Amador Medina III
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Self-motivated and dependable Human Resource Partner and adaptable leader capable of achieving high performance and results with minimal supervision. Adaptable, tenacious and competent leader and human resources partner with over 22 years of experience leading teams, facilitating conflict resolution, and initiative to maximize exceptional results for an organization.
Adaptable Leadership
Self Management
Time Management
Problem Solving
Bilingual (Spanish)
Strategic Planning
Written and Verbal Communication
Initiative
Professional Experience
Assistant to Director of Human Resources, Executive Level Leader/Manager Apr 2017 to Mar 2018
U.S. Army Fort Drum, New York
Reduced soldiers in-processing time by 5 hours with leadership oversight and centralizing all in-processing events to one location.
Wrote the first installation in-processing regulation consolidating 12 policies and orders for 27 departments; clarified responsibilities for in-processing employees at strategic, organizational, and tactical levels.
Improved soldiers deployable tracking status from 12% to over 82% within 6 months in position; implemented training measures to maintain accurate deployable statuses across all organizations.
Provided guidance and interpretation on all human resources policy changes from Department of the Army to Director and Senior Leaders on Fort Drum.
Command Sergeant Major, Executive Level Leader/Manager Sep 2015 to Mar 2017
U.S. Army Fort Drum, New York
Provided leadership, advice, and counseling to 7 companies to fulfill 100% of logistical support for 18,000 soldiers in an accurate and timely manner; over 8,000 mission completed.
Supervised the training and equipment resourcing for 820 soldiers conducting logistical operations; validated all teams prior to supporting any worldwide hostile conditions.
Streamlined over 8,000 personnel and legal actions, safety issues, and training requirements within the organization with a 99% accuracy rating.
Validated all 7 companies personnel, equipment, and training with 100% accuracy; ensured all companies assumed responsibilities to support worldwide hostile conditions during 2 year operations.
Operations Sergeant Major, Executive, Senior Personnel Manager Aug 2014 to Aug 2015
U.S. Army Fort Bliss, Texas
Scheduled and resourced to train and develop 526 senior level students and 120 instructors at the Sergeant Major Academy simultaneously; maintained a 98% training rating 8% above Army standards.
Managed all administrative, logistical, and training support for the senior leaders; increased processing rating from 80% to 98% or higher in all areas.
Monitored operational budget in excess of $400,000 with a 100% accuracy while maintaining accountability and serviceability of all assigned equipment valued $1,225,000 with zero losses.
Supervised 10 equal opportunity events that educated 642 senior leaders on cultural diversity with exceptional accolades for the leaders.
Planned 12 retirement ceremonies that appropriately recognized 50 retirees and their families for 20 years or more of exceptional military service.
First Sergeant, Senior Personnel Manager/Supervisor Aug 2011 to Jun 2013
U.S. Army Fort Benning, Georgia
Supervised $44 million construction project for multiple sites; orchestrated movement of 7 companies consisting of 6,400 soldiers without mission interference.
Increased processing rating from 95% to 99% exceeding Army standard by 5% through proper mentorship, education, and training of 14 employees on their responsibility.
Synchronized the receiving, educating, training, processing, and shipping of 14,480 Soldiers annually to their organizations at a 99% processing rate.
Streamlined over 2,500 personnel and legal actions, safety issues, and training requirements within the organization with a 100% accuracy rating.
Oversaw maintenance and utilization of a 1,296 bed capacity barracks and equipment in excess of $750,000 with zero losses.
Assistant Inspector General & Supervisor, Senior Personnel Manager/Supervisor Oct 2008 to Jun 2011
U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Transformed the Installation Inspector General (IG) Inspection program as the best inspection program Army wide according to two reports from higher IG commands.
Developed and mentored 12 employees on inspections and investigations processes; streamlined inspection completions from 5 months to a 3 months process.
Planned, coordinated and executed over 45 inspections in a timely manner; recommended over 360 changes across the organization with 95% approval rating from Commanding General (CG).
Investigated individuals as directed by CG; provided fair facts and recommendation as required for CG adjudication of investigation.
Educated over 700 individuals on the IG Systems that improved morale and welfare for a community of overs 100,000 members.
Education and training
2019 - (Anticipated Completion Jun 2019) Master of Science Management – Organizational Leadership, Excelsior College, Albany, NY
2015 - Bachelor of Science – Liberal Arts (Administration and Management Studies),
Excelsior College, Albany, NY
2016 - Command Sergeant Major Development Course
2016 - Command Sergeant Major Course
2015 - Sponsorship Training Course
2014 – United States Army Sergeant Major Course
2014 - Composite Risk Management Basic Course
2014 - Master Resilience Trainer Course
2014 – Battle Staff Course
2012 - Commander Safety Course
2010 - Ethics Training
2009 - Department of Defense Government Purchase Card Course
2008 - Inspector General Course
2004 – Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course
2003 - Supervisor Development Course
2000 – Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course
2000 - Small Group Instructor Training Course
1999 – Mobile Retention Training Course
Awards and Honors Receive
2017 - Order of Saint Christopher
2013 - Horatio Gates Medal (Bronze)
2013 - Order of Saint Maurice,
2011 - Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association Achievement Medal
2000 - The US Army Test Evaluation Command NCO of the Year
1999 - Development Training Center NCO of the Year
1999 - WSMR NCO of the 1st Quarter
1999 - WSMR NCO of the Year
1998 - NCO of the 4th Quarter for the National Training Center
1998 - United States Army Garrison NCO of the 2nd Quarter
1998 - United States Army Garrison NCO of the Year
Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award)
Meritorious Service Medal (6th Award)
Army Commendation Medal (7th Award)
Army Achievement Medal (8th Award)
Army Good Conduct Medal (7th Award)
Military Outstanding Volunteers Service Medal
Publications
Hispanic Sergeants Major “Sargentos Mayores” Past to Present 3rd Edition, 2016
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