Will Baxter
**** ***** ******* *** ~ Grand Prairie, TX 75050 682-***-****
************@*****.***
Highlights of Qualifications:
. 15 years of comprehensive Human Resources experience with focus on
building partnerships that align with organization's strategic goals.
. Dedicated and loyal United States Army Veteran.
. M.A Degree in Management with emphasis in Human Resource and
Organizational Development.
. Possess current SECRET security clearance from the United States
Government.
. Working to attain PHR certification.
Professional Experience:
United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
HR Generalist
2000-2011
. Responsible for directing the HR functions for an organization of 4500
employees, while supervising 5 Human Resources staff members.
. Counseled senior leadership, managers, and employees regarding Federal
policies, programs and procedures resulting in a 23% decrease of
turnovers.
. Achieved excellent reviews as liaison between management and employees by
handling questions and interpreting work-related problems.
. Researched and developed analysis, mechanisms and initiatives to cross
train logistics employees in lieu of staffing shortages during the war in
Iraq and Afghanistan.
Employee Relation Supervisor
. Served as Senior Advisor that reported to the Director of Logistics
regarding organizational policies, recruiting, FMLA and OSHA requirements.
. Improved secured and confidential messages delivery to senior level
officials pertaining to HR and Logistics functions and capabilities.
. Increased administrative services capacity by 15% by redefining and
restructuring work flows which enabled the company to meet or exceed
turnaround times.
. Managed administrative requirements, such as performance management,
training, incentives, benefits administration, sexual harassment, EEO and
disciplinary matters.
. Facilitated trainings and mentored technical guidance and leadership for
152 logistics employees.
HR Trainer
. Administered and trained 370 HR Managers on Human Resources curriculum
and leadership development through testing and evaluations.
. Designed instructional strategies that increased students learning by 98%
that resulted in superior Honors.
. Facilitated and assessed students' presentation and communicative skills
in group settings.
. Developed and organized training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and
other educational materials.
. Coached and nurtured 11 new instructors through certification training
phases.
Employee Relation Supervisor
. Served as Senior Advisor, which advised and assisted the Director of
Personnel on organizational policy matters such as employee relations,
recruiting, training and development.
. Deployed to Iraq and improved continuous personnel services with 95%
accuracy rate under extreme hazardous conditions.
. Oversaw quality assurance on staffing, performance management, talent
acquisition, benefits administration, compensation management and
Leadership development.
. Counseled 62 employees including arbitrating disputes, firing employees
and administering disciplinary procedures.
. Maintained 100% accountability of equipment valued in excess of $3
million.
Education/Achievement:
Webster University Saint
Louis, Missouri
Master of Arts Degree in Management and Leadership
United States Army Fort
Hood, Texas
Human Resource School Distinguished Honor Graduate
United States Army Fort
Hood, Texas
Bronze Star Medal (Operation Iraqi Freedom)