Lead Human Resources Specialist and Training Officer in the Administrative Division of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Alabama, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Human Resources program serving District personnel. The Administrative Division provides all administrative services, including Human Resources, Budget/Finance, Information Systems, and support services for a District that includes Birmingham and Huntsville, AL.

Commander of a 70 person Battalion spanning three locations and two states, tasked with conducting and instructing the Army's Chemical MOS-Transition Course to soldiers transferring mid-career into the Chemical Branch. Responsible for recruiting and retaining all positions, to include ensuring that all instructors are certified and qualified to be Army Instructors.

Employee Relations advisor to 200+ departments consisting of 3,187 health care employees, provides guidance to managers and directors regarding Employee Relations, retention, performance management, while ensuring compliance with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations, including healthcare auditing and accreditation.

Deputy Commander for a Civil Affairs Brigade consisting of four battalions and a brigade headquarters company, comprised of approximately 1,000 Soldiers geographically aligned to US Central Command. Responsible for the logistical, administrative, and fiscal management of the brigade. Responsible for developing and implementing a logistical support plan which ensures operational readiness for wartime, contingency, and peacetime missions. Develop subordinate leaders through an active professional development program, emphasizing coaching, counseling, and mentoring. Responsible for Brigade's Command Inspection Program and other duties as assigned.

Senior HR professional in a company of 115 employees, 10 contractors, 50+ temporary labor employees across 9 states, supervising a team of 2 HR professionals. Provide oversight of all HR functions: recruiting, compensation, performance management, policy development, benefits administration, employee development, and more. Oversaw the COVID policy response, acquisition of a new business entity, the expansion in 7 new state/tax jurisdictions, the expansion of the company from 30 employees to 115 W2 employees in 6 months, implemented a new HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) which streamlined people management, and created a comprehensive benefits package from scratch. Reduced costs for recruiting and benefits.

Ensures the smooth delivery of HR support throughout Bear locations in Alabama. Works with the Operations team to ensure that talent needs are met by identifying short-term and long-term hiring needs. Partners with managers to manage performance, aligning performance standards and training requirements with operational goals. Monitors morale and concerns within the employee, subcontractor, and vendor community of Birmingham with an eye towards the Bear culture and the bottom line.

• Deputy Director to an organization that planned, organized, and exercised management oversight of 4 joint military staff divisions: Operations; Construction, Engineering & Logistics; Exercises & Engagements; Budget & Resource Management. • Exercised supervisory personnel management responsibilities of a joint military staff consisting of nine personnel. • Established, developed, and maintained effective working relationships with US and Kuwait government agencies to include USCENTCOM HQs, USCENTCOM Service Components, Kuwait Ministry of Defense (KMOD), and various functional area organizations. • Conducted periodic assessments and evaluation of program goals and objections, which provide a basis for long-range planning to enhance the organization’s management support capabilities. Accomplishments included successfully planning and execution of three Joint Implementation Committee meetings in support of the bilateral US-Kuwait Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) activities and initiatives. • Successfully coordinated with all services of USCENTCOM to secure personnel from each component to establish joint military staffing.• Conducted assessments of the staff operations and mission in order to align lines of effort and comply with prescribed standards; implemented and refined business practices to improve efficiency and expand relevancy of the organization. • Used private sector HR knowledge to identify issues and shortfalls in civilian GS personnel management, notably hiring and incentives. • Worked with Office of Military Cooperation – Kuwait (OMCK) to identify ways to incentivize civilians to remain in their current roles beyond the minimum time required for their transportation agreement periods. • Additionally routinely advised the director on organizational dynamics and issues; along with provided solutions to improve processes and morale.

