Strategy Development High-Performing Teams Process Improvement

James Bacon, Med, MPA Little Rock, AR 931-***-**** james.l.bacon1@gmail LinkedIn

HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

Client Solutions Strategy Development High-Performing Teams Process Improvement Change Management Over 20+ years of experience aligning HR Strategy with Business Objectives. Operates as a strategic influencer to leadership and employees amongst a diverse population of client group(s), providing support and guidance in connecting people solutions to business needs. Focuses on Organizational Design, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion and Human Capital Analysis to assist and drive the development, implementation and maintenance of human resources best practices, programs, and tools. Key Strengths:

Labor Relations Business Metrics Personnel, Program & Project Management Strategic Planning Risk Management Quality Control Policy Improvement Analysis Cost Reduction Team Building Innovative Empowering Leadership Problem-Solving

Selected Highlights

Garnered multiple accolades due to demonstrated leadership skills, including US Army Military Police Regimental Association’s Order of the Marechaussee award for exceptional competence and dedication.

Established the most robust and successful affinity group program in its region in one year at one of Amazon’s first fulfillment centers in Arkansas; laid groundwork and SOP for each affinity group leader to acquire official chapters that could expand Amazon’s complex and impactful community engagements in support of company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion priority.

Achieved highest attendance rates for seven-state region in 2022 at Amazon LIT2 and saved $30K/week on average by establishing system where senior product managers could track performance and efficiently tackle operational barriers.

Tripled number of candidates enrolled at Harding University by using networking resources, relationships, abilities, and passion to develop lucrative, robust, and sustainable recruitment system; Army still uses this efficient process today.

Increased organizational successes related to resourcing, security clearance, administration, training, and talent management 26% at US Army by developing new tracking mechanisms and priority agendas; new mechanisms were based on a more transparent and streamlined communication plan with subordinate organizations. Professional Experience

Regional Human Resources Partner – GPM Investments, LLC Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana 2023 – Present Provided regional support related to operations of the Divisional HR team. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating various Human Resources activities and programs as assigned by the Division HR partners. Responds to internal and external HR related inquiries and requests, providing applicable assistance in recruiting, hiring, terminations, investigations, payroll, promotions, performance- reviews and more.

Served as the corporate military liaison for the CEO, taking the lead and establishing several state, and national partnerships, resulting in enhanced hiring methods and quality retention numbers

Successes with his processes as regional influencer was duplicated across the company as it related to employee engagements, policy adherence, performance incentives, and operational partnerships Human Resources Business Partner II – Amazon LIT2 North Little Rock, AR 2021-2023 Develop and execute HR strategies focused on employee engagement, investigations, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent management in partnership with business leaders. Improve employee experience, retention, and performance by offering data-driven recommendations to six business leaders.

Serve as President of Warriors at Amazon LIT2 Chapter—a group that includes both current and former active military personnel, their families, and Amazon employees who support them.

Played instrumental role in Amazon LIT2 HR Employee Relations investigation standard operating procedures. Senior Military Science Instructor and Administrator – Harding University, Arkansas State University & Lyon College Searcy, Beebe & Batesville, AR 2018-2021

Assumed role of department chairperson of ROTC unit, directing all operational and instructional activities. Formulated and executed ROTC program logistics, administration, and instruction procedures. Responsible for over $5 million budget. James Bacon, Med, MPA Little Rock, AR 931-***-**** *****.*.******@*****.*** LinkedIn Page 2 of 2

Served as chief instructor of 40-50 ROTC cadets; mentored instructor cadres with higher-ranking commissioned officers.

Ensured that ROTC Program was administered in accordance with the law, director of Army instruction policies, and US Army Cadet Command (USACC) regulations.

Senior Academy Advisor - US Army Fort Leonard Wood, MO 2017-2018 Tapped to serve as principal advisor to commander on all police academy matters. Managed all administrative functions, including education, morale, and health, per operational and regulations policies.

Oversaw 12 drill sergeants and 200 Military Police recruits.

Supervised maintenance of equipment valued at $4M. Senior Company Advisor - US Army Fort Hood, TX 2016-2017 Spearheaded global deployment of 200-member police company. Assumed responsibility for discipline, life quality, and quarterly training, and communications for staff in Jordan, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Responsible for platoon conducting protective service operations on the other side of the globe. Managed equipment valued at $26M.

Accomplished 100% of all mission, personnel, developmental, and training success for 200+ US Army personnel operating within several locations worldwide by implementing an accountable and robust process for senior leaders to maintain alignment of administrative, performance, and reporting requirements.

Hand-picked for promotion to Master Sergeant in 2016 with only 15 years of service in US Army Military Police Corps; then, quickly selected to rise to First Sergeant.

Division Deployment Coordinator - US Army Fort Hood, TX 2014-2016 Selected to serve as principal operations administrator, coordinating and synchronizing all military training and operations. Determined proficiency and readiness of hundreds of National Guard units performing missions around the globe. Provided knowledge and suggestions to division as Active Component/Reserve Component Liaison.

Maximized post-mobilization training time for hundreds of deploying units by effectively tracking and de-conflicting complex training events.

Deployed thousands of National Guard personnel from Fort Hood to dozens of operational theaters worldwide. Company Department Administrator - US Army Fort Campbell, KY 2012-2014 Managed Military Police platoon while also serving as Provost Sergeant and Military Police Operations Non-Commissioned Officer.

Supervised 42 personnel.

Oversaw equipment valued at $5.5M.

Drill Sergeant – US Army Fort Leonard Wood, MO 2009-2011 Facilitated basic training for 200 recruits for 19 weeks, then led Military Police soldiers through Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

Inducted into Commandants 100 List by US Army Military Police Regimental Commander due to being one of the top 100 performers of Military Police Corps from among 10K Military Police officers.

Drove organization to graduate top performers from among 5K+ law enforcement candidates for 30+ consecutive months by effectively coaching and counseling junior leaders and trainees, fostered environment of ownership and excellence. Earlier Roles Include:

Primary Instructor and Doctrine Assessor– US Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO (2008-2009) (trained 10K+ Marine, Sailor, and Army Military Police trainees in one year)

Section Supervisor– US Army, Baghdad, Iraq (2006-2008) (trained indigenous police forces in Southeastern Iraq) Education & Professional Development

Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration (MEd) – University of Louisville (2020) Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Pennsylvania State University (2018) Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration/Management – University of Phoenix (2016) Industry Training – Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention Coordinator, US Army Master Educator Course, University of Louisville KRONOS ICIMS Microsoft Teams People Insight Reports, Clarity Investigations, Exact Reports & Feedback, ADAPT Human Subjects International Research Clarity, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

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