KELLY UŠANOVIĆ

**** ****** ****** **** *** • Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 • acetc3@r.postjobfree.com • 702-***-****

Linked-in Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/kellyusanovic/

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Excellent Organizational Skills Telephone Answering, Multi-Line System

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Strong Customer Relations Skills W ord Processing and Typing

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Computer Proficiency Average Typing Speed 65+ WPM

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Expatriate Programs Management Support

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Employee Relations Audits

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Scheduling Confidential Record Keeping

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Staff Recruitment & Retention HR Policies & Procedures

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Orientation

Data Management •

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COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Access HRIS System (SAP & ADP & PeopleSoft)

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MS Excel EMTS (Employee Management Tracking System)

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MS Word W EBPAN (Employee Action Database)

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MS Outlook Photoshop

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MS Publisher Quicken Financial Software

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E-Verify

MS FrontPage •

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 2012 – Present

The Wynn – Las Vegas, Nevada

HR Coordinator – Compensation

Enter and maintain employee information in HRIS systems to ensure that employee documentation is current

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Ensures accurate documentation of personnel changes and additions to employee files and advises and/or forward all

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changes on a timely basis. Maintains documentation

Track, review and document forms received from employees and new hire candidates for compliance

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Maintains license and training records; to ensure re-certification requirements are met

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Process name changes for employees

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Process re-hire, transfer and promotion PANS ensuring each department stays within their compendium

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Respond to management/employee queries regarding Human Resources issues

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Schedule drug testing for candidates

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Assists with special projects as needed

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Created DOP (Desktop Operating Procedures) for HR administration positions to ensure all processes are handled the

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same throughout the department.

Ending Rate: 17.35 Hourly

Still currently employed – Seeking a new opportunity

November 2011 – November 2012

The Siegel Group – Las Vegas, Nevada

HR Generalist

Utilize Microsoft Office tools to generate a wide variety of spreadsheets, documents, presentations, and manage calendars

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and email traffic

Post to the current open position to the internet

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Review resumes and determine qualified applications for positions

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Hold initial phone interview with applicants and then schedule for face to face interview with the department manager

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Schedule new hire employees for in-processing and conduct new hire orientation ensuring that each employee

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understands the company polices and receives their employee manual

Ensure accuracy of the I-9 Form and conduct E-Verify

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Set up employees with drug screening when necessary and ensure results are received

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Issue uniforms for the positions that require

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Input and update employee information in ADP

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Process garnishments

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Conduct internal audits

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Maintain office supply inventory

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Ending Rate: 32,500 Annually

Wanted a position in which I could grow. There were only two HR spots, my director and myself. So there were

no opportunities for advancement.

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February 2011 – October 2011

Kellogg Brown and Root – Baghdad & Balad, Iraq

HR Associate – LOGCAP IV

Maintain detail files of all employees and personnel data records

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Advise as necessary employees of KBR HR policies and procedures

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Maintain records of expirations of visas, passports, work permits, visa extensions

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Assist coordination of work permit applications and status of application process

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Prepare reports in conformance organizational needs to provide appropriate parties with necessary human resources

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information

Enter and maintain employee information in HRIS systems to ensure that employee documentation is current

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Research and consolidate information required for analysis of human resources operations and prepare special projects as

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assigned

Knowledge of administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, writing memorandums and letters, writing procedures and

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instructions, etc.

Knowledgeable of Project Procedures and policies

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Monitors employee contracts, and conducts exit interviews

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Establishes and implements appropriate systems to provide necessary HR metrics

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Provide metrics to program management on weekly basis

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Assist as needed with employee relations investigations

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Assists with visa accountability, visa applications, multi-entry visa requirements and prepares paperwork for visas

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Manage and facilitate all aspects of processing SPOT Letter of Authorization (LoA) requests for employees and new hire

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candidates

Assists with Letter of Authorization (LOA) renewal coordination for existing OCONUS employees

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Serves as back-up for processing passport and visa documents when necessary

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Create and edit PowerPoint presentations, conduct research and prepare reports, presentations and memos.