HR Manager for an HR Department of One in a small business 100+ employees across 5 locations and 3 states. I did it all! Managed our ATS, sourcing candidates, making sure employees get paid, administering all of our benefits and 401K, while keeping our handbook up to date, ensuring OSHA compliance, trying to document and streamline processes, and managing vendors, all with the end goal of making sure that the managers I work with have the qualified people they need to do the work that needs to be done.In particular....• Ensured policies, procedures, handbooks, and record-keeping comply with all governing HR laws and regulations. • Processed payroll and commissions.• Administered leave and vacation program, to include managing accruals, carryovers, and adjudicating applicability of short-term disability or Family Medical Leave Act. • Administered benefit program, to include selecting vendors that offer a comprehensive plan attractive enough to retain employees as well as fiscally responsible for to the company. • Reviewed, wrote, and posted all job announcements. Sourced candidates through a variety of networks and databases. Screened candidates through initial interviews. Selected and recommended those for second round interviews. • Coached hiring managers on the laws and policies governing the hiring and interview process. Recommended offers and salaries based upon the candidate’s experience and needs of the company. Conducted salary negotiations. • Coached managers on how to implement progressive discipline, documentation, and performance improvement, all towards a goal of improved employee behavior and mission accomplishment in a fiscally smart manner. • Routinely participated in data analysis, e.g. salary surveys. • Overall responsible for employee engagement and morale. • Additionally, as needed, performed office manager functions (e.g. managing cash deposits from the retail storefront operation) or executive assistant functions.

• Served at the Senior Civil Affairs officer in the Major General’s command. Advised and assisted the Command Group and other division staff elements on Civil-Military Operations and host/foreign nation relations in support of 28th Infantry Operations while deployed to the USARCENT Theater of Operations. • Was the unit expert on cultural and government operations of the countries in which the Division operated (Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan) and how the military operations best integrated within this environment and in accordance with the Ambassadors’ Integrated Country Strategies for each country. • Developed plans and agreements designed to minimize military operational impacts on civilian populations, resources, and infrastructure. • Cultivated relationships with US Embassy Country Teams, Senior Defense Officials, various US Government directorates, allied partners, and non-military agencies to achieve military objectives. • Responsible for the direct supervision of all personnel and management functions in the section to include planning and execution, maneuver coordination, host nation partnership program execution, and special projects as assigned by the Division Chief of Staff. • Directly supervised one officer and one senior non-commissioned officer. • Provided guidance on the usage of a Civil Affairs detachment consisting of 14 personnel spread across three countries, commanded by a Colonel.

• Served at the Senior Civil Affairs officer in the Major General’s forward command post that was responsible for all logistics support throughout the USCENTCOM area of operations. • Routinely coordinated General Officer office calls with US Department of State and foreign nation military general officers throughout the region, often focusing on Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. • Additionally routinely provided updates and assessments on the civilian-military interactions and recent events in those countries as well as Syria, UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Afghanistan. • Interacted routinely with the Security Cooperation offices in those country Embassies. • Participated in workgroups and planning sessions with the 1st Theater Sustainment Command, USARCENT, and the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve regarding logistics support to operational missions and security cooperation exercises and engagements ensuring they aligned with the 1TSC operational approach and lines of effort. • During pre-deployment training, provided classes to the entire unit and one-on-one training to key leadership on topics such as cultural norms, conducting engagements and meetings, and negotiations. • Directly supervised one officer, one senior non-commissioned officer, and two contracted linguists.

Temporary position. Conducted new hire interviews. Assisted with the completion of on-boarding paperwork. Operated in a call center environment using document management software.

Provided HR support, guidance and training to both employees and management of CRST Malone and CRST Specialized Transportation, including: Recruiting, Turnover/Positive Morale, Employee Relations (Performance Management), Management Development/Career Growth Opportunities, Employee Relations (problem resolution/disciplinary recommendations), New Hire Orientation. Supported 100+ employees across 6 states.

• Leads the executive operational plan department responsible for short-term scheduling and long-term planning of an organization of 17,000 personnel.• Project manager for the Alabama Army National Guard Chemical Response Enterprise.• Orchestrated the new homeland defense mission for Alabama using project management expertise.• Led monthly and weekly progress meetings to monitor operations and personnel management. Advised executives and managers on vacancies and training management shortfalls. • Routinely worked with team members in other states to ensure that timely, relevant information was shared. Consistently worked to improve information sharing processes and procedures.• Maintains oversight of the readiness of a 1,500 person Deployment Manning Document with a 96-hour Prepare to Deploy Order. • Gathers and synthesizes data from sources within and outside of the Brigade. • Continuously reviewed reporting data to ensure the program is accomplished with guidelines and regulations (specifically Unit Status Reports). Uses root cause analysis to identify ways to improve systems and processes.• Developed training materials for software and program updates for Unit Status Reports and NetUSR.• Develops presentations, written orders, or plans. Routinely consulted by others in the office for assistance on preparing correspondence and using Microsoft Office and other information systems.• Facilitate 12-person cross-functional team of officers and senior noncommissioned officers virtually and in person.• Selected to serve as interim Senior Human Resources Officer during the unit’s validation exercise, consistently provided executives with guidance on military personnel matters and developing solutions to identified shortfalls.

