Manages a broad range of HR functions including payroll distribution, personnel file management, HR policy development, employee recruitment/screening/hiring/orientation, and staff training programs.

Led 62-member department responsible for instructing 13 formal courses on shore and at sea to prepare individuals in operating US Navy's fleet of hovercraft (valued at $32M each). Recruited and interviewed all student applicants to confirm proficiency of new hires. Worked closely with leadership in 7 departments to ensure short- and long-term training requirements were met. Held full responsibility for staff compliance with OSHA/organizational safety policies and procedures. Maintained US… Show more Led 62-member department responsible for instructing 13 formal courses on shore and at sea to prepare individuals in operating US Navy's fleet of hovercraft (valued at $32M each). Recruited and interviewed all student applicants to confirm proficiency of new hires. Worked closely with leadership in 7 departments to ensure short- and long-term training requirements were met. Held full responsibility for staff compliance with OSHA/organizational safety policies and procedures. Maintained US Navy's complex HRIS to manage/track retention rate statistics, student information, and training/workstation qualifications for 150+ students. Show less

Managed training and day-to-day functions of 58-person group operating 6 highly technical hovercraft. Monitored performance and supervised staff activities, focusing on morale, professional development, and safety.Researched, designed curriculum, and delivered equal opportunity and sexual harassment policy training course for all division employees.

Functioned as Team Member for 16-member group and sole instructor on the east coast for the Tactical Decision Support Subsystem (TDSS). Trained deploying ships to be certain of 100% operational readiness prior to departure. Additionally held role as Command Sponsor Coordinator and developed/delivered "welcome aboard packages" and organizational orientation process to ensure new personnel received all necessary training.