Cecilia Ragsdale
Brooklyn, NY
***********.*******@*****.*** - 347-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Executive Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Army - September 2006 to September 2013
Provided administrative support for over 1400 personnel, reviewing soldier in-processing, out-processing and
monthly audits. Maintained military personnel files as well as medical and dental records. Prepared and
processed evaluations, personnel requests for promotions, retirement, awards and decorations. Announced
changes to Army regulations and other publications. Managed all functions of the Automated Reporting and
Management Information System, the Absent Without Leave Program and Joint Personnel Status and Casualty
Reports. Maintained equipment and supplies valued at $350,000. Administered monthly reports, reduction
orders and discharge packets.
• Professionalism set the standard for personnel, demonstrating an outstanding record of operational and
organizational leadership.
• Exceptional technical and tactical knowledge resulted in saving hundreds of personnel countless man hours,
and saved the unit $350,000 by maintaining 100% accountability of all issued office equipment.
• Recognized as an exceptional leader, always seeking greater responsibility and providing accurate
assessments and sound judgment.
• Typing Speed of 55 WPM; Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint; Excel; Word; Outlook); Computers; Printers;
Copiers; Typewriters; Fax Machines
• Efficiently processed and reviewed thousands of military documents and memorandums in a timely manner;
guaranteeing employees receive correct entitlements, recognition and pay.
• Conducted numerous classes to over 1400 employees and technicians to ensure they were provided current
information about programs, procedures, and entitlements.
• Coordinated 27 flawless evaluation boards that determined employees potential for promotion which
concluded with over 100 employees being promoted.
• Prepared life insurance documents for over 1000 employees.
• Verified and issued military identification to employees and their families using a military automated system.
Armed Gate Guard
U.S. Army - September 2007 to December 2008
Created a safe working environment for staff members and visitors while on my fifteen month tour in Iraq
by adhering to all building policies and safety procedures; therefore ensuring protection of the area and
confidential information from unauthorized persons.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of all personnel by checking vehicle tags, proper
identification and ensuring it it was displayed at all times while inside of the building.
• Searched suspicious vehicles.
• Annotated daily activities and irregularities on a log, such as equipment and property damage, theft or
presence of unauthorized persons.
• Escorted visitors on and off premises.
• Responded to emergencies accordingly and notified proper authorities.
Supervisor/Manager
The Country's Best Yorgurt - January 2001 to October 2005
The Country's Best Yogurt
Accomplished business objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating daily activities. Maintained
quality service by enforcing systems, policies, procedures and productivity standards.
• Responsible for opening and closing of business.
• Coordinated placement for incoming supplies by verifying quantities; inspected items received for
serviceability.
• Directed activity of personnel storing and segregating incoming equipment, comparing invoices to packages,
and prepared issue documents to achieve total accountability.
• Upon hire, trained new staff on how to use machinery, cash register and store supplies.
• Handled cash register after every shift and calculated store profits daily.
• Oversaw functions of staff as well as maintaining up keep of the store.
• Set a positive example of team work and self-motivation for employees to emulate.
EDUCATION
Kingsborough Community College - Brooklyn, NY