Project Management and Public Affairs Leader

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KHAREE A. POSTELL

**** ******* **., ******* ** 30338

cellphone: 229-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

United States Citizen Veterans Preference:10 points PROJECT MANAGEMENT/CUSTOMER SERVICE/PUBLIC AFFAIRS/ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with extensive experience in public affairs, journalism, data entry, human resources and organizational leadership skill sets. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my strong communication skills, analytical abilities, leadership and project management expertise to contribute to organizational success. A creative and innovative thinker with management and goal setting abilities combined with excellent leadership, team building, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. As a veteran, I am dependable, energetic, assertive, adept at coordinating and implementing operational plans and can adapt and contribute to any organization, business or company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Transaction Specialist 06/2025-03/2026 Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga 40 hours per week Responsible for focusing on maintaining and updating employee data within the organization’s HR Information System (HRIS), with many duties specifically involving the Workday or Oracle HCM platforms. Motivated and detail oriented HR professional with a passion for supporting academic institutions through effective people management and administrative excellence. Skilled in recruitment support, faculty and staff onboarding, personnel record management, and HR policy compliance. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration between departments and ensuring a positive, inclusive workplace environment. Detail oriented and committed to upholding institutionally values of equity, integrity, and continuous improvement. Additionally, this position handles core Human Resources (HR) system functions, such as data management and system support. Eager to contribute to the success of any organization by providing reliable HR support and promoting employee engagement and professional growth.

• System Administration: Managing and updating employee information, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with HR policies.

• Customer Service: Providing support to employees and managers regarding HR processes and the HCM system

• Data Integrity: Conducting regular audits and analyzing reports to verify the accuracy of data in the HCM system.

• Training and Support: Assisting with training materials and conducting sessions to help other employees use the HCM system effectively.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with different departments, including HR, payroll, IT and records to align system functionality with operational needs. KHAREE A. POSTELL

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SAILOR 02/2016- 02/2020

U.S. Navy, USS Farragut (DDG99) Unit 100239 Box, Mayport, FL 40 hours per week

● Provided support, leadership, direction and guidance to sailors regarding personnel, technical and administrative matters. Routinely assigns work to sailors and establish priorities.

● Proficient use of AIS, Surface Search Radars, and CCC assets ensuring accurate identification and tracking of all contracts.

● Attentive Watch Standing Enabling the Officer of the Deck and Tactical Action Officer to make timely decisions on all tactical situations, ultimately assisting in safe navigation.

● Supported the preservation of 29 OL divisional spaces for zone inspections, ensuring the highest levels of assets readiness.

● Provided ship tours to visitors, greatly enhancing relations between agencies and communities, press releases and event coordination.

● Coordinates the collection of weekly situation/status report information, from supervisors in preparation for senior leadership situational awareness and distribution. Communication System Design 02/2019 – 02/2020

U.S. Navy, USS New York (LPD 21) Unit 100333 Box, Mayport, FL 40 hours per week I planned work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities and prepared schedules for work completion. Identified training needs, provided and/or assigned training for developmental needs and made decisions on non-routine, costly/controversial training needs and request. Documented studies, methodologies to include risk, assumptions, and conclusions to acquire sufficient knowledge of issues/problems. Conduct modeling/simulation for wide range of logistics processes and perform performance base and economic analyses.

● Assisted in the design of communication systems for effective information exchange

● Coordinated the implementation of communication systems for communication and information exchange.

● Analyze and troubleshoot communication system issues to maintain optimal performance. ● Advised, counseled, and instructed employees in work-related and administrative matters.

● Analyze gaps and trends to identify and resolve communication systems for information exchange.

● Conducted assessments to identify training needs, performance requirements and the skills needed by the workforce to achieve established requirements. Approved/recommended developmental training and directed resources to areas of greatest demand to fulfill organizational mission and improve productivity.

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Classified Information/Materials Security, 02/2018 – 02/2019 U.S. Navy, USS Farragut (DDG99) Unit 100239 Box, Mayport, FL 40 hours per week Assisted with planning, monitoring and executing classified information to fulfill the broad scope of the project responsibilities by delegating projects to personnel in Materials Security monitoring and root cause analysis. Utilized managerial skills, provided leadership and collaborated with senior leadership and fellow team members to work on projects that had enterprise level impact and visibility.

● Implemented security protocols and procedures to safeguard classified materials.

● Conducted regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with security guidelines.

● Proficient in Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), ensuring accurate identification and tracking of contracts and other related classified information and materials security.

● Provided excellent customer service and leadership while utilizing persuasiveness skillsets to keep the team focused on projects that were in the purview of the Materials Security by holding meetings, working with senior leadership to align personnel to collaborate on projects. Promoted an environment in which employees were empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment where relationships were built that allowed various teams to share best practices.

Data Entry Clerk, 02/2017 – 02/2018

U.S. Navy, USS Farragut (DDG99) Unit 100239 Box, Mayport, FL 40 hours per week Displayed strong presentation and demonstrating skills; Confident, articulate and professional speaking abilities. Able to communicate both orally and written effectively with a wide range of people by showing interest and carefully listening to their support requirements. Provided customer service skills to assist all customers with performing data entry clerk duties.

● Performed accurate and timely data entry tasks, ensuring database integrity.

● Maintained confidential and classified information for materials security.

● Created and updated spreadsheets and databases for efficient record keeping.

● Displayed strong customer service skill sets such as communication, problem solving, customer- oriented skills, technical skills the ability to learn and interpret.

● Ability to communicate both orally and written effectively by attentively listening. Public Affairs Specialist, 02/2016 – 02/2017

U.S. Navy, DINFOS NAVY DETACHMENT, Ft. Meade, MD 40 hours per week KHAREE A. POSTELL

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Responsible for independently planning, designing, and carryout public affairs programs, campaigns, projects, studies or other major functions, informing supervisor/leadership of progress as appropriate. Ensure our organization’s interest was the primary focus with precise strategy.

● Generated new ideas/concepts for new programs, policies, studies and approaches in one or more subject area. Prepared comprehensive findings/study results in Point Paper/white Paper/Decision Papers, Power Points and Briefs for Management.

● Executed Public Affairs duties, including media relations, press releases and event coordination.

● Conducted interviews and wrote articles for internal and external publications.

● Managed Social Media accounts to promote Navy initiatives and events.

● Provided vital report and articles for publication.

● Provided timely explanation of variances and justifications between actual results/forecast with corrective actions and recommendations to leadership. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 12/2023

Relevant Coursework:

Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Behavior Analysis, Project Management and Behaviors in Work Environment, Critical Thinking, Quantitative Analysis Associates of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 08/2022 Relevant Coursework:

Leadership, Quality Management, Quantitative Analysis, Marketing - Customer Service Skills/Training

Strong Communications Skills Customer Service Skills Analytical Skills Project/Program Management Skills Computer Skills Fingerprinting Skills

Intelligence Analysis Message Traffic Analysis

Network Analysis/Administration Software Administration Leadership Organizational Leadership

Mentoring Coaching

Supervision/prioritization

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Microsoft Suite (PP, Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio), Oracle E-Business Suite (GCSS-MC), Excel, Access AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Good Conduct Medal Sailor of the Quarter

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Navy E Ribbon Sea Service Deployment

Expert Riffle Sharpshooter Pistol

Defense Service Navy Commendations Joint Service Commendation Achievement Honorable Discharge

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