Andrea T Jones
Killeen, TX 76542 US
Mobile: 254-***-****
Evening Phone: 254-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Work Experience:
*-***** **** ***** ******* Brigade
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Program Specialist HR and Deputy Adjutant, GS-0301-11 (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: Eartha Henry 318-***-****) 6/2013 - Present
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Serves as a Program Specialist (Human Resources) and Deputy Adjutant, responsible for analyzing,
planning, directing, coordinating, and executing various human resource functions necessary for the
operation of the Army Field Support Brigade-South West Asia (AFSB-SWA). Coordinates, investigates,
organizes, and advises management officials within the AFSB-SWA on various administrative practices,
personnel requirements, and special projects assigned. Utilizes a broad practical knowledge of the
capabilities, facilities, and missions of the AFSB-SWA to perform assigned special projects and
responsibilities relative to human resource requirements. Analyzes and coordinates personnel
requirements with management officials for actions crossing all levels within the organization.
Consolidates data and prepares various analyses and required reports. Attends meetings, conferences, and
training sessions with management, operating officials and, as needed, to disseminate planning guidance,
coordinate various administrative program activities, and discuss and advise on human resource issues.
Maintains liaison with the AFSB and the civilian personnel office to obtain, clarify, or submit information
pertinent to human resource issues or any special projects assigned. Provides management advisory
services to Brigade management. Makes recommendations to management on sensitive personnel
actions/issues that may adversely affect employees. Supports 401st AFSB and servicing CPAC on topics
within the human resources and management arena to ensure personnel actions are submitted properly
and in a timely manner. Serves as the principal action officer on special assignments and requests for
personnel actions.
Analyzes proposed administrative changes to regulations and provides analysis, comments and
coordinates for response. Coordinates administrative taskers for response and prepares comments.
Researches answers to novel or unusual situations that involve various questions raised by AFSB-SWA
management officials or employees. Coordinates the resolution of key personnel issues with the servicing
personnel office. Ensure all personnel that arrive in theater are accounted for in the Defense Theater
Accountability Systems (DTAS), DSR and PERSTAT. Serve as lead action officer on all guidance, laws,
and policies pertaining to performance standards, and awards with responsibility for directing, guiding,
and integrating team members. Performs a variety of special nonrecurring projects and studies which
involve defining the problem, gathering data, coordinating, analyzing, evaluating, compiling, and
preparing final report or document management practices, position management and classification,
recruitment and merit placement, career program management, performance management, incentive and
awards. Coordinate and conducts quarterly Personnel Asset Inventory (PAI) to ensure accountability of
personnel assigned and attached to the Brigade. I oversee and administer human resources support
services for personnel readiness management, personnel accountability/strength reporting, time keeping
(ATAAPS), personnel information management, and casualty operations. Use persuasiveness and
imagination to find solutions and resolve unique and potential controversial problematic questions.
Apply complex fact-finding, analytical, and problem solving methods to establish and maintain effective
relationships with supervisors and co-workers to gain their confidence and cooperation. Processed
personnel advance leave request; certify time and attendance in ATAAPS and make corrections if needed.
I maintain all personnel data; records and files. Ensure IAW Regulations and policies are being reviewed
and accurately being enforced within the organization. Submits individuals travel entitlements by making
sure all FLR & 1190 are completed and processed on time
4-401st Army Field Support Brigade
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-09 (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: Nicola Stephens 337-***-****) 6/2012 – 6/2013
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Served as the Human Resources Specialist, technical consultant, and primary point of contact responsible for managing
the administrative support of civilians and provides direct support to the S-1 Office; this includes civilian personnel
actions, finance actions, awards, evaluations, PERSTEMPO, strength reporting, civilian manning and recruiting and
leave. Acted as the point of contact for assigned areas of responsibility while serving as an advisor to the Battalion
Adjutant and providing assistance, and information to the Battalion leadership, supervisors, and personnel on civilian
personnel management policies and procedures. Interpreted and implemented Department of the Army (DA),
Department of Defense (DOD), and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policies and regulations pertaining to
civilian personnel management. Reviewed, analyzed, and interpreted DA and DOD publications, MILPER messages,
regulations, directives, and other material relating to all facets of civilian personnel management to determine
applicability and impact on personnel services battalion wide. Served as one of the Battalion points of contact for
interpretation of civilian personnel policy and procedures and provides technical assistance to subordinate organizations.