• Managed HR functions for 1,900 Soldiers at 17 sites throughout Alabama. • Principle advisor to the Executive Director on HR support. • Ensured the brigade HR team successfully planned, coordinated, and executed all HR core competencies. • Supervised the talent management/distribution system, succession plans. • Provided technical guidance, professional development, and support to units aligned the organization. • Developed and implemented tactical and strategic HR policies and programs that aligned with Alabama State Military Department and US Department of the Army HR strategies. • Organization point of contact for Equal Opportunity (EO), retention, Inspector General, and morale support activities.

• Supervised the writing of job descriptions for 117 full-time equivalent employees for a new Alabama homeland defense mission.• Used project management processes to plan and execute the state’s assumption of a new homeland defense mission.• Led monthly and weekly progress meetings to monitor operations and personnel management.• Established and managed the unit SharePoint site to enhance information sharing based on feedback from customers and team members in other states.• Assist the Primary Plans Officer (S5) with the Brigade Planning Group (BPG) – a proactive, capabilities-based planning element. • Gather and synthesize data from sources within and outside of the BDE. Participate in briefings, reinforcing analysis with facts. • Collaborate with and seek feedback from the BPG to determine information needs, refine plans, and develop Courses of Action. • As the BDE Strategy and Quality Improvement Officer in Charge, analyze effectiveness of existing practices. Capture internal After Action Reviews comments and lessons learned for development into sustainable, repeatable processes. Analyze regulatory and technical developments. • Team member involved with writing the Alabama National Guard Strategic Plan.• Seek external Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures and Observations, Insights and Lessons Learned.• Recommend revisions to previously published materials or develop new materials. • Facilitate 8-person team of officers and senior noncommissioned officers. • Supervise one enlisted Soldier.

• Managed performance management system for 85 soldiers. • Developed and implemented performance improvement plans. • Motivated, developed, and directed people as they worked. • Trained supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees. • Coordinated HR, administrative, and logistical support for the 1,500 soldiers in the brigade during wartime, natural disasters or homeland emergencies.

• Researched and drafted orders for employment discrimination cases. • Reviewed motions for sentence reductions under revisions to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines; drafted recommended orders.

• Extensively researched Conflict of Interest law, called the "office expert". • Assisted with hearing preparation, ensured all evidence was admissible under the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence. • Conducted client intake interviews.

• Researched and assisted with over 15 cases during 8-week tenure; exposed to Decedents Estates, Oil & Gas Leases, Eviction, Contempt Proceedings, Sales & Use Tax, Unemployment Appeals, Civil Procedure, and statutory interpretation of Alabama and Pennsylvania laws. • Created automated spreadsheet that compiled client data and identified potential fraud by a mortgage lender regarding amortization and payment application.

• Produced accurate and detailed intelligence analysis reports. • Briefed supervisors, peers, and subordinates. • Developed the Intelligence Staff with a “high degree of commitment”. • Managed all aspects of each employee’s training, mentoring, and professional development. • Additional supervisor comments: • “Demonstrated on countless occasions abilities that enable [us] to face greater opportunities in the future and will continue to provide the Alabama Army National Guard with dedication and commitment in any capacity.” • “Contributed innovate ideas that always achieved desired ends.”

