Adam Fisher
North Smithfield,RI
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Summary
Dedicated Personnel Specialist with 4 years Active Duty and 7 years Air National Guard experience managing military personnel programs, database updates, customer service operations, and unit readiness. I am eager to leverage my extensive background in force management, evaluations, and entitlements to directly support mission execution for the 143d Operations Group.
Work History
Human Resources Administration
Air Force Air National Guard (TEMP AGR)
North Kingstown, RI
04.2025 - 09.2026
- DEERS & Benefits Management: Served as Site Security Manager for DEERS/RAPIDS; processed 1,500+ CAC/USID cards and executed 300+ database updates while formally counseling Airmen on military benefits and Tricare entitlements.
- Leave Program Administration: Directed the base military leave program as primary POC; oversaw auditing for 100+ requests, ensuring accurate reporting and accountability.
- Personnel Readiness (FCP): Audited and rehabilitated the base Family Care Plan (FCP) program; tracked down discrepancies and coordinated comprehensive updates to guarantee deployment readiness and compliance for all affected personnel.
- IPR & PERSCO Functions: Performed Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) duties as a DCAPES-certified operator; drafted and processed CED and NATO orders to ensure strict personnel accountability for contingency operations.
- MilPDS Personnel Actions: Maintained personnel data integrity by executing routine and complex updates in MilPDS, specifically processing base-wide reenlistments, extensions, promotions, and awards & decorations.
- SDAP Program Management: Managed the base Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) program; verified Airman eligibility and processed system updates to ensure accurate, timely financial entitlements.
Personnel Specialist
Air Force Air National Guard (DSG)
North Kingstown, RI
02.2019 - 03.2025
- Promotions Management: Directed promotions program E1-E6, processing over 350 enlisted promotion actions; audited eligibility criteria and updated personnel data system to ensure accurate rank progression.
- DEERS & Benefits Operations: Served as DEERS Verifying Official, processing over 500 CAC and USID cards; verified dependent eligibility and updated DEERS profiles to secure access to military benefits and medical entitlements.
- Contingency & Readiness Support (PERSCO/IPR): Augmented Installation Personnel Readiness office by executing Personnel Deployment Function line operations and streamlining out-processing procedures to maintain personnel accountability for deploying forces.
- Awards & Recognitions: Processed and updated over 200 awards and decorations; ensured timely recognition of Airmen's achievements and maintained accurate official military personnel records.
Personnel Specialist
Air Force - Active Duty
Dover Air Force Base, Dover, DE
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Evaluations & Force Management: Supported wing-level evaluation programs for Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs) and Officer Performance Reports (OPRs); tracked suspenses, audited rating chains, and updated MilPDS to ensure 100% compliance and timely record submission.
- Acted as a DEERS Verifying Official (VO); managed front-line customer service operations, executing critical personnel record updates including marriages, divorces, births, and dependent benefit updates.
- TR & Personnel Records Management: Supported duty status and TR record management; maintained personnel data integrity across local registers and military personnel systems to ensure accurate tracking.
- Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR): Supported base-wide IPR functions; processed deployment availability codes and contingency records for effective pre-deployment processing, contributing to operational readiness.
Personnel Specialist
Air Force - Active Duty
Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed wing-level evaluation program; tracked, audited, processed enlisted performance reports (EPRs) and officer performance reports (OPRs) for active duty personnel, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
- Coordinated awards and decorations program; vetted official submissions, updated personnel records in MilPDS, and ensured accurate documentation of military honors and service awards.
- Acted as a DEERS Verifying Official in an overseas environment; executed CAC/ID card issuances, updated dependent entitlements, and provided direct administrative support to military members and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI01.2020
Skills
- Human resources management
- Benefits & Entitlements Counseling
- Records Auditing & Data Integrity
- Suspense tracking
- Personnel Readiness & Accountability
- In / Out-Processing Administration
- Suspense & Workflow Tracking
- Customer Service & Airman Counseling
- Executive Administrative Support
- Briefing & Group Facilitation
Timeline
Human Resources Administration
Air Force Air National Guard (TEMP AGR)
04.2025 - 09.2026
Personnel Specialist
Air Force Air National Guard (DSG)
02.2019 - 03.2025
Personnel Specialist
Air Force - Active Duty
05.2017 - 01.2019
Personnel Specialist
Air Force - Active Duty
05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Rhode Island College
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Community College of Rhode Island