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Coordinates with HR Departments to process travel arrangements for in-coming and out-going personnel

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Prepare and submit detailed reports and travel reconciliation

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Assists employees with Visa/Passport Applications, Leave Requests, and Emergency leave forms

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Coordinated employee travel arrangements both domestic and international

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W ork closely with Air Ops to ensure travel of all personnel to correct base

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Assist in ensuring all employees comply with travel restrictions

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Ending Rate: 80,000 Annually

Bases closing decided it was time to go home

September 2010 – February 2011

GoWireless – Las Vegas, Nevada

Executive Administrative Assistant

Coordinated all flights and hotels for executives

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Facilitates communications and acts as a point of contact and liaison on behalf of the Regional Director

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Organization and maintenance of each Director’s calendar

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Maintains/coordinates meetings along with all logistics, catering, planning, follow-up, room reservations and TelePresence

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Manages monthly org charts

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Assist in month end closing, company financial reporting and statistical data reporting

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Ending Rate: 33,000 Annually

Moved to Balad,Iraq

February 2009 – September 2010

Kellogg Brown and Root – Balad, Iraq

HR Associate – LOGCAP III – Data Cell

Tracked incoming and outgoing personnel for site accountability reports including transients

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Maintain detail files of all employees and personnel data records

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Advise as necessary employees of KBR HR policies and procedures

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Maintain records of expirations of visas, passports, work permits, visa extensions

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Assist coordination of work permit applications and status of application process

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Prepare reports in conformance organizational needs to provide appropriate parties with necessary human resources

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information

Enter and maintain employee information in HRIS systems to ensure that employee documentation is current

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Research and consolidate information required for analysis of human resources operations and prepare special projects as

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assigned

Ending Rate: 80,000 Annually

Resigned while on R&R due to gallbladder surgery

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February 2008 – February 2009

Kellogg Brown and Root – Balad, Iraq

Billeting Technician

Interacts with customers on daily basis, informing customers of policies/procedures during check-in/check-out procedures

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using good customer service skills

Provides keys and check-in/check-out documents to tenants

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Monitors keys and ensure compliance with key control procedures

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Assists tenants with lock-outs and other minor service issues

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Maintains records related to occupancy, supply and office activity

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Be aware of occupancy status in the managed units

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Must become knowledgeable of reservation system, ensuring bookings are entered correctly

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Handles furniture, linen or any other movement, and requests replacements as needed

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Takes trouble/service calls for building maintenance and follows up on service orders with respective departments

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Adhere to all DoS and KBR policies and regulations and SOP’s

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Knowledgeable of all relevant safety standards related to area of responsibility

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Ending Rate: 80,000 Annually

Promoted to HR – Data Cell

November 2005 –December 2007

Lear Siegler, Inc – Baghdad, Iraq

Regional Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist to the Regional Site Manager and Regional Operations Manager

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Prepares general correspondence and personnel-related message traffic. Responsible for proofreading own work,

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correction of errors, and creation of final copy

Performs data entry and spreadsheet work with a high level of accuracy

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Maintained functional files and reviewed to ensure proper filing

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Designed and produced new LSI logo used theatre wide

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Coordinated employee travel arrangements both domestic and international

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Analyzed and resolved issues with R&R tracking by defining methods and procedures

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Implemented a clearing calendar for employees could check their flight dates

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Created automatic Outlook messages to remind supervisors of employee clearing schedules

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Developed desktop operation procedure to ensure continuity in procedures

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Conducted exit interviews and processed documentation for personnel demobilizing from LOGCAP III

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Created first draft of the leave extension form that is now used Iraq wide for LSI

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Tracked personnel training schedules, as well as license and passport expirations

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Ending Rate: 80,000 Annually

The contract for LSI was winding down at the time and wanted to pursue a longer lasting contract in Iraq.

October 2005 – November 2005

Lear Siegler, Inc – Baghdad, Iraq

Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist to the Regional Maintenance Manager

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Control costs through such activities as inventory and asset management

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Ensure that quality service work is performed on high priority equipment

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Promote the shop and its services through exceptional customer interactions

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Make sure the shop office is clean and presentable at all times

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Participate in management decisions applicable to the shop

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Dispatch mechanics to necessary locations for prioritized work

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Additional duties include maintaining parts room and allocating parts to work orders

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Ending Rate: 80,000 Annually

Promoted to the Regional Office

April 2005 – August 2005

Washington Group Int. – Baghdad, Iraq

Administrative Specialist

Served as primary assistant to the Deputy Project Manager

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Calendar management

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PowerPoint presentation development

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Manage of office communications (email and telephone)

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Arrange meetings and conferences, receiving/referring/answering mail

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Compose reports, correspondence and memorandums, review drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical

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usage

Answer questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures

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Trained local Iraqi personnel to effectively operate Microsoft Office software

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Interpreted safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals

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Supported overall operation of department through wide range of administration

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Assisted project controls department in updating spreadsheets

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Ensured discretion through confidential coordination of sensitive information

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Ending Rate: 80,000 Annually

3 month contract – No longer a company

November 2004 – March 2005

Kellogg Brown and Root – Balad, Iraq

Administrative Assistant

Managed daily shift activities. Accountable for personnel, man-hours produced, routine services, up armor orders, and

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recovery missions completed

Established filing system to track more than 2,000 Service Order Receipt files

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Updated and maintained 110+ personnel files

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Collected information and assisted employees in filling out the employee data sheets

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Updated and maintained excel employee rosters and radio call sign list

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Maintained and updated Access Database

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Interpreted safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and service orders.

