Zachary Bouttry

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adr921@r.postjobfree.com

Security Clearance

DOD Secret

Veterans Preference: 10-point preference based on disabled veteran status (30 percent or more)

Professional Summary

Commitment Leadership Integrity

Strategic Human Resources Professional with 25 years of leadership and organizational representation experience building best-in-class cross functional teams within the United States Army and civilian sectors. Skilled in supervising and leading human capital programs for large organizations with multi-functional departments, and the full life cycle of personnel operations. Skilled Human Resources Professional with over 20 years of expertise in supervising, employee relations, military family advocacy, program strategic management of human capital, government-wide human capital initiatives, Strategic workforce planning, workforce analysis, process improvement and program evaluation. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills with ability to build strategic relationships with various levels of staff from administration through executive management. Known for excellent leadership capabilities as demonstrated by motivating and inspiring teams to meet performance targets.

Areas of Expertise

HR Policy, Process & Design

Downsizing & Restructuring

Training & Development

Recruitment

Employee Relations

Information Security

Training Development

Operations Management

Talent Management

Administrative Operations

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Personnel Management

Army HR systems

Human Resources Information Sys.

Management Analyst

Mentorship

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Internal Investigations

Instructor Certified

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Dyncorp International LLC / Kabul, Afghanistan January 2016 to March 2022

60 Hours/Week

$110,000/Year (base)

Provide guidance and advice to management teams focused on resolving complex employee relations issues using effective, thorough, and unbiased internal investigations.

Validate compliance with the Company’s termination process that includes coordinating and/or conducting exit interviews, implementing reduction-in-force procedures, and monitoring unemployment claims.

Advises and assists in administering and managing the civilian human resources (HR) program in the functional areas of position management and classification, recruitment and placement.

Advises and assists in administering and managing the civilian human resources (HR) performance appraisal, incentive awards, HR development, workforce management and civilian strength programs.

Direct the HR staff by assigning/prioritizing assignments, and by overseeing and judiciously using limited team resources.

Conduct job analysis, prepare job opportunity announcements and assessments using automated staffing system, determine eligibility, determine qualifications, issue merit promotion certificates, review selections and make job offers.

Oversee the department’s document control process in conjunction with the HR SharePoint site.

Enrolled new employees in the Benefits program, liaising with suppliers and dealing with invoices.

Ensure the availability and attendance in management training modules for interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, Affirmative Action, and sexual harassment prevention and awareness.

Develops, interprets and assists in the implementation of policies, regulations and guidelines in assigned area(s) of responsibility.

Performs strength management functions, reviewing, and maintaining Human Resource information, system data base management, internal control review, personnel accountability, and position description assessments.

Responsible for planning and conducting special projects and studies to identify and resolve Human Resource (HR) issues or concerns.

Prepare briefing materials to clearly portray the status of personnel management information.

Human Resources Program Manager

Logistics Solution Group, Inc. / Kuwait. January 2015 to December 2015

60 Hours/Week

$85,000/Year (base)

Serves as the Supervisory Programs Manager overseeing AAFES, MWR, Naturalization Program for deployed service members, Federal Voting Assistance Program, USO, Suicide Prevention Program, and the Army Substance Abuse Program in the USCENTCOM AOR; performs interagency coordination with HQDA, USCENTCOM, USF-I, USFOR-A, AAFES, and USO in order to support over 300,000 personnel for Title 10 functions; serves as USARCENT LNO to AAFES operations in support of OIF/OEF, USARCENT Liaison to ASG-KU Directorate of Installation Support, USARCENT LNO to USO SWA, Suicide Prevention Program Manager for theater, Senior Voting Assistant Officer and Base Area Code Manager (BACM).

Provided direct, hands-on leadership and management for multiple programs including AAFES, MWR, Federal Voting Assistance Program, USO, Suicide Prevention Program, and the Army Substance Abuse Program in the USCENTCOM AOR .

Facilitated educational opportunities on the Drug Management Information Systems (DAMIS) and ensured detailed record management of specimens.

Produced recruitment/training reports that provided data for 20K in-theater personnel.

Performed qualitative analyses of administrative process, operations, and organizational efficiency and enhance administrative operating procedures and administrative functions.

As policies changed, verified conformity with rules and guidance related to administrative functions.

Section Leader-Human Resources Manager/Internal Operations

Engility / Kabul, Afghanistan January 2012 to December 2015

60 Hours/Week

$95,000/Year (base)

Responsible for providing effectual personnel support to 161 employees including 68 local nationals. Provided leadership and direction to build effective teams and continually mentored employees to improve performance. Spearheaded, executed and maintained quality improvement programs that augmented service quality in alignment with the vision of the organization. Charged with the management of special projects assigned by Senior Management.

