Manager Human Resources

Robert P. Palechek

Mu r r ieta, CA ***** 951-***-**** abszyp@r.postjobfree.com ( + Linkedin)

Offering ethical leadership and reliable performance under pressure. Strong

manager of adversity; focused on solid procedures while maintaining integrity.

Committed to all standards for health and safety in support of success.

A seasoned leader seeking management-level position in either operations or

t raining in support of high levels of performance. A position that can help

develop talent and positively influence the business strategy.

Key accomplishments/positions held:

Sergeant Major (E-9), Senior Executive Advisor, Cher ry Point, NC –

J an 2011 to 31 Jan 2013

• Led, mentored, t rained and supported over 250 employees as senior manager

• Analyzed and assessed multiple concepts, programs, and operations from the Mar ine Corps

Commandant, Secretary of Defense, Congressional and Presidential guidance;

recommended potential Marine Corps policy development and revisions to senior

commanders.

• Mentored intermediate level supervisors spanning multilpe activities; maintaineance f leet

vehicles, ordinance, and telecommunications

• Maintained oversight of annual operating and unit t raining requirments

• Established unit policy and conducted targeted t raining on a issues equality, promotion,

legal, and career progression issues.

F i rst Sergeant (E-8), Senior Executive Advisor, Camp Pendleton, CA –

A ug 2006 – Jan 2011

• Led, mentored, t rained and supported over 90 employees as senior manager

• Developed and published three leadership handbooks (desk reference sets) resullting with

increased subordinate skill-level proficiency, decreased waste of resources and minimized

d isciplinary

p rocedures

• Acting t reasurer and primary fund raiser for annual ceremonial dut ies.

• Managed grievance issue policys, new employee orientation program, andemployee safety

p rograms.

Gunnery Sergeant (E-7), Cu r r iculum Developer, Washington DC, – Nov

2004 – Aug 2006

• Responsible for the creation, development, implementation and evaluation of

correspondence coursework for the Mar ine Corps.

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• Worked in conjunction with civilian education specialists to produce technically and

doctrinally accurate, up -to-date, distance learning courses and job aides which meet the

requirements of the operating and

supporting Forces.

• Developed (1) full course and (2) job aides in a period of less than 16 months (average t ime

for same project output is 24 months).

Gunnery Sergeant (E-7), Telecommunications Engineer, Camp

P endleton, CA – M ay 2000 – Nov 2004

• Supervised and led the activities of 40 personnel assigned to install, operate, and maintain

an inventory of $1.1 million worth of wire and data network equipment of a expeditionary

base telephone and computer systems.

• Surveyed, assessed, prepared, and deployed a wire plan to support digital and analog

communication

• Systems which integrated radio and voice over IP (VOIP) and other classified information

technologies.

Staff Sergeant (E-6) Canvassing Recruiter, Recruiting Station Denver

C O – M ay 1997 – May 2000

• Directly responsible for the screening, accession and shipping of (50) qualified male and

female applicants to enlisted recruit t raining.

• Operated independantly and directly managed the subsequent administrative qualification

p rocessing,

scheduling of physical examinations, completion of enlistment documents, and maintaining

accurate

recruitment records for over 1000 qualified applicants.

• Highly active in the civilian community with distribution of Marine Corps publicity

material and assistance in annual civic holiday and recognition events.

E thical Leaderhip: Noteworthy leadership performance as well as behaviors distinguished

by high levels of

proficiency and initiative; advocate for equality, promotion, legal, and career

p rogression issues.

Strategic Analyst

and Planning: Complex problem solver with extensive experience in program, r isk, and

r esource management within a competitive, fast paced, resource constrained

environment.

Team Building: Consistently create opportunities and produce exceptional results through

appreciation of diversity and building a strong work ethic culture.

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T raining and

D evelopment: Assessed, planned and recommended t raining based on available timeframe,

r ealistic resource limitations; all in support of leadership, morale, and

efficiency.

Personnel

M anagement: Balanced and maximized organization talent through initiatives to avert

significant expertise shortfalls by selective retention of experienced

personnel.

Communications: H ighly proficient in Microsoft Office applications and email software;

polished presentation giver and skilled wordsmith

Education and experience:

• Ph.D. candidate, Organizational Management/Leadership, Capella University, M inneapolis,

M N; expected 2014

• M. A., Communication and Leadership, Park University, Parkville, MO

• B. S., Management/Human Resources (Summa Cum Laude), Park University, Parkville,

MO

• First Sergeant Leadership Course (2006)

• Staff Noncommissioned Officer Advance Leadership Course (2005)

• Staff Noncommissioned Officer Career Course (2001)

• Basic Recruiter School (1997)

• Communications Systems Chief School (1995)

• Noncommissioned Officer school (1992)

• Marine Corps Security Forces School (1992)

• Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM); Professional member (2009)

• Graduate of Learning In ternational, Professional Selling Skills Core (PSS Core) program

• Possess an active SECRET clearance

• Member of the DoD Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) (1992-1994)

Recognition and Awards:

• Meri torious Service Medal with 2 gold stars

• Joint Service Commendation Medal

• Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

• Combat Action Ribbon with gold star

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