Monitor and evaluate local activities concerning workforce readiness issues, plan and encourage chapter involvement and activities impacting the workforce readiness arena. Work in cooperation with state-level workforce readiness advocates. Serve as advocate and program coordinator for workforce readiness chapter activities. Present reports and updates to the chapter president and fellow chapter members. Partner with local schools to share information to discuss initiatives. Identify and evaluate issues that impact workforce readiness and develop goals for chapter workforce readiness strategy. Serve as advocate and provide leadership to the chapter on issues, and a resource at chapter activities for education programs. Monitor local activities concerning workforce readiness and provide timely information to the chapter president and state workforce readiness director. Develop and support workshops and seminars that address workforce readiness issues. Provide special recognition for chapter members and for local programs that promote betterment of the local workforce through educational process. Participate in SHRM Workforce Readiness Core Leadership Area volunteer leader conference calls and webcasts. Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter. Represent the chapter in the human resources community.

• The San Antonio Human Resource Management Association (SAHRMA) is a non-profit professional organization comprised of more than 800 members dedicated to the advancement of human resource management. SAHRMA has over 900 Human Resources Professionals in the greater San Antonio area, and over 500 additional recipients of our newsletter. • SAHRMA's mission is to provide for the interchange of ideas, experience, and methods concerning the relationships between management and employees, and to promote professional ethics and acquaintance among those involved in professional Human Resource Management.

• Plan and conduct special short-term, long-term and ongoing projects at the request of the Division Director. Research and evaluate a variety of highly complex and problematic programs and practices.• Oversee and evaluate contractor activities and set strategies to execute the procurement of services and systems. Utilize advanced project and program management techniques to monitor project(s) progress, schedules, and funding. Conduct periodic reviews of projects, related acquisitions, and proposed changes. • Formulate process decisions, to include obtaining input from various sources and engaging the appropriate stakeholders, with the overall direction provided by the Division Director. • Provide recommendations with supporting rationale, and responses to requests for information, advice or guidance. Write memoranda, position papers, project summaries, performance requirements, statement of work, and other material related to contract acquisitions.• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and liaison activities with agency staff, inter-agency working groups and resources, appropriate committees, Departmental officials, other governmental organizations and individuals interested in division projects and programs. • Identify projects that may be venturing into problems, escalating red flags by providing analysis, alternatives, and recommendations for corrective action for appropriate/timely resolution. Ensure that projects are on-time and meeting or exceeding internal customer expectations. Identify project interdependencies, risks and barriers and assure appropriate mitigation processes.

• Centurion Military Alliance's (CMA) mission is to serve actively transitioning military service members by providing vetted resources and military-to-civilian cross-trained expertise which is focused on supporting and preparing the military community for professional career opportunities while providing personalized assistance to better serve them in achieving both their short and long-term employment readiness and job placement goals. • CMA offers a one-of-a-kind transitional skills training and education platform that ensures each individual is equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to establish a professional career path upon exiting the military. CMA ensures that each member receives a professionally written resume provided by a Certified Resume Writer which highlights their experiences throughout their military career.

• Provide management, leadership, Human Resources, and business development consulting to medium and large sized businesses.• Assess and implement Human Resources services including: employee relations, performance management and compliance issues.• Create and implement tactical and strategic business objectives and plans related to productivity, service, and business relationship initiatives. Interpret, apply, advise on the principals of public laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), and agency policy in the performance of professional work, and government contracts.• Develop and use formal advertising and negotiation procedures; evaluate contract price proposals, administer and close out contracts. Utilize standardized capture management practices to acquire new business.

• Team lead for the consultative services at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in planning studies to determine immediate and long-range training needs for over 700 international students. Responsible for the direction and coordination of research, and analysis of numerous courses in aviation, anti-terrorism, intelligence, electronics, logistics, etc.. Produced detailed report with over 140 specific recommendations for improvement of 33 international courses.• Identified new training requirement for international anti-terrorism course resulting in the award of new contract. Evaluated insertion of new training aids to include but not limited to; interactive courseware; computer based training, simulators, any other training to enhance international training performance.• Utilized knowledgeable of U.S. Govt. acquisition processes used to secure contractor-provided training services, established acquisition timelines in accordance with applicable regulations, and assisted in conducting market research, performance work statements and other documents required for in the acquisition process.

• Flawless investigation of drug case ensured 100% identification of participants. Proper documentation was critical in criminal action, prosecution of offenders. • Judicious advice corrected excessive discipline problems; slashed need for Letters of Reprimand by 70% in six month period.• Ability to motivate subordinates resulted in three employee promotions, five company awards in two year period, and two consecutive Human Resources professional of the Year awards. • Hands-on management of employee relations issues led to turn around of four troubled employees. Retention resulted in all four becoming productive members of the team, and saved over $50k in cost avoidance.• Selected speaker for International Professional Development training course at multiple foreign Military Academies. Briefed cadre of international officers and senior enlisted members on leadership, and core values.• Authored comprehensive Human Resources Standard Operating Procedures Manual; adopted by 15 other units as the base-wide standard.

• Key player in award of two consecutive “100% compliance” ratings from multiple governmental inspections.• Authored comprehensive Human Resources Standard Operating Procedures Manual; adopted by 15 other units as the organization-wide standard.• Orchestrated base-wide “Afghanistan Care Package” initiative; energized donations of over 600 movies, books, fan mail, and games. Huge morale booster for our troops and our company.• Contagious enthusiasm and positive influence resulted in 15% decline in adverse actions in nine months period.• Conducted proactive “Core Values” training to over 1,200 employees. Resulted in lowest discipline problems on entire base. Results: over $900,000+ in increased productivity.• Guided 30 troubled employees to improve performance and specialty skills; supervisor feedbacks indicated 100% satisfaction and retention. Results: over $600,000 savings in cost avoidance of new hires. • Planned systematic studies to determine the immediate and long-range training needs of employees engaged in complex work at a large facility.

Spanish language instructor, supervisor, and course developer in aircraft maintenance field. Established strong military-to-military relations with top military leaders of Latin America. Developed new courses to meet customer demand, established procedures, requirements, and content.