Responsible for coaching, training, and managing the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) on maintaining accountability for the School of Excellence (SOE) S1 in accordance with (IAW) Afghan National Army (ANA) decree.

Effectively utilized advanced leadership abilities to assemble strong cross-functional teams.

Authored and implemented comprehensive training programs; and led professional development initiatives; verified compliance to policies, procedures, and objectives; encouraged collaborative teamwork.

Strategically develop and implement recruiting plans for organization with 600 employees.

Collaborate with management team to attract, identify and place qualified candidates for established roles critical to operational success.

Successfully directed broad-scope HR administrative duties including training and related operations in support of critical military operations. Managed payroll and financial functions, personnel evaluations, promotions, and additional related HR tasks.

SME for all issues related to staff supervision, training programs, and performance management.

Made significant contributions to the development/implementation of quality training materials, SOPs, and policies critical to the training and development of personnel; and strategically planned and coordinated training programs.

Senior Human Resources Mentor/Trainer

Engility / Kabul, Afghanistan April 2010 to March 2012

60 Hours/Week

$90,000/Year

Responsible for coaching, training, and managing the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) on maintaining accountability for the School of Excellence (SOE) S1 in accordance with (IAW) Afghan National Army (ANA) decree.

Successfully directed broad-scope HR administrative duties including training and related operations in support of critical military operations. Managed payroll and financial functions, personnel evaluations, promotions, and additional related HR tasks.

SME for all issues related to staff supervision, training programs, and performance management.

Made significant contributions to the development/implementation of quality training materials, SOPs, and policies critical to the training and development of personnel; and strategically planned and coordinated training programs.

Effectively utilized advanced leadership abilities to assemble strong cross-functional teams.

Authored and implemented comprehensive training programs; and led professional development initiatives; verified compliance to policies, procedures, and objectives; encouraged collaborative teamwork.

Developed training slides in PowerPoint and Quad Chart to create presentations to enhance systems understanding for users.

Troubleshoot business problems and high-level systems issues on a daily basis working with functional and technical resources

Human Resources Specialist

Engility / Kabul, Afghanistan March 2008 to April 2010

60 Hours/Week

$147,000/Year

Contributed to the positive performance of the organization by applying a comprehensive understanding of financial administration and human capital expertise to align with Major Command’s mission and objectives. Provided broad scale Human Resources consulting and solutions to senior business leaders. Developed and implemented talent strategies required to successfully execute client business strategy.

Supported and contributed to organization performance by employing a comprehensive understanding of financial administration and human capital expertise to ensure alignment with Major Command’s mission and objectives.

Offered broad HR consulting and solutions to senior business leaders.

Formulated/executed talent strategies to foster the successful execution of client business strategy.

Responsible for accurately and timely updating data to ensure facility reports properly reflect the status of each recruitment through its various stages.

Trusted to provide daily support to the Training Advisory Group department, to provide mentorship to the Director of Personnel and staff, in the absence of formal leadership; assumed the role of Finance Mentor in the absence of the primary mentor.

Coordinated soldier enrollments in the direct deposit program for payments through Afghan National Bank.

Successfully produced, updated, and submitted detailed personnel accountability and resource management reports; administered the awards program, performance evaluations, and promotions; and completed executive correspondence/communications.

Guided/mentored Major Command in techniques to resolve employee relations issues.

Performs strength management functions, reviewing, and maintaining Human Resource information, system data base management, internal control review, personnel accountability, and position description assessments.

Advises in administering the civilian H.R. program in the functional areas of position management and classification, recruitment and placement, performance appraisal, incentive awards, H.R. development, workforce management and civilian strength.

Provides technical advice to managers and employees regarding the DOD Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP) processes and procedures.

Human Resources Specialist (42A) / Training & Development Advisor

United States Army / Camp Shelby, MS June 1985 to July 2007

40 Hours/Week

$60,000/Year

Proactively prepared personnel for combat deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan. Provided support of Homeland Défense Security Missions across the United States by effectively planning and developing quality training exercises and instructional programs for 23 units. Deftly introduced training guidelines, which were adopted as model for multiple military organizations. Spearheaded personnel recruitment, interviewing and selection initiatives.

Tasked with preparing teams for combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in support of Homeland Defense Security missions across the United States.

Planned/developed quality training exercises and instructional programs for 23 units.

Formulated, set, and implemented training guidelines that were adopted as models by multiple military organizations.

Led personnel recruitment, interviewing, and selection initiatives.

