Led a diverse branch comprised of 33 personnel; four (4) Field Grade officers, one (1) Sr NCO, and 28 civilians. Time management and effective communication were an absolute must. Applied Mission Command to empower employees resulting in higher self-confidence and stronger work ethic. Oversaw the planning, synchronization, and execution of seven (7) Enlisted Manning Cycles (EMC); resulted in the participation of ~57,853 NCOs. Executed bi-weekly EMC synchronization meetings to ensure… Show more Led a diverse branch comprised of 33 personnel; four (4) Field Grade officers, one (1) Sr NCO, and 28 civilians. Time management and effective communication were an absolute must. Applied Mission Command to empower employees resulting in higher self-confidence and stronger work ethic. Oversaw the planning, synchronization, and execution of seven (7) Enlisted Manning Cycles (EMC); resulted in the participation of ~57,853 NCOs. Executed bi-weekly EMC synchronization meetings to ensure the Directorate was informed on timelines and individual tasks. Analyzed preference data determining 77% of NCOs received a “Top 5” preference. Communicated market updates to senior leaders across the enterprise. Supervised the enlisted Initial Entry Training (IET) Assignments Team who executes ~60,000 IET assignments each year, dependent upon accessions. Ensured assignments were executed in a timely manner with less than a 2% error rate. Reacted to challenges with the release of IPPS-A by establishing an IET Frustrated Assignments Cell consisting of seven personnel. Provided guidance, direction, and priorities daily which resulted in the processing and correcting of ~1,473 frustrated assignments that were impacting the proper accountability of Soldiers. Analyzed and responded to personnel readiness concerns addressed through the Army Strategic Readiness Assessments (ASRA) process, Army Synchronization and Resourcing Conferences (ASRC), Army Personnel Synchronization Conferences (APSC), Regionally Aligned Readiness and Modernization Model (ReARMM) OPTs and Work Groups, and Active Component Manning Guidance OPTs. Synchronized efforts with HQDA and ACOM/ASCC/DRUs for the execution of strategic initiatives impacting Army Readiness such as V Corps forward stationing, activation of the 11th ABN Division (Alaska), substitution of 31B for 31E to support Corrections Command, and the implementation of Army Futures Command Software Factory/Artificial Intelligence program. Show less

Led a Team of 6 personnel consisting of three (3) senior NCOs and 3 civilian employees. While small, this position afforded me the opportunity to develop my leadership skills such as time management skills, how to prioritize tasks, the need to communicate effectively, and the necessity to know and understand the intricacies of policies related to supervising civilians. Mission Command was used to empower employees to make decisions resulting in them feeling like they made an impact. Building… Show more Led a Team of 6 personnel consisting of three (3) senior NCOs and 3 civilian employees. While small, this position afforded me the opportunity to develop my leadership skills such as time management skills, how to prioritize tasks, the need to communicate effectively, and the necessity to know and understand the intricacies of policies related to supervising civilians. Mission Command was used to empower employees to make decisions resulting in them feeling like they made an impact. Building relationships was a focus to develop trust. Communication skills were enhanced while developing relationships with contacts in the White House agencies; Joint Staff; Offices of the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Army; Chief of Staff, Army (CSA) office; HQDA, ASA M&RA; and many others to resolve immediate, short term, and long-range personnel readiness concerns. Understanding the Force Registration process assisted with HQDA G3/5/7 coordination to register Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP) Derivative UICs at the appropriate location. Applied analytical skills to develop an automated tool used to identify structure changes related to the Inspector General and Equal Opportunity Advisor program. The result was a reduction in processing time by 80%, allowing employees more time to focus on managing their programs. Synchronized efforts with the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA M&RA) to update AR 614-200 regarding the Army’s Equal Opportunity Program based on feedback from the Department of the Army (DA) Inspector General’s investigation. Worked with the HQDA SHARP Program Office and SHARP Academy to develop a centrally managed SHARP program like the Army’s EOA program. Organized RFIs for the SHARP program on policy and procedural changes, structure requirements, and training requirements. Show less

