Dewayne Kendricks

Email: aboqcd@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Madison

State: AL

Zip: 35757

Country: USA

Phone: 256-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Over 16 consecutive years of successful company level administration, operations, management, logistics, and leadership experience with a reputation for exceeding organizational goals and objectives. I have superb written and oral communication skills and I have an understanding and practical knowledge of Federal and State Employment Laws. I am a results-driven and focused individual with an extensive background in recruiting & retention, training and development, organizational planning, leadership, and personnel management receiving numerous commendable reports and awards for developing enhanced unit capability; producing higher performance standards, and maximizing productivity resulting in over 150 monthly personnel actions processed including, but not limited to performance evaluations, awards processing, recruiting & retention, leaves & passes, personnel acquisition, manpower forecasting, training and development, managing EEO programs, and payroll management. Successfully led staffs from 40 to 65 personnel performing company level human resources administration, training, operations, supply, budget, personnel security, communications, public affairs, and recruiting in direct support of Division Level (Two-Star General) to a Theater Level (Three Star General) Command.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Webster University, Saint Louis MO 1/2001 to 5/2010 (Human Resources Management)

High School Dipolma from Warrant Officer Career Center, Saint Louis MO 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Austin Peay State University, Saint Louis MO 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

Over 16 consecutive years of successful company level administration, operations, management, logistics, and leadership experience with a reputation for exceeding organizational goals and objectives. I have superb written and oral communication skills and I have an understanding and practical knowledge of Federal and State Employment Laws. I am a results-driven and focused individual with an extensive background in recruiting & retention, training and development, organizational planning, leadership, and personnel management receiving numerous commendable reports and awards for developing enhanced unit capability; producing higher performance standards, and maximizing productivity resulting in over 150 monthly personnel actions processed including, but not limited to performance evaluations, awards processing, recruiting & retention, leaves & passes, personnel acquisition, manpower forecasting, training and development, managing EEO programs, and payroll management. Successfully led staffs from 40 to 65 personnel performing company level human resources administration, training, operations, supply, budget, personnel security, communications, public affairs, and recruiting in direct support of Division Level (Two-Star General) to a Theater Level (Three Star General) Command.

Highlights

Employee coaching

Recruiting

Interviewing

Training and development

Recruitment/staffing

Hiring and retention

Compensation/payroll

HRIS

Accomplishments

First Runner Up, Yongsan Community Volunteer of the Year for raising $50K for Scholarships for deserving High School Seniors

Awarded the Army Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding achievement as Senior Manager and Artistic Director from 2007-2012

Chief of Staff Commendation for best practices in Human Resources Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Human Development & Training

Recognized by the Garrison Commander for managing and supporting EEO Programs, Strategic Community Outreach Initiatives, and fostering positive relationships and cultural awareness

Served as the Commanding General's Ambassadors of Goodwill sustaining good partnerships within the Asian Pacific by creating a positive image of the US Armed Forces

