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Abrafi Gitalado

+1-301-***-**** • ******.**********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/abrafi-gitalado • TS/SCI clearance Highly accomplished Human Capital leader with over 10 years of experience in the DoD/federal sector, possessing an active TS/SCI clearance. Proven expertise in evaluating and administering comprehensive military personnel programs for active-duty, reserve, and National Guard members. Authoritative counsel and expert guidance on complex federal HR policies, ensuring rigorous compliance with OPM and DoD regulation. Possesses a strong track record of conducting data-driven studies to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance across joint service environments. I have a demonstrated history of leveraging data analysis (Power BI, Qualtrics, SharePoint) to generate actionable insights that drive efficiency and inform critical HR decisions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Terrestris Global Solutions Quantico, VA • 07/2024 – Present Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group

Writing Position Description Specialist

• Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment strategies that increased diverse candidate pipelines by 30% and reduced time-to-hire for critical roles by 15%.

• Optimized data availability and integrity for critical HR reporting, enabling informed decision-making that drove 15-20% efficiency gains in operational processes.

• Utilized Power BI, Qualtrics, and SharePoint to conduct in-depth personnel data studies, identifying adverse trends and generating actionable insights that informed strategic HR decisions and improved reporting accuracy by 20%.

• Designed and implemented customer experience (CX) strategies, including journey mapping and feedback loops, which improved HR service delivery and increased employee satisfaction by 15%.

• Drove Recruitment Effectiveness: Analyzed complex job functions to define critical skills and performance expectations, enhancing recruitment accuracy by 10% and improving the objectivity of performance management processes.

• Streamlined Talent Acquisition: Collaborated with leadership and hiring managers to develop and execute ad hoc crediting plans and training pipelines, optimizing talent acquisition efficiency and reducing new hire ramp-up time by 35%.

• Enabled Data-Driven Decisions: Ensured the availability of reliable and up-to-date data, directly driving 40% efficiency and effectiveness in informed decision-making and comprehensive organizational reporting.

• Successfully tracked and managed a portfolio of senior-level personnel actions and appointments, leveraging OPM-based systems to ensure 100% compliance with federal appointments and separation processes. Department Of Defense, Virginia Army National Guard Fort Belvoir, VA • 02/2018 - Present Human Resource Specialist

• Authored over 50+ clear and engaging job descriptions that increased the pool of qualified applicants by 15% and reduced the average time-to-fill for critical roles by 5-10 days.

• Expertly processed over 1,000+ diverse personnel actions, including military leave requests and evaluation reports, achieving 100% compliance with agency, OPM, and DoD regulations.

• Designed and refined comprehensive onboarding materials (e.g., welcome packets, training schedules) that accelerated new employee integration by 15-25% and contributed to a 10-15% improvement in early retention rates.

• Provided authoritative counsel to over 100+ executives and managers on complex federal HR policies to resolve employee-relations issues and ensure compliance, leading to a 15-20% increase in informed decision-making.

• Contributed to the development and delivery of briefings for management, providing analysis on military personnel program effectiveness.

• Expertly processed over 1,000+ diverse personnel actions through an automated transactional system, achieving 100% compliance with agency, OPM, and DoD regulations.

• Resolved routine to moderately complex issues for individual service members and supervisors, providing guidance on military personnel policies and regulations.

Women Veterans and Families Network, Inc Washington, D.C. • 05/2020 - Present Director of Outreach and Community Engagement

• Collaborated with Senior government and White House officials on strategic HR policies, directly supporting and managing human capital initiatives for political appointees and senior-level staff. This enhanced support structures an increased access to federal initiatives for over 15,000+ beneficiaries. QinetiQ US Washington, D.C. 09/2021 - 07/2024

Department of Defense, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Mid-Level All Source Intelligence Analyst

• Authored over 50+ comprehensive job descriptions that significantly improved candidate clarity, resulting in a 25% increase in qualified applicants and a 5–10-day reduction in average time-to-fill for critical positions.

• Managed over 1,000+ HR personnel and manpower transactions, including requests for Personnel Action and internal functional transfers, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with federal guidelines.

• Designed and implemented a structured onboarding program, including materials and orientation sessions, that streamlined new employee integration by 35% and ensured a smooth transition into the Department of Defense.

• Reviewed and analyzed military personnel requirements to identify procedural gaps, making informed recommendations that enhanced operational efficiency across joint commands.

• Partnered with 10+ executives and clients to propose and develop 5+ HR change initiatives, conducting thorough assessments that led to 15% efficiency gains and enhanced organizational effectiveness.

• Accurately managed and input critical HR data into USA Staffing and DCPDS, ensuring data integrity for 2,000+ personnel records and enabling timely, compliant reporting for strategic decision-making.

• Collected and managed critical HR workforce data, identifying key trends and recommending process improvements that optimized HR operations, resulting in 10% cost savings and 20% efficiency gains. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work and Philosophy Salisbury University

Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Syracuse University

CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate in AI Essentials, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, Advanced Data Analytics, and Project Management

Google

VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP

Stafford County Public Schools

Volunteer

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of America

Volunteer

Disabled American Veterans

Volunteer

TECHNICALS SKILLS

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

USA Staffing, Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS), Automated Transactional Systems, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Data Analysis & Reporting

Power BI, Qualtrics, SharePoint, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Custom Report Generation Talent Acquisition Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Productivity & Collaboration

Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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