Project Manager Human Resources
Resume:
John Gaston Rush
**** *** *'Farrell Lane
Beach Park, IL 60099
accdum@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective:
Seeking a position as an Administrative/Program/Project Manager
Skills:
Project and Program Management Workforce Development
Staff / Personnel Administration Budget Oversight
Human Resource Management Written and Oral Communications
Microsoft Office Suite Human Resource Information
Systems
Profile:
20 years of Administrative/Program/Project Management
. Expert administrator with exceptional leadership ability tested in the
most demanding and diverse work environments.
. Organized and detail oriented manager and employee accustomed to
performing accurately and effectively in deadline oriented, high
stress environments.
. Persuasive communicator and negotiator capable of successfully
collaborating and developing productive relationships with executives,
colleagues and subordinates.
. Decorated Navy Veteran with Honorable Discharge
. Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Professional Experience:
Veterans Benefit Administration
Veterans Service Representative
2011 - Present
. Served as an advocate for Veterans Affairs (VA) claimants providing
information about a broad range of benefits and assisting with
applications for VA benefits and services. Gathered requisite
evidence from medical, military, community, and other sources to
support benefit determinations. Worked on various systems in order to
enter appropriate data, generate accurate benefits payments and
applied the controlling laws and regulations accordingly.
United States Navy
Human Resources Administrative Supervisor/Administrative Department
Director
2006 - 2011
. Utilized Human Resources Information Systems in Total Workforce
Management System to draft and classify position descriptions; pay
retention letters; voluntary early retirement authority; and voluntary
separation incentive payments during reduction in force.
. Developed and conducted Basic Military and Leadership training for
seasoned and junior sailors providing continuing education in military
standards.
. Mentored and developed 11 junior service members, providing cross
training and guidance; resulting in three being promoted to the next
higher paygrade.
. Processed incoming base pay and allowances and liquidated a backlog of
1,100 travel claims worth $275,000.
. Managed the Government Travel Card Program.
John Gaston Rush
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United States Navy
Administrative Department Supervisor
1998 -2006
. Responsible for the accounting requirements and administration of a
6.5 million dollar budget directly supporting naval aviator training.
. Processed Security Clearance Application packages.
. Cross-functional team member responsible for identifying force
protection issues.
. Developed and implemented a tracking system enabling accountability of
incoming and outgoing daily correspondence to all levels of personnel.
. Trainer/Instructor conducted all in-rate training for 18 personnel.
. Processed over 600 US Navy and international flight students annually
Education:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
. Master of Science in Education (12/2013)
. Bachelor of Science, Workforce Education and Development (12/2010)
US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship and Training Certificate
. Office Manager/Administrative Services, Great Lakes, IL 5/2010
Department of the Navy
. Journey Instructor Training, Great Lakes, IL 5/2011
. Lean Six Sigma Core Green Belt Training, Great Lakes, IL 3/2011
Affiliations:
. Association for Career and Technical Education
. Orange Park Lodge #267 Free and Accepted Masons
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