Experience

April 2012 to Current

Army Material Command Band Redstone Arsenal, AL

Associate Commander/Executive Officer

I serve as Associate Commander of the Army Material Command Band. I manage a staff of 45 personnel,managed an operational budget of $250K, and maintained 100 percentage accountability of over $3 million in equipment, real property, and a vehicles. I oversee the preparation and review and validate all monthly AAA reports to include AAA 117 (Employee Advancements), AAA 132/133 ( Personnel Gains/Losses), AAA 160 (Absent Without Leave), AAA 163 (Job Description Inventory), AAA 164 (Personnel Skills Inventory), and AAA 294 (Promotions). I ensure the accuracy of all reports, proper maintenance, and that they are forwarded to higher headquarters for input into HR informations systems: ARIMS, EMILPO, and TOPMIS. I preside over and facilitate weekly company staff & training meetings monitoring all administrative processes, maintaining a running estimate, and providing direction that enhance HR functions. Directs all EEO Training, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Health & Wellness, Employee Benefits Training, and Retirement Preparation. Select group leaders, provide training, personnel, and resources to meet unit goals and objectives. Directs unit morale and team-building activities to improve unit cohesion and employee relations. Counsel senior personnel on leadership, inter/intra communications skills, and management. Interprets, applies, and ensure enforcement of all regulations, policies, and Department of Defense directives as they relate to personnel management. Review and approve and/or make recommendations to superiors of all award recommendations. Review and/or serve as senior rater on all company personnel annual performance evaluations. Supervises the maintenance of all personnel records and training records. Oversees the unit community relations initiatives and public affairs programs. Coordinate with area Recruiters and recruit, interview, and evaluate all in-coming personnel for employment in Career Management Field 42R. Prepares and/or directs preparation of announcements, programs, and advertisements using Microsoft Publisher. Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of all military HRIS systems to include TOPMIS I & II, EDAS, EMILPO, AHRS, and ARIMS. Counsels and assists employees resolving family and personal issue to include domestic violence, alcohol an drug abuse, personal financial management, career development, and education. Conducted commander inquiries/investigations as needed into company policy violations and poor performance evaluations and ordering corrective action or imposing company-grade non-judicial punishment per the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Served on the advisory panel on the redesign of all employee duty description, wrote justification proposals for workforce design structure, conducted mission capability analysis, modularity change proposals, and adjustments to equipment requirements. Review and approve all changes in duty positions and directs the preparation of the company Counseling/Rating Scheme.

May 2007 to April 2012

8th United States Army Band Seoul, Korea

Commander & Artistic Director

I serve as Commander & Artistic Director of the 8th United States Army Band. I manage a staff of 65 personnel, managed an operational budget of $275K, and maintained 100 percentage accountability of over $2 million in equipment, real property, and a vehicles. I oversee the preparation and review and validate all monthly AAA reports to include AAA 117 (Employee Advancements), AAA 132/133 ( Personnel Gains/Losses), AAA 160 (Absent Without Leave), AAA 163 (Job Description Inventory), AAA 164 (Personnel Skills Inventory), and AAA 294 (Promotions). I ensure the accuracy of all reports, proper maintenance, and that they are forwarded to higher headquarters for input into HR informations systems: ARIMS, EMILPO, and TOPMIS. I preside over and facilitate weekly company staff & training meetings monitoring all administrative processes, maintaining a running estimate, and providing direction that enhance HR functions. Directs all EEO Training, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Health & Wellness, Employee Benefits Training, and Retirement Preparation. Select group leaders, provide training, personnel, and resources to meet unit goals and objectives. Directs unit morale and team-building activities to improve unit cohesion and employee relations. Counsel senior personnel on leadership, inter/intra communications skills, and management. Interprets, applies, and ensure enforcement of all regulations, policies, and Department of Defense directives as they relate to personnel management. Review and approve and/or make recommendations to superiors of all award recommendations. Review and/or serve as senior rater on all company personnel annual performance evaluations. Supervises the maintenance of all personnel records and training records. Oversees the unit community relations initiatives and public affairs programs. Coordinate with area Recruiters and recruit, interview, and evaluate all in-coming personnel for employment in Career Management Field 42R. Prepares and/or directs preparation of announcements, programs, and advertisements using Microsoft Publisher. Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of all military HRIS systems to include TOPMIS I & II, EDAS, EMILPO, AHRS, and ARIMS. Counsels and assists employees resolving family and personal issue to include domestic violence, alcohol an drug abuse, personal financial management, career development, and education. Serves as Charter Organizational Leader for Pack 89 Boy Scouts of America. Served as Chapter President (2yrs) and Treasurer (1yr) for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. providing community service, feed the homeless, voter registration drives, youth mentorship programs, and fund raising in excess of $50K to area High School Seniors. Conducted commander inquiries/investigations as needed into company policy violations and poor performance evaluations and ordering corrective action or imposing company-grade non-judicial punishment per the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Served on the advisory panel on the redesign of all employee duty description, wrote justification proposals for workforce design structure, conducted mission capability analysis, modularity change proposals, and adjustments to equipment requirements. Review and approve all changes in duty positions and directs the preparation of the company Counseling/Rating Scheme.

