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Mentone, Tx

Ballston Spa, New York, United States

Represented the Director in maintaining the professional and general efficiency of 200 employees. Management of employees in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources/Administration Department.• Instructed and guided 12 junior staff members, supervising administrative day-to-day routine for a workforce exceeding 200 employees. This effort led to two command advancements and the promotion of three individuals to Chief Petty Officer.• Collaborated with senior leadership and external entities to develop guidelines ensuring the well-being of Sailors and civilians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Created the Command Duty Officer program, formulating watch schedules for nine additional senior staff, originating and refining the authoritative document outlining duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for the assigned position.• Demonstrated exceptional communication during difficult situations, which included hostile work environments and discriminatory issues, in a manner that solved the problem at the lowest level possible.• Demonstrated a risk and control mindset while using the Judge Advocate General Manual to complete integrity violations and general misconduct investigations.• Served as the Authorizing Official (AO) approving all travel per the Joint Travel Regulations Manual and audited program to ensure no misuse of the Government Travel Card Program.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, United States

Autonomously and effectively completed all administrative preparations, security clearances, and travel arrangements for a cohort of 150 employees. Enforced rules, regulations, and policies as determined by the Director. Successfully managed the performance review process for all 150 employees.• Served as the Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA), successfully resolving over 100 pay-related issues and transactions, recovering more than $80,000 owed.• Served as Assistant Security Manager, actively contributing to the management and execution of the Department of the Navy Security Program. Initiated and maintained security clearances and access eligibility, including Single Scope Background Investigations and Periodic Reinvestigations for 150 employees.• Demonstrated exceptional emotional intelligence, thoughtfulness, and empathy when creating and delivering corrective action documents, resulting in the separation of employees from active service.• Served as the command’s Organizational Defense Travel Administrator (ODTA), collaborated extensively with personnel regarding travel arrangements, facilitated adjustments, and processed travel expense reimbursement.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, United States

Represented the Director in maintaining the professional and general efficiency of 400 employees. Instructed and guided 11 indirect junior staff employees in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources/Administration Department.• Served as Certifying Official (CO) for the Defense Travel System, managing a travel budget of $800K across 11 accounts, ensuring adherence to the Joint Travel Regulations manual.• Collaborated with various departments to develop the company’s travel budget plan for two consecutive years.• Created and facilitated new training programs and provided implementation procedures for HR specialists to enhance efficiency, increase productivity, and enhance personnel readiness for operational development.• Served as an Individual Augmentee with Joint Forces, Seoul, South Korea. Spearheaded a team of 12 personnel hailing from various military components, effectively managing logistical and personnel-related tasks.• As a member of the Command Assessment Team, supporting the Command Equal Opportunity Officer by delivering crucial command diversity information and conducting comprehensive Climate Assessments. Engaged and surveyed 400 employees, organized and led small focus group sessions, fostering an environment of open dialogue and discussions on diversity and inclusion, contributing to enhancing workplace inclusivity and diversity.• Supported supervisors in correcting employee performance deficiencies through performance improvement plans, training, clarifying expectations, and progressive discipline.

Various Locations

Human Resources leader with 10+ years of experience in officer management, leadership, and advising on employee relations as a Navy Veteran. A reliable subject matter expert with a history of quickly learning Human Resource practices, procedures, policies, and employment and labor laws despite transitioning to new locations every three years over a 20-year Naval career. A results-oriented administrator who demonstrates exceptional time management skills to handle a high-volume workload in fast-paced and demanding environments, adjusting readily to multiple demands with a calm and professional demeanor.