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Windsor Locks, Connecticut, United States

Communicates with Soldiers, DA civilians, and Military Department regarding personnel security; review and submits all security clearances application and reapplications required in Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG); monitors all CTARNG security applications and reapplications as well as incident reports from Department of Defense Central Adjudication Service (DoD CAS); assist with rebuttals and responses to incident reports requested by the DoD CAS; ensures all Soldiers security records are maintained and updated to ensure compliance with current Army Regulations. Processed over 300 security clearance applications and 130 incident reports during FY 20 ensuring all mobilizing units were 100% prior to departure. Created first Personnel Security Standard Operation Procedure to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, increasing completion rate of applications by over 60%. Continued to improve PERSEC SOP while breaking out smaller sections that were deemed increased importance with the release of SEAD 3 to include foreign travel and self-reporting. Updated system of record to ensure all assigned soldiers and DA civilians were accounted for and all others were removed, over 2000 records, from system upon assurance of assignment to the CTARNG

Niantic, Ct

Supervises the daily operation of the human resources section which supports the Regional Training Institute (RTI) Headquarters and three Battalions with responsibilities for officer producing schools across an eight-state region; responsibilities include personnel accountability and strength reporting, Soldier Record Brief updates; processes individual personnel actions, SIDPERS updates and unit payroll; track and report medical readiness; advise the Administrative Officer, HR Officer, Commander and other staff members on personnel and administration matters; lead and train subordinate Soldiers; assist in instruction of various HR related topics in all courses provided at the RTI. Assisted in updating standard operation procedures for section based on current annual inspection and bi annual schoolhouse accreditation to ensure all daily activities are in support of these requirements. Selected to teach 4 months of development training for the regiment based on HR expertise and poise behind the podium. Continually worked to facilitate communication across the subordinate units to ensure better communication flow resulting in lower conflicts of resources and increased situational awareness between subordinate commands. Commended by inspection team during accreditation where the regiment was awarded institution of excellence, a distinction reserved for the top 5% of all army school houses.

New Haven, Ct

Responsible for the day to day human resource operations of a Battalion and the combat readiness, operations, and tactical employment of the tactical operations center; conduct operational planning to include personnel, equipment, supplies in support of current operational tempo; maximize operational output while minimizing non-operational downtime with given resources; have an in-depth understanding of brigade and battalion operations and tactics; ensures that information and critical updates are disseminated to subordinate and adjacent units; assists in the planning, coordinating and writing of tactical plans and operations orders as well as tracking tasks assigned to subordinate units; assists the battle captain in preparing the rehearsals and execution of battle drills; sets up and prepares the tactical operations center for orders, drills, briefings and rehearsals. Improved current system to track performance reports, reducing overdue reports by 87%. Assumed responsibilities of senior operations NCO in their absence, ensuring that all tasks were completed to standard. Ensured that all school seats were filled and utilized to maximum participation, with a near perfect report rate of 99.98% for FY 14. Always looking for new ideas and outside-the-box ideas to better improve workflow and efficiency

Niantic, Ct

Support 85th Troop Command Operations with planning, coordination and participation in activities which involve training operations and readiness of units within the Troop Command structure; provide assistance to the commander and staff in preparing plans, procedures and operations orders to support accomplishment of command objectives; coordinates operation resources, installations sites and requirements of subordinate units. Managed over 250 school seats each fiscal year to completion to ensure maximum school attendance and completion. Managed a budget that exceeded 1.5 million annually to ensure wisest spending practices were used ensuring maximum school seats were utilized while expending 98% of utilized funds. Was able to secure over 850 additional school seats in FY 12 increasing the required Primary Military Education to over 90% completed. Built and maintained a mobile tactical operations center on a limited budget, ensuring functionality of section continued when mobile.

New London, Connecticut, United States

Performs duties at preceding skill level including quality assurance, in a large personnel activity, while performing specialized or all-encompassing personnel functions. Responsible for assisting organizational units for pre and post mobilization. Conducts staff assistance visits on an ongoing basis. Provides technical advice to subordinate commands. Ensures strength accountability of personnel for the entire command. Advises command and staff on all personnel issues. Created AWOL tracker to assist command and subordinate units in tracking and updating statuses of AWOL Soldiers, greatly reducing duplicate work. Trained subordinate units on various annual inspection tasks to ensure compliance and understanding of required tasks

Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, United States

Contacts, interviews and processes prospects for enlistment into the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG). Maintains a Recruiting Office at the University of Connecticut. Establishes and maintains center of influence in the local community. Presents CTARNG programs to students, teachers, administrators and civic groups. Develops and prepares school and recruiting public relations. Analyzes recruiting markets while compiling and maintaining production data for results. Assists assigned units with retention and attrition mission.

West Point, New York, United States

Lead the medical section in a Military Police Company. Serves as the commanders primary adviser concerning the health, welfare and sanitation needs of the unit. Leads, trains, and maintains an Military Police squad conducting force protection operations. Implements and monitored squad physical fitness program. Serves as supervisor of guard posts. Serves as Sergeant of the Guard. Provides input to installation force protection Standard Operating Procedures. Monitors Soldiers living conditions to ensure proper hygiene, safety, and quality of life are maintained. Established and received accreditation to conduct the Combat Lifesaver Course for a 400 Soldier battalion. Served as the only instructor for the Battalion Combat Lifesaver Course, training over 130 Soldiers with zero course failures. Recognized by numerous senior officers and NCOs for outstanding training ability. Maintained accountability of and replenished $10,000 worth of medical supplies and training aids.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Policy And Management, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General