Human Resources Security Clearance

Samuel Brown

Saint Augustine, FL *****

Mobile: 314-***-****

Email: ******.*.*******@*****.***

Security Clearance: Secret

PROFESIONAL SUMMARY

Retired Army Veteran with 24+ years’ experience in Human Resourcing that is a resolute, results driven, and solutions-oriented professional with advanced supervisory experience. Recognized as a performer able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, proactively resolve issues, and consistently meet and exceed established goals and objectives. Possesses an innate ability to diffuse stressful situations. Innovative people-oriented leader with superior interpersonal skills, conflict management, teambuilding, and analytical skills.

SELECTED AREAS OF EXPERTISE

HR Practices/Resource Administration

Supervisory/Managerial Support

Team Training & Development

Budget Planning/Financial Analysis

Operations/Quality Management

Writing Editing/Proofreading

Risk assessment/Crisis management

Coaching/Employee Relations Engagement

Performance Review/Appraisal

Issue/Conflict Resolution Management

Customer Service Management/ Front Desk

HR Practice/Resource Administration

Administrative collaboration

Strategic Workforce Planning

Staff Recruitment/Retention

Staff Health, Welfare & Safety

Records Maintenance/Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Analytical/Investigative Proficiency

New Hire Processing/Orientation

Emergency Planning & Preparation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2020- June 2024, Human Resources Executive Director and Business Systems Analyst Specialist, United States Army, Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), 703 East 9th Street, Fort Stewart, GA, 31315, Salary: $105,000 USD Per Year, Hours/Week: 40; Supervisor: Jody K. Wright, Phone: 717-***-****; OK to Contact: Yes

Requirements Gathering: Identify business needs; Document needs and confirm with business partner; Worked closely with offices within the Director, Civilian Human Resources (DCHR) to include Staffing Classification & Compensation, Enterprise Recruiting and Veterans & Wounded Warrior Programs, Command Awards Program and Injury Compensation Management, Enterprise Talent Management, Workforce/Leadership Development, and Enterprise Human Resources Data Analytics.

Testing: Oversaw and instructed over 60 classes on the new military test pilot Integrated Personnel and Pay System- Army (IPPS-A) to key stakeholders within the organization, which immensely improved

knowledge and readiness within the organization. Provided analysis and support on all matters concerning interpreting business processes and data to senior leaders.

Reporting: Skilled in researching, preparing, and presenting reports, briefings, information papers, and personnel summaries. Ensured accurate reporting for both Active and Reserve component units in support of monthly unit status reporting cycle in the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Strategic (DRRS-S). Reviewed performance and conducted related actions and provided guidance on complex and/or sensitive issues, such as those that conflict with past practices and are highly visible.

Project Management: Managed 40 military deployments as the Project Manager for Land and Vessel Movements, collaborating with major stakeholders to ensure compliance, adopted policies, and maintained budget and timelines for a defense transportation network valued at over $500M.

Documentation: Develop and keep current Standard Operating Procedures; Singlehandedly wrote the organization’s Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) on administration duties and responsibilities on Human Resourcing. Project manager for a robust Human Resources program that encompassed staffing and recruitment, classification, and compensation in accordance with federal policies and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance.

Application Support: Review and evaluate incidents; Evaluated metrics to advise leadership on the current state of unit readiness. Coordinated various training initiatives, managed resources and budgets, and monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of training; kept business partners and key stakeholders informed of the statuses.

Selected Accomplishments and Key Results

Fiscal Year 21 was awarded the best Human Resources department throughout the Atlantic Region.

Served as the primary liaison for information request from the Department of the Army and Centers of Excellences. Collaborated with staff to provide responses, review documents, and distribute correspondence, leading to the update and development of transportation regulations and policies for the entire Department of Defense.

July 2018 – June 2020: Operations Officer, Program Administrator Supervisor, 531st Hospital Center, 6204 Desert Storm Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY, 42223, Salary: $105,000 USD Per Year, Hours/Week: 40, Supervisor: Brandon J. Pretlow, Phone: 240-***-****, OK to Contact: Yes

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills: Clear written and verbal communications; Bi-weekly briefed senior leaders and managers on civilian Human Resources program policies (e.g., compensation, employee relations, performance management, and work life balance). Identified the developmental needs of staff members; implemented a coaching and mentoring program that vastly improved the readiness, or otherwise helped others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Requirements Gathering: Understanding of advanced business principles in more than one area; Communications improvement, problem solving, and coordination of efforts for a group of Human Resource professionals; provided expert guidance and mentorship to staffing personnel. Coordinated and organized an effective instructional program with the military department, resulted in being recognized by key stakeholders for obtaining a 100% training proficiency rating on all evaluated areas during the Annual Organizational Inspection Program.

