Key Achievements:• HR and Payroll Software Implementation:• Spearheaded the selection and implementation of a state-of-the-art HR and payroll software system that streamlined HR workflows, improved payroll processing efficiency and significantly reduced manual errors.• Led a cross-functional team through a seamless transition, including system customization, data migration, and comprehensive training programs that ensured company-wide adoption.Employee Handbook Revision:• Authored and introduced a comprehensive employee handbook that articulated company policies and procedures clearly and concisely, resulting in enhanced understanding of company standards with a reduction in policy-related queries.• Collaborated with legal experts to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, minimizing risk and fortifying organizational governance.Safety Manual Overhaul:• Overhauled the existing safety manual to reflect the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements, contributing to an improvement in safety audit results.• Initiated a company-wide safety training campaign, which led to heightened awareness and a sustained decrease in workplace incidents.Organizational Restructuring:• Designed and executed a new organizational structure to align with strategic business objectives, which increased operational efficiency and supported a growth in the workforce.• Facilitated effective change management by hosting supervisor level meetings, leading targeted workshops, and providing one-on-one coaching to assist employees through the transition.

In this capacity, I planned and managed the full recruitment life cycle such as job postings, applicant evaluations, interviewing, and onboarding. I determined current and future needs in personnel in collaboration with hiring managers. I built networks and relationships with schools and communities.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• I attracted and hired top talent by utilizing the best job advertising mix, which included job boards, career pages, and social media. • I consistently exceeded monthly recruitment targets by working with local high schools, colleges, business leaders, and other workforce services.• The feedback that I have received from applicants is that the jobs that they have received are "life-changing." I assured that the individual is on the right track and achieving success.• I evaluated applicants through physical screening, testing, and medical testing for entrance into the United States Army.• I set a precedent in schools by substitute teaching, which is now used by more recruiters to get in front of students.• I optimized new recruits’ experience by redesigning the office layout, which received tons of compliments.

As a Coordinator / Project Manager, I provided administrative, research, and project management support for the successful execution of the research projects. I worked with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and prospective companies to schedule research projects and interviews. I organized meetings, events, records, and interviews.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• I managed event operations of annual strategy meetings for each program by scheduling calls, maintaining the member database, assisting with logistics, and serving as a day-to-day contact for members.• I learned Workday very quickly and developed expertise in the Workday system.• I ensured the timely completion of projects by maintaining project dashboards.

During this time I attended course at FGCU and Florida SouthWestern State College.

As an HR Business Partner, I provided HR guidance and support to line managers on best HR practices to improve employee engagement, morale, and performance. I maintained harmonized management-employee relations by investigating and resolving conflicts and issues. I developed and coordinated training programs by identifying training needs, developing training materials, and organizing training events.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• I created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for department-level intelligence training which reduced the level no- shows by more than 30%.• I planned, coordinated, and implemented the training for over 120 military intelligence personnel, increasing the amount of qualified personnel from 54% to 76%,• I coordinated three separate Yellow Ribbon Events for over 350 soldiers from all over the United States that had just returned from deployment. These events spanned three months and were to be conducted once per month at 3 dedicated locations with mandatory attendance. Soldiers were allowed to bring family members with them. Oversee all 350 soldiers and their families travel and lodging arrangements to each of these locations. Awarded an Army Achievement Medal for this task.• I built a collaborative and productive working environment and increased readiness levels by instituting standard operating procedures and forecasting training out 90 days so everyone knew what was coming.• I deployed to Afghanistan as part of an interrogation team in support of Special Operations Command. In charge of this 29-man team that spanned two countries and was operating in two different combat operations. I managed this team with zero incidents. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for this action.