ALEXANDRIA REED
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Senior Human Resources Manager leveraging 20+ years of comprehensive military experience in managing and executing Human Resources functions with history of improving policies, operations and solving problems while engaging in ambiguity, change, and shifting priorities. Collects, organizes and evaluates key data to improve HR decision-making process. Career supported with a Secret Clearance, Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development and a SPHR certification (anticipated July 2024).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
02.2021 - Current
- Serves as Senior Human Resources (HR) Manager dedicated to execution and oversight of all HR functions in support of more than 760 active-duty employees
- Assemble and shares formal and informal employee insights to drive value-added HR initiatives in alignment with business leaders to enhance overall operational effectiveness
- Led development and implemented new policies and processes for compensation, benefits, talent acquisition and onboarding for 760 employees
- Successfully led HR team through four success internal audits on HR processes and actions, resulting in 100% pass rate, significant improvement for the team
- Actively listen to employees and provide them coaching regarding possible next steps in their career.
HR Operations Manager
United States Army
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Led delivery of all HR support operations to seven organizations supporting more than 8,000 military, Department of Defense civilian employees, and contract employees
- Traveled throughout the Region to conduct HR audits within the organization to identify, prevent and eliminate deficiencies; made recommendations to improve performance
- Cross-trained leadership teams and other employees in execution of administrative actions in response to COVID-19 safety protocols, ensuring zero degradation in efficiency
- Filled over 10 vacant positions through consistent analysis of manpower and communication with all departments to identify and post positions.
Senior Instructor, Drill Sergeant
United States Army
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Led a team of two instructors in delivery of initial training for more than 350 personnel
- Mentored new instructors and provided guidance on effective classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Managed maintenance and accountability of over $350K worth of government equipment and supplies
- Synchronized operations with 18 partner agencies, receiving, integrating, and processing over 7,500 basic training trainees.
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
12.2013 - 12.2016
- Sr HR Manager for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, largest tri-service medical center supporting over 1,600 employees
- Contributed to business strategy by helping to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structure and processes
- Utilized as company SME in training of employees and management on specialty-related HR topics
- Facilitated training for performance management processes, trained over 1,300 employees on the new performance appraisal process and documentation; enhanced and formalized staff performance reviews.
Human Resources Manager
United States Army
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Led execution and delivery of HR functions and services to more than 280 employees while overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Facilitated quarterly Equal Opportunity training for over 250 employees resulting in 100% compliance rate
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC09.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2018
Skills
- Onboarding
- Career Development
- Proficient Communicator
- Employee Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- Collaboration with Operation Teams
- Attention to Detail
- HR analytics
- HR policies and procedures
- Building morale
- Succession Planning
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365, Mac / Microsoft Windows
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
02.2021 - Current
HR Operations Manager
United States Army
10.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Instructor, Drill Sergeant
United States Army
12.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
12.2013 - 12.2016
Human Resources Manager
United States Army
11.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
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