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Updated and maintained organizational chart for department structure; maintained office supply inventory.

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Anticipated needs and accomplish responsibilities without direction

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Proactively seek ways to relieve Supervisors of administrative detail

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Screened incoming calls and correspondence, responding independently when possible

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Acted as a liaison between department Managers, Supervisors and Staff in-house and off-site functions.

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Ending Rate: 75,000 Annually

Left due to family emergency

September 2004 – November 2004

Kellogg Brown and Root – Balad, Iraq

Diesel Mechanic

Perform oil changes, clean air filters, check battery fluid levels, check tire pressure etc.

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Receive repair orders

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Conduct pre-convoy checks

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Repairs/replaces parts as needed

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Assist in the up-armor of all vehicles

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Assist in the welding shop

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Ending Rate: 75,000 Annually

Promoted to Administrative Assistant

September 2003 – September 2004

Jiffy Lube – Liberty Lake, Washington

Lube Technician

Receive repair orders

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Lubricate entire car while looking for other items that may need repair

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Perform oil changes, transmission flush, radiator flush, tire rotations, replace fuel filters, air filters, etc.

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Explain services needed and being performed

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Ensure the customer's vehicle is kept clean

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Keep shop area neat and clean

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Make certain all equipment is in proper working order

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Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner

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Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials

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Understand federal, state and local regulations, including hazardous waste disposal

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Ending Rate: 8.25 Hourly

Winter is slow season and had the opportunity to relocate to Iraq

January 2000 – January 2003

United States Army – Various Locations

Light Wheeled Diesel Mechanic (63B)

Performs recovery operations on gasoline and diesel fueled light-wheel vehicles

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Maintains brake systems, wheel/hub assemblies, suspension systems, steering systems, belts, hoses, alternator, and

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battery components

Conducts scheduled services and preventative maintenance on vehicles in unit

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Repairs/replaces parts as needed

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Ensures fluid levels are at adequate levels (transmission fluid, wiper fluid, radiator fluid, etc.)

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Conduct test drives

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Rotate tires

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Ending Rate: E4 – Specialist Pay

Fulfilled time in service – Honorable Discharge

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma 1998

North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene, ID

Professional Development

US Army ULLS-G certification

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LSI Administrative Specialist Training and Microsoft Access Training

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KBR Training Ethics Training Tier I and II

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KBR Trafficking in Persons

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KBR Information Management

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KBR Quality Control

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KBR Frontline Customer Service

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KBR Supervision

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Defensive Driving

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HIPAA Privacy and Rules

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American Heart Association First Aid, CPR Certification

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Ogletree Deakins Seminar: Record-Keeping – The latest wage and hour minefield

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Ogletree Deakins Seminar: NLRB’s Attack on Employers’ Handbooks and Policies

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Ogletree Deakins Seminar: Three Keys to Accountability

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Ogletree Deakins Seminar: Protecting yourself from the social medial police

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Ogletree Deakins Seminar: OSHA 2012: Enforcement initiatives, regulatory agenda & congressional oversight

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Ogletree Deakins Seminar: Screening practices under attached – What employers can use to make hiring decisions.

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Ogletree Deakins Seminar: Ethical Issues in Employment Cases.

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E-Verify Training

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AWARDS

Iraq Project Management Coin

HR Star (Human Resources Excellence awards) x2 •

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Certificate of Achievement -Administration Training

W ynn “you earned it 2013” awards x3 •

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W estern Region Site Manager Coin

Kellogg Brown & Root Certificate of Appreciation •

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Central Region Site Manger Coin

Certificate of Appreciation for 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing •

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US Army National Defense Ribbon

KBR certificate of achievement: completing AHA First •

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Army Achievement Medal

Aid/CPR Course •

Army Overseas Tour Ribbon

Housing of the Month Award June 2008 •

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Army Service Ribbon

Safety Award for 6000+ hours without injury •

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Certificate of Appreciation from Project Management

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OTHER

Open to relocation to anywhere

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Valid US Passport – Expires 29 Dec 2020

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Able to pass SR85 background check.(NACI Clearance)

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Available for extended work hours, willing to work on holidays and weekends

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Salary requirements are open

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In addition to fluency in English I am also competent in speaking Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.

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