Solutioning: Identify and clearly describe and document problems; Strong research skills; Reviewed and provided technical advice and assistance to managers and Department of Defense personnel in resolution of difficult staffing problems that came to the forefront. Applied recruitment and placement laws, regulations, policies, and practices to solve recruitment and placement issues. Advised key stakeholders and customers on Human Resources’ regulations, Title 5, U.S. Code, Office of Personnel Guidance, and Army Regulations that impacted the organization. Assessed organizational Human Resources’ needs regarding succession planning, recruitment, and training by identifying the developmental needs of staff members; designed coaching and mentoring programs to improve their knowledge or skills.

Project Management: Advised a team of seven in conducting thorough program reviews to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of training programs and administrative operations. Ensured all activities were aligned with the agency’s mission and policies, and that policy, regulatory, and training initiatives were seamlessly integrated across the department; ensured that all administration needs were met effectively and determined the most efficient modes of sources of administration for the movement of assigned forces.

Technology Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office software products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, data flow diagram) and Adobe Acrobat.

Selected Accomplishments and Key Results:

Program manager for deploying 290 Soldiers to New York City’s Javits Convention Center during COVID-19 to help establish a hospital that could support up to 1,000 patients at one time; undoubtedly enhanced the health of New York.

Instructed over 50 Human Resource classes on various topics to key stakeholders, employees, and staff, which was helpful in educating the organization on Human Resourcing functions.

February 2014- June 2018, Deputy Director, United States Army, Warrior Transition Battalion, 10489 Old Cussetta Hwy, Fort Benning, GA 31905, Salary: $95,000 USD, Per Year, Hours/Week: 40; Supervisor: Luis Gray, Phone: 703-***-****; OK to Contact: Yes

Project Management: Oversaw the day-to-day operations of 250 plus military personnel, and 35 Department of Defense civilian personnel in aiding the planning and coordination of Human Resourcing administration. Managed and coordinated global surface transportation for all Department of Defense requirements to achieve national security objectives. Provided strategic advice to national partners, and commercial agencies on transportation procedures and policies, supporting emergent needs, contingencies, disasters, and exercises.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple deadlines: Selected and hired over 45 employees during organizational restructuring, while simultaneously collaborating with the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) and management officials to write Position Descriptions (PD) for the organization.

Policies & Procedures: Analyzed the Title 10, U.S. Code and the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 3130.06D and briefed leadership on the assignment and allocation of forces to various Combatant Commands. Evaluated metrics to advise leadership on the current state of unit readiness. Ensured that all units are ready and available to meet the operational demands.

Communication & Advising: Synthesized information and analysis into consolidated reports, identifying findings and recommending solutions to correct program deficiencies, improve operations, and maintain optimal efficiency at minimum cost and time. Advised leadership of potential, emerging, or critical problems related to training and readiness. Served as primary point of contact to all forces deploying globally, providing expert guidance on personnel and safety requirements. Developed and provided input to all organizational plans, standard operating procedures, briefings, and orders.

Leadership & Team Building: Communicated a strategic vision, developed performance measurements for subordinate personnel, evaluated work performance, and made personnel action recommendations. Mentored personnel, providing technical and policy guidance to maximize the effectiveness of team and foster individual professional development. Ensured all personnel had the most current training on instruction procedures, safety, rules, and regulations.

Selected Accomplishments and Key Results:

Identified, planned, and coordinating Human Resources support requirements to include but not limited to evaluations, job selection/placement, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program (SHARP) Manager.

Redesigned a comprehensive documentation tracking system; resulted in over 500 travel authorizations being processed at a 99% accuracy rate, streamlined military pay and travel, saved the Army $65,000 in Fiscal Year 17.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional in Human Resources (2022)

Human Resource Management Course (2022)

Army Medical Department Captain Career Course (2018)

Unit Supply Personnel Course (2017)

Transportation Coordinators’ Automated Information for Movement System Course (2016)

Unit Movement Officer Course (2012)

Army Medical Department Officer Basic Course (2012)

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, 2023

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration-Human Resources, Wayland Baptist University, 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management, Ashford University, 2012

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