Kristie L. Holden
*** ********** *****, *******, ** 28376
910-***-**** ***************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/pub/kristie-
holden/a0/27b/759
Human Resources Generalist
Versatile, driven Human Resources Generalist with extensive experience
processing and onboarding new hires, administering benefits, resolving
conflicts, and advising management on employee relations issues. Maintains
accurate, up-to-date records and ensures proper implementation of policies
and procedures. Devises process improvements to enhance performance and
productivity, decrease wait time, and improve customer service. Engages in
cross-functional collaboration to develop strategic plans, administer
corrective or disciplinary action, and resolve issues in compliance with
legal regulations.
Core Competencies
Onboarding ~ Personnel Management ~ Strategic Planning ~ Conflict
Resolution ~ Problem Solving
Eligibility ~ Policies & Procedures ~ Customer Service ~ Process
Improvement ~ Benefits Enrollment
Data Analysis ~ Report Generation ~ Database Management ~ Workforce
Planning ~ Exit Interviews
Change Management ~ Training & Development ~ New Hire Orientation ~
Compliance ~ Payroll
Professional Experience
Lockheed Martin, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), Fort Bragg, North
Carolina
Administrative Support Senior Specialist 2011 - Present
Defense Support Services, LLC, JSOC, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Senior Logistics Analyst 2010 - 2011
Manages daily clerical and administrative services in coordination with
onboarding processes. Generates weekly status reports and tracks office
finances. Quickly and efficiently responds to inquiries and concerns
regarding operations as well as implementation of policies and procedures.
Gathers and processes required information to assign security clearance.
Supervises two direct reports.
. Streamlined onboarding process resulting in decrease of processing time
from 10 days to two days and allowing for seamless transition of
personnel.
. Completes onboarding for approximately 600 employees per year including
issuing equipment, verifying clearances, scheduling medical appointments,
inputting payroll information, and maintaining accurate documentation.
. Input passport data from 335 new employees ensuring 100 percent accuracy.
. Conducted orientation on command policies and procedures for 281 new
command members registered for the Indoctrination Course.
. Grants access to restricted areas per security requirements and escorts
visitors to these areas.
. Issues identification and access cards and updates personal information
within 20 minutes resulting in decreased wait time.
United States Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Senior Human Resources Manager 2009 - 2010
Advised management and employees on employment benefits and processed
enrollment. Recommended improvements for performance management programs
and incentive awards to improve employee engagement and productivity.
. Consulted with employees on eligibility and use of sick leave,
compensatory time, leave without pay, military leave, and absence without
leave.
. Counseled management on appropriate handling of sensitive issues and
conflict resolution to ensure compliance with legal policies and
procedures. Advised on disciplinary and corrective actions.
. Coordinated processing of military retirements and separations as well as
voluntary and involuntary outbound assignments.
Senior Human Resources Manager, In-Processing 2008 - 2009
Spearheaded in-processing activities for multiple headquarters encompassing
thousands of personnel. Accountable for managing all cases involving Absent
without Leave (AWOL) and Returned to Military Custody personnel according
to proper protocol.
. Devised a process to seamlessly integrate 800 additional personnel and
transfer all actions, awards, and assignments accordingly.
. Determined placement for more than 8,000 newly arriving personnel and
reviewed all personnel files to verify accurate and up-to-date
information.
Administration Officer, Pentagon 2006 - 2008
Maintained administrative and travel calendars to schedule appointments,
meetings, trips, conferences, and other activities. Filed travel vouchers
and managed a 16-vehicle fleet. Prepared weekly time and expense reports
and arranged civilian awards.
. Managed $921,813 budget as Government Purchase Cardholder. Tracked all
expenditures and approved acquisition of resources.
. Analyzed and maintained communications system to support emergency
operations and ensure secure transmission of information. Retained
accurate inventory of equipment.
. Resolved issues with Common Access Cards and security compliance
documentation to maintain safety and security of various areas and
provide access for authorized personnel only.
. Orchestrated processing of new hires, transfers, resignations, and re-
study actions. Handled sensitive and classified information with
discretion.
Strength Management, Enlisted Assignments 2004 - 2006
Collaborated with management to determine human resources strategies,
evaluate personnel readiness and strength levels, implement policies and
procedures, and oversee daily operations. Directed a five-member team
serving 27,000 personnel.
. Updated database to track deployment of more than 500,000 personnel to
Kuwait and maintain accurate rosters. Ensured duration and frequency of
deployment aligned with military standards.
. Organized transfer of personnel to appropriate positions according to
vacancies, need, and training. Identified and closed internal performance
gaps through effective corrective action and shifting of personnel.
Regularly monitored staffing numbers to ensure appropriate coverage.
Additional Professional Experience
Independent Notary Signing Agent 2005 -
Present
United States Army
Administrative Supervisor (Izmir, Turkey)
2003 - 2004
Operations Manager (Fort Carson, Colorado)
2000 - 2003
Team Member (Heidelberg, Germany)
1997 - 2000
Professional Affiliations & Conferences
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member
Triangle Society for Human Resource Management (TSHRM), Member
Fayetteville Society for Human Resource Management, Member
National Notary Association (NNA), Member
American Association of Notaries, Member
Education & Certifications
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, In Progress
Bachelor of Arts in Management
American Military University, Manassas, Virginia
Concentration in Human Resources Management
Associate Degree in General Studies
Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas
Notary Public Certification