Shawn Horton

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Cell: 812-***-****

Bloomington, Indiana 47403

abpz3r@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking a challenging position in a growth-oriented organization which offers diverse job responsibility to utilize my skills

Summary of Qualifications

Over 17 years of US Air Force Human Resource Experience leading and advising teams of technical specialists in personnel policies, continuous process improvements, human relations and knowledge management

Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments Highly skilled HR professional with demonstrated excellence in managing personnel and assets in multiple environments

Expert in researching, writing, technical editing and professionally communicating at all levels Skilled in developing and handling organizational, technical, classified and complex communication

Experience

Human Resources Manager/Recruiter, 05/2008 - Current

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Indiana University (USAF) – Bloomington, Indiana

Monitors and updates cadet pay actions including tuition, fees, subsistence and textbook funds in excess of $375K annually

Manages personnel records/knowledge operations management for 5 cadre members, 6 Air Force Institute of Technology students and 78 Air Force ROTC cadets

Oversees cadet life-cycle personnel actions such as medical, physical, enlistments, categorization and commissioning

Manages the human resources data systems and updates for all staff and cadets Interviews prospective applicants, conducts reference/background checks through the local police department and initiate security clearance paperwork

Led detachments recruiting booth at 6-week Indiana University Freshman Orientation where 300 plus were contacted and helped the detachment grow by 40%

Manages uniform inventory of over $80,000K worth of inventory Manages detachment safety program as safety officer ensuring compliance and zero safety violations Instructs 100, 200, 300 and 400 level courses as needed Training Manager authored and executed a 12 month training plan; increased the skills, knowledge and abilities of staff

Planned and executed a New Cadet Orientation Program for newly assigned cadets eliminating administrative work by 93%

Human Resources Manager, 07/2003 - 04/2008

Air Combat Command (USAF) – Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

Managed human resources systems which mobilized and demobilized more than 20,000 Air Combat Command Air Reserve Component personnel

Developed a human resources tracking system which ensured up to date status of performance reports, training requirements and awards and decorations for over 60 military and civilian personnel

Maintained and updated organizational manning documents to ensure positions, and requirements accurately filled including posting and monitoring the organizations want ads

Established organization's recognition programs; identified, highlighted and rewarded personnel for taking that extra step and going above and beyond in the work place

Overseen personnel activities and functions, inspected personnel activities for compliance with policies and directives, reports discrepancies and recommends corrective action

Prepared correspondence, attachments and routed forms for review/coordination/approval; corrected any spelling, grammatical and formatting errors in accordance with standards and procedures Lead/Managed 2 subordinates in executing human resource programs for 60 plus military and civilian employees

Developed a training plan to train crisis action team members on classified/sensitive information systems

Performed special projects of a highly sensitive nature; handled confidential derogatory personnel matters and information with discretion; assured appropriate level of personnel had access to information

Human Resources Generalist, 01/2000 - 07/2003

9th Mission Support Squadron (USAF) – Beale Air Force Base, California

Supervised a team of three clerical personnel in support of over 5100 employees Maintained an HRIS database: tracking incoming and outgoing airmen and all personnel records Revised base Standard Operating Procedures to streamline deployment out-processing, resulting in dramatically shorter out-processing times

Conducted monthly meetings to ensure all personnel were current on new personnel policies and procedures

Human Resources Specialist, 02/1997 - 01/2000

15th Mission Support Squadron (USAF) – Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

Implemented new reports and evaluations tracking system which reduced late personnel reports and evaluations by 97%

Provided human resources support for the largest en route organization in the Pacific theater supporting 365 plus personnel

Managed the Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) Completed promotion actions for unit promotees Counseled personnel on relocations actions and benefits for permanent change of stations

Human Resources Specialist, 06/1995 - 02/1997

23rd Mission Support Squadron (USAF) – Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina

Provided casualty assistance, prepared related reports and documents, assisted next of kin of deceased and missing personnel to apply for death gratuity pay, veteran's affairs, social security, government and commercial life insurance and other benefits

Issued identification cards, updated address changes, verified and enrolled eligible dependents on the dental program

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Access Air Force Records Management Systems (AFRIMS) Virtual Military Personnel Flight (VMPF) Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS) Various other human resources related systems

Training

Air Force Apprentice Human Resources Specialist Course, 1995 Air Force Human Resources Craftsman/Manager Course, 2002

Education

2008 Community College of the Air Force – Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Associate in Applied Science Human Resource Management and continuing education towards a B.S. in Human Resource Management

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