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Aaron Oder
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Retired Army Major with over 20 years of leadership and operational management experience. Focused on driving team success through strategic planning, risk assessment, and compliance with complex regulations, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in human resource services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator
Stetson University College Of Law
Gulfport, Florida
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Coordinated faculty meeting and academic event schedules, ensuring effective collaboration and communication within Stetson University College of Law.
- Organized travel arrangements, including accommodations and transportation logistics for faculty.
- Tracked expenses and processed invoices promptly, contributing to accurate budget management and financial oversight.
- Managed office supplies and inventory, supporting seamless daily operations and resource availability.
Logistics Desk Officer Analyst
Sercos, Inc.
Rock Island, Illinois
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered detailed briefings on LOGCAP events and projects in Africa to US Army LOGCAP civilian and military executives, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Prepared comprehensive common operational picture (COP) reports on logistical services, projects, personnel accountability, and finances for the Army's Logistical Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) in Africa.
- Facilitated international virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams with armed forces in Africa, Europe, and United States, enhancing collaboration and communication.
- Compiled and organized reports, meeting notes, and documents for executives, streamlining information access and improving workflow.
- Developed PowerPoint logistical processes flowcharts.
Inventory Analyst
Ernst and Young
Rock Island, Illinois
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepared Rock Island Arsenal garrison to pass a federal government real property inventory audit using Real Property Asset Management (RPAM) and DPW Analysis and Reporting Tool (DART) software.
- Created real property audit reports using RPAM for review, supporting thorough inventory analysis.
- Validated historical key property documents using DART system to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Compiled and photographed documents into PDF for submission to RPAM software, facilitating QA/QC process.
Contract Specialist
Department of the Army
Rock Island, Illinois
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Authored Department of the Army contracts utilizing different contract software, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with federal acquisition requirements, verifying financial accuracy and confirming adequate funding.
- Interpreted and adhered to federal, defense and army acquisition regulations.
- Prepared contracts for acquisition of services, supplies, and vehicles, ensuring compliance with Department of the Army standards.
HR Advisor and Trainer
US Army
Rock Island, Illinois
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Guided company Commanders and Human Resource Specialists in enhancing HR programs and processes through targeted training and advice.
- Coached leaders and employees on people management, communication, conflict resolution, team dynamics, and organizational design, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Collaborated with US Army Reserves, Army National Guard Bureau, First Army directorates and training brigades to plan and execute readiness assessment events that assisted over 600 reserve and guard units
- Coordinated multiple calendars and delivered human resource reports to senior executive leaders, ensuring aligned communication and informed decision-making.
- Developed an Army Reserve and National Guard-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) database consisting of over 200 hyperlinked SOPs/Tactical SOPs (TACSOps).
HR Manager
US Army
Fort Riley, Kansas
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Sought by Sr. Executives to provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Managed HR processes and advised senior executives overseeing 800 personnel; supervised seven HR personnel.
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Improved HR department of seven personnel by establishing efficient processes, programs, and training initiatives.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partnering with the legal department as needed/required.
- Maintained over 800 sensitive and confidential records, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Utilized HRIS systems including COPS, TOPMIS, EDAS, and EMILPO to generate detailed reports for analysis.
Deputy HR Manager
US Army
Grafenwohr, Germany
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Accountable for 2,800 personnel and provided HR guidance to senior leadership. Interpreted and enforced HR policies and procedures. Supervised seven personnel.
- Reviewed and ensured compliance of all awards, promotions, and processes with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new personnel, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization. and out-processing over 2,000 personnel.
- Developed detailed Excel trackers for personnel strength management and evaluations to enhance data accuracy.
- Managed over five events and projects, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
Operations Officer
US Army
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Developed and published HR and operations orders to streamline processes and ensure compliance.
- Constructed and briefed Sr. Executives bi-weekly PowerPoint presentations on all HR operations and projects.
- Maintained accurate reports and files while demonstrating strong attention to detail in all tasks.
- Managed tasks efficiently by prioritizing within timelines and adapting to changing priorities.
- Collaborated as part of a fast-paced client-oriented department.
- Exercised independent judgment in decision-making processes..
Deputy HR Plans and Operations
US Army
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Prepared human resources employee strength reports for over 20,000 personnel, enabling Human Resources Director to inform senior executive leadership.
- Prepared human resources employee strength reports of over 20,000 personnel for Human Resources Director to present to senior executive leadership.
- Acted as liaison between HR staff and Operations and Intelligence Center staff to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Authored an HR standard operating procedure for operations orders for the HR Division.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZBS - Geography
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSBasic and Advanced Human Resources Management Courses -
U.S Army
Fort Jackson, SCSkills
- Administrative management
- Meeting coordination
- Project oversight
- Budget management
- Information management
- Database management
- Process optimization
- Risk management
- Team management
- Training strategies
- Attention to detail
- Communication effectiveness
Affiliations
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Member, Society of Human Resource Management
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator
Stetson University College Of Law
07.2026 - 08.2026
Logistics Desk Officer Analyst
Sercos, Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2022
Inventory Analyst
Ernst and Young
07.2020 - 03.2021
Contract Specialist
Department of the Army
11.2018 - 07.2019
HR Advisor and Trainer
US Army
09.2015 - 08.2018
HR Manager
US Army
03.2013 - 08.2015
Deputy HR Manager
US Army
07.2011 - 03.2013
Operations Officer
US Army
07.2010 - 01.2011
Deputy HR Plans and Operations
US Army
08.2009 - 07.2010
MBA - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
BS - Geography
University of Southern Mississippi
Basic and Advanced Human Resources Management Courses -
U.S Army