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Palacios, Texas

Implements the policies approved by the commissioners and establishes the procedures by which these policies are to be achieved for the administration, finance, operation, maintenance and development of Port property. On-site manager responsible for the management of all Port assets and personnel. Ensures the Navigation District serve its Customers and Taxpayers by maintaining and developing safe navigation and marine facilities in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and foster and promote economic development and the retention and creation of jobs in our District.

Houston, Texas Area

Home-based position writing comprehensive resumes for clients seeking positions within the federal government and the private sector. Specialize in military transition counseling and coaching. Writing is inclusive of resumes, cover letters, professional summaries and qualifications. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Quickly established myself as a competent and reliable writer• Received superior customer feedback from a client who had a robust and complex resume requirement• Already receiving referrals from previous clients due to my excellent customer service abilities and writing skills

Point Comfort Texas

Finance department position providing analytical and commercial support to operational management, by identifying and driving business improvement opportunities that are aligned to the objectives of the department and the overall refinery. Provided and supported the development of effective cost management strategies, performance reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and plan deployment of departmental budgets with monthly spend totaling over $5M.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Developed detailed inventory guide for the use of the Finance Department during the yearly audit• Identified and closed old commitments to provide a more accurate rate of spending and ending balance for departments of responsibility• Provided key information to develop a spending strategy for the rest of the calendar year to remain within plan

Houston, Texas Area

Regional senior leadership position directing the Human Resources functions for the volunteer staff and developing innovative and comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategies for four Chapter offices across Texas. Oversaw seven employees and 3500 volunteers. Developed and managed business plan for $270K departmental operating budget.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Increased existing volunteer base by 400 in the first four months • Implemented an employee strategic volunteer recruitment, development, and recognition plan to increase engagement and grow retention 20% over the course of the following year• Supported the response to the May and June flooding in over 16 counties along the Texas Gulf Coast by managing the assignment of over 200 current volunteers and recruiting and developing 175 spontaneous volunteers• Served as the employee relations manager for three disaster responses ensuring all issues were addressed and provided Chief Executive with reports of outcome and findings

Multiple Locations

Within this active duty position supervised up to 14 staff members, including peers and supervisors, directing complete human resources activities supporting 800 customers and monthly payroll of over$2M. Managed human resources, payroll, benefits, budgeting, and purchasing for three individual offices across the country. Developed and maintained the division’s annual operating budget ($35K) and oversaw the distribution of travel funding ($175K). Researched, trained and counseled staff and employees on all benefits related to employment, separation and retirement. Mentored employees on propriety procedures in order to ensure a complete improvement to operations. Evaluated effectiveness and impact of human resources programs, and developed improvements based on those results. Maintained and updated personnel data records, and conduct investigations to resolve pay issues as necessary.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Collaborated with supervisor to streamline operations in a mismanaged department lacking in sufficient leadership• Addressed the previous failure of a compliance audit (2010) by implementing complete operational overhaul• Successfully drove the improvement of all processes and operations, exceeding expectations for 2012 compliance audit• Oversaw the coordination of travel and resources funding at Air Station Cape Cod in response to Hurricane Katrina• Acting assistant to the Resources Leader during the Deep Water Horizon response efforts throughout Gulf Coast Region• Monitored travel and resources funding for cleanup efforts in Northern California after the 2012 Japanese TsunamiEARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE:U.S. Coast Guard, Recruiter, Houston, TX – 07/2001 to 07/2005 U.S. Coast Guard, Administrative Specialist, Boston, MA – 10/1997 to 06/2001