Manager Human Resources

Virginia C. Biase

*** ******* ***, ** *** ****, Island Heights NJ 08732

252-***-**** *********@****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

** ***** ** ********** ** a military human resources generalist, instructor and administrator. Provided direct manpower support and analysis at the executive level. Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

Qualification Highlights:

Experienced Legal Chief in Marine Corps

Sales, Recruiting and Counseling in various settings

Extensive training, teaching and mentoring

Ability to analyze administrative data from a variety of sources to develop trends, patterns, profiles, estimates, and studies

Ability to speak in public to small or large groups with confidence and enthusiasm

10+ experience in meticulous records review for accuracy and content as Supervisor and Programs Inspector

Experience identifying and recommending solutions to a wide range of administrative problems

Extensive experience preparing preliminary and finished reports and documents

Experience working with vendors and personnel from administrative support organizations

WORK EXPERIENCE

New York Life Insurance Aug 2016 – Present

Wall, NJ

Life Insurance Sales and

Proven record with confidential Information

Comfortable creating a trusting and professional relationship with clients to assist in creating a safe environment for families to share intimate financial information and future goals

Instructor Mar 2014 – Nov 2015

Sustainable Agricultural Training (SAT) Program,

Cal Poly Extended University, Pomona CA

Instructed classes on Sustainable Agriculture, an entrepreneurial-based program educating transitioning veterans on the business and agricultural aspects of student’s business plans. I assisted night and day class students in identifying resources to help graduating students start their business. Successfully assisted and instructed 200 students in 2015

Enrollment & Careers Manager Mar 2014 – Nov 2015

Sustainable Agricultural Training (SAT) Program,

Cal Poly Extended University, Pomona and Archis Acres Farm, CA

Speak publicly at events and personally guided tours promoting the Sustainable Agricultural Training program

Recruited students via social media management, Military Transition Briefs, job/education fairs

Assisted the potential student with logistics involved for university registration procedures, lodging, VA benefits

Screened and selects nominees deserving of scholarships or partial grants

Fostered relationships with grant organizations

Maintained and mandated maximum number of students in class using military benefits tracking of the ratio of methods of payment

Tracked resolved, and reported delinquent tuition payments from graduated students

Provided conflict resolution as liaison on variety of levels between students and University, Founders of Program outside organizations, students and lodging hosts during the program

Provided student support while class is in session (lodging, financial assistance, VA benefits)

Acted as a student counseling and resource referral

Generated reports tracking students applications, personal information, and registration completion

Coordinated and documents weekly staff meetings, tracks topics for action and completion of tasks by staff

Created and publishes a bi-weekly alumni newsletter

Maintained a current job and land opportunity database, posts to social media, and notifies alumni of opportunities

Coordinated logistics for Capstone of the course including: locating and contacting panelists, guest invitations, classrooms to host event, food and catering reservations, computer connectivity availability, gift bags for panelists and graduating students, awards and recognition ceremonies, archiving all feedback from panelists regarding the business plan presentations, in general responsible for a smooth sequence of events.

United States Marine Corps Feb 1994 – Nov 2014

Human Resources Generalist, Gunnery Sergeant - Corporal, (Mar 2000 – Aug 2014)

Managed the Transition Program simultaneously providing separating service members assistance

Prepared and reviewed service record books, provided accurate and detailed reenlistment packages, and reviewed and submitted tracked packages accurately

Counseled Marines and their families one-on-one, regarding career changes and advancement

Collaborated with other Career Planners and worked effortlessly within a team environment

Coordinated meetings, Video Tele-Conferences (VTC), and arranged conferences to foster an environment of professional work

Supervised, trained, and managed other Career Planners at various military bases

Provided periods of instruction using PowerPoint, video, handouts, and internet

Directly responsible for scheduling command briefs and coordinating the setup of necessary audio visual equipment

Reviewed all reenlistment contract waiver packages dealing with alcohol DUI, drugs, and domestic violence for accuracy, ensuring strict compliance with current regulations prior to forwarding to the Commanding General for signature

Managed the retention of over 1000+ Marines on a yearly basis

Provided numerous briefs to Marines and their family members on the benefits of the Marine Corps in large groups and small personal group settings

Interviewed 1500+ Marines yearly and provided sage advice pertaining to career, finance, and advancement

Established the base processing of the Post 9/11 GI Bill and educated both the Career Planners and the base administrators on the subject

Supervised and provided training to over 100 Career Planners in the Marine Corps

Coordinated the logistics (transportation, lodging, schedule) for the annual command retention visits to Marine Corps bases and stations

Scheduled required service schools for personnel to attend via the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS)

Unit Transition Counselor, (UTC), Gunnery Sergeant – Corporal (Aug 2000 – Nov 2014)

Served as Marine Logistics Group (MLG) UTC and worked closely with the Marine Corps Base UTC manager to insure Marines receive appropriate classes prior to separation from military.

Inspected other UTC programs

Trained UTC’s

Maintained and tracked Marines mandatory attendance for Department of Defense records.

Legal Chief, (Sergeant) 7th Engineer Support Battalion Camp Pendleton CA (Jan 2000 – Jan 2003)

Responsible for the Commanding Officers Legal Program

Coordinated Courts Martial Proceedings, Non-Judicial Punishments Proceedings, Non punitive hearings

Maintained all files pertaining to all Legal Proceedings and Administrative Separations from the Unit

Tracked all proceedings and reported directly to the Commanding Officer weekly

Supervised staff in legal office, trained company level clerks on legal administrative duties

Ensured all Unit Prisoners were assigned a Command Visitor representing the Commander weekly

Additional Responsibilities USMC, 1994 – 2014

Mar 2002 – Aug 2005 Equal Opportunity Rep, Staff Sergeant, MCAS New River NC

Mar 2002 – Aug 2005

Bachelor of Science, Human Services, University of Phoenix, San Diego, CA, 2006

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2014

Sustainable Agricultural Training Certificate, Palomar College, Oceanside CA, 2012

Sales, Recruiter, Counseling Course, Career Planner School, San Diego, CA, 2002

Course/Certificate, Medical Assistant (Front and Back Office) Maric College, Vista, CA, 2002

Military Leadership Courses, Corporals Course, Sergeants Course, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Course, 1994-2014 (Various U.S. Military Bases), Legal Course; (60+ Correspondence Courses in general military topics)

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