules, sequences, and assignments for personnel, work assignments based on work priorities, quantity of equipment available, and skill level of personnel.

- Managed Human Resources operations for a strategic operations organization providing support services for over 450 military personnel including over 1,100 evaluations, awards, promotions, finance matters, strength management personnel accountability, as well as served as the Primary Advisor to senior management on all personnel matters. - Managed government assets, equipment, offices, supplies and operating budgets valued in excess of $200k without policy violation, damage or loss. - Ensured a safe working environment by implementing strict safety policies resulting in zero incidents during the assignment. - Managed the accountability and performance reporting of over 500 personnel ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies, as well as multiple special projects for personnel/talent placement with unmitigated success. - Consistently commended for having the most efficient Human Resources office throughout the organization as a result of streamlined management practices.

- Initiated and executed safety education training exercises, classes, and training events promoting safety awareness through safety councils and committees. - Developed and supervised a training plan which enabled over 400 personnel annually to execute nonstandard tasks while achieving unparalleled success during regular operations. - Served as the advisor and mentor to personnel by providing supervision, guidance, support, and discipline which promoted a positive morale and work environment. - Conducted training analysis, compiled reports, and submitted to the commander providing recommendations for improvements. - Received and reviewed incoming correspondence, regulations, directives and guidance from higher headquarters to determine actions to be taken and implemented as necessary to fulfill requirements for a Human Resources organization. - Reviewed and recommended changes to administrative procedures in order to streamline deficiency and ensure seamless operations for personnel management issues and policies. - Provided administrative support to senior and subordinate personnel during the creation, estimating, planning and implementation of orders and reports. - Maintained explicitly high standards for training initiatives, conduct, discipline, fitness, pride, and esprit de corps to ensure training mission success at every possible turn.

- Advised management officials on various types of placements for over 300 personnel to accomplish operational goals and their appropriate application in accordance with requirements to achieve success in Special Operations assignments. - Coordinated and implemented procedural and regulatory requirements governing promotion procedures; maintained accountability for assets valued more than $1 million. - Utilized and performed a variety of recruitment and placement strategies to aid in strategic recruitment planning for operations. - Employed administrative tasks, employee relations, records maintenance, purchase ordering, inventory control, report composition, and human resource skills. - Orchestrated training and education of staff in company policies and procedures, mentoring, and one-on-one counseling for employees to improve overall performance.