Served as the EPMD lead for numerous HQDA OPTs due to knowledge and expertise in HR policy and personnel readiness such as HR Contingency (Replacement Operations); DML Management; Predictability OPT; Medical Force Structure OPT. Provided input into regulation updates, policy updates, EXORDS, etc. such as OSD Personal Property Strategic Plan; AR 614-200 update; Assisted in the development of the Rotational Business Rules; FM 1-0 update; Active Component Manning Guidance (ACMG).… Show more Served as the EPMD lead for numerous HQDA OPTs due to knowledge and expertise in HR policy and personnel readiness such as HR Contingency (Replacement Operations); DML Management; Predictability OPT; Medical Force Structure OPT. Provided input into regulation updates, policy updates, EXORDS, etc. such as OSD Personal Property Strategic Plan; AR 614-200 update; Assisted in the development of the Rotational Business Rules; FM 1-0 update; Active Component Manning Guidance (ACMG). Appointed as lead for the activation of the Security Forces Assistance Brigades (SFAB), Security Forces Assistance Command (SFAC), and Military Advisor Training Academy (MATA).Attended planning meetings coordinate structure, eligibility/criteria for volunteers, waiver policy, and MOS substitutions. Assisted FORSCOM G1 and SFAC G1 with creating a SFAB Recruiting Team. Provided daily updates to senior leaders within HRC and HQDA G1 on the status of fill for SFAB, SFAC, and MATA as well as any critical areas needing immediate attention. Analyzed data to identify all eligible Soldiers within certain MOSs to identify as potential recruits; resulted in a mass email to all Soldiers. Worked with HQDA and FORSCOM on a SFAB EXORD outlining volunteer criteria. Assisted with writing a MILPER Message focused on SFAB recruitment. Developed and published internal policies and business rules associated with eligibility requirements and volunteer process for the SFA program. Coordinated with HRC’s Military Schools Branch and MATA leadership to ensure all Soldiers graduating from CATC were awarded SQI ‘3’. Coordinated with Retention and Reclassification Branch to identify MOS/Grade/Locations to receive a Selective Retention Bonus. Recognized for my efforts by the selection of Civilian of the Quarter, 1st Quarter, FY18. Show less

- Skillfully compiles, researches and analyzes data using classified and unclassified automated systems and databases, to identify trends, deficiencies, personnel shortfalls- Communicates personnel readiness concerns to Senior Executives within Headquarters, Department of the Army, Human Resources Command, and other Army agencies- Actively participates in strategic planning in an effort to formulate and execute personnel readiness concepts throughout the Army- Conducts training on… Show more - Skillfully compiles, researches and analyzes data using classified and unclassified automated systems and databases, to identify trends, deficiencies, personnel shortfalls- Communicates personnel readiness concerns to Senior Executives within Headquarters, Department of the Army, Human Resources Command, and other Army agencies- Actively participates in strategic planning in an effort to formulate and execute personnel readiness concepts throughout the Army- Conducts training on personnel readiness processes, procedures, regulations, and policies; trained more than 100 executives, spanning across the globe, to date Show less

- Led a team of 15 employees who managed the personnel readiness of 25,000 employees. - Communicated personnel readiness concerns to Senior Executives on the installation, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Human Resources Command, and other Army agencies- Served as the Personnel Strategic Planner while deployed to Operation New Dawn in Iraq ensuring more than 20,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Civilians, and Contractors safely departed Northern Iraq upon its closure -… Show more - Led a team of 15 employees who managed the personnel readiness of 25,000 employees. - Communicated personnel readiness concerns to Senior Executives on the installation, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Human Resources Command, and other Army agencies- Served as the Personnel Strategic Planner while deployed to Operation New Dawn in Iraq ensuring more than 20,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Civilians, and Contractors safely departed Northern Iraq upon its closure - Researched and interpreted legislation, regulatory guidance and policies in order to develop local policies and procedures relating to personnel readiness- Aggressively mentored more than 25 personnel leading to a team operating as professionals while in a deployed environment Show less

- Oversaw the planning and execution of an Army Program that transformed how human resources support was provided throughout the United States Army Reserve. - Supervised three (3) Program Managers who were responsible for distributing more than $13 million of equipment throughout the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the U.S. Army National Guard. - Participated in the review of the Army’s human resources functions to determine future manpower and structure requirements.

- Led a team of 11 employees who provided human resources support to an organization of more than 3,500 personnel at both Fort Campbell, KY as well as during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq - Established systems, while deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, that ensured timely pay actions, awards, evaluations, casualty reports, and personnel accountability - Served as the principle advisor to the senior executive in the organization