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Fort Jackson, SC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honolulu, HI

-Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Manager for the Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Healthcare System, comprised of the islands of Hawaii, American Samoa, Kauai, Kona, Hilo, Maui, Guam, and Saipan-Manages the program development, administration, evaluation and advisory functions of the EEO and Affirmative Employment Opportunity programs, the Alternative.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Supervised 9 human resources specialists in an administrative pool to support 149 employees while overseeing the day-to-day operations of all human resources functions.
• Managed a $1M+ budget for staff traveling to overseas to perform logistics and engineering duties in support of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) mission
• Coordinated on-boarding for new employees, facilitated orientation, and conducted exit interview for employees resigning
• Managed the maintenance and… Show more Supervised 9 human resources specialists in an administrative pool to support 149 employees while overseeing the day-to-day operations of all human resources functions.
• Managed the maintenance and serviceability of over $800K in computers and equipment
• Researched issues and claims and conducted required investigations

Vicenza Area, Italy

• Served as the subject matter expert on Equal Opportunity / Equal Employment Opportunity (EO / EEO) and human relations matters in support of 4,500 employees dispersed throughout 3 locations in Italy and Germany..
• Developed training initiatives and policies as a proactive measure to improve Equal Opportunity training and awareness
• Received and processed formal complaints in accordance… Show more Served as the subject matter expert on Equal Opportunity / Equal Employment Opportunity (EO / EEO) and human relations matters in support of 4,500.
• Received and processed formal complaints in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) policies and Army regulations; Conducted two-party mediations to ensure issues and concerns remained at the lowest level
• Conducted surveys using the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) so that leaders at all levels could have an accurate snapshot of the command climate in their respective.
• Trained 85 Equal Opportunity Leaders by utilizing the US Army’s 60-hour training model

Fort Gillem, Georgia

• Planned and conducted studies/experiments, analyzed data output and prepared output for study and personnel experimentation results. Supported human resources pilot testing, experimentation Human Resources exercise.
• Developed and maintained relationships with managers to ensure a successful workplace environment
• Shared goals with business leaders and directed the strategic HR agenda
• Executed projects and studies to perform… Show more Planned and conducted studies/experiments, analyzed data output and prepared output for study and personnel experimentation results. Supported human resources pilot.
• Executed projects and studies to perform operations research and systems analysis within established financial and time constraints while developing and utilizing appropriate data collection techniques
• Piloted studies / experiments on human resources and operations research to describe behavioral, organizational, and physical and equipment associated with irregular methods

Baumholder, Germany

• Constructed and implemented a human resources center capable of supporting 1K+ personnel and performed all necessary processes and changes to comply with Army and federal regulations. Oversaw employee relations.
• Prepared client monthly status reports and other deliverable documents
• Assessed company needs and provided advice as a Subject Matter Expert on EEO, sexual… Show more Constructed and implemented a human resources center capable of supporting 1K+ personnel and performed all necessary.
• Assessed company needs and provided advice as a Subject Matter Expert on EEO, sexual harassment and other personnel related issues, including making recommendations for policy changes and/or other personnel actions
• Prepared briefing reports in support of In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), executed IPRs, Technical Briefs and other meetings as required by the organization Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General