Aqel King
Washington,District Of Columbia
Summary
Professional HR Assistant bringing strong knowledge of HR resource policies and procedures. Mastery of Microsoft Office and HRIS software. Outstanding time management and organizational skills. Human Resources Assistant with a passion for performing support duties and process work within HR department. Skilled at multitasking, handling appointments, organizing and preparing reports and logs. Follows procedures and applies HR knowledge to accomplish tasks and duties. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Administrator
154th Legal Operations Detachment
Alexandria, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Leveraged internal HR databases to organize and maintain personnel records, enter employee data, and update previous data.
- Monitored compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Acted as a liaison between employees and upper-level management when needed.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Created presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint for senior management team members.
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored stock levels.
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory status and stock movements.
Supply Specialist
Army Reserve
Fort Belvoir, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Streamlined and monitored HAZMAT program by monitoring inventory and ordering supplies.
- Assessed each unit's unique equipment needs.
- Evaluated practices of personnel, tenant units and clients for regulatory compliance and initiated corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored trends with potential to affect supply accountability to identify and rectify performance factors.
- Verified completion of contract deliverables by signing off on existing agreements.
- Verified adherence to performance requirements through audit tracking.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts for accuracy purposes.
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Falls Church, VA
04.2017 - 09.2024
- Supervisor: William Marin 1 703-681-9245.
- Processes special pay requests for military personnel.
- Utilizes database to make entries regarding special pay tracking and accountability.
- Processes applications regarding special pay for the officer corps' of the Medical Department.
- Utilizes manuals, instructions, directives, and memoranda regarding Medical Department Special Pays.
- Provides administrative assistance to the Director for the Special Pays Branch of the Manpower and Personnel Division and the Branch Head for the Special Pays Division, similar to Office of Personnel management standards, interpretation, and knowledge of human resource criteria
- Liaised between employees and senior leadership to address inquiries, complete contract processing, and foster problem resolution.
- Checked stock received against written requisition to confirm order accuracy.
- Requisitioned new supplies and equipment.
- Evaluated and communicated trainee participation and performance in reports to management.
- Evaluated client processes, employee performance, and training progress to determine additional training needs.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
Supply Specialist
Virginia National Guard
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2019 - 05.2023
- 529TH Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.
- Receive, inspect, inventory, load/unload, store, issue and deliver supplies and equipment.
- Maintain an automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment.
- Issue and receive small arms.
- Secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas.
- Schedule and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons.
- Operate unit-level computers.
- Rolled out work procedures to align with National Guard regulations and standards.
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, District Of Columbia
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
- Revised and maintained master calendar for client appointments.
- Detailed and arranged logistics for conferences and seminars, including travel arrangements and venue reservations.
- Opened, read and wrote answers to routine letters and correspondence for executives.
- Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management, including executives and board of directors.
- Crafted proposals and memos using desktop publishing and word processing software.
- Oversaw executive schedules for team of company leaders.
- Made travel arrangements and reservations.
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
- Participated in frequent communication with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events.
- Supervised executive and management calendars while allocating tasks to administrative support team for smooth operational flow.
- Wrote and distributed executive meeting agendas and minutes to department heads and executive team members.
- Executed special objectives and projects in response to executive team and board member requests.
- Updated and implemented administrative and executive support policy changes and monitored effects.
- Recorded and maintained updated information on company services.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email and faxes.
HR Administrative Assistant
United States Marine Corps, Wounded Warrior Detachment
U.S. Marine Corps
Bethesda, MD
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Maintain 100% accountability of staffing packages submitted on behalf of the Readiness Division, Provided general administrative assistance to Marine Wounded Warriors and their families at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for medical treatment and recovery.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
- Coordinated project materials by managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets and updating reports.
- Reviewed and suggested improvements for diverse range of documentation, including interoffice correspondence, reports and presentations.
- Liaised with senior and executive administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.
HR Administrative Assistant
United States Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Quantico, VA
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Researched and processing request for administrative corrections to Marines fitness reports.
- Filed documents, delivered mail and performed bookkeeping to facilitate office operations of HR department.
- Automated office operations, including record tracking and data communications.
- Examined employee files to answer inquiries for assistance with personnel actions.
- Drove employee feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
- Optimized traceability, developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
- Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Maintained inventory in supply closet to prevent shortages.
HR Administrative Assistant
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Filed documents, delivered mail and performed bookkeeping to facilitate office operations of HR department.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
- Planned corporate events, conventions, meetings and gatherings.
- Optimized traceability, developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
- Automated office operations, including record tracking and data communications.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
- Maintained inventory in supply closet to prevent shortages.
- Coordinated project materials by managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets and updating reports.
- Monitored attendance records by taking note of staff vacation time, sick days and personal days.
- Reviewed and suggested improvements for diverse range of documentation, including interoffice correspondence, reports and presentations.
- Arranged travel and hotel accommodations for international and domestic business meetings and trips.
- Liaised with senior and executive administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Science- Psychology
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD05.2014
Associate of Science - Science, General Studies
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD12.2012
Skills
- Planning and organization
- Administrative skills
- Technologically savvy
- Assessing performance
- Understanding of HR policies
- Word processing
- Mediation expertise
- Compensation/payroll
- Personnel records maintenance
- MS Office
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Communication
- Spreadsheet creation
- Scheduling
- Travel Planning
- Event coordination
- Proper phone etiquette
- Mail management
- Professional and mature
- Administrative support specialist
- Excel spreadsheets
- Human resource laws knowledge
- Travel administration
- Executive presentation development
- Payroll
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Understands grammar
- Labor relations
- Legal administrative support
- Database management
Accomplishments
- Won letter of Appreciation for civilian of the quarter runner up FY19
- Certificate of Appreciation June 2014 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development In recognition and appreciation of participation in the White House directed Eagle Horizon Continuity exercise.
- Certificate of Appreciation December 2013 Combined Federal Campaign in recognition and appreciation for outstanding work as a key worker for the combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area.
Timeline
Human Resources Administrator
154th Legal Operations Detachment
10.2023 - Current
Supply Specialist
Army Reserve
05.2023 - Current
Supply Specialist
Virginia National Guard
06.2019 - 05.2023
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
04.2017 - 09.2024
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Federal Emergency Management Agency
04.2013 - 12.2014
HR Administrative Assistant
United States Marine Corps, Wounded Warrior Detachment
U.S. Marine Corps
02.2011 - 02.2012
HR Administrative Assistant
United States Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs
06.2009 - 11.2010
HR Administrative Assistant
United States Marine Corps
06.2007 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Science- Psychology
University of Maryland - University College
Associate of Science - Science, General Studies
University of Maryland - University College
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