July 2005 to May 2007

101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell, KY

Company Commander & Bandmaster

I serve as Company Commander & Bandmaster of the 101st Airborne Division Band. I manage a staff of 45 personnel, managed an operational budget of $200K, and maintained 100 percentage accountability of over $2 million in equipment, real property, and a vehicles. I oversee the preparation and review and validate all monthly AAA reports to include AAA 117 (Employee Advancements), AAA 132/133 ( Personnel Gains/Losses), AAA 160 (Absent Without Leave), AAA 163 (Job Description Inventory), AAA 164 (Personnel Skills Inventory), and AAA 294 (Promotions). I ensure the accuracy of all reports, proper maintenance, and that they are forwarded to higher headquarters for input into HR informations systems: ARIMS, EMILPO, and TOPMIS. I preside over and facilitate weekly company staff & training meetings monitoring all administrative processes, maintaining a running estimate, and providing direction that enhance HR functions. Directs all EEO Training, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Health & Wellness, Employee Benefits Training, and Retirement Preparation. Select group leaders, provide training, personnel, and resources to meet unit goals and objectives. Directs unit morale and team-building activities to improve unit cohesion and employee relations. Counsel senior personnel on leadership, inter/intra communications skills, and management. Interprets, applies, and ensure enforcement of all regulations, policies, and Department of Defense directives as they relate to personnel management. Review and approve and/or make recommendations to superiors of all award recommendations. Review and/or serve as senior rater on all company personnel annual performance evaluations. Supervises the maintenance of all personnel records and training records. Oversees the unit community relations initiatives and public affairs programs. Coordinate with area Recruiters and recruit, interview, and evaluate all in-coming personnel for employment in Career Management Field 42R. Prepares and/or directs preparation of announcements, programs, and advertisements using Microsoft Publisher. Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of all military HRIS systems to include TOPMIS I & II, EDAS, EMILPO, AHRS, and ARIMS. Counsels and assists employees resolving family and personal issue to include domestic violence, alcohol an drug abuse, personal financial management, career development, and education. Conducted commander inquiries/investigations as needed into company policy violations and poor performance evaluations and ordering corrective action or imposing company-grade non-judicial punishment per the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Served on the advisory panel on the redesign of all employee duty description, wrote justification proposals for workforce design structure, conducted mission capability analysis, modularity change proposals, and adjustments to equipment requirements. Review and approve all changes in duty positions and directs the preparation of the company Counseling/Rating Scheme.

