KENNETH SHAFFER
N**** Shady Lane Drive • Porterfield, WI 54159 • 906-***-**** •
acgfsz@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Over 15 years of successful management and leadership experience, able to lead and mentor
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in a high paced environment, able to respond quickly, and implement effective solutions
WORK EXPERIENCE
HR/Training/Facility Manager -Wisconsin Army National Guard - Marinette, WI
10/2004 – 08/2014
• Administered the compensation and benefits for 8 0 to 155 employees, including budgeting
additional funds for increased work as needed
• Managed the daily operations of the company to include Human Resources, Training,
Logistics, Facilities and Maintenance
• Trained employees by creating and implementing training plans, guidelines, procedures,
reports and assessments for the organization and individuals assigned
• Advised management team of 15 on all HR issues to include regulatory requirements and safety
management
• Created and maintained a digital filing system that greatly streamlined the daily
operations, allowing associates better use of their time
• Continually updated the various employee information manuals and personnel policies to
ensure compliance with Government regulations and company policies
• Reviewed, corrected and processed all employee evaluations, promotions and awards
Operations Manager – Camp Taji, Iraq (Deployment)
02/2009 - 02/2010
• Managed an active manning plan for a detention facility, responsible for securing
1,800 detainees; maintaining and planning effectively on a daily basis
• Effectively trained 155 associates in various areas to include; benefits, compensation,
regulations, weapons and equipment
• Prepared, updated and managed the personnel and training records for 155 associates for
deployment and redeployment from Iraq
Assistant Operations Manager - Camp Navistar, Kuwait (Deployment)
06/2005 - 08/2006
• Staffed and assisted in various situations for over 500 combat convoy security missions
in a rapidly changing and stressful environment by employing the best practices of the
organization and applying them to challenging situation
• Created, maintained and trained associates on the various tracking systems for the staffing
of personnel and equipment for the multitude of requirements needing supported by senior
management
• Logged over 7,000 miles as a vehicle commander for convoy security detail in a combat
zone with no personnel or vehicle loses
Logistics Manager - Wisconsin Army National Guard - Ripon, WI
04/2001- 10/2004
• Managed an inventory of o ver $1,000,000 of military equipment with no losses or
discrepancies
• Knowledge, training and practical experience with computerized data bases for
tracking, ordering, receiving, and reporting of materials, supplies and shipments
• Inventory distribution to associates and other companies, creating a customer friendly
experience
EDUCATION
AA Degree, Paralegal - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - Green Bay, WI - 5/2014
Advanced Leadership and Management Course -Oregon Military Academy - Camp Rilea,
OR - 02/2010
Hazardous, Universal, and Specialized Waste Management -WI Mil. Academy-Fort McCoy,
WI -10/2007
Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials -Nat 'l Guard Ed Center - Camp Robinson,
AR – 07/2005 Logistical Operations Specialist - U.S. Army Logistical Training Center - Fort
Lee, VA - 05/2003
Basic Leadership and Management Course -Wisconsin Military Academy - Fort McCoy,
WI - 12/2003