Human Resources Resource

OFFICE MANAGER

Change Manager - strong organizational, interpersonal, and staffing skills

Experienced leader of people and systems manager – twenty plus years of increasing responsibility and scope leading people in high-stress, performance-driven organizations with strong ability to work by himself and with others on any level within the organization

Training and Development Professional - experience developing, delivering in person, virtual leadership management programs, strong computer skills, and works with strong planning and organizing skills. Very knowledgeable of federal and state labor laws. Ability to work with human resources sensitive material

Equal Opportunity Leader - specializing in staff relationships and the management of diverse workforce talent. Trained and experienced leading diversity initiatives and programs, affirmative action, Equal Employment Opportunity coaching, counseling, and mediation. Very flexible, open minded, resilient, and makes decisions with balanced judgment

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

CERTIFICATIONS

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist Course - Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, FL

Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor’s Course - Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, FL

Equal Opportunity Advisors Course – Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, FL

Department of Defense Certified Mediator - Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, FL

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - Camp Pendleton, CA

Equal Opportunity Representative Course - 29 Palms, CA

Curriculum Developer- U.S. Marine Corps

Instructor Trainer- U.S. Marine Corps

Senior Professional Human Resources Certification (SPHR) (In Progress)

Secret Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1996- Present

Human Resource Supervisor/Talent Management/Senior Advisor

Cocoa Beach, FL August 2014 – Present

Managed coached and counseled a staff of over 40 trainers and diversity program managers

Maintained and managed personnel files for a staff of over 100 organization members

Directed planning and development of strategies to meet organizational objectives

Provided evaluation and training for over 40 members while ensuring their proper ranking and rating

Assisted with the recruitment along with retaining the best and most qualified members

Designed and implemented Human Resource strategies to increase efficiency, by establishing new policies and procedures

Coordinated and managed interdepartmental training, scheduling and records

Monitored compliance of all policies procedures, laws and regulations of HR and EO standards

Implemented change management programs and improved daily employee performance and moral

Provided human resource services and support to department heads assisting them to achieve goals and objectives through strategic people management

Bridged management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues and provided decision support through HR metrics

Conducted information briefings about the organization and its mission to visiting Senior Executive Directors

Conducted collection and management of succession data contributing to key HR analytics

Managed internal tools (Intranet, SharePoint) utilized by the organization for accuracy and timely updates

Managed and maintained the Microsoft Access database for all HR and training information, personnel vacation, compensation, performance records, absence management, hours worked, and personal information

Conducted surveys, post survey action plans, and presented trends analysis to senior management

Provided leadership and guidance to HR functions by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training and development, compensation, and benefits

Prepared statistical reports of personnel, and recruitment; reported results to senior management and recommended methods and procedures to improve the statistics

Conducted new employee orientations to introduce new employees to the organizations strategic vision and policies.

Responsible for employee management, in and out-processing, administrative and logistical support to all employees

Mentored, trained, and elevated the company staff that powered 12 selections for promotions, 30 quarterly and annual recognitions, and two organization award wins. Evaluated work performance of the team and individual employees utilizing evaluation documents

Advised a 30 member team in overhauling the employee accession and validation process, ensuring only the best employees are selected to serve at the institute

Created and designed databases and reports through the use of Microsoft Excel and Word, to measure program effectiveness and ensure sustainability

Drafted analytical HR statistic reports through MS Office Word graphs and Power Point presentations

Maintained and managed personal employee records and confidential information

Human Resources Specialist/ Equal Opportunity Specialist

Twenty-Nine Palms, CA October 2011 - August 2014

Directed the execution of all equal opportunity investigations and training throughout the organization of more than 14,000 personnel on a daily basis

Provided daily oversight and direction on all equal opportunity (EO) investigations and human relation climate assessments

Coordinated monthly cultural observances, which enhanced diversity awareness

EO trainer, certified new equal opportunity representatives for each organization

Certified mediator to help enhance conflict resolution

Investigated employment practices for alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors

Interpreted civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers

Met with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints in order to verify case information, and to arbitrate and settle disputes

Coordinated, monitored, and revised complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints

Prepared reports of selection, survey, and other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.

Conducted surveys and evaluated findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists

Developed guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices, and monitor their implementation and impact

Reviewed organizational policies to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions

Through continuous mediation, training and organizational development minimized EO complaints from twenty cases in 2012 to four cases in 2013/2014

Developed an inclusive form for all EO complaints resulting in a reduction of pages from five to one and reducing submission time

Drafted analytical EO statistics through MS Office Word graphs and Power Point presentations

Created and designed databases and reports through the use of MS Office Excel and Word

Maintained confidentiality managing sensitive case files of all EO complaints

Managed section quarterly budget and forecasting fiscal year budgets

Managed and maintained personnel and training database for personnel HR and training information, vacation, compensation, performance records, absence management, hours worked, and personal information

Communication Electronics Maintenance Chief 2003-2011

Brook Park, OH August 2008 - October 2011

San Diego, CA October 2003 – August 2008

Maintained responsibility for analyzing, organizing, developing, and directing the functions of the Communication Directorate to meet requirements and objectives

Served as the advisor to the Executive Director of Communication on application of emerging requirements and technologies needed to execute the duties of the Communication Electronics Maintenance practitioners and priorities of effort

Used expert knowledge of communication electronics maintenance methods and principles to manage and support 65 members, including internal staff, operations personnel, and adjunct communicators in planning, directing, and evaluating communication initiatives

Maintained accountability of over $6M worth of communication equipment

Repaired and maintained over 400 pieces of communication equipment

Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead fellow service members in a manner that the communication shop was one that was emulated throughout the organization

Took equipment readiness levels from under 50% to over 96% by working with outside agencies building relationships that enabled both organizations to have equipment repair return time shortened by 75%

Ensured the well-being and care of 65 service members ensuring they received the proper training and mentorship they needed to complete their jobs with a success rate of 95%

Human Resources Specialist 1996-2003

Erie, PA July 2000 – October 2003

Camp Lejeune June 1999 – July 2000

Participated in the throughput retention of over 100 organizational members

Created and administered the evaluation and ranking of over 80 employees

Created and distributed over 75 awards to members from all sections within the organization

Taught, Coached, and Mentored over 20 junior employees in the human resources field

Accounted for over 1,600 personnel files for members of the organization with no loss

Received noteworthy recommendation from the organizations inspection team on general human resources duties as well as the ability maintain an organized administrative section.

Ensured that the organizations administrators were all properly trained in their line of work and attended the appropriate training to forward their careers

Contact this candidate