April 2003 to July 2005

United States Army Training Command & Center Fort Jackson, SC

Company Commander

I serve as Company Commander of the United States Army Training Center Band. I manage a staff of 40 personnel, managed an operational budget of $230K, and maintained 100 percentage accountability of over $2 million in equipment, real property, and a vehicles. I oversee the preparation and review and validate all monthly AAA reports to include AAA 117 (Employee Advancements), AAA 132/133 ( Personnel Gains/Losses), AAA 160 (Absent Without Leave), AAA 163 (Job Description Inventory), AAA 164 (Personnel Skills Inventory), and AAA 294 (Promotions). I ensure the accuracy of all reports, proper maintenance, and that they are forwarded to higher headquarters for input into HR informations systems: ARIMS, EMILPO, and TOPMIS. I preside over and facilitate weekly company staff & training meetings monitoring all administrative processes, maintaining a running estimate, and providing direction that enhance HR functions. Directs all EEO Training, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Health & Wellness, Employee Benefits Training, and Retirement Preparation. Select group leaders, provide training, personnel, and resources to meet unit goals and objectives. Directs unit morale and team-building activities to improve unit cohesion and employee relations. Counsel senior personnel on leadership, inter/intra communications skills, and management. Interprets, applies, and ensure enforcement of all regulations, policies, and Department of Defense directives as they relate to personnel management. Review and approve and/or make recommendations to superiors of all award recommendations. Review and/or serve as senior rater on all company personnel annual performance evaluations. Supervises the maintenance of all personnel records and training records. Oversees the unit community relations initiatives and public affairs programs. Coordinate with area Recruiters and recruit, interview, and evaluate all in-coming personnel for employment in Career Management Field 42R. Prepares and/or directs preparation of announcements, programs, and advertisements using Microsoft Publisher. Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of all military HRIS systems to include TOPMIS I & II, EDAS, EMILPO, AHRS, and ARIMS. Prepared the company for a 12 month overseas deployment to Iraq ensuring all personnel were trained, all wills, powers of attorney completed, life insurance, and survivor benefits were initiated, estate planning counseling was provided, personnel assets inventory completed, and all spouses were trained and informed of death survivor educational benefits and compensation. Counsels and assists employees resolving family and personal issue to include domestic violence, alcohol an drug abuse, personal financial management, career development, and education. Work with "at risk" youths providing mentoring and after school tutoring. Volunteered with the Army Family Team Building and served as Officer-in-Charge of the company Family Readiness Group preparing families through financial management counseling, community awareness, and resources availability. Conducted commander inquiries/investigations as needed into company policy violations and poor performance evaluations and ordering corrective action or imposing company-grade non-judicial punishment per the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Served on the advisory panel on the redesign of all employee duty description, wrote justification proposals for workforce design structure, conducted mission capability analysis, modularity change proposals, and adjustments to equipment requirements. Review and approve all changes in duty positions and directs the preparation of the company Counseling/Rating Scheme.

April 2001 to May 2003

2nd Infantry Division Uijongbu, Korea

Commander & Artistic Director

I serve as Artistic Director & Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division Band. I manage a staff of 45 personnel, managed an operational budget of $150K, and maintained 100 percentage accountability of over $1.5 million in equipment, real property, and a vehicles. I oversee the preparation and review and validate all monthly AAA reports to include AAA 117 (Employee Advancements), AAA 132/133 ( Personnel Gains/Losses), AAA 160 (Absent Without Leave), AAA 163 (Job Description Inventory), AAA 164 (Personnel Skills Inventory), and AAA 294 (Promotions). I ensure the accuracy of all reports, proper maintenance, and that they are forwarded to higher headquarters for input into HR informations systems: ARIMS, EMILPO, and TOPMIS. I preside over and facilitate weekly company staff & training meetings monitoring all administrative processes, maintaining a running estimate, and providing direction that enhance HR functions. Directs all EEO Training, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Health & Wellness, Employee Benefits Training, and Retirement Preparation. Select group leaders, provide training, personnel, and resources to meet unit goals and objectives. Directs unit morale and team-building activities to improve unit cohesion and employee relations. Counsel senior personnel on leadership, inter/intra communications skills, and management. Interprets, applies, and ensure enforcement of all regulations, policies, and Department of Defense directives as they relate to personnel management. Review and approve and/or make recommendations to superiors of all award recommendations. Review and/or serve as senior rater on all company personnel annual performance evaluations. Supervises the maintenance of all personnel records and training records. Oversees the unit community relations initiatives and public affairs programs. Coordinate with area Recruiters and recruit, interview, and evaluate all in-coming personnel for employment in Career Management Field 42R. Prepares and/or directs preparation of announcements, programs, and advertisements using Microsoft Publisher. Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of all military HRIS systems to include TOPMIS I & II, EDAS, EMILPO, AHRS, and ARIMS. Counsels and assists employees resolving family and personal issue to include domestic violence, alcohol an drug abuse, personal financial management, career development, and education. Serve as an English Teacher at a Korean Elementary School as part of the company's community outreach initiative providing critical English language skills to the future leaders of the Korean Society. Implemented partnership joint initiatives to promote cultural awareness and appreciation through the Korean Arts and Public Tourism Council. Conducted commander inquiries/investigations as needed into company policy violations and poor performance evaluations and ordering corrective action or imposing company-grade non-judicial punishment per the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Served on the advisory panel on the redesign of all employee duty description, wrote justification proposals for workforce design structure, conducted mission capability analysis, modularity change proposals, and adjustments to equipment requirements. Review and approve all changes in duty positions and directs the preparation of the company Counseling/Rating Scheme.

