Areas of Focus: Human Resources
Qualifications Profile
Versatile, highly focused, and results-oriented professional with strong educational foundation and hands-on experience in human resource functions as well as in business operations, leadership and staff development, operational streamlining, records administration, and customer service and support. Armed with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; adept at collaborating with all levels of professionals. Highly capable of working well under pressure and thriving in an atmosphere of challenge.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management: 2015 University of Phoenix, Killeen, TX
General Studies: 2012 Central Texas College, Killeen, TX
Criminal Justice Courses: 2008 Northwestern Community College, Niceville, FL
Summary of Relevant Experience
Human Resource Functions
Facilitated additional training for employee development to ensure efficiency in performing tasks; and authorized leave requests.
Exemplified excellent leadership skills in managing 12 employees which included scheduling, training, and counseling.
Enhanced employee and section performance by monitoring their daily activities, providing feedback, and executing necessary actions and changes.
Ensured alignment of the performance and productivity of individual employee and section with established goals and objectives; while providing effectual resolutions to informal complaints and grievances.
Applied keen attention to detail in assessing applications and interviewing applicants on work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirement.
Coordinated set guidelines and performance expectations to staff through formal and informal performance management evaluations.
Broadened employee knowledge of section and departmental policies and procedures and suggested recognition of special contributions and superior performances for the enhancement of equal employment opportunity goals.
Assumed accountability for the overall coordination of conferences including location selection, agenda, attendance list, and background material.
Established production schedules and managed on-the-job training and apprenticeship training programs.
Took charge of inprocess and outprocess of personnel for Government Travel Card.
Administrative/Office Duties
Attended to all telephone calls from veterans, family members, legal representatives, and the general public regarding Department of Veterans Affairs’ eligibility, benefits, payments, claims, and other related topics.
Provided key information on enrollment process, benefit claims filing, and required documentation.
Capitalized on technical skills in formulating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
Superior Customer Service
Guaranteed the timely and effectual resolution of callers’ concerns by handling calls in a respectful manner.
Records Maintenance
Ensured accuracy in evaluating, updating, and modifying master record information within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System and Health Eligibility Case Management System (ESR).
Adeptly administered accounting and equipment records.
Generated invoices and receiving reports and other transmittal documentation.
Regulatory Compliance
Employed excellent knowledge of all federal purchasing rules and regulations.
Observed strict compliance with regulatory guidance in managing department office files.
Career Highlight
Played a key role in attaining 95th percentile employee satisfaction by completing Gallup surveys studies which was the highest employee satisfaction rate in three years.
Work History
Killeen Independent School System – Killeen, TX
Para-professional for Special Education 2015–Present
Veterans Affairs (VA) – Waco, TX
Contact Representative, Health Resource Center (HRC) -First Party Billing/Health Benefits 2014–2015
Baptist Health South Florida – Miami, FL
Food Service Supervisor 2007–2010
United States Army - Fort Hood, TX
Personnel Administration Clerk/Food Service Specialist (Honorable Discharge) 1997–2005
Military Awards
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Good Conduct Medal
Overseas Service Ribbon
Technical Acumen
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge Base (KB) System
Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
Compensation and Pension Records Interchange (CAPRI) System
Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA)
Health Eligibility Case Management System (ESR)