Monitored assignments and kept battalion leadership informed as to the status of inbound/outbound personnel by
conducting the in/out processing of all personnel assigned to the headquarters. Assisted on boarding personnel with
benefit enrollments. Received and distributed incoming and outgoing documentation. Responsible for briefing soldiers
of the process and their benefits, obtaining orders, ensuring that soldiers fully complete all required phases of in/out
processing Referred necessary individual problems to the Legal, Chaplain, Medical, Army Community Service, or other
appropriate agency. Prepared leave and leave control log and processes leave requests so that they are properly accounted
for on the soldier's leave and earnings statement. Scanned, indexed and logged incoming and outgoing documents into
share drive. Used office automation equipment and associated hardware/ software to maintain essential personnel
management tracking systems and for preparation of correspondence and other required documentation. Ensured
accuracy of organization manning or staffing charts and documents to include correct grade, rank and position data.
Responsible for formatting, editing, extracting, or adding data to stored databases on a mainframe computer. Interfaces
with other terminals using telecommunications software and a modem to exchange data files and communicates internal
and external messages. Performs general office support duties including filing, answering telephones, and directing office
visitors to the appropriate action officer. Served as the publications officer for the Battalion, responsible for managing
the Battalion publications account and ordering publications utilizing the Army Publications and Forms Ordering System.
Kept abreast of current publications on personnel operations and maintained a library of personnel regulations and files,
and updated this library as changes occurred. Monitored suspense actions to ensure compliance. Responsible for
managing the travel program for soldiers and civilians within the S-1 Office. Coordinates with S-1 Office personnel to
determine date/time of travel, accomplishing all details of travel including contacts, itineraries, vouchers, and schedules.
Distributed, scanned, indexed, filed, and archived documents such as material submittals, drawings, financial contracts,
and financial documents. Ensured reference materials were properly maintained. Ensured all document control logs were
maintained. Made necessary reservations, picked up tickets and advances, and arranges for accommodations,
transportation to and from airport and pickup at destination. Prepared trip book and agenda/schedule, and prepares and
files requests for travel advances and final vouchers, and ensures travel orders are prepared correctly, on time, with
arrangements being finalized. Reviewed all travel orders to ensure adequate funding is available and that appropriate
funding accounts are used. Researched and responded to inquiries from employees regarding unit policies and
procedures. Reviewed all travel vouchers for accuracy, correctness, and compliance with policies and regulations in
order to ensure that only authorized expenses are claimed in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations.
Administered the ID card program and prepares ID card authorizations. Served as timekeeper Input time, attendance and
production data into the Cross Application Timesheet System (CATS) and Automated Time and Attendance and
Production System (ATAAPS). Took notes of telephonic meetings or conferences, involving technical words and phrases
common to the organization. Compose correspondence on administrative support or clerical functions of the office.
Provided information, data, interpretations, explanations, and analysis in response to higher headquarters, and field
inquiries regarding previous actions, decisions, or other non-routine circumstances. Provided advisory services on
recruitment and placement actions and advises senior management on recruitment strategies, sources and special
programs, which emphasize affirmative action in staffing positions. Made suggestions and offers advice concerning the
best-qualified candidates in keeping with DA staffing goals and programs. Handled personnel actions, assists with
performance standards, leave issues, pay issues and entitlement and hiring actions.
Ideal Innovations Inc
Balad, Iraq
Biometric Systems Operator
Supervisor: Julie Farrell 318-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes 5/2007 - 4/2010
Printed Biometric Identification System for Access (BISA) badges, and kept strict accountability of cards at all times. Prov
equipment. Maintained daily record of all badges issued at each site and the transmitting of issuance data to the site comm
accompanying administrative support including typing applicant data into the enrollment system.
