Human Resources

Qualifications Profile

Versatile and reliable professional with hands-on experience in human resources and organizational development in both military and civilian settings. Possess solid expertise in resource planning, risk management, budget administration, project management, Six Sigma methodologies, change management and continuous process improvement. Demonstrate adeptness in formulating strategic programs, plans, and initiatives toward operational efficiency and business growth. Exemplify strong competency in developing and leading top-caliber professionals; as well as in collaborating with key decision makers to ensure the achievement of established goals and objectives.

Professional Experience

City of San Antonio, TX

Human Resource Business Partner 2014–Present

Leadership and Human Resource Functions

Oversee the daily functions in the Human Resources Office, which involve interpretation, administration, and enforcement of labor law, policies, procedures, and programs for the City of San Antonio.

Identify and coordinate the human resources needs of designated client department.

Maintain solid awareness of client department goals, financial position, service delivery, and culture.

Lead, mentor, and train staff, as well as schedule and delegate workloads to align performance with organizational needs.

Provide consultative assistance to client departments’ Leadership Team to drive the attainment of strategic goals.

Problem Resolution Regulatory Compliance

Manage and process legal requirements to minimize legal risks and guarantee regulatory compliance.

Interpersonal Collaboration and Relations

Foster productive business relationships with city staff and general public.

Receive appointment as a performance management instructor.

United State Air Force, Stateside, Overseas, Deployed Locations

Mission Support/ Air Base / Training Group Superintendent 2011–2014

Leadership and Human Resource Functions

Rendered guidance, supervision, and mentorship to 1240 group members, across 5 organizations while establishing unit teamwork to support organizational goals.

Assumed full responsibility in executing directives and spend plans; allocating $95M O&M budget; and managing $3.8B base infrastructure.

Oversaw $970M MX contract in support of protection level 1 and three resources.

Facilitated New Hire Orientation courses by bringing instructor pool online.

Determined staffing requirements: hired, trained, and served as crises action team lead, emergency operations center team lead, and installation strategic planning team member.

Provided expert oversight to 3 geographically separated training locations.

Problem Resolution Regulatory Compliance

Offered advice to the senior leadership to address related issues and challenges.

Steered organization through two compliance readiness inspections

Interpersonal Collaboration and Relations

Established proactive collaboration among team members and provided mentorship to develop leadership skills.

Project Management

Successfully led and implemented the following projects:

oSecurity Forces Training Academy: Development of curriculum, application of realistic metrics for performance, and continuous implementation of process improvement initiatives, which led to production of graduates at 107% of goal by end of second year, transformation of the department into a model of operational excellence, and obtainment of the Best large Security Forces Unit of the Year title;

oInformation technology infrastructure move plan: Management of $1.8M in assets that encompassed facilitation of transfer, reinstallation, certifications, and inventory that reduced downtime and enabled efficient operations;

oBase operations and maintenance contract ($409M): Oversight of project through entire contract re-compete bid, while coordinating with legal, contracting, and base personnel, as well as execution of comprehensive strike plan that led to successful adoption of multi-year contract;

oY2K Tiger Team: Administration of full project life cycle to insulate $35M-level space site from falling off grid, which resulted to zero mission degradation;

oBase Deployment Center: Reestablishment of underperforming operations by overhauling processes and spearheading cross-functional teams; and

oJoint U.S/Demark arctic re-supple program: Direction of logistical delivery of cargo and fuel as well as presentation of an executive briefing to Her Majesty Queen of Denmark and the United States Ambassador to Denmark detailing the impact of Arctic mission and joint partnership initiatives.

Ensured continuous accountability, combat readiness, and on time deployment to support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, while resolving 14 critical expeditionary skill training dashboard errors.

Initiated the development of plan to cross flow personnel between three geographically separated detachments during large inbound class surges, synchronizing multiple staff functions.

Career Highlights:

Drove 16% to increase to Security Forces augmentation program by negotiating with allowed organization to function properly.

Successfully resolved personnel organizational barriers and staff morale that positioned the group as Best Small Personnel Unit and earned the Gerrit D. Foster Award.

