TYRICE KIRKLAND

Powder Springs, GA *****

912-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Professional, Leader, Communicator, and Manager with 22 years of experience in identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with large and small operations. Possesses a comprehensive background in meeting customers’ needs, thinking outside of the box, providing credible challenges, risk mitigation, process improvement, team building, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and business savvy with well-developed project management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, control, and overall expansion. Career supported by operational experience, certifications, and formal education.

10+ years making tough decisions

Critical thinker

Flexible

Quality Control

15+ years Innovation

Interpersonal Communication Skills

10+ years Coaching

Results Driven

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

OVERVIEW OF KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

Leader – Successfully led multi-dimensional teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments to deliver projects on time and within the required parameters. Contributed to process improvement by providing credible challenges to identify best practices that aligned with the organization’s scope and vision, promoting risk management, compliance, and task completion.

Risk mitigation – Over the course of 10 years, served as a Risk Management expert and led teams to assess operational procedures and processes to ensure compliance with written regulations. Provided highly detailed and accurately written reports to senior leaders identifying discrepancies. Additionally, developed and tracked corrective actions to ensure compliance with all policies and directives.

Policy and Procedures – Over 10 years of experience in versatile and innovative business process management. Possesses the ability to see the “big picture” while focusing on the details throughout the entire process. Demonstrated the ability to assimilate new ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies. Dedicated and innovative team builder with a superior work ethic.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Elgia Inc Alpharetta, Georgia Present

Recruiter, Organization Development Human Resources

Create and maintain systems for talent acquisition utilizing Smartsheets, Customer Relationship Management technology, and document management software.

Conducted interviews with potential candidates and evaluated their qualifications.

Assisted in the onboarding process of new hires by providing them with necessary information and resources.

Created and conducted remote meetings using Zoom.

United States Marine Corps – Various Locations October 2001 – October 2023

Senior Operations Management Expeditionary Airfield

5+ years of enterprise level auditing, served on the Marine Corps Senior Executive’s inspection team, conducted internal audits of 5 geographical dispersed subordinate braches that covered 20 separate categories to ensure they operated at the highest ethical standards.

10+ years of interpreting constantly changing military regulations ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.

10+ years of direct risk management experience and assisted with the development, implementation, and monitoring of a risk associated with the construction of military airfields and developed protocols to mitigate risk to an acceptable level. Successfully expanded the Marine Corps largest airfield by 1 million square feet with zero risk to personnel or equipment.

10+ years articulating customer service requirements for projects and initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risk in military activities.

10+ years effective communicator, articulating and resolving complex customer issues through daily communications with the Chief Executive Officer to advocate for all matters concerning equipment readiness and budgetary issues using data to drive decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Translated the Senior Executive’s policies into actionable steps for subordinate branches to effectively mitigate risk.

10+ years of strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products, and internal controls and identify issues to drive productivity and solve production problems. These critical reviews were completed on an annual cycle.

Worked independently in coordinating the production of periodic compliance performance reports for senior management and question results when appropriate.

Built a risk mitigation program that supported 2 Military airshows and 20 enterprise level training events by supervising the daily assignment of 25 personnel that completed 1000+ maintenance actions for a total of 5,000 maintenance hours to meet established deadlines.

10+ years helping to meet customers’ needs by developing, coaching, and mentoring 4 regional supervisors and 120 emergency operations team members of diverse backgrounds in the performance of their duties and accurately accounted for more than $32 million in emergency operations assets vital to the organization’s strategic objectives.

Used strong analytical skills to complete 50 SWOT audits of organic programs to determine quality control, achieving a 97% readiness rating across 10 project tasks/activities critical to operations and provided timely feedback to program managers.

Regional Manager, Oceanside CA

Increased maintenance output by 50% through written communications to address quality assurance-related issues concerning over $10 million of equipment without increasing capacity or budget.

Supported customer service needs by participating in 8 enterprise-level training exercises, supervising the distribution of over 1 million gallons of fuel to internal customers, and using established laws and regulations to mitigate risk associated with fast-paced military exercises.

7+ years of quality control; Prevented 6 major and 20 minor aircraft mishaps by gathering information using technical directives to ensure the readiness of an aircraft arresting gear system, 2 aircraft terminal guidance systems, and over 20 acres of airfield surfaces.

10+ years successfully leading, coaching, motivating, and mentoring over 50+ employees who were responsible for maintaining 1,000+ pieces of emergency equipment to support major training exercises.

Experience in communicating with global groups and multinational stakeholders on identifying safety requirements used during the installation of over 900,000 square feet of auxiliary runway to an international airport enabling NATO operations in a contingency environment.

Managed personnel benefits by ensuring sections comprised of 20 Airfield operations employees and family members had access to medical, psychological, and legal resources while deployed in a hostile environment.

Regional Manager, Havelock NC

Used Microsoft Office skills to develop and communicate mission requirements, drive productivity, and manage risk, successfully led a team responsible for installing Airfield accessories utilizing live explosives, earthmoving equipment, and soil testers with zero OSHA safety mishaps to meet customer service needs of aircraft engine testing.

Used sound judgment on the best way to spend the $100k+ Expeditionary Airfield budget by reviewing semiannual budgetary requests auditing fiscal requirements and investigating claims of a shortfall.

Worked independently to supervise, coach, and motivate over 35+ diverse employees who were responsible for maintaining 1,000+ pieces of emergency equipment to support major training exercises.

Managed daily processes by establishing local policies, standard operating procedures, and emergency action procedures; ensuring compliance with all DOD, DON, and other higher authority directives.

Improved the maintenance standards by 50% by investigating ineffective maintenance practices consisting of processing raw data, analyzing procedures, detailed problem solving and paying attention to detail.

Canvassing Recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District Montgomery AL

Assisted in the completion of the Systematic Recruiting Inspection; completed over 60 applicant compliance inspections. Demonstrated public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Upheld quality of personnel through effective screening and systematic processes while adhering to governing doctrine for more than 70 applicants.

Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments for an average of 125 contacts a month.

Used interpersonal communication skills to develop networks with educators of more than 10 high schools and colleges by conducting more than 780 visits, completing over 100 hours of classroom talks, and motivating students and staff through community action.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Safety Management Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (Expected Grad 2024)

Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education US Marine Corps University

Advance Leadership Development Course US Marine Corps University

Junior Leadership Development Course US Marine Corps University

Anti-Terrorism Level II Compliance Inspection Course US Marine Corps University

Operational Risk Management Course US Marine Corps University

OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health OSHA

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt US Navy

Scrum Master Certification Specialization Coursera

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