SUMMARY
I am a dynamic and energetic Human Resource/Training Professional who not only is forward thinking but also views challenges as exciting opportunities. I am an exceptional leader who inculcates positive change. I have extensive experience directing, training and advising Human Resource programs with a worldwide impact.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Cornell University, Human Resource Management Certificate 2018
Syracuse University, HRCI Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certificate 2015
University of New Mexico-School of Law, Mediation Certificate 2015
Webster University, MA, Business Administration/Management and Leadership 2009
Midwestern State University, BS in Applied Arts and Sciences 1999
Air Force Expeditionary School, Air Advisor Course 2007 & 2009
Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management, Security Assistance Management 2004 & 2006
Defense Language Institute-Foreign Language Center, Thai Language Linguist 2004
Air Force Manpower & Personnel School, Human Resources Management 2000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Treasure Coast Human Resource Association/SHRM Member
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Aerospace Science Teacher, Martin County High School (July 2018- Present)
Victoria Center for Advanced Learning (September 2015-July 2018)
Taught and assessed student performance through formal and informal evaluations
Coached and mentored students in lifecycle of hierarchical organization
Evaluated performance progress and determined materials and strategies to provide for their needs
Maintain electronic filing system for training, recognition, promotion records
Implemented National curriculum, lesson plans, extra-curricular activities, and objectives to provide for transfer of learning and knowledge
Coached extracurricular competitive teams (drill, marksmanship, rocketry, and physical fitness)
Developed appropriate behavior by establishing effective discipline and management styles
Listens, evaluates and resolves employee relations at lowest levels
Mediator, Albuquerque Metro Court (March 2015 – November 2015)
Assisted and guided parties in conflict toward their own resolution in a fair and unbiased manner
Conducts employee relations mediation in accordance with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Dispute Resolution procedures, the Code of Mediation Procedures and the provisions of the Standards of Conduct for Mediators
United States Air Force (November 1992 – November 2015)
Director, Military Entrance Processing Station (September 2013 – November 2015)
Managed military / civilian personnel responsible to execute DoD's Accession and Recruiting missions
Conducted job analysis to identify; job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills
Maintain employee training records, certifications, annual and periodic performance assessments
Communicated policies and standard operating procedures according to Federal and DoD regulations
Managed the recruitment, selection, on-boarding processes, and quarterly employee urinalysis program
Directed the interview, new hire process and terminations
Evaluated biannual performance appraisal system, $1.9M annual operating budget, equipment inventory of $600K and supervised service contracts valued at $1M
Documented and investigated employee grievances, conducted investigations and mediated resolutions of difficult informal and formal unfair labor practice charges and arbitration cases filed by employees
Process help desk and work order requests for electronic office equipment
Receive and select contractor bids for service work
Human Resource Generalist, Human Resources Directorate, J1 (February 2013 – September 2013)
Human Resources, Manpower and Administration manager to 2K person international organization
Trained and equipped 16K personnel, managed $1.7B budget, created strategic force sustainment plan
Managed Personnel Status Reports; synched 3 HRIS databases for 21 nations--6 months with 0% errors
Directed 2 Personnel Asset Inventories; graded 0% repeat variances; awarded "Best PAI Variance"
Managed the recruitment/placement and new employee on-boarding processes for contracted employees
Handled investigations and disposition of grievances; advised on grievance processing
Interpreted provisions of Memoranda of Understanding with employees; meets with employee organization representatives to work towards grievance solution
Ensured accurate and complete data collection entered into national HRIS database
Advised military entitlements, medical benefits and contracts
Coordinated facility support tasks (set up conference rooms, coordinate internal employee moves)
Program Manager, Initial Skills Training Specialist, Training Directorate (February 2011 – September 2013)
Accomplished program management objectives for production, sustainment and operational goals
Researched 5-year production and Initial Deployment Strategy for 43 Occupational Skill specialties
Synchronized manpower requirements, constraints and risks to support strategic program function
Hosted Conferences, Telecoms and Video Conferencing to finalize out-year manpower requirements
Section Commander, HQ Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (July 2009 – February 2011)
Supported Director, Deputy Director and Director of Staff on quality force Human Resource programs
Led HR Center Support Operations for 4.5K personnel across 25 geographically separated units
Implemented remedial and incentive training programs for skill upgrade and language proficiency
Mentored/advised on conduct of foreign nation’s HR Personnel Management Information System
Fostered HQs synchronization for Accessions, Recruiting and Sustainment to meet projected growth
Led 4K Biometric Personnel Accountability Inventory and HR Information Management database
Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system for initial training, re/certification
Processed background security clearance interviews for Secret, Top Secret and TS-SCI applicants
Operations Officer (June 2007 – July 2009)
Supervised training, award/recognition and self-inspection programs for 46 trainers and 7.5K students
Managed $30M recruit housing, training facility w/ 20 dormitories, dining facility on 8-acre training site
Ensured initial and refresher training phases conducted according to policy and procedures
Conducted Line of Duty and Commander Directed investigations, presented findings and recommendations
Refocused 259-hour training program, reduced training days, added professional training emphasis
Director, Joint Training Branch (June 2004 – June 2007)
Accomplished HR objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning employees
Communicated job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions
Managed world’s 4th largest Military Education, Counter Terrorism, Foreign Sales training programs
Instituted $2M International and Regional program budgets and innovative Regional sharing initiatives
Planned logistics, schedules, budget and timelines for International Training conferences and seminars
Administered Aptitude, Professional Military Education, English/Foreign Language Proficiency Exams
HQ Air Force Recruiting, HR Branch Chief, Officer/Civilian Personnel Programs (May 2000 – May 2003)
Created procedures to track recruitment status, position fill and placement and onboarding actions for 300 personnel organization
Administered job assignments, promotions, education and training and HR employment actions
Supervised Performance Appraisal Program, calculated cash award percentages for Director’s disbursement
Analyzed personnel recruitment data trends and prepared briefings for senior leadership
Achievements
2018 Distinguished Unit Award
2017 Community Service of Excellence with Silver Star
2017 Distinguished Unit Award
2017 Humanitarian Award
2016 Distinguished Unit Award
2015 Community Service of Excellence with Silver Star