Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months
2-1 Infantry Battalion S1, 2-2 SBCT, I Corps, US Army (USA and Afghanistan) 2011 - Present
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, S1 SUPERVISOR (Retired)
➢ Subject Matter Expert and adviser to the Battalion Commander and Human Resources Director on all administrative matters, and interpretation and guidance of regulations and technical instructions. Supervised, planned and assigned work for three Human Resources Managers and six Human Resources Specialists.
➢ Ensured the personnel readiness of over 881 Soldiers and civilian employees.
➢ Directly responsible for personnel readiness processing prior and post deployment to Afghanistan. Responsible for Deployed Theater Accountability System (DTAS) and Deployed Status Report (DSR) management system, Joint Personnel Status Reporting, and Awards and Emergency Leaves.
➢ Administered design, integration, retrieval, dissemination and presentation of Human Resources reports and statistics to the serviced population and the Command Team.
➢ Resolved complex personnel issues related to newly arriving personnel, personnel losses to other assignments, promotions, duty status, job classification changes, life insurance beneficiary elections and emergency contact information in accordance with specific Army Regulations.
➢ Maintained accountability for over $700, 000 worth of equipment without loss or damage throughout numerous exercises and deployment.
➢ Supervised the processing of over 1200 End of Tour and Valor Awards, Combat Badges, civilian and local national awards, and Purple Hearts, and their submission to higher HQs.
➢ Developed, implemented and managed a training program designed for efficient development of newly arriving subordinate human resources personnel.
➢ Applauded for his efforts in publishing internal Battalion Garrison Standard Operating Procedures for HR Operations that became the standard across the Brigade.
Headquarters, 1st Armored Division G1, USAREUR, US Army (Germany and Iraq) 2008 - 2011
SR HR Manager, Plans & Operations Supervisor and Division Liaison
➢ Supervised developing of plans for war-fighting and training operations. Managed two Human Resources Managers and four Human Resources Specialists.
➢ Coordinated with USAREUR G1 on personnel tasking's for the Division.
➢ Collaborated directly with G3 and G5 Planners on Division level operations in order to ensure appropriate personnel service support in accordance with pertinent regulations and directives as applied to European Theater.
➢ Analyzed new requirements received from higher HQs and HQDA; recommended actions to implement plans to Division G1 and developed short and long range programs and policies.
➢ Collected and analyzed critical personnel information for organization strength manning reports to senior leaders of approximately 27, 000 personnel.
➢ Designed a comprehensive spreadsheet in order to streamline weekly reconciliation of the United States Division-Center Significant Activities, which decreased the time required to prepare the brief for the Commanding General.
➢ Developed and executed Personnel Management Systems and established Standard Operating Procedures for the operation of HR Systems and records keeping.
➢ Singlehandedly developed a SharePoint Portal allowing clear tracking of V Corps personnel across the Battalion and maintenance of their records.
USAG Wiesbaden MPD, IMCOM, US Army (Germany) 02/2008 - 12/2008
Senior Human Resources Manager
➢ Senior Human Resources Manager for a multifunctional Military Personnel Division supporting over 1500 active duty and reserve Soldiers, 750 civilians and 500 local nationals in over 75 separate units.
➢ Senior adviser to civilian MPD Chief on Human Resources matters; implemented innovative solutions to complex HR systems problems dealing with accurate data management and retrieval.
➢ Supervised processing of Permanent Change of Station, Temporary Change of Station, NATO, Inter-Theater Transfer, Continuous Overseas Tout, In-Place Continuous Overseas Tour, Good Conduct Medals, Foreign Language Proficiency Pay, and Foreign Service Tour Extension.
Headquarters, 1st Armored Division G1, USAREUR, US Army (Germany and Iraq) 2006 - 2008
Senior Human Resources Manager, Soldier Support Branch Supervisor
➢ Served as a Senior Human Resources Manager and supervisor of the Soldier Support Branch of the 1st Armored Division and task organized units consisting of over 27, 000 personnel.
➢ In charge of four Human Resources Managers and 12 Human Resources Specialists.
➢ Supervised completion of over 5000 MOS/Medical Retention Boards, Line-of-Duty Investigations, Congressional Inquiries and awards.
➢ Designed, upgraded and transformed 4th Iraqi Division's daily and monthly Personnel Status report which became utilized across Iraqi Army.
➢ Designed reconciliation of Pay Battle Drill for the Iraqi 4th Division resulting in $18, 000 savings.
➢ Flawlessly managed over $500, 000 both Operations and Maintenance Army and Transition Team Implementation funds as a Pay Agent and Contractor's Representative without any discrepancies.
B Detachment, 55th PSB, 1st PERSCOM, USAREUR, US Army (Germany and Kuwait) 2004 - 2006
Senior Personnel Manager, First Sergeant
➢ Served as a Senior Personnel Manager (First Sergeant) for MTOE Personnel Services Detachment comprised of 45 Soldiers, 18 civilians and 7 local nationals, providing personnel services to over 20, 000 customers in three geographically dispersed locations.
➢ Managed, developed, trained and coached all his subordinates to maximize performance and productivity and build esprit de corps.
➢ Directly responsible for budget in excess of $1 million without incurring any losses or discrepancies.
➢ Supervised day to day operations and ensured adequate resource allocations and training.
➢ Provided direction, motivation and guidance to all his HR professionals on tactical and technical manners. Managed all evaluations, promotions, and upward or lateral moves within the Detachment. Responsible for strategic planning, personnel utilization, all Detachment Personnel Services Operations, training and development.
➢ Directed and ensured successful deployment of 55 Soldiers into the OIF Theater and sustained the unit's and Soldier's livelihood in multi-national environment once deployed.
Various Supervisory Positions in Human Resources 1993 - 2004
Fort Sill, OK, Fort Lewis, WA, Korea, Turkey, Kosovo and Germany
software Skills
Expert in all Microsoft Office products, and numerous HRISs and online programs.
Completed 4 classes. Will graduate May 2016.
