AMY EWALD
Hudson,WI
Summary
A workforce and talent development expert with more than 17 years of experience specializing in sourcing, organizing, and deploying diverse talent on behalf of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Responsible for the day-to-day operation................Proven ability to influence and work effectively across all levels of an organization. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Commander Support Staff
Minneapolis
12.2020 - Current
- Manages military personnel programs and advises commanders and Airmen on Air Force personnel policy
- Manages a myriad of Air Force programs including; assignments, promotions, evaluations, separations, retirements, benefits, entitlements, retention, classification, awards, decorations, retraining, casualty, personnel reliability, and personnel readiness programs
- Determines program eligibility and counsels’ airmen on career progression
- Manages and executes force management tools such as force management boards, selective reenlistment and bonus programs
- Counsels’ airmen on reenlistment opportunities, benefits, and entitlements
- Advises commanders and provides reports and statistics to make personnel decisions.
- Manages data analysis products and ensures the accuracy of both deployed and in-garrison personnel data
- Creates, interprets, and audits management assessments products and transaction registers and identifies mismatches
- Advises commanders and Airmen to resolve discrepancies and ensures the accuracy of personnel data
- Routinely crosschecks data from MILPDS, PRDA and CHRIS Database with source documents in the personnel records to ensure accuracy.
- Prepares and processes administrative support actions relating to unit programs such as fitness, in and out-processing, evaluations
- Manages leave web program
- Maintains suspense system for personnel actions and correspondence
- Maintains and monitors duty status changes
- Provides customers with guidance on how to use web-based applications for personnel actions
- Prepares and processes Articles 15, letters of reprimand, investigation reports, unfavorable information files, and separation actions.
Personnel/Force Management
MN Air National Guard
Minneapolis, MN
02.2015 - 12.2020
- Provides HR support and advises on a range of HR related matters to include hiring of employees, policies and other employee relations issues.
- Builds solid relationships with directors and managers at all levels
- Participates on special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintained personnel records of service members including promotions and transfers.
- Processed incoming and outgoing correspondence related to military personnel matters.
- Entered new enlistment forms into the system in order to create an official record of each recruit.
- Responded to requests for information regarding military personnel policies and procedures.
- Verified accuracy of all documentation pertaining to military personnel before submitting it for processing.
- Updated daily rosters reflecting changes in unit assignments or duties performed by individual soldiers.
- Maintained confidentiality when dealing with sensitive personal information regarding military personnel records.
- Established, maintained and updated employee files.
- Provided customer service support to service members and their families.
- Prepared reports on personnel matters using Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Public Health Technician
MN Air National Guard
Duluth, MN
11.2010 - 02.2015
- Responsible for education and training of Occupational Health standards
- Control disease transmission
- Overseas medical clearances for deploying personnel
- Conduct food safety and defense program
- Conduct hearing exams
- Infection Control Program Management
Operations Management
MN Air National Guard
Duluth
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Managed projects from start to finish, ensuring schedules are met, materials are available and everything stays on budget
- Working with Engineers, military and civilian contractors
- Keeping in mind environmental concerns
- Develop, monitor and manage work order priority program
Office Assistant
Twin Ports Paper and Supply
Duluth
09.2002 - 03.2007
- Employed within a family run business with responsibilities including employee payroll, accounts receivable/payable, deliveries and sales analytics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
St. Mary’s University
Minneapolis, MN01.2010
Associate of Arts - Public Health
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 01.2007
Skills
- Clerical Support
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Document processing
- Training Coordination
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Report Preparation
- Data Analysis
- Personnel Management
Timeline
Commander Support Staff
12.2020 - Current
Personnel/Force Management
MN Air National Guard
02.2015 - 12.2020
Public Health Technician
MN Air National Guard
11.2010 - 02.2015
Operations Management
MN Air National Guard
08.2009 - 11.2010
Office Assistant
Twin Ports Paper and Supply
09.2002 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
St. Mary’s University
Associate of Arts - Public Health
Community College of The Air Force