SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Dependable and honest with a strong work ethic.

Knowledge in employment law and regulation research.

Experience with instructing courses, giving briefings, conducting testing, and training.

Experience in creating job descriptions, writing policies, and designing training programs.

Secret Security Clearance

WORK HISTORY:

JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS, IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Johnston, IA. Active Guard and Reserves (AGR) Human Resources Non-Commissioned Officer.

November, 2018 - present (IA ARNG total employment November 20, 2000 – Present)

Provide advice and support to AGR manager, Supervisors, and Human Resource Officers on a full range of military staffing matters. Screen position applicants, prepare board packets and complete notification of selection/non-selection of applicants. Conduct in-processing of new AGR Soldiers. Assist with mobilization and demobilization of AGR Soldiers. Assist with maintenance of the Army Leave Program. Subject matter expert on Convalescent leave and Military Parental leave programs. Work AGR pay issues. Responsible for out processing AGR Soldiers with transition centers. Responsible for publishing Army AGR tour orders to Active Duty.

JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS, IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Johnston, IA. Battalion Assistant Personnel Services Non-Commissioned Officer.

April 2013-November, 2018 (IA ARNG total employment November 20, 2000 – Present)

Responsible for the overall administrative readiness of the unit, to include but not limited to: Military Pay, Travel Pay, Family documents, Life insurance, Medical boards, Medical readiness, punitive action processing, Reenlistments, Expired Terms of Service, DD 214s, Retention Boards, Promotions and Reductions, Evaluation processing, Supervision of subordinate personnel, developing and conducting training.

JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS, IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Johnston, IA. Active Duty for Operational Support Manager (Human Resources).

January, 2012 –April 2013 (IA ARNG total employment November 20, 2000 – Present)

Serve as the administrator of the ADOS program for the state of Iowa. Develop policies for the program and manage all ADOS personnel. Complete transactions to request orders upon confirming approval of funding. In-process and out-process Soldiers for active duty ensuring all qualifications are met. Complete all Defense Travel System authorizations and vouchers for ADOS personnel. Track and process leave. Enter SIDPERS (personnel system) coding and transactions. Track active duty time to ensure policies are met. Amend orders as needed. Process accessions and separations. Process personnel action requests. Construct job descriptions, postings, qualification certificates, and selection and non-selection letters. Perm all Soldier documents. Maintain ADOS personnel and job files. Manage the ADOS program in accordance with IAW INGR 600-5-32. Assist with the Active Guard Reserve and Federal Contractor programs as needed.

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Boone, IA. S4 Administrative Assistant.

April, 2011 – September, 2011.

Assist in development of equipment requirements. Compute supply usage factors. Process supplies requests. Prepare, review, and correct hand receipt property listings and annexes. Post transactions to record of demand. Prepare clothing and equipment records. Prepare follow-up and cancellation requests. Prepare request and turn-in documents. Perform administrative duties. Process all pay transactions. Process all unit personnel action requests in RCAS/UPS, responsible for processing and tracking LOD’s and unit medical holds. Download and save all unit MILPO orders, assist Unit Strength Management NCO, Assist Readiness NCO on managing the unit UMR. Assist with awards, OER’s, NCOER’s.

JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS, IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Johnston, IA. Human Resources Specialist/Program Manager-Student Loan Repayment

June, 2007 – April, 2011.

Manage education assistance benefit programs. Develop and issue annual guidance and policy letters relating to program changes and increases/decreases in program funding. Obtain, manage, and allocate funding, ensuring fiscal responsibility through the use of an Annual Funding Plan (AFP). Disperse and monitor funds utilizing appropriate system. Prioritize, develop, and manage student loan repayment requests. Counsel individuals on benefit options and work closely with lenders. Process student loan payments. Manage all SLRP actions, including, but not limited to, payments, form completion requests, loan completions, and terminations. Proofread and edit all correspondence for SLRP requests. Maintain spreadsheet, SLRP systems, and files for SLRP. Handle issues with United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), DFAS, and National Guard Bureau (NGB) regarding educational benefits.

WORK HISTORY CONTINUED:

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA. United States Property and Fiscal Office Financial Technician.

May, 2004 – November 2006.

Receive and post funding, commitment and obligation documents to accounting and budget systems. Receive and process treasury checks for payment. Maintain disbursing files and prepare periodic financial reports. Receive, review, prepare, and compute travel vouchers. Receive, review, and process pay documents. Receive and review contracts, invoices and receiving reports. Prepare payment vouchers in accordance with various government regulations.

ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP:

Iowa Army National Guard Certified Instructor

Iowa Army National Guard Victim Advocate

Iowa Army National Guard Retention Non-Commissioned Officer

Iowa Army National Guard Equal Opportunity Advisor

Iowa Army National Guard Advanced Leadership Course

Iowa Army National Guard Senior Leadership Course

Management Concept’s Customer Service Skills and Techniques Course

HONORS/AWARDS:

Iowa Army National Guard, Course Honor Graduate

Iowa Commendation Medal

Army Achievement Medal

Army Service Ribbon

Iowa Leadership Ribbon

Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon

Iowa Humanitarian Service Ribbon

Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon

Armed Forces Reserve Medal

Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Iowa State Service Ribbon

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