Strategically balanced staffing requirements to foster judicious resources management; conducted evaluations in support of assignments for 10K+ personnel transferring to overseas operations.

As an acknowledgement of superior performance, selected as the HR Representative tasked with overseeing military support to a civilian team that responded to natural disaster and manmade incidents on behalf of FEMA.

Lauded for exceptional assistance provided to the City of Hattiesburg post-Hurricane Katrina.

Consistently met deadlines, while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve critical objectives.

Create routine letters, memoranda, briefing presentation, training material, forms, and narrative reports, etc. in a clear, concise, and tactful manner.

Assists in resolving substantive issues affecting major administrative programs/requirements, identify personnel needs and problems, and realignment of functions, and/or staffing levels.

Plans, conducts, and participates in comprehensive analytical studies of structures, proposed reorganizations and/or realignment of DDEAMC functions.

Education

DBA: Human Resource Management (2019)

Northcentral University - Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 / Completed 48 of 54 SH, GPA: 3.45

MBA, Human Resource Management (2008) Cum Laude

Strayer University – Washington, DC 20005 / Semester Hours: 54, GPA: 3.65

BS, Human Resource Management (2004) Cum Laude

Columbia Southern University – Orange Beach, AL 36561 / Semester Hours: 60 GPA: 3.70

AGS, General Studies (1994)

Georgia Military College – Milledgeville, GA 30907 / Semester Hours: 60 GPA: 3.40

job-related training

●Advance Human Resources Management Course

●Human Resources Specialist (42A) Course

●Human Resources Information Management System

●Observer, Controller, and Trainer Course

●Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Response Management Course

●Hazardous Material and Safety in Transportation Course

●Drug and Alcohol Counselling Course

●Battle Staff Course

●Master Fitness Trainer Course

●Taleo Recruitment Training Course

●Human Systems Integration

●Fiscal and Physical Accountability and Management of DOD Equipment

●DOD Government wide Commercial Purchase Card Overview

●Performance Measurement Baseline

●Developing Performance Attributes

●Global Collaboration

●Strategic Thinking

Certifications

●Advance Human Resources Management

●Human Resources Specialist (42A)

●Human Resources Information Management Systems

●Base Area Codes Manager (BACM)

●Observer, Controller, and Trainer

●Hazardous Material and Safety in Transportation

●Drug and Alcohol Coordinator

●Battle Staff

●Master Fitness Trainer

Software proficiency

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), SharePoint, Blackboard, TDC, Army HR Systems, proficient with PD2 (Procurement Desktop Defense System), Standard Finance System (STANFINS), PCOLS (Purchase Card Online System). MS Office Programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Publisher, WordPerfect 5.0/6.0/Windows, Windows XP/XP Professional/Vista, Adobe Acrobat, Defense Travel System (DTS) management, Enterprise, Information System (EIS) management, Electronic Military Personnel Office (EMILPO), EDAS, Army Records Information System (ARIMS), DAI Pay System, HRIS System-Payroll

Additional Information

Additional Duty Description: The Human Resources Specialist in the Army HR department of any given command does the career administrative work of the Army. Handles many duties and tasks, including annual evaluation details from the processing, coordination of requests, as well as responding to inquiries of evaluations when one party does not agree with performance grades received. Work with soldiers who are eligible for promotion and even arranges the promotion ceremony with the chain of command. Arrange for soldier's removal boards and handle any disciplinary documentation when a soldier loses rank. Evaluate soldiers' career desires and qualifications for advanced assignments and prepares and processes requests for transfer or reassignment Process classification or reclassification actions. Prepare orders and request for orders. Prepare and maintains officer and enlisted personnel records. Prepare and reviews personnel casualty documents. Monitors suspense actions. Initiates, monitors, processes personnel evaluations. Transfer records to the new home of record or new duty station. Process personnel for separation and retirement. Process and executes Personnel Service Center SIDPERS level procedures and actions. Process applications for OCS, warrant officer flight training, or other training. Perform student loan, foreign/domestic, recruitment, retention and relocation program management to include advance in hire request and customer support. Process recommendations for awards and decorations. Initiate action for passports and visas. Supervise specific human resources functions in a personnel office, Battalion S1 and human resources support activity. Advise commanders on Soldiers and personnel readiness and strength levels of supported reporting units. Reviews consolidated reports, statistics, applications, and prepares recommendations for personnel actions to higher headquarters. Reviews and prepares reports and data on strength (gains and losses) of personnel and makes duty assignments of enlisted personnel. Review cyclic and other reports to assess systems performance. Maintain liaison with servicing data processing facility and field managers of interfaced systems.

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