Manager Management

CHARLES R. LIGHT JR .

**** ****** ** ***** *****, CA 91945 805. 607-5982 ablh9t@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN GENERALIST/ FIRST LINE MANAGER

RESOURCES

Over 25 years of Naval Service, with 10 years of specialized experience as HR Generalist. Extensive

background in personnel management, recruiting, retention, relocation, corporate benefits, and education and

training programs. Assess problems and initiate immediate corrective action. Easily adapt to fast-paced, high-

stress situations requiring attention to detail and follow-through.

Specialized Skills

Career Department Startup Recruitment & Retention Orientation & Separation Briefing

Employment Law Employee Relations Training & Development

Mediation & Advocacy Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Performance Management

Effective Time Management Benefits Administration Organizational Development

People Soft Program/Project Management Policies & Procedures

Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Human Resources Generalist/ First Line Manager United States Navy, 1999 to Present

Proven record as an effective administrator, counselor, and personnel manager supervising a staff of 21.

Knowledge of software/database including Word, WordPerfect, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Developed a career development program system adapted as model for future career development programs

on Fast Frigates throughout the navy. Selected as the First Active Duty Navy Counselor to be stationed on

Fast Frigate (FFG).

Trained crew of 65% active duty and 35% reservists on the Navy’s Manpower Management programs. All

programs promote diversity and selectivity within current recruiting efforts.

Developed and directed standardization of employee policies, maintained statistics, generated reports, and

upgraded retention program and management oversight of those programs.

Negotiated over $1.5 million in reenlistment bonuses for selected sailors and Seabees who reenlisted in the

Navy by stimulating aggressive command involvement with retention programs .

Organized, trained, motivated, and provided extensive career counseling and guidance to 610 personnel.

Provided the same services on deployment to service members in the Army, Army National Guard and

Marine Corps located in Iraq, Japan and Spain.

As Senior First Class Petty Officer, directed and led all meetings of command First Class Petty Officers.

Meetings provided emphasis on command initiatives, goals and various topics presented by Senior

Command Leaders. Meetings greatly improved moral and well-being of all junior sailors by insight to

corporate vision and goals.

Education & Certifications

Currently enrolled at Devry University in the Technical Management program with a concentration

in HR.

Behavioral Interviewing Simulation, On-Line Course 2008

Building a Firm Foundation, On-Line Course 2008

U.S. Marine Corps Unit Transition Assistance Counselor, Okinawa, Japan. 2007

DOD Pre-Separation Counselor Training Course. National Learning Center University of Denver at

Colorado. 2006

C H A R L E S R. L I G H T J R .

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Global Career Development Facilitator Course, Annapolis, MD. 2006

Resolving Conflict through Problem Solving, On-Line Course, 2005

Contentious Tactics and Conflict Escalation, On-Line Course 2005

Understanding Conflict, On-Line Course, 2005

Education Services Officer Refresher Course, San Diego, CA. 2002

Advanced Sales Communication Techniques, On-Line Course 2002

Reserve Career Counselor, New Orleans, LA. 2002

Command Career Counselor, San Diego, CA. 2002

Leadership Training Course, Coronado, CA. 2000

Navy Recruiter School, Pensacola, FL. 1990

awards

5 Navy Achievement Medals. Navy Unit Commendation

3 Meritorious Unit Commendation 4 Navy E Ribbons

5 Good Conduct Medals Navy Expeditionary Medal

2 National Defense Medals 5 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals

Iraq Campaign Medal w/FMF and Bronze Star GWOT Service Medal

GWOT Expeditionary Medal ` Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal

14 Sea Service Ribbons 3 Navy/Marine Over Seas Service Ribbon

Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon Korean Defense Medal

Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon Navy Expert Rifleman Medal

Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal

INTERESTS

History Reading Bowling Spending Time with Family.

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