Objective: To obtain a position in human resources to leverage my
leadership skills and education to maximize human capital effectiveness and
further the achievement of organizational goals.
Education
M.S., Human Resources - Troy State University 2009
B.S., Management - North Carolina A&T State University 1998
Professional Summary
. Detail-oriented leader with the ability to balance the needs and desires
of the organization with those of the employees serving it.
. Provide excellent human relations, organizational training and effective
communication skills at all levels of the organization in a diverse work
environment.
. Results focused professional with demonstrated abilities in
administrative and organizational support, multi-tasking, and effective
problem solving.
Relevant Experience and Qualifications
. Talent management
. Hands-on leadership
. Training facilitation
. Proficient team-building skills
. Process improvement and program management
. Data collection and analysis
. Critical thinking and quality control
. Independent decision-making and initiative
. Professional Experience
MeadWestVaco (Kelly Services Contract) - Mebane, NC February 2013-
Present
Recruiting Assistant
Recruits, interviews, and recommends placement of candidates from both
internal and external sources. Maintains
effective working relationships with all levels of company management
to ensure adequate coverage of human
resource needs. Consults with management to identify and recommend the
most qualified candidates. Extends offers
to selected candidates and may arrange for relocation. Performed a
variety of other projects as required.
. On-boarded 35 permanent employees in a 4-month period, largest amount
of hiring performed in 5 years.
. Developed local reimbursement process for all candidates to receive
timely payments and auditable records.
. Dispositioned 2,000+ applicant records in Kenexa; cleared neglected
backlog of candidates dating back to 2011.
. Facilitated the review of 169 candidates for four hiring managers;
arranged phone and face-to-face interviews.
. Performed 60+ phone screens and interviews for entry level
manufacturing positions.
United States Air Force Reserves - Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, NC
January 2011 - Present
Financial Manager
Provide strategic financial decision support to senior leaders,
overseeing a budget of $50M. Base-wide implementation manager and System
Lead Administrator for 1,400 unit members.
. Train combat comptrollers on procedures to ensure deployable financial
operations in support of world-
wide missions.
. Participate in conducting performance appraisals, determining
promotions and rewards for unit
members.
. Revamped financial manager training and developed a database to
document training in order to reach
100% compliance of office operation protocols.
. Organized travel briefings for 450+ members, then identified and
trained 21 unit points-of-contact.
. Expertly crafted Resource Management System training for Commanders,
ensuring that each member
receives complete training within their first 90-days of joining
the unit.
United States Air Force - Greensboro, NC May 2007 - December 2010
Unit Admissions Officer
Recruited and motivated highly qualified students as officers. Instructed
junior-level courses on leadership theories and developed field
simulations accordingly. Advised, influenced, and mentored 40+ newly
commissioned lieutenants. Promoted Air Force career opportunities to
university and high school students, faculty, parents, and
administrators. Interviewed students annually for National 4-year High
School Scholarship Program.
. Promoted Air Force career opportunities to university and high school
students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
. Interviewed students annually for a national four-year high school
scholarship program.
. Recruited and motivated highly qualified students as officers.
. Instructed junior-level courses on leadership theories and developed
field simulations accordingly.
. Revitalized marginal recruiting program, engineering a 40% increase in
enrollment with the largest
cadet wing in eight years. Received highest rating of "excellent"
after holding position for six-months.
. Catalyst for the unit's first 72-hour joint training exercise with the
Army ROTC.
. Advised, influenced, and mentored more than 40 newly commissioned
lieutenants.
United States Air Force - Hurlburt Field, FL May 2004 - May 2007
Commander, Financial Analysis Unit
Led 21-person budget team through annually developing, monitoring, and
executing $341M budget. Conducted analytical studies to develop
solutions for resource allocation; developed financial plans and reports
for submission to headquarters.
. Hosted focus groups with base populace to develop streamlined
processes, improve efficiency, and restructure the human resource
capacity in order to optimize productivity.
. Maintained open door policy to encourage 360-degree communication
environment. Conducted on-going coaching and annual evaluations for
team members.
. Trained 31 senior-level commanders on financial management systems.
. Managed $2.9M tuition assistance program, enabling more than 300 airmen
to earn various degrees.
. Arranged transfer of $5M to military units affected by Hurricane
Katrina.
. Recognized as Special Operations US and Air Force Team and Office in
2006.
United States Air Force - Langley Air Force Base, VA March 2001- March
2004
Officer in Charge, Financial Management Unit
Formulated and executed an annual budget of $161M by analyzing and
implementing United States Air Force fiscal guidance.
. Regularly prepared reports for and briefed the commander, department
heads, and other senior staff leadership to highlight areas of concern
within departments.
. Created forms for fund managers to evaluate the effectiveness of each
process.
. Performed a two-month operational review of the center's contracting
process in excess of $60M.
. Provided insight into previously decentralized process, discovering
$3M in inefficiencies and assisted in correcting them.
. Established the center's first financial workshops after an in-depth
trend analysis determined the need for unit members.
. Ranked number two of 26 junior officers in work center commanded by a
general officer.