US Citizen
Veterans Preference
TS Security Clearance
Employment History
Office of Defense Cooperation
U.S. Embassy/US Army – Ottawa, Canada (April 2012- April 2015)
Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Master Sergeant/E-8
Salary $80,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor: Creg Paulk, Defense Attaché
Served as the Security Cooperation NCOIC, U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada. Responsible for the management of all Security Cooperation programs for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case management for Canada. Provided direct financial program coordination and monitoring financial tracking systems using numerous financial databases and systems (such as SAARMS). Participated in fiduciary oversight reviews and researched outstanding budgetary obligations. Determined resources needed for financial aspects of Foreign Military Sales cases. Assisted US Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Foreign Military Sales case managers in maintaining communications for the execution of Foreign Military Sales cases; and participated in the development, initiation, tracking and closure of Foreign Military Sales cases. Coordinated and executed Canada training requirements with US Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard Country Program Managers. Conducted detailed analysis of functions and work processes. Briefed 100 delegates and representatives from all over the world on Canada’s Security Cooperation Program. Responsible for issuing over 3000 Individual Travel Orders for Canadian International Military Student (IMS) to attend training in the US at a value of over 50 million dollars. Solely responsible for End-Use Monitoring (EUM) of over 2,000 articles in Canada. Duties of End-Use Monitoring required receiving articles and equipment for Canada, performing annual inventory and updating automated database. As the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) Liaison officer, was responsible for the Force Protection/Anti-Terrorism planning for over 600 military personnel and families in country. Managed a budget of over $160,000.00 that included obligating money, procuring supplies and paying monthly bills. Performed budgetary and cost effective analysis. Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget estimates and justifications. Reviewed and edited annual office budget submissions for accuracy and conformance with procedures and guidelines. Negotiated budget funding amounts, timing, and changes. Made corrections in accounting and other management system deficiencies. Analyzed regulations, legislation, and policies to identify their impact on budget, finances and operations. Was a member of the International Cooperation Administration Support Service (ICASS) budget committee in the Embassy which approved budget requests. Created solutions to improve business. Worked with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Canada to scheduled visits and requested security access for high-level visitors. Coordinated USNORTHCOM Commander visit to Canada over 30 times, including hotel reservations, security requirements and driving and escorting during visit. Maintained file system. Processed over 300 US Military awards to Canadian military personnel. Regularly liaised with and collaborated with a wide array of stakeholders including over 27 different Federal agencies within the Embassy, including Defense, CIA, FBI, and State, to build a relationship with the office and facilitate information sharing.
Department of Army
Fort Hood, Texas (January 2009-April 2012)
Senior Human Resources Sergeant, Battalion S1 NCOIC, Sergeant First Class/E7
Salary $60,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor: 2LT Shayne Ellison
Served as the Battalion Senior Human Resources Sergeant for a battalion consisting of over 450 Soldiers, including two operations during Operation New Dawn in Iraq. Was appointed acting First Sergeant in charge of over 200 soldiers. Provided guidance on Human Resources laws, policies and regulations to senior commanders. Identified and made evaluations on HR policies. Participated in occupational classification and management of human resources. Supervised activities including maintaining personnel records and processing personnel actions. Prepared reports on staffing levels and status of personnel. Evaluated personnel qualifications for special assignments. Prepared and processed requests for transfers and reassignments. Resolved complex HR issues. Prepared orders and requests for orders. Advised commander on soldiers and personnel readiness and strength levels. Reviewed consolidated reports, statistics, applications and prepared recommendations for personnel actions to higher headquarters. Developed project plans and recommended solutions. Flawlessly conducted two 100% Personnel Asset Inventories (PAI) of 450 Soldiers. Key member of conducting and executing multiple Soldier Readiness Process (SRP) and Reverse SRP Operations for 450 Soldiers. Manager of unit’s Command Inspection Program which resulted in 100% grade. Was the unit Non Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) Manager ensuring that over 300 NCOERs were processed on time. Managed filing system. Had a broad knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures in order to perform a variety of administrative support work associated with auditing and monitoring the quality management system, collects, analyzes and make recommendations. Processed personnel actions including pay, awards, and promotions. Designed and implemented an award tracking system that was adapted by higher headquarters. Processed over 100 new members into the unit. Responsible for 10 subordinate NCOs and Soldiers. Trained over 50 other Non Commissioned Officers on the new Promotion system. Served as the Battalion Voting Assistance Officer and Postal Officer. Responsible for Command and Staff Briefing.
Department of Army
Anderson, South Carolina (Jan 2008-Jan 2009)
Recruiter, Sergeant First Class/E7
Salary $60,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor: SFC Mark Weems
Prospected for new recruits. Developed and made sales presentations.