Dyncorp International LLC
Nasariya, Iraq 12/2006 - 5/2007
Print Technician
Enrolled non-DoD personnel applying for badges to U.S. military bases in Iraq. Operated the enrollment stations through t
verification system and recording the issuance of the badge. Maintained daily records of badges issued at each site and pro
TMI Management Systems
Ft Hood, TX United States 5/2006 - 11/2006
Medical Support Assistant
Prepared health record and copies. Prepared, files, safe-guards, transfers, and retires health records. Maintained patient
locator files. Performed and directed patient management functions and Interpreted communications, directives, and
publications. Utilized the Automated Data System (ADS), Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and (CHCS II)
computer systems. Compiled information and prepares reports. Performed receptionist, record keeping and clerical
duties related to patient treatment in an outpatient setting. Consolidated / assembled patient records. Used data retrieval
to make copies of nursing notes, doctors' orders, patient care record and department notes; and sends department
missograms. Received and relayed incoming and outgoing telephone, intercom, and electronic messages Received and
directed patients and visitors, answering routine inquiries, and making appropriate referral of questions concerning
patients' conditions. Provided on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and
practices, instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques, and inform employees of available services and
employee activities. Recording physicians' orders for patients on a variety of records. Sustained/Maintained knowledge
of latest changes in Army regulations, frequently answered questions to commanding officers and civilian employees, and
provide updates. Arranged for the provision of technical briefings, appointments, and orientations for the installation,
Soldiers, and their dependents. Maintained Calendar for scheduling of appointments for clinic. Trained in prevention
education, risk awareness and crisis affiliated with the Army. Maintained a referral system for human resource programs
through a network of various agencies. Performed receptionist and other clerical duties in support of patient care and
treatment in a Medical Treatment Facility. Worked primarily as an appointments clerk or as a receptionist, or perform a
combination of these duties. Screened patients to determine the purpose of their visit and checks their eligibility for
service. Obtained medical records from civilian/military records maintenance facilities to ensure availability for
treatment and legal purposes. Assembled records in accordance with regulations. Compiled data for a variety of reports
using automated systems and prepares releases of information. Used automated computer equipment and software
systems to prepare appropriate correspondence to health facilities, legal representatives, insurance companies, and
patients.
US Army
Ft Hood, TX United States
Operations Specialist 6/2005 - 2/2006
Performed typing and clerical duties. Answered inquiries from staff and advises personnel on administrative and clerical matters.
obtained information and routed calls to appropriate personnel. Set-up and maintained logs, rosters, status boards, charts, graphs,
BRAC issues. Processed applications for OCS, warrant officer flight training, or other training. Processed recommendations for aw
requests for identification cards and tags, leaves, and passes, line of duty determination, orders for temporary duty and travel, pers
forms, awards, memorandums and letters. Tracked all OPORDS/ tasking /SITREP to commanders issuing suspense dates on mos
documents against source documents. Assembled final product for review, authentication, or other disposition. Delivered incomin
standards, performance evaluations, and monetary/honorary awards. Edited and prepared certificates and citations for both civilia
programs. Arranged for meetings or conferences. Produced varied administrative reports, technical papers, correspondence or wr
US Army
Camp Red Cloud, South Korea
Chemical Operations Specialist
Supervisor: Karen Minchala - Unknown
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes 03/2004 - 6/2005
Served as the operator, and provided maintenance on smoke generating equipment, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nu
advisor to the 1SG and Commander concerning CBRNE first responder, emergency responder, and CBRNE aspects of AT
Commander in planning for and conducting operations in an NBC environment. Planned, conducted, coordinated, and/or s
equipment. Operated unit level computer. Inspected company elements to ensure NBC preparedness and reported to the co
Assisted unit supply specialist with day to day restocking of parts and items. Assisted unit supply specialist billeting opera
EDUCATION
Ashworth University Norcross, GA United States
B.S. Business Administration 11/2013
GPA: 3.54
Ashworth University Norcross, GA United States
A.A. Business Management 11/2013
GPA: 3.63
TRAINING
• CHCS I, CHCS II
• Administering first aid, giving an IV.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certification - SAMS 1E Standard Army Maintenance System 1Enhanced (08/09/2010) 40ch
• Certification - Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Room Operations (01/18/2005 -01/21/2005)
40ch
• Certification - Drivers Training Program (14/02/2005-25/02/2005) 40ch
• Certification - Supervisor Development Course (05/10/2005) 39ch
• Certification - HIPPA (05/16/2006)
• Certification - Common Military Subjects (skill level 1) (10/05/2005) 2.25ch
• Certification – HAZMAT ( Hazardous Material)
• Certification - Toxic Agent Training (07/09/2004)8ch
• Certification - Unit Armorer (10/04/2004 -10/15/2004) 80ch
• Certification - Delayed Entry Program (10/25/2004) 50ch
• Certification - Combat Life Saver (12/06/2004 -12/09/2004) 40ch
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Army Achievement Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Korea Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism
• Army Service Ribbons
• Achievement Medal for Civilian Service