Marget Weatherby
Human Resource Manager - Georgia Army National Guard
Talking Rock, GA
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Human Resource Manager
Georgia Army National Guard - Marietta, GA - March 2009 to Present
Administer all human resources functions, including retention and staffing, payroll, benefits and compensation,
employee relations and conflict resolution, training and development, orientations, and mentoring, to
support 120 personnel. Collect and analyze data to provide management with manpower and performance
reports; oversee performance management and organizational development. Prepare strategic workforce
and operations plans; develop and implement policies and procedures. Track spending, prepare cost/budget
analyses for fiscal-year funds and maintain accounts. Evaluate and provide feedback to employees; manage
recognition program. Maintain confidential personnel files; personally deliver training and coaching on new
trends, requirements and job requirements.
Key Contributions:
• Achieved 45% increase in personnel's medical compliance within 6 months through careful monitoring.
• Improved training program to provide 25% increase in fully qualified personnel over 6 months.
• Delivered retention strategies and plans that decreased employee turnover 2.5%.
• Recognized as HR subject-matter expert (SME) as well as for setting high standards for other organizations.
• Planned and organized training for 95 individuals, all of whom received perfect test scores.
• Commended for using initiative to increase organization's overall readiness as well as flexibility with frequently
changing priorities.
Career Counselor
Georgia Army National Guard - Kennesaw, GA - April 2007 to March 2009
Assigned to manage retention and attrition-related functions for 479+ personnel in 4 departments. Served as
contact point for 10 department managers to resolve attrition- and retention-related issues. Advised senior
management on retention status and prepared / submitted monthly organization reports. Developed policies
and procedures to support retention program; trained and coached 5 career counselors and 1 senior HR
manager to achieve job proficiencies.
Key Contributions:
• Formulated new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to govern retention program and slashed turnover
rate to 5%.
• Eliminated non-performing personnel within 6 months, reducing percentages from 2.76% to 0 by monitoring
nonperformers daily, identifying performance trends, and either placing them in more appropriate positions or
terminating their employment.
Finance Manager
Georgia Army National Guard - Atlanta, GA - October 2002 to April 2007
Directed financial management for nearly 800 personnel, including $5M budget development and preparation
as well as administration. Processed payments and managed travel program. Tracked, monitored and reported
to senior managers on all budget and spending issues; maintained pay records. Analyzed, resolved, and
coordinated with oversight departments to address personnel pay issues.
Key Contributions:
• Leveraged ingenuity and resourcefulness to correct all pay-related issues within 48 hours while interacting
directly with Department of the Army.
• Recipient of prestigious executive-level award for exceptionally high-quality administrative support,
persistence and dedication, and superior results in addressing complex issues.
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Additional experience includes positions as Training Manager, Administrative Assistant, and multiple technical
roles
EDUCATION
Coursework toward Bachelor of Science in Business/Human Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - Phoenix, AZ
2013 to 2015
LINKS
http://www.linkedin.com/in/margetweatherby/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Professional Training
Human Resources Management, Human Resource Management SPHR/PHR, Advanced Leadership &
Management, Training & Development, Budget & Payroll Management, Personnel Services & Program
Administration, Administrative Leadership
Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, proprietary databases
Affiliations
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), 2014 - Present
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 2013-Present
Society of Human Resource Management – Atlanta Chapter (SHRM-ATL), 2014-Present