Human Resources Project Manager

MICHAEL S. HESTER, PMP

910-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Millbrook, Alabama 36054

OBJECTIVE

With over 24 years of leadership experience, as a Human Resources Manager and Project Manager in the Marine Corps, I seek to manage operational and fiscal programs and practices providing consistent oversight and leadership to enhance the organization’s strategic goals. My qualifications, skills, and experience will be an asset in the implementation of objectives and initiatives with my future employer.

Education

United States Air Force Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL. Graduated with a Masters in Strategic Studies (2023)

Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, VA. Graduated in an intermediate level program focused on the operational and strategic level of war (2014)

Master of Science, Human Resources Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO (2008)

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL (2001)

Associates of Sciences, Criminal Justice, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL (1998)

Skills Summary

24 years of career experience while maintaining a consistent position in a senior level leadership role with a direct focus on specializing in human resources and project management

Project Management Professional Certification experience in both waterfall and agile projects

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Clearance – Currently hold and have maintained a TS/SCI for more than decade (previously held a CI Poly)

ITIL-4 Foundation – In the process of obtaining this certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained – Process Improvement Methodology, leveraging DMAIC tools

Fiscal responsibility of executing budgets and managing projects over 4M

Human Resources Planning - Increased the manpower by 643 positions to improve and support the demand of the growing cyber mission of the Marine Corps

Leadership and Development - Directly supervised 37 civilians and nearly 200 service members including writing evaluations, facilitating face-to-face counseling, and mentoring personnel

Career

United States Marine Corps 2001 to Present

Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1 New Orleans, LA 8/2023 to Present

Responsible for the fiscal management of the G-1/human resources section by developing and implementing an annual budget including the funding, coordination, and execution of more than $1.2 million and ensuring budget targets are properly maintained

Led the hiring effort for three civilian positions, coordinating and leading the interview and selection process for the organization

Processed over 20 Headquarters Marine Corps level tasks to review policies, doctrine, and publications

Coordinated talent management efforts ensuring incoming employees had the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to fill essential roles within the organization

Air War College Student Montgomery, AL 7/2022 to 5/2023

Graduated with a Master’s of Science in Strategic Studies in a Joint environment

Completed six Air War College graduate-level courses: Strategic Leadership and the Profession of Arms, Foundations of Strategy, Airpower (Joint Air, Space & Cyber)/ Innovation in the Future, Great Power Studies, Regional Security Studies (RSS), Global Campaigning, and one elective course in the Role of the CIA

Represented the U.S. Marine Corps; functioned as a spokesperson regarding operational employment of Marine forces (present & future) in a joint/coalition environment; introduced fellow students to Marine Corps' capabilities, ethos, warfighting concepts, and doctrine

Commanding Officer Montgomery, AL 6/2020 to 7/2022

Supervised over 240 personnel, both civilian and military, in six jointly staffed Military Entrance Processing Stations across four states

Led a project management initiative using a waterfall approach for a $4.2 million building renovation along with a $500,000 furniture installation

Responsible for the fiscal management of the battalion by developing and implementing an annual budget including the funding, coordination, and execution of approximately $1 million and ensuring the budget targets are properly maintained

Ensured the efficiency and accuracy of daily operations in the processing of applicants in accordance with the requirements stated for military service

Translated new policies and procedures through briefs and presentations on a quarterly basis

Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1 Station Cherry Point, NC 6/2014 to 7/2016 and 7/2018 to 6/2020

Formed an understanding of Marine Corps staffing models that allocate the number of personnel tied to funding per the annual budget to meet the needs of various organizations

Responsible for capitalizing on the assets of 16,000 personnel, across six commands, to ensure each employee was utilized in the most appropriate position

Coordinated daily reporting requirements for displaced personnel through two hurricane evacuations. Briefed our higher headquarters and answered numerous requests for information to track personnel and identify logistical needs for food, water, gas, etc.

Enforced the safety and effectiveness of the security and integrity of the reactive nature of the Marine Corps throughout COVID-19 lockdowns

Processed over 250 individual awards, 120 promotion packages, 40 orders and policy letters

Deputy G-1/Manpower Officer Fort Meade, MD 7/2016 to 7/2018

Researched and identified specific needs and requirements essential for a growing cyberspace mission and field

Led a project management initiative responsible for advocating headquarters growth for support staff personnel as well as cyberspace technicians that phased in 643 new personnel over the course of five years

Identified the need for over 100 civilian jobs

Researched and facilitated the creation and implementation of detailed civilian job descriptions

Manpower Officer/Staff Secretary Quantico, VA 6/2014 to 7/2016

Coordinated schedules, submission of correspondence, meetings, and presentations for a three-star general officer command with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Joint Staff, office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and other Services

Ensured the quality of work submitted to the Commanding General contributed to timely submissions and mission success

Reviewed and approved Marine Corps Administrative Tracking System, awards, orders, directives, mission statements, and Commanding General Weekly Updates

Handled all administrative tasks to assure the Commanding General’s ability to function as the leader of an extremely complex, diverse organization

Manpower Officer Various Assignment locations 2001 - 2014

Assigned personnel to their appropriate position per the needs of the Commanding Officer

Legally advised the Commanding Officer on administrative repercussions as needed for

employees

Exceeded the standards of inspection covering 17 categories

Conducted inspections of 15 units to ensure best practices to ensure success in future inspections

Processed the required paperwork for these units to forecast any gaps and identify needed replacements

Conducted internal inspections and rectified deficiencies in preparation for three inspections over two years. Successfully completed these inspections with an over 95% rating

Developed tracking and notification procedures for awards and evaluations increasing the timeliness of submission from under 50% to over 80%

Budgeted and identified efficiencies which resulted in reducing spending 25% in one year

Managed the company budget, designated and tracked annual training requirements, conducted pre-deployment training, scheduled briefs, ensured medical/dental readiness, and directed administrative disciplinary actions

Provided administrative oversight and tracking the submission of more than 100 personal awards and 150 personnel evaluations

Achieved a 95% approval rate on administrative inspection

Prepared a Battalion of 500 for combat deployment by auditing personal records, ensuring all required medical screening was up-to-date, and providing necessary pre-deployment training

References available upon request

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