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HUMAN RESOURCES/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Strategic, results-driven leader with broad experience meeting and
surpassing organizational goals in demanding operations and human resources
roles. Diverse background in fast-paced, high-pressure military roles,
serving large constituencies in a human resources capacity and ensuring
effective 24/7 operations of military units. Onboard and train personnel,
conduct employee evaluations, coordinate pay and awards, provide mediation
and counseling, enhance workplace safety, and health. Oversee global, wide-
ranging operations and communicate effectively with high-level leadership.
Top Secret security clearance, and special training in compliance with
Equal Opportunity standards and regulations.
Areas of Expertise
Human Resources Leadership ? Operational Management ? Effective Team
Leadership
Personnel Training ? Employee Evaluation ? Compensation & Incentives ?
Mediation
Equal Opportunity Regulation ? Productivity Enhancement ? Process
Improvement
Effective Communications ? Conflict Resolution ? International Liaison Work
? Event Planning
professional experience
U.S. ARMY OPERATIONS CENTER, NATIONAL MILITARY COMMAND CENTER, Washington,
D.C.
Operations Manager, 2012-2013
Responsible for producing daily reporting on international and domestic
activities of more than 1 million employees worldwide, with topics
including wartime activities. Provide Army chief of staff, other senior
Pentagon leaders, and Army leaders worldwide with daily briefings and
executive summaries. Oversee staff of three and supervise call center.
Key Accomplishments:
. Support response to natural disasters and other threats to U.S. by
activating Army personnel.
. In command of tracking global locations of senior leaders globally.
. Publish Operations Orders and alerts for varying U.S. contingency
operations.
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO), Arlington, VA - Pakistan -
Afghanistan
Operations Manager, 2010-2012
Coordinated operations between foreign militaries and the International
Security Assistance Force, cultivating relationship of trust between U.S.
and foreign military services through cultural and linguistic expertise.
Supervised personnel in two field offices. Oversaw combined operations and
event planning as well as daily problem solving. Served with 1st Cavalry
Division, with duty at Peshawar, Pakistan, and the U.S. Embassy in
Islamabad. Studied basic Persian-Dari at Defense Language Institute,
Arlington, VA.
Key Accomplishments:
. Eased international tensions by resolving more than 350 potential
international incidents and coordinating more than 750 operations in a
high-stress environment.
. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service.
U.S. ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (AIRBORNE), Fort Bragg, NC
Director, Human Resources Operations Division, 2009-2010
Oversaw personnel activities, thus, serving more than 27,000 employees and
supervising 12 employees within two divisions. Served as Congressional
liaison, coordinated compensation and awards, conducted employee
evaluations, and managed databases. Planned and coordinated events and
conferences. Also served as chief of staff of the Joint Information Support
Operations Task Force (Special Operations), serving 140 personnel in Doha,
Qatar.
Key Accomplishments:
. Achieved nearly 100% accuracy in submission of 1,800+ awards and
personnel evaluations.
. Planned and executed, with zero defects, the highly visible Gold Star
Family Memorial event.
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U.S. Army, 2nd INFANTRY DIVISION, CAMP RED CLOUD, Uijongbu, Republic of
Korea
Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, 2008-2009
Supervised staff of four with responsibility over six additional workers in
three field offices. Directed Equal Opportunity Program serving 11,000
employees, specializing in mediation, conflict resolution, counseling,
sexual harassment prevention, and Equal Opportunity training. Increased
productivity, health, and safety of the work environment by integrating and
synchronizing multiple sensitive programs.
Key Accomplishments:
. Earned praise from Army senior leaders and dignitaries for planning and
executing six world-class ethnic and special observances
. Recognized by division for outstanding performance in mediation and
counseling
U.S. Army, HUMAN RESOURCES SCHOOL, Fort Jackson, SC
Chief, Advanced Officer Training Division, 2007-2008
Managed the Advanced Officer Human Resources Training Program of
Instruction, serving more than 350 officers annually. Managed three courses
and supervised a staff of four instructors, providing training in human
resources systems, database management, awards, evaluations, promotions,
and contracting.
Key Accomplishments:
. Shaped development and implementation of new human resources planning
and operations.
. Implemented weekly training meeting to integrate and synchronize
requirements across school.
U.S. Army, 120th HUMAN RESOURCES BATTALION (RECEPTION), Fort Jackson, SC
Chief of Staff (Battalion Executive Officer), 2005-2007
As executive officer of the U.S. Army's largest reception battalion,
managed reception operations and distribution center around-the-clock. Led
staff of 62 employees focusing on employee relations and customer service,
and oversaw processing of more than 45,000 accessions annually.
Key Accomplishments:
. Managed budget of more than $1.7 million dollars, closing the year on-
plan.
. Increased timeliness of evaluations and awards.
. Improved communication effectiveness by spearheading first ever bi-
monthly battalion training meeting
Previous positions include: Chief of the Human Resources Division for the
6th Recruiting Brigade in Las Vegas, NV, and Information Support Operations
Officer and Detachment Commander for the 1st Military Operations Support
Battalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, NC, and the U.S. Embassy in La Paz,
Bolivia.
EducatioN
. Webster University, St. Louis, MO, Master of Arts, Human Resource
Management
. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, Bachelor of Science, Political
Science
MILITARY EDUCATION & TRAINING
. Defense Language Institute, Basic Persian-Dari, Department of Defense,
Arlington, VA
. Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, Trained EO and
Mediator, Department of Defense, Patrick Air Force Base, FL
. Soldier Support Institute, (Qualified Instructor and Trainer), U.S.
Army, Fort Jackson, SC
. Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army, Fort Leavenworth, KS
. JFK Special Warfare Language School (Basic Spanish), U.S. Army, Fort
Bragg, NC
. Regional Studies Course (Latin America), U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC
. Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Courses, U.S. Army, Fort
Bragg, NC
. Adjutant General Officer Advance Course (Human Resources), U.S. Army,
Fort Jackson, SC
. Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne and Ranger Schools, U.S. Army,
Fort Benning, GA