Human Resources Manager

Profile

Dynamic, personable professional with a successful 5-year track record in Human Resources Management and Operations. Motivated and highly adaptable expert with a demonstrated ability to thrive in intense environments while learning, managing, and mastering complicated programs. An ambassador with full mastery of team-building and leadership skills; judgment and decision making proficiency has been honed through over 9-years in leadership positions.

Skills Summary

Leadership

Project Management

Training

Communication

Adv. Microsoft Office

HRIS; PeopleSoft

Written Correspondence

Change Management

Professional History

OPERATIONS OFFICER. – Vandenberg AFB, CA

30th Force Support Squadron, 2010 to Present

Assisted in leading/managing over 425 military and civilian personnel across 5 diverse sections to include: Marketing, Accounting, Training, Human Resources, Education Center, Fitness Center, Dining Facility, Lodging etc.

Headed Change Management Initiatives for Vandenberg Air Force Base; educated Management and Employees

Requested by name to lead a Staff Assistance Visit team to prepare the Pentagon Military Personnel Section and 11th Force Support Squadron for upcoming Unit Compliance Inspections; ensured their compliance with Federal HR Management functions; the Force Support Squadron Director lauded "outstanding" job

Supervised the training section which tracked career information on 425 members; ensured proper training and currency

Organized lodging and provisions on short notice for approximately 200 emergency responders twice during two separate fires; both natural disasters were squelched in less than 24 hours with zero structural damage and zero injuries

Served as head of compliance; managed inspections on 5 sections and over 500 items; ensured adherence to all policies

Highly successful! 9 years of experience in highly demanding leadership positions; promoted to lead Human Resource Manager one year ahead of peers and promoted to Operations Officer six years ahead of peers!

Service Commitment was successfully completed; separated under honorable conditions

CHIEF OF MILITARY PERSONNEL – Vandenberg AFB, CA

30th Force Support Squadron, 2009-2010

Led dynamic Human Resources team of 42 to support over 20,000 individuals and 26 organizations; governed Human Resources guidance, provided leadership, evaluated processes, developed and monitored proficiency for 12 work-centers

Expertly actualized hundreds of change management initiatives; informed all employees and briefed executive leadership

Headed Change Management Initiatives for Vandenberg Air Force Base; educated Management and Employees

Spearheaded extensive undertaking to realign 30 positions due to manning merger; increased efficiencies and helped design new structure and better alignment for positions; the merger proved highly successful and is still going strong 3 years later

Oversaw compensation, benefits, & appraisals; ensured quality support despite cut-backs, limited budget & turn-over

Highly involved in process improvements initiatives utilizing “lean” thinking; increased value and eliminated waste

Proven track record of results and recognition; garnered the 30th Force Support Squadron’s officer of the year award for 2009, four quarterly awards over three years, and a multiple organization award, 4th quarter 2010: first out of 28 officers!

Promoted to higher position

CHIEF OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT – Vandenberg AFB, CA

30th Force Support Squadron, 2008-2009

Led Human Resources team of 12 members in performance of 7 key functions supporting 2,900 personnel.; managed and quality checked promotions, bonuses, separations, retirements and re-assignments

Documented employee performance in official appraisals/reviews; versed in several diverse appraisal processes

Named Force Support Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for the 1st and 4th quarter of 2008 Officer in Charge of a 33 member Personnel Deployment Function recognized as Professional during the 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection

Translated mission essential data as the Emergency Operations Center representative; vital component to the Casualty Support Team being selected as an Operational Readiness Inspection Professional Team

Promoted to higher position

SQUADRON SECTION COMMANDER– Vandenberg AFB, CA

576 Flight Test Squadron, 2006-2008

Led 14 technicians in performance of Human Resources, Information Technology and Administrative functions in support of 3 organizations and directed information technology for 350 computers and users

Expertly guided realignment and organization of 50 Human Resources positions. Helped brief over 3,000 individuals on new Human Resources service design function. Counseled members and revamped admin programs

Promoted to higher position after leaving the unit in great condition!

Education

-- AIR FORCE ACADEMY – Colorado Springs, CO

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Spanish, 2006

-- PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY – Malibu, CA

Masters in Business Administration, Projected 2013

--References, transcripts and DD214 available upon request

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