Laurinda L. Garland

**** **** ***** ******* *******, KS 66070

785-***-****

ac6dxw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize, train and supervise the completion of day-to-day operations including customer service, employee development, quality assurance and control, data entry, inventory control, and risk management. An accomplished team builder and coach with the ability to train and supervise a diverse group of employees. Over 23 year’s military experience focusing on human resources, leadership and training.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Granted a secret security clearance

Microsoft office proficient

Coach/Trainer/Leader

Streamline Personnel Processes

Organized/Detail oriented

Interview and fact finder

EXPERIENCE

State of Kansas Department For Children and Families

Child Protective Investigator February 2018- Present

Investigates reports of neglect, abuse and need of care

Interview victims, alleged perpetrators and witnesses, to gather facts regarding issues in the case

Prepare report logs, maintain timeline of contact information

Prepare referral documents for family services

Prepare documents to request family aid

Present findings to Social Worker and Supervisor

Assist in making finding decisions

Kansas Army National Guard

Chief of Human Resources (35th Infantry Division) Ft. Leavenworth, KS January 2012 – February 2016

Advisor to the senior management staff for human resource functions in an organization with over 700 employees.

Provided administrative support for the leadership in a multi-state organization located in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

Managed the personnel readiness; promotions; and personnel service support for the multi-state organization.

Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures for all personnel actions.

Provided guidance in interpreting regulations, policies, and procedures to assist in resolving work-related issues.

Supervised training and conducted professional development counseling to ensure maximum efficiency of employee growth and unit enhancement.

Scheduled, and conducted new employee orientations, processed hiring-related paperwork, and interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, standards and regulations.

Monitored and tracked health status of personnel and scheduled required health physicals as required by organization.

Initiated tracking system to streamline awards processing.

Reviewed and processed health related line of duty investigations.

Prepared and presented weekly personnel status reports for senior staff to further identify areas for emphasis.

Reviewed and prepared quarterly personnel status reports for State and National level review, used to support manning and resource allocations.

Managed and trained department employees to success and mission accomplishment.

Responsible for care and maintenance of over 500,000 worth of equipment.

Sr Human Resources Manager (69th Troop Command) Topeka, KS November 2008 – January 2012

Provided administrative support for over 1,600 personnel assigned to three subordinate units across the state of Kansas.

Managed employee readiness, personnel services, including retention; morale, welfare and recreation.

Developed evaluation tracker to ensure timely completion of annual employee performance evaluations.

Planned, administered and supervised remedial training and conducted professional development counseling to ensure maximum efficiency of employee growth and unit enhancement.

Scheduled and conducted new employee orientations, processed hiring-related paperwork, and interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, standards and regulations.

Reviewed and processed health related line of duty investigations.

Prepared and presented weekly personnel status reports for senior staff.

Prepared and maintained employment records using human resource management systems.

Coordinated military ceremonies including change-of-command, retirement, award presentations, and social and community events.

Managed and trained human resource employees.

Personnel Supervisor (Regional Training Site - Maintenance) Salina, KS June 2001-November 2008

In-processed students; verified credentials, maintained student records and updated army training systems.

Prepared student completions certificates and other documents related to student performance.

Counseled and prepared discharge paperwork for students failing to make course standards.

Managed and tracked health related line of duty investigations.

Managed employee readiness, personnel services including retention; morale, welfare and recreation; and personnel service support.

Safeguarded and inventoried test material; ensured test control policies for accreditation was met.

Maintained employee files and ensured updates in human resources systems.

Managed human resource department.

Other Employment

Sanitation, Frito Lay, Topeka, KS (part-time) October 2016-July 2017

Ensured cleanliness of food processing equipment

Ensured proper use of chemicals in cleaning process

Tested food processing equipment to ensure proper cleanliness

Award sanitation employee of quarter - twice

Machine Operator, Goodyear Plant, Topeka, KS August 1995-August 1998

Operated curing presses for earth mover tires

Changed molds and bladders in curing press

Operated various machines that made tire components for earth mover tires.

EDUCATION

1986-Currently enrolled, 90+ Hrs., General Studies Major, Washburn University, Topeka, KS

2006, 9 Hrs, Business Major, Kansas Wesleyan, Salina, KS

1980, 13 Hrs, General Ed, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

1979-1980, 27 Hrs, General Ed, Neosho County Junior College, Chanute, KS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certificate, Automated Personnel Records Management Training, US Army, May 2015

Certificate, Senior Leadership Development Course, US Army, March 2015

Certificate, Operations Security Fundamentals, US Army, September 2012

Certificate, Combat Lifesaver Course, US Army, 2006

Certificate, FEMA, IS 100, IS 200, IS 800, DOHS, December 2013

Certificate, Operations Security Fundamentals, US Army, September 2012

Certificate, Equal Opportunity Training, US Army, annually

Certificate, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Training, US Army, annually

Certificate, HIPAA Training Course, US Army, annually

Certificate, Information Assurance, US Army, annually

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