Executive Assistant Human Resource

Makesi k. Harford

Address: Rockville, MD. ***** Phone Number: 240-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

Management Support Executive Assistant •ACTIVE TS/SCI/DOE-Q

Expert in: Leadership ~ Administration ~ Project Organization

Objective: Position as a Human Resource Manager, providing management, direction and planning. Maintains and develops the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Summary: Human Resource Manager with over 15 years of experience. Experienced in personnel administration, record-keeping and staffing. Knowledgeable in all facets of Human Resources: staffing, recruiting and retention, benefits, training, and legal issues. Operations include supporting over 1,000 employees in planning, personnel management and travel, a unique blend of managerial and hands-on experience acquired over an extensive career. Looking to add significance to a challenging position where my many years of Human Resource Management, development, experience and superior customer service skills will be utilized. Outstanding background of success in office management at corporate-level administration. Able to build and lead teams of high-performing project managers ensuring precise communication between organizations, an extensive background in Human Resource Management operations.

Active TS/SCI/DOE Q clearance • Lean Six-Sigma (White Belt) • Innovative Leadership

Personnel Management • Detail Oriented • Adept at conflict resolution

Professional Experience

SUPERVISION

Supervised and supported 6 personnel elements from 3 branch services at multiple locations around the National Capital Region, in support of Federal and military personnel assigned to NNSA. Addressing issues that affect long-range implementation of operational and administrative programs throughout NA-10 Division

Served as a Management Support Specialist for the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs managing the administrative, support activities of the front office and served as the organization's central point of contact for authoritative information on administrative policies, procedures; initiating program reviews; fostering and developing cross-agency activities

Manage the daily schedule of the Deputy Administrator (a Presidential appointed and Senate confirmed position) and other key staff, de-conflicting schedules based on mission priorities

Expertly manage, review and analyze reports, planning documents, work schedules, and other management and program materials in Defense Programs Division, developing internal guidance for nuclear deterrent strategies

Trained and developed over 180 personnel providing Quarterly training on, proper Naval Standard Operating Procedures. Resulting in 100% safety and accountability of all personnel, data and records each quarter; preparing mission ready Sailors

Expertly administered 68 personnel indoctrinations, fitness reports, awards and decorations, pay and allowances, travel, to include Senior Executive Services (SES), resulting in a 94 % personnel retention

COMMUNICATION

Performed as the liaison to assist senior leaders understand and meet the challenges facing today’s federal workforce at NNSA Washington DC, providing overall analytical and coordination support

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Performs a wide variety of Executive Assistant staff duties, serve as a Defense Programs' program planning and administrative activities key interface with outside agencies, providing expert analysis and advice on complex programmatic and policy issues.

Expertly briefed over 500 Personnel indoctrination classes, ensuring a smooth orientation to their new work environment, ultimately maximizing staff retention

Trained and developed 6 Administrative Department junior personnel, resulting in their promotion to the next paygrade

ADMINISTRATION

Evaluates the impact of DOE/NNSA/Defense Programs administrative policies, procedures, and requirements by clarifying new procedures and providing guidance to management officials in their application, implementing policy decisions

Prepare and review national security sensitive correspondence, requiring the signature of the Deputy Administrator and other senior officials, in support of national nuclear deterrent strategies

Prepare and manages travel and lodging arrangements for the Deputy Administrator and staff, to include vouchers and claims, ensuring timely mission ready support

Developed and implemented a system which reduced Quality Assurance Inspections turn-around time by 60%, utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles

Allocated the execution of pay and personnel items for over 200 personnel include, record management, travel plans and claims, leave times and pay documents, producing 98% deployment ready Sailors

Organized, maintained, retrieved and reviewed 65 automated personnel records including pay documents to improve discrepant information accuracy by 40%

Employment history

National Nuclear Security Administration - Washington, D.C. July 2015–Present

USS Florida - Kings Bay, GA. July 2012–July 2015

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast - Jacksonville, FL. January 2010–July 2012

Education

Master of Education, Liberty University, Emphasis in Counseling (Anticipated Graduation, Spring 2019)

Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Management, Saint Leo University, May 2016

Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, Saint Leo University, November 2010

Accomplishments

Prepared a data processing plan and unique budgeting databases for an organization of 200 personnel with 98% accuracy, this resulted in receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal: July 2015

After providing precise mentorship, counseling and management of 17 personnel, this resulted in the career advancement of each member to the next pay grade. Received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: February 2012

Developed new databases utilizing Microsoft office tools which increased efficient personnel accountability, tracking of personnel, pay and management. This system was later implemented permanently throughout the organization. Received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: January 2010

Bronze Star Medal October 2009

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