December 1997 to April 2001

101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell, KY

Company Commander

I serve as Company Commander of the 101st Airborne Division Band. I manage a staff of 45 personnel, managed an operational budget of $150K, and maintained 100 percentage accountability of over $1.5 million in equipment, real property, and a vehicles. I oversee the preparation and review and validate all monthly AAA reports to include AAA 117 (Employee Advancements), AAA 132/133 ( Personnel Gains/Losses), AAA 160 (Absent Without Leave), AAA 163 (Job Description Inventory), AAA 164 (Personnel Skills Inventory), and AAA 294 (Promotions). I ensure the accuracy of all reports, proper maintenance, and that they are forwarded to higher headquarters for input into HR informations systems: ARIMS, EMILPO, and TOPMIS. I preside over and facilitate weekly company staff & training meetings monitoring all administrative processes, maintaining a running estimate, and providing direction that enhance HR functions. Directs all EEO Training, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Health & Wellness, Employee Benefits Training, and Retirement Preparation. Select group leaders, provide training, personnel, and resources to meet unit goals and objectives. Directs unit morale and team-building activities to improve unit cohesion and employee relations. Counsel senior personnel on leadership, inter/intra communications skills, and management. Interprets, applies, and ensure enforcement of all regulations, policies, and Department of Defense directives as they relate to personnel management. Review and approve and/or make recommendations to superiors of all award recommendations. Review and/or serve as senior rater on all company personnel annual performance evaluations. Supervises the maintenance of all personnel records and training records. Oversees the unit community relations initiatives and public affairs programs. Coordinate with area Recruiters and recruit, interview, and evaluate all in-coming personnel for employment in Career Management Field 42R. Prepares and/or directs preparation of announcements, programs, and advertisements using Microsoft Publisher. Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of all military HRIS systems to include TOPMIS I & II, EDAS, EMILPO, AHRS, and ARIMS. Counsels and assists employees resolving family and personal issue to include domestic violence, alcohol an drug abuse, personal financial management, career development, and education. Conducted commander inquiries/investigations as needed into company policy violations and poor performance evaluations and ordering corrective action or imposing company-grade non-judicial punishment per the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Served on the advisory panel on the redesign of all employee duty description, wrote justification proposals for workforce design structure, conducted mission capability analysis, modularity change proposals, and adjustments to equipment requirements. Review and approve all changes in duty positions and directs the preparation of the company Counseling/Rating Scheme.

May 1997 to December 1997

Army School of Music/DOTD Fort Story, VA

Writer/Developer Directorate of Training & Doctrine

Served as Writer/Developer for the Army Training & Evaluation Program (ARTEP), Mission Training Plan 12-113, where I developed a performance-oriented training guidance manual that standardized training across the entire career management field, ensured mission essential training list (METL) development, standardized collective tasks, established situational training exercises (STXs) that integrated METL that supported mission accomplishment. Developed training scenarios to prepare units with tough, realistic training.

Education

2010 Webster University St. Louis, MO

Master of Arts Human Resources Management

3.86GPA

2008 Warrant Officer Career Center Fort Rucker, AL

Certificate Management/Leadership

Warrant Officer Training in management, leadership, administration, knowledge-management, advanced oral and written communications, and logistics. Courses attended between 1996 and 2008: Warrant Officer Candidate School, Warrant Officer Basic Course, Warrant Officer Advanced Course, and Warrant Officer Staff Course.

2003 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN

Bachelor of Arts Music with a minor in Psychology

3.68GPA (Cum Laude)

Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society

Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honors Society

Chapter President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

Charter Organization Leader, Pack 89, Boy Scouts of America

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