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Mclean, Virginia

Army Reserve installation Management Directorate, OMAR-Funded Garrison’s Concept Plan in support of United States Army Reserve (USAR). In direct support of the USAR to write a concept plan that included four installations. USAR initiated a manpower study to “right-size” the OMAR funded installations from an enterprise-level perspective with the goal of redistributing resources throughout the entire enterprise. The scope of the study included all base operations (BASOPs) functions for four locations. The desired end state would be a concept plan that would “right-size” the manpower resources required to effectively and efficiently administer OMAR-funded garrison installation activities and eliminate function duplication.

Pentagon

Violence in the Work Place, in support of Human Resources Policy Division (HRPD), Army G1. Worked directly for the Chief, Colonel Green to interpret Department of Defense policy on Violence in the Workplace and then develop the Army’s policy on Violence in the Workplace. Prepared briefings and provided updates while developing the policy. Attended meetings for Colonel Green with Army G2 to develop the indicators for violence in the workplace. Based on the metrics provided to the group a plan was developed and executed. The outcome was a pamphlet that was created on violence in the workplace and was distributed Army wide. Attended annual EO and EEO training.

Army G1, Pentagon

Technology and Business Architecture Integration Directorate (TBAI), worked directly for the Director, Ms. Jeanne Brooks (SES, which is a General Equivalent). Reviewed briefings that were prepared for the Director. Responsible for the weekly priority chart and quad chart that were briefed to the Army G1 (3 Star General) twice a week. IPSS-A is one of the G1’s top ten. Subject matter expert for TBAI strategic planning as an input to the Army Human Capital management initiatives. Researched, analyzed and developed metrics to support the Director on Army HR planning initiatives. Attended annual EO and EEO training.

United States Army Installation Management Command (Imcom)

Served as the G1, HR lead for the IMCOM support contract. Responsible for the successful monthly execution of 151 deliverables for the client in the areas of Administrative Services, Workforce Development, Civilian and Military personnel and Army Continuing Education System. Oversaw execution of civilian and military Human Resources management programs to support civilians (DCPDS) and military assigned to IMCOM. Oversaw the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of human resources programs. Applied trend analysis techniques to identify process improvement in the area of getting correspondence to the Director and Deputy Director in a timely manner. Managed a contract staff of 41 personnel from Booz Allen, ASE and Sektor Solutions. This responsibility included mentoring newly assigned personnel and counseling (positive and negative) as needed. Responsible for the financial management (budget) for the IMCOM G1 contract to include approving subcontractor invoices, planned time, travel budget and monthly status reports. Performed resource management from a team perspective. Served as a key member of the IMCOM G1 staff. Provided technical advice & guidance to the G1 and senior management on implementation of civilian and military human resources personnel policies and programs. Attended annual EO and EEO training.

Army Materiel Command, Fort Belvoir, Va

Served as the acting Deputy Chief of Staff; G1 responsible for personnel management of over 53,000 military and civilian personnel in 285 locations worldwide. Directed a 130-member staff responsible for strategic planning, programs, training, operations, community and family activities, automation field support, reenlistment, equal opportunity, human resources management, and CONOPS/mobilization. Included the management of the command’s Senior Executive Service program, Military Personnel including Adjutant General Management, the AMC Command Surgeon General, Well-Being Programs, Safety Program Management, and directed the conduct of the HQ AMC Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and the HQ AMC Military Personnel Services Center. Analyzed manpower requirements with organizational demands; redefined organizational structure and assigned personnel internal to G1 based on that structure as part of the command’s move to San Antonio, Texas. Extensive experience in civilian personnel and knowledge of military personnel, training, leadership development, logistical matters, and extensive staff, supervisor and managerial experience. Led human capitol initiative to combine two organizations within the organization. Attended annual EO and EEO training.

Army Material Command, Fort Belvoir, Va

Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 (Military), Army Materiel Command (AMC). Responsible for the personal management of over 122 Colonel’s assigned to positions across AMC. Built strong consultative relationships with senior executives in the command to align personnel in the correct positions. Accomplished 100% match rate on command vacancies through aggressive negotiations and coordination with higher command. Prepared briefings to/for General Officers on human resource problems, issues and options for resolutions. Analyzed military human resource programs to determine the needs of the agency. Advised the commanding general and staff concerning utilization and management of 1400 military personnel assigned to nine Major Subordinate Commands and four Separate Reporting Activities located worldwide. Oversaw the development of the command’s Human Capital Strategic Plan for 2015 which outlined the way-ahead for meeting the challenges for recruiting, maintaining, and sustaining our civilian and military workforce as the command transitioned to Alabama. Created the organization’s portion of the Newcomer’s Orientation that was presented to all newly assigned personnel. Attended annual EO and EEO training.

Washington D.C, Pentagon

Chief, Distribution and Readiness Branch, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Directorate of Military Personnel Management. Served as the Chief, Distribution and Readiness branch responsible for formulation of Army personnel policies pertaining to the distribution and readiness of the active component force. Developed policy for the Army-wide distribution of active component Soldiers. Functioned as the subject matter expert for the Army and wrote the policy on the following programs for Active Army and Reserve Component personnel: The Army’s Stop Loss Program; PERSTEMPO program; deployability criteria; PCS policy; Soldier stabilization; OCONUS tour lengths and waivers; and permissive parachute waivers. Coordinates closely with the Joint Staff, other services, DA staff agencies, HRC, Office of the Chief, Army Reserve, National Guard Bureau. Prepared command responses to Congressional and General Accounting Office (GAO) inquiries on Stop Loss/Stop Move policy.

678Th Personnel Services Battalion (Psb), Nashville Tn And Kuwait

Battalion Commander, 678th Personnel Service Battalion. Responsible for a Battalion comprised of four Personnel Service Detachments and two postal detachments. Managed and directed all facets of personnel service support for over 263 Soldiers and civilians, their families, and local area retirees located in three states. Created a Battalion mentoring program where every Soldier in the Battalion was assigned a mentor. Program was instituted at higher command. Supervised all training sessions addressing performance management, promotion opportunities, and career counseling. Responsible for the recruitment of all assigned personnel to the organization. Led three in depth employee relation investigations applying extensive knowledge of federal, state, and military law. Maintained assigned organizational and real property valued at over $4.1M. Taught EO and EEO to the member’s assigned to the organization. Deployed Battalion to Camp Doha, Kuwait, Operation Iraqi Freedom from Feb -June 2003. Command and control of a MTOE Personnel Services Battalion while in the 3rd Personnel Command (PERSCOM) Area of Responsibility supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Responsible for readiness of Battalion and Postal mission into Iraq. Provide personnel service support to approximately 9,000 Soldiers on and around Camp Doha, Kuwait. Additionally responsible for Replacement Assembly Area at Camp Doha to ensure units are in compliance with DA directive to receive mandatory briefings prior to departing Kuwait Area of Responsibility. Oversaw the Theater awards section where 3500 awards were processed. Developed Human Resources curriculum for training Soldiers prior to deployment to Iraq.

Master'S In Strategic Studies

Msa, Public Administration

Bs, Criminal Justice