• Advanced the state’s mission by recruiting over 100 soldiers to attend the Texas Officer Candidate School, a program that traditionally recruits 60 soldiers a year. • Routinely advised supervisors and managers on various recruitment options. • Worked with marketing department to collaborate on new recruitment materials. • Met with potential candidates, interviewed, and analyzed candidates to determine qualifications for entry and selection into the program. Assisted with application procedures as needed.• Participated in career fairs throughout the state and Texas Army National Guard. • Mended relationships with organizations who had not received a personal recruitment visit in several years. • Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for “performance as a recruiter that has been nothing short of excellent.”As an instructor:• Taught, coached, and mentored future Officers in subjects ranging from ethics, leadership, and values to tactics and military principles of war. • Converted information into instructional program. • Presented information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures. • Directly impact the professional development of over 100 Officer Candidates spanning three classes.• “Always ready to share her experience, her impact on this new corps of junior TXARNG officers will be felt in both the 36thn Infantry Division and the TXARNG.”

• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Planner for the 1st Cavalry Division. • Developed and executed CBRN and Toxic Industrial Chemical/Material (TIC/TIM) protection, reconnaissance, decontamination and obscuration plans for the Division’s close fight. • Updated and maintained the CBRN portion of all Division level Standing Operating Procedures (SOP), Operation Plans (OPLAN) and Operation Orders (OPORD). • Updated and maintained all section internal SOPs. • As the Unit Status Report (USR) officer for the Division. • Developed and published monthly schedule and turn-in guidance. • Developed new processes to improve turn-in speed and accuracy and decreasing manpower. • Coordinated across all staff sections to ensure accuracy of information. • Prepared Division-level USR briefs and presentations to the Division Chief of Staff, the Commanding General, and Forces Command (FORSCOM).

• Planed, coordinated, and supervised training of CBRN tasks for over 5,500 Soldiers; consisting of 1-7 Cavalry, 1-8 Cavalry, 1-21 Field Artillery, 515th Brigade Support Battalion, and 68th Chemical Company. • Responsible for the maintenance and management of all Chemical Defense Readiness Equipment. Trained 3 CBRN Officers and 4 CBRN Non-commissioned Officers to administer Battalion CBRN programs. • Ensured that 5th BCT can fight and win in a CBRN environment. • Served as Intelligence Battle Captain, synching all aspects of collection management and the BCT ISR plan, including writing daily Intelligence Summary reports for distribution to higher and lower commands, coordination of tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (TUAV) coverage within the BCT area of responsibility. • Additionally served as the BCT USR OIC.

• Platoon leader of the only CBRN reconnaissance platoon in the 1st Cavalry Division. • Commanded a WMD reconnaissance platoon of 22 soldiers on combat security missions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Molded inexperienced workers into solid performers through mentoring, performance counseling and evaluations, and providing developmental plans to promote career growth. • Responsible for all aspects of human resources, logistics and the livelihood of these 22 soldiers.• Responsible for maintenance, property accountability, and security of over $18 million worth of equipment, which includes six M93A1 FOX vehicles, six XM21 remote sensing chemical alarms, and all ancillary equipment. • Conducted daily combat patrols in support of company missions. • Served as the Company's Communications Officer.

• Battalion CBRN Officer for the 1st Cavalry Division’s contingency based General Support Aviation Battalion. • Ensured that the battalion can fight and win in any CBRN environment. • Advised the commander on the status of CBRN training, chemical defense readiness, and CBRN maintenance in accordance with Army, Ft. Hood, and 1st Cavalry Division regulations. • Coordinated maintenance of Chemical Defense Equipment valued over $580,000. • Accountable for the specialized training and development of 14 CBRN personnel within the Battalion. Developed training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all CBRN personnel to use as quick reference materials.• Additionally served as the Battalion Civil Affairs Officer, responsible for the cultural awareness training of the 300+ soldiers within the Battalion, was the subject matter expert on foreign cultures. Developed the first Civil Affairs Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for the unit.• Further served as the Assistant Operations Officer, Unit Status Report Office, and Force Modernization Officer.

• Taught indoor cycling, step aerobics, floor aerobics, strength training, circuit training, and mind body classes.• Independently learned the material required for the national American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor certification exam.• Promoted to Senior Instructor twice as fast as most instructors.• Increased class attendance by seeking out participant input and building classes around their fitness goals.• Held study sessions and workshops for Junior Instructors working towards their national certification.• Asked to become a Teacher’s Assistant for the Penn State Fitness Instructor Training Program. • Earned and maintained Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications.

Operations Committee Member - September 1999 - February 2000Fundraiser, September 1998 - September 2001