Human Resources Specialist
Resume:
TAMATHA DENTON
Human Resources Specialist- Department of the Army Civilian
Midlothian, TX 76065
adjenw@r.postjobfree.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamatha-denton-77687090 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A seasoned and accomplished Human Resources professional with over 25 years of strong expertise in both peacetime and wartime. Also, highly effective with analyzing staffing needs and creating effective solutions that result in maximized efficiency and productivity for the organization. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management. A proven consultant for management on human resource related issues, sharing knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Department of the Army, Human Resources Specialist – GS 0201-01 HQ, III Corps, G-1, Fort Hood, TX
March 2016 to June 2020
Served as the Enlisted Strength Manager for III Corps and Fort Hood and 3 outlining Division elements located at Fort Carson, Fort Riley, and Fort Bliss. Advises and assists Division and Brigade Separate leadership in all matters involving Human Capital in support of over 100,000+ Service members.
• Provided HR Data Analysis to 12 subordinate organizations, leadership, and staff sections in support of worldwide deployment and training missions.
• Managed Fort Hood's Army Disaster Personnel Accountability Assessment System
(ADPAAS) for over 100,000 military personnel and their family members. Provided guidance to unit Command Representative on ADPAAS leading to 100% accountability of personnel affected by Real World natural disasters.
• Conducted annual Command Inspections and audits for several Fort Hood division and brigade level commands in the following HR functional areas: Employee leaves and payroll, Promotions, record keeping, and HRIS. Ensuring HR departments operate efficiently and follow regulatory guidelines set forth by Department of Army Human Resources Command.
• Provided Military Occupational Specialty data analysis and strength management guidance to units numbering over 100,000 plus personnel in support of the monthly Unit Status Reports and Corps Military Occupational Specialty Inventory.
• Operated as a Time Keeper, utilizing the Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS), which provides an automated, single source input for reporting and collecting time and attendance (T&A) and labor data for passing information to interfacing payroll and accounting systems.
U.S. Army, Senior Human Resource Manager – Master Sergeant (E-8) HQ, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX
August 2010 to July 2015
As a Senior Human Resources Manager for the U.S. Army, developed and implemented policies and procedures in areas not limited to performance evaluations, personnel inquiries, and military pay programs in support of an Aviation organization comprised of over 3,200Soldiers.
• Instructed a monthly division level HR operations course; training as many as 35 HR technicians monthly throughout the 1st Cavalry Division comprised of 6 brigades and 1 separate Battalion.
• Designed and implemented human resource system tools for the processing of personnel evaluations resulting in a 95% processing and timeliness rate. Providing HR Data Analysis to subordinate organizations, leadership, and staff sections in support of worldwide deployment and training missions.
• Managed the Combined Joint Task Force-1 awards section in support of 30,000 service members, civilians, and coalition forces throughout Regional Command East; Afghanistan. Leading a team of 7 HR clerks to process over 40,000 combat awards is the span of 1 year.
• Upon redeployment, facilitated the placement of 1st Cavalry Division Liaison Officers for two major Military Medical Treatment Facilities, coordinating with the Human Resources Command and U.S. Army Forces Command to interview and screened over 200 candidates remotely.
• Provided training and personnel guidance to senior leadership and HR personnel during weekly staff assistance visits, improving the personnel readiness of 6 battalions by 10%.
• Utilized HR Data analytics and interpersonal communication skills to staff depleted HR sections within 3 subordinate organizations; increasing the organization’s HR population from 50% to 95%.
• Was the primary Records Manager for the the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, ensuring that all HR Specialist and manager were trained on proper records maintenance in accordance with the Army Human Resources Command.
U.S. Army, Equal Opportunity Advisor – Sergeant First Class (E-7) HQ, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX
July 2008 to July 2010
Operated as an Equal Opportunity Advisor and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator during Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-10; advising Commanders in the areas of EO and sexual assault prevention and response in support of over 30,000 service members and civilians.
• Planned and executed cultural observances during Hispanic Heritage, Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage, and Native American Heritage Month; educating thousands of deployed Soldiers and Civilians.
• Conducted quarterly EO training for over 300 Officers and Soldiers, ensuring they possessed knowledge of Federal, and Department of Defense laws and policies to assist unit commanders in meeting EOguidelines.
• Responsible for populating unit Quarterly Narrative and Statistical Report; collecting and organizing demographical EO data for over 20,000 Soldiers; spanning eight subordinate organizations.