Department of Army
Fort Huachuca, Arizona (May 2007-December 2007)
Senior Human Resources Sergeant, Battalion S1 NCOIC, Sergeant First Class/E7
Salary $60,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor: CPT McKinley
Served as the Battalion Senior Human Resources Sergeant for a battalion consisting of over 422 Soldiers. Maintained liaison with servicing data processing facility and field managers of interfaced systems. Provided planning information for short and long range human resources requirements for operational planning, Flawlessly conducted two 100% Personnel Asset Inventories (PAI) of 422 Soldiers. Key member of conducting and executing multiple Soldier Readiness Process (SRP) and Reverse SRP Operations for 422 Soldiers. Manager of unit’s Command Inspection Program which resulted in 100% grade. Was the unit Non Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) Manager ensuring that over 300 NCOERs were processed on time. Managed filing system. Processed personnel actions including pay, awards, and promotions. Designed and implemented an award tracking system that was adapted by higher headquarters. Prepared routine correspondence and proofread correspondence for proper format and accuracy. Provided technical guidance to clerical personnel. In processed over 100 new members into the unit. Studied and knew regulations, policies and procedures in order to perform a variety of administrative and/or analytical support work associated with automated systems, prepare clear and concise reports. Responsible and managed all 10 subordinate human resources services specialists within the command. Distributed work load. Determined requirements for office equipment, supplies and space.
Department of the Army
Fort Jackson, South Carolina (May 2005-May 2007)
Drill Sergeant, Sergeant First Class/E7
Salary $60,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor: SFC Anthony McAdoo
Responsible for Training over 3000 civilians to become Soldiers. As the first line supervisor, directed the utilization of personnel and equipment. Responsible and accountable for over $200,000.00 worth of equipment. Coordinated unit actions with adjacent and supporting elements. Insured proper collection and reporting of intelligence data. Served as team leader, directing deployment and employment of personnel. Supervised maintenance and construction activities.
Department of the Army
McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey (Feb 2002-May 2005)
Courier, Staff Sergeant/E6
Salary $40,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor: CMSgt Eddie Rivera
Entrusted with safeguarding highly classified, time-sensitive, inbound and outbound Department of Defense material through a global network of 20 stations. Responsible for receipt, handling, guarding, storage and transfer of classified material. Was responsible for the station budget of over $100.000.00
Department of the Army
US Embassy Bonn, Germany (February 1999-February 2002)
Defense Intelligence Agency Liaison Detachment
Salary $40,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor
Part of international intelligence sharing program. Entrusted with classified material. Prepared special correspondence. Composed routine correspondence. Proofread correspondence for proper format and accuracy. Served as receptionist. Handled incoming mail and messages. Maintained files
Department of the Army
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (August 1996-February 1999)
Human Resources Specialist, Sergeant/E5
Salary $40,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor Major Craig Harrington
Civil Military operations. Excellent customer service in aiding civilian complaints and judgements against the Army. Prepared special correspondence. Composed routine correspondence. Proofread correspondence for proper format and accuracy. Served as receptionist. Handled incoming mail and messages. Maintained files.
Department of the Army
NATO Headquarters Land Southeast, Izmir Turkey (August 1994-August 1996)
Human Resources Specialist, Specialist/E4
Salary $40,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor
Worked in Secretary of General Staff Office (SGS) for four General Officers (both American and Turkish). Prepared special correspondence. Composed routine correspondence. Proofread correspondence for proper format and accuracy. Served as receptionist. Handled incoming mail and messages. Maintained files.
Department of the Army
Fort Lewis, Washington (April 1993-August 1994)
Human Resources Specialist, Private First Class/E3
Salary $40,000
40 Hours per Week
Supervisor SGM Allan Walton
Deployed in support of United Nations Mission Operation Restore Hope to Mogadishu, Somalia. Performed US Mail Operations, delivering over 5,000 pounds of mail per day to thousands of soldiers. Prepared special correspondence. Composed routine correspondence. Proofread correspondence for proper format and accuracy. Served as receptionist. Handled incoming mail and messages. Maintained files.
CIVILIAN EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s Degree – conferred November 2010
Major: Business Administration
Concentration: General
GPA: 3.79
Currently enrolled American Military University
Master’s Degree Business Administration
Scheduled to be conferred August 2015
Current GPA: 3.75
REFERENCES
Colonel Creg Paulk
Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache, US Embassy Ottawa
Email *******@*****.***
Phone 613-***-****
LTC Kevin Capra
Battalion Commander
Email *****.*.*****.***@****.***
Phone 719-***-****
CPT Shayne Ellison
S1 Officer
Email ******.********@*****.***
Phone 865-***-****
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