Generated 35% increase in Professional Organization membership by teaching heritage and culture to noncommissioned officers and senior noncommissioned officers (SNCOs).

Achieved Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Major General Tim Padden Award by providing direct leadership that resulted to facilities excellence.

Spearheaded professional development efforts that brought positive impact to 330-member private organization.

Played a vital role in attaining organizational success by leading a multicultural initiative team in six events enabling significant increase in perspectives.

Steered efforts in setting senior leader‘s goals, expectations, and accountability that obtained the leading position in installation on-boarding, annual, and quarterly award events.

Obtained high scores during compliance inspection through establishment and management of a 26-member Program Compliance Team, which encompassed defining scope of project, deliverables, and objectives.

Earned designation as committee president responsible for creating 15 morale-enhancing programs within two years the led to the following results:

oAttainment of 350% increase in recognition and 485% increase in family member-sponsored events scholarships, and developmental programs

oAchievement of United States Air Force First Sergeant of the Year (#1 of 2,586 seasoned senior leaders)

Pioneered a major manpower program review, which included needs assessment, risk analysis, and budget forecast that prompted 16% increase in staff headcounts.

Initiated paradigm shift through sequestration, which enabled proper control and allocation of $5M budget among four independent organizations

Enabled the reduction of negative disruptions while positively positioning the organization during the challenging 40% decline in allotted budget through implementation of visionary acquisition strategy and rigorous financial management.

First Sergeant 2004–2011

Leadership and Human Resource Functions

Assisted the senior leadership in dealing with human resource-related concerns, including correction of prejudicial conduct for personnel assigned.

Took full charge of dispute resolution, training and development, recognition, housing and family issues, mentorship, and administrative actions.

Worked with Executive Leadership Team in creating policy and procedures impacting the performance of designated unit.

Supervised, guided, and developed four personnel that were deployed for special duty.

Problem Resolution Regulatory Compliance

Served as organization’s representative in multiple high level court cases and legal hearings.

Interpersonal Collaboration and Relations

Collaborated with dorm managers during site renovation, which involved relocation and improvement of quality of life (QOL) for 275 airmen with minimal impact.

Provided counseling and assistance to airmen in focusing on assigned duties.

Career Highlights:

Instituted 37 Training Wing’s Wingman Award Program and 502 Air Base Wing’s monthly promotion ceremonies that enabled the recognition of more than 200 personnel.

Served as professional development and leadership course facilitator

Administered the Air Force largest Technical Training Squadron that led to the development of 5,200 SF airmen and surpassed established goal.

Served as the driving force in administering a unit award program that brought significant increase to staff morale.

Fulfilled the following leaderships roles:

oPresident, Operation Warmheart;

oPresident, various awards boards;

oLife time member, Air Force Sergeants Association;

oPresident, five First Sergeant Councils (Various Locations) ; and

oChairmen, 2010 Installation Angle Tree.

Education

Master Certificate in Human Resource Management: 2014

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

Associate of Applied Science in Human Resource Management: 2006

Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery AL

Master of Science in Organizational Development and Information Systems

with Emphasis in Human Resource Management: 2003

University of La Verne, La Verne, CA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Management Information Systems: 2002

Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX

Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration: 2001

Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX

Associate of Applied Science in Information Management: 2000

Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery AL

Certifications

Professional Managers Certificate: 2012 United States Air Force

Military Trainings

Airman Leadership School: 1996 Defense Acquisition/Fiscal Law Training: 2014

Air Force Smart Operations (AFSO) 21 Training: 2012

Chief Leadership Course: 2011

PR Suicide Awareness Training: 2010

USAF Senior Noncommissioned Academy: 2008

Security Forces Witness/Suspect Interviewing Training: 2007

First Sergeant Academy: 2004

Noncommissioned Academy: 2004

Military Awards

Distinguished Graduate of: First Sergeant Academy; Non-Commissioned Office Academy; Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy; and Airman Leadership School. Installation First Sergeant of the Year, 2005-2006; United States Air Force First Sergeant of the Year, 2007. Installation Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 2002, Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year(s) 1999/2000/2002; Meritorious Service Medal with seven oak leaf clusters

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