Military Veteran, Humble Servant, Efficiency-Focused
Resume:
JONATHAN ESPINOZA, PHR
Conroe, Texas *****
*********@*******.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-espinoza
Military Veteran, Humble Servant, Efficiency-focused
Skills
●Mentoring
●Policy Creation
●Onboarding
●Records Management
●Policy Implementation
●Training and Development
●Workplace Safety
●Strategic Planning
●Tact
●Employee Relations
●Bilingual
●Empathy
●Team Leadership
Recruiting
Dynamic and results-oriented with 20 years of distinguished service in the Marine Corps, combining extensive Human Resources and operational management expertise. Proven leader adept at developing and executing strategic HR initiatives, optimizing team performance, and managing complex operations. Demonstrated ability to drive organizational success through effective leadership, team-building, and operational efficiency and committed to leveraging military experience to deliver excellence in high-pressure environments and contribute to organizational goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics Inc.
Bilingual Recruiter
Cleveland, TX (December 2023 - Present)
●Recruited 115 laborers in three months
●Recruited 32 welders in three months
●Creating a partnership with welding schools in the area to promote a training pipeline expediting the recruiting and certifying process
●Created standard operating procedures for recruiting and onboarding
●Created turnover binders for the HR department to facilitate staffing issues
United States Marine Corps 2003 - 2023
Senior Human Resources Manager
Camp Pendleton, CA (July 2019 – September 2023)
●Supervised a staff of 8 personnel in a full range of human resources activities for a unit of 368 personnel, including recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
●Responsible for the professional development and mentorship of all 386. Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and coaching personnel to achieve their full potential
●Developed training programs to improve managers’ ability to conduct effective and meaningful employee reviews
●Investigated personnel issues and conflicts. Handled mediation
●Developed and delivered training programs on topics such as sexual harassment prevention, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development
●Reviewed personnel performance evaluations, salary, and benefits packages for accuracy
●Created a team-led workspace initiative vastly improving productivity
●Created a transitioning program to help with Marines leaving the service, working closely with TRS on base to ease the stress of exiting active service.
●Able to assist 86 Marines in civilian jobs, further education, and benefit acquisition.
●Received Meritorious Service Medal for the creation and implementation of policies to maximize production by 42 percent
Civil Affairs Operations Manager
Doral, FL (June 2016 –July 2019)
●Oversaw the professional development of 135 active and reserve Marines for civil-military operations in the South American region
●Ensured the timely planning, preparation, and submittal of all required paperwork including administered travel requirements, foreign and security clearances, passport submittal requests, and all annual and fiscal training requirements
●Created 18 different onsite and virtual training opportunities within the unit, saving the Marine Corps a documented $32M in travel expenses
●Conducted pre-inspections and made improvement suggestions preceding all program audits. Performed Quality Control on direct reports’ work and enforced both policy adherence and the use of best practices
●Created the unit’s Emergency Action Plan for clarity and process improvement
● Acted as Subject Matter Expert on foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, especially for hurricane victims in the Caribbean and South American regions
●Received Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for deconfliction of all operations in South America, ranging from medical support for humanitarian services to security protocols for high dignitaries.
●Received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving the unit 1.3 million dollars by implementing new standard operating procedures for logistical requests.
Recruiting Station Manager
El Paso, TX (May 2013-June 2016)
●Recruited personnel, determined applicant enlistment eligibility, and counseled applicants on enlistment programs and options
●Managed a 207 square-mile area of responsibility
●Prepared enlistment applications, and processed qualified applicants to enlist in the United States Marine Corp
●Responsible for fulfilling monthly contracting missions by component, category, and quality as assigned by senior leadership
●Maintained positive rapport and relationships with the local community and high school administrators. Organized and performed community outreach to raise awareness and improve the organization’s reputation
●Instructed and mentored using Marine Corps Communication and Consultative (MC3) Skills and Systematic Recruiting database. Generated leads and managed database accounts to sustain quality service
●Received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for maintaining an applicant standard of 87 percent alpha ASVAB testing scores, 90 percent tier 1 physical fitness test, and 0 percent attrition rate.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
CERTIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING
PHR, Syracuse University
Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma, Department of Defense
Counselor (Professional and Kindred), Department of Labor
Certified Spanish Translator, Department of Defense
Active Secret Security Clearance, Department of Defense
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (train the trainer), Texas State University
Advanced Leadership; Legal Standards; Equal Opportunity; Civil Affairs; Recruiting and Advising, USMC, Various Locations
NOTABLE AWARDS
Purple Heart (2x)
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal “V” for valor in combat
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4x)
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