Chief, Military and Civilian HR
Resume:
CRAIG M. SMALLS
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LIEUTENANT COLONEL, PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES (HR), UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TOP SECRET-SCI CLEARANCE
RETIRING 1 DEC 16 / AVAILABLE 1 OCT 16
PROFESSSIONAL SUMMARY
A knowledgeable and experienced HR professional dedicated to transitioning a lifetime’s worth of acquired skills into a full- time career where I can continue to place the needs of the organization above my own while capitalizing on my mastery of leadership and followership, excellence and integrity. Qualifications include:
• Top Secret Clearance
• Workforce Development
• Awards & Recognitions
• Classification & Hiring
• Labor & Employee
Management Relations
• Performance Management
• Workyear Planning
• Affirmative Employment
• Diversity & Inclusion
WORK HISTORY
Oct 12 – Present Chief, Air Combat Command Civilian HR and Military Personnel Programs / Promotions, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, VA Strategic HR and personnel advisor to four-star general Air Combat Command Commander and staff on Department of Defense policy and programs. Executed related policy for 154K government employees worldwide. Oversaw classification, staffing, performance, compensation, recognition, labor/employee relations, dress/appearance, leave and equal opportunity/fair standards programs. Jun 11 – Oct 12 Commander, 36th Force Support Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Commanded 485 active duty & civilians, $4B budget & assets; supported 9K permanent party, dependents & 3.5K joint deployed-in personnel. Led joint personnel & manpower, education/training, Airman Leadership School, First Term Airman Center, library, arts & crafts, auto hobby & 24-hr food ops & all fitness programs to include a state-of-the art multimillion dollar fitness center.
Aug 08 – Jun 11 Air Force Acquisition Force Development Advisor, Deputy Asst Secretary (Acquisition Integration), Asst Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Pentagon, Washington D.C. Strategic personnel advisor to four Developmental Team (DT) Chairs for the Scientist, Engineering, Acquisition Management and Contracting career fields. Supported DTs in the professional development of over 8,000 officers and over 10,000 civilians in the acquisition workforce. Provided guidance to senior leadership on acquisition force sustainment and management issues. Ensured application of AF Force Development policies and programs in support of officer professional development to include assignments, squadron commander selection and developmental education. Aug 05 – Aug 08 Director of Support, Special Operations Command Europe Joint Special Operations Air Component, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
Directly responsible for HR, communications and logistics support for all air special operations initiatives within the European and African regions to include 882 personnel, 13 aircraft assigned and operationally controlled. Top advisor to commander on administrative issues for joint element with authorized strength of 25 Army/Air Force personnel. Deployed to support joint and combined efforts in support of special operations air theater operations and regional engagement strategy. Interacts with US embassies, theater staffs, foreign militaries and foreign agencies on related initiatives.
Aug 04 – Aug 05 Commander, Military Personnel Flight, 100th Mission Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK - Led 44 military, civilian, and contractor personnel in the accomplishment of all military personnel actions for over 9,000 active duty personnel across the United Kingdom and Norway. Advised wing leadership on all personnel/HR matters including promotions, evaluations, CRAIG M. SMALLS
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assignments, separations, retirements, formal training, casualty assistance, awards and decorations. Deployed over 1,200 personnel annually in support of worldwide contingency operations. Served as functional manager for 62 assigned HR.
Aug 03 – Aug 04 Chief, Military Equal Opportunity, 81st Training Wing, Keesler AFB, MS Planned, organized, and directed all military Equal Opportunity (EO) activities for over 3,900 military and civilian personnel. Primary advisor to 81st Training Wing Commander on EO and human relations issues. Managed three noncommissioned officers in administration of wing’s EO training program. Investigated and served as subject matter expert on allegations involving discrimination and sexual harassment. Advised commanders, first sergeants, supervisors, and individuals on human relations matters.
Jan 03 – Aug 03 Chief, Personnel Support for Contingency Operations and Manpower, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra AB, United Arab Emirates Served as wing commander’s senior personnel and manpower advisor in a wartime environment. Built requirements and ensured delivery/processing of 4,000 multinational personnel in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom kickoff.
Apr 01 – Jan 03 Deputy Commander, Military Personnel Flight, 81st Mission Support Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS – Assisted the flight commander in overall management of Air Education and Training Command’s second largest Military Personnel Flight, consisting of 90 military and civilian personnel and the largest AF assignment function. Responsible for planning, operating, and directing personnel programs impacting over 32,000 total customers. Feb 99 – Apr 01 Commander’s Executive Officer, College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education, Maxwell AFB, AL – Directly responsible to the commander for all administrative actions in support of 180 military and civilian personnel. Suspensed, tracked and reviewed all correspondence in accordance with Air University, Air Education and Training Command and Air Force policy. Prepared all officer legal and adverse actions. As the unit’s Senior Personnel Officer, acted as interface with Air Force level personnel/HR offices and sets policy. Jun 97 – Feb 99 Squadron Section Commander, 355th Component Repair Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ Managed all personnel programs for over 500 members in a unit with a combat aircraft maintenance mission. Responsible for all administrative programs including promotions, evaluations, discipline, security, public affairs, and training. Assisted commander in maintaining the morale, health, welfare, and discipline of squadron personnel. Executed command authority under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.
Jun 96 – Jun 97 Chief, Relocations/Employment/Promotions/Testing, 355th Mission Support Squadron, Davis- Monthan AFB, AZ - Led one of the largest and most demanding Relocations and Employment sections in the Air Force. Supervised 27 military and civilian personnel in all assignment, retirement, separation, and training actions for over 10,000 active duty customers. Managed in- house training and self-assessment programs and validated section’s task performance. PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
2012 U.S. Air Force Emergency Management Certification Course, Maxwell AFB, AL 2011 U.S. Air Force Support Squadron Commander’s Course, Maxwell AFB, AL 2011 U.S. Air Force Mortuary Officer Course, Maxwell AFB, AL 2007 U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College (Leadership/Management), Maxwell AFB, AL 2004 U.S. Air Force Military Personnel Commander’s Course, Maxwell AFB, AL 2000 U.S. Air Force Squadron Officers School (Leadership/Management), Maxwell AFB, AL 1997 U.S. Air Force Basic Personnel Officer’s Course, Keesler AFB, MS CRAIG M. SMALLS
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CIVILIAN EDUCATION
2003 Masters of Science, Counseling Psychology (3.9 GPA), Troy University, Ft Walton Beach, FL 1996 Bachelor of Arts Degree, History, Minor in Psychology, University of Texas, Austin, TX SIGNIFICANT AWARDS
2012 Regional Personnel/HR Team Award Winner
2007 Special Operations Command Europe Personnel/HR Manager of the Year 2006 Special Operations Command Europe Tuskegee Airman Award Nominee 2005 100th Air Refueling Wing Personnel/HR Manager of the Year 2004 Best Mission Support Squadron in United States Air Forces Europe 2002 81st Training Wing Company Grade Personnel/HR Manager of the Year 2001 81st Support Group Company Grade Officer of the Quarter (Jan - Mar) 1999 College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education Company Grade Office of the Year 1994 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Field Training Distinguished Graduate
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