• Provided Commanders guidance on EEO laws, regulations, policies and standards, and procedural management for handling complaints pertaining to issues of discrimination of all kind.
• Provided impartial counsel to both plaintiffs and defendants of discrimination, resulting in 80 percent of complaints being resolved through mediation at the lowest level of Command.
• Compiled a step by step Sexual Assault First Responders SOP, which dramatically increased response time for victims of assault throughout Iraqi area of operation.
• Collaborated closely with agents of the Army’s Central Intelligence Division agents to provide expedition closure to victims of sexual assault; ensuring the utmost respect and dignity to all parties involved.
Senior Human Resources Sergeant– Sergeant First Class (E-7) HQ, 7th Signal Brigade, Mannheim Germany
August 2005 to July 2008
Operated as a Senior HR Sergeant provided human resources in support of a forward deployed tactical communications organization consisting of over 1200 Soldiers for an Expeditionary Signal Brigade. Managed Soldier deployment readiness, HR Information Systems, record keeping, performance evaluations, strength management, compensation, and day to day personnel inquiries. Implemented Standard Operating Procedures for promotions Systems, on boarding and orientation program, and Casualty Operations.
• Responsible for managing the successful transfer of over 1000 Military Personnel Files and over enlisted promotion files, which included 100% accountability and screening off all Soldier Group Life Insurance and Record of Emergency Data.
• Coordinated and implemented the training for over 100 junior and senior leaders throughout the organization on a new personnel evaluations system fielded in 2007, ensuring clear guidance essential to a successful transformation from Form Flow to Pure Edge forms. EDUCATION
Master of Arts Degree in Project Management
Keller School of Management
January 2017 to Projected Graduation date January 2021 Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource in Human Resource Webster University - St. Louis, MO
December 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
Excelsior College - Albany,
New York,
April 2007
SKILLS
Copy machine (20 years), Microsoft Office (10+ years), HR Management (15 years), Managerial
(10+ years), HR Systems (10+ years), Employee Relation, MS Project (2 years) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Core Competencies
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Leader/Team Player able to communicate throughout all managerial levels
A self-starter; sets and adjusts priorities to meet changing requirements and deadlines
Strong analytical and research skills
Possesses excellent attention to detail
Strong cognitive and problem solving skills
Awards and Accomplishments
Civilian Service Commendation Medal
Honored date: 23 June 2020
Issued by: Colonel Terry D. Brannan, III Corps and Fort Hood Texas For service as a Human Resources Specialist for the III Corps and Fort Hood Senior Command. Was instrumental in in providing strength management support; meeting unit operational requirements, researched and conducted weekly Military Occupational Specialty analysis, which is used to support Worldwide Individual Augmentation Systems to provide personnel during worldwide combat mission. Was the sole subject matter expert and supporter of units as they integrated female Soldiers into previously closed combat arms positions (operation Soldier 2020); providing input and guidance in the Department of the Army's mandate of integration. Provided data analysis and trends utilizing a multitude of HRIS systems in order to manage monthly personnel readiness report and operations. Achievement Medal for Civilian Service
Honored date: 13 August 2018
Issued by: Lieutenant Colonel Randy J. Gillespie, III Corps and Fort Hood Texas For Outstanding achievement while improving the III Corps Headquarters Worldwide Individual Augmentee System Tasking process for individual personnel deployment. Ensuring that all personnel recommendations were firmly based upon available personnel inventory, unit tasking equity, and known mission constraints.
Joint Service Achievement Medal (2011) for outstanding Achievement as the Senior Human Resources Sergeant in (Personnel Actions and Awards Section) during deployment in Joint Base Bagram Afghanistan.
Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2012) for outstanding service while serving as the Non- Commission Officer In Charge of the Personnel Actions and Awards Section successfully process, present, and keeping records of over 50,000 deployment and Combat awards to include Purple Heart, Combat Badges, and Foreign Service awards for personnel serving Joint Base Bagram, Afghanistan.
REFERENCES
CW4 Cristal Dawes
HR Technician, Department of the Army
Cell: 571-***-****
Email: adjenw@r.postjobfree.com
MAJ Ana Cowan
Executive Officer to The Adjutant General
Cell: 502-***-****
Email: adjenw@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. Stacy Malloy, DA Civilian
III CORPS Mission Support
Office: 254-***-****
Cell: 254-***-****
Email: adjenw@r.postjobfree.com
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