Primary role implements and supports integrated prevention programs.
Collaboratively identifies, implements, and assesses public health-informed and evidence-based prevention policy, practices, programs and processes.
Supports healthy climate/culture to eliminate harassment, sexual violence, family violence and self-directed harm using a public health perspective and socio-ecological theoretical lens.
Serves as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provides program coordination and serves as the subject matter expert for the Region IPP program.
Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the regional leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups.
Serves as the Region liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships.
Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within the Region
Supervisor: Marian N. Knox (512-782-6203)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Human Resource Specialist/M-Day Position
Texas Army National Guard
07.2008 - Current
Joined to Texas Army National Guard as a Human Resource Specialist on the M-Day side and continuing with my Military Career in the HR Field, looking to expand in the Civilian World with my Military experience as a Subject Matter Expert in the HR Sector
Worked as an Equal Opportunity (EO) leader for the 72nd IBCT and familiarized myself with the Regulations regarding the Equal Opportunity (EO) military discrimination and complaint system
(CNGBM 9601.01 & NGR 600-21)
Worked with TMD and learn new skills regarding CDC Prevention which includes prevention and protective strategies for individuals, families, and communities
I feel that everyone can help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs, promoting prevention and resilience, and a committing to social change
Assisted the EO office and Sapper Office to create prevention programs for the 72IBCT leadership; in support of the climate culture within the Military; we're learning to identify risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors
Gained knowledge and training regarding the EEOC and how to implement the specific policies, procedures and guidelines related to the processing of federal sector employment discrimination are contained in this Complaints Processing Manual
Assigned as a Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) NCO for the 72IBCT and subordinate units that fall under the Brigade since 2019, conducting alcohol and substance abuse testing
Retention NCO for my current Battalion that falls under 72IBCT, ensuring that Soldiers have all available knowledge they need to reenlist and continue to serve.
Supervisor: SFC Rodriguez, Sergio (210-618-9068)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Human Resources Specialist
Department Of Defense (This Is A Federal Job)
05.2014 - 10.2023
Provide technical guidance to an organization in all aspects of separations, both voluntary and involuntary, flagging actions, retirements, transfers, special boards, and other special programs
Proficient in processing Enlisted Promotions, DD 214s and NGB 22s for Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) Soldiers
Proficient in ID Card Section; Making ID Cards for SMs, Dependent's, Spouses, and Retirees
Site Security Manager (SSM) Certified
Provide help with finance questions and problems Soldiers may be having with their pay
Proficient in pay system ATAAPS which includes entering, updating, and correction employee work schedules, status changes, labor charges, and time and attendance
Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, ADEA, and other federal and state employment related laws and regulations
Very strong in verbal and written communication skills
Subject Matter Expert in processing Federal and State Awards for State (Army J1) TXARNG
Assisted and organized board members and board applicant packets for all Boards, i.e.: Federal Recognition Boards (FEDREC), Selective Retention Boards (SRB), Enlisted Promotion System Board (EPS), Key Development Assignment Board (KDA), Enlisted Qualitative Retention Board (EQRB), Enlisted Leadership Board (ELB) and Awards Boards for Federal Awards
Process and Update data in the Soldiers records into the SIDPERs and iPERMS data systems manually in each individual Soldiers for their records to reflect their current information while serving in the Military, still learning the new IPSAA system, striving to be a subject matter expert (SME)
Proficient in updating and processing Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) and Officer Record Brief (ORB) Updates
Attention to detail, great communication skills
Very quick learner
Deployed From January 2017 through January 2018 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/ Operation Spartan.
Supervisor: Rhea Bradley (817-454-3366)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
HR Specialist/Supply Analyst
Department Of Defense(This Is A Federal Job)
04.2012 - 05.2014
Process and Update data in the Soldiers records into the SIDPERs and iPERMS data systems manually in each individual Soldiers for their records to reflect their current information
Process Brigade Level promotions from E-1 thru E-5 for enlisted Soldiers in the Brigade and supporting units in the field
Assisted ID Card/DEERS NCO in DEERS updates, pin resets, and new CACs for Soldiers
Assists the Supply NCO with the property book operations in inventory and storage management and helps maintain property book accountability
Familiarized with military standards and regulations governing logistics policies and procedures
Maintains property book accountability utilizing an automated system
Knowledgeable in Development, Analysis of Logistics Plans and Databases
Expert in the organization and function of activities involved in providing logistical support
Proficient in planning, coordinating, training, and evaluating units
Knowledgeable in commodities and budget management
Able to assist or resolve substantive issues pertaining to mobility and logistics
Knowledgeable on financial systems such as GFEBs in order to process payments properly for logistical support of the unit's
Develop, implement, and evaluate the logistics and property accountability policies for the organization
Analyze and develop supply/demand output for fielding execution
Performed PCMS on Military Vehicles assigned to Brigade
Superb ability to produce high quality work in a timely manner
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Rachel Colter (832-397-0568)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Military Education - Joint Staff Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention
01.2019
Military Education - Joint Staff Military Equal Opportunity Policy
01.2019
Military Education - Development of a Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention Plan
01.2019
Military Education - Joint Staff Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
01.2019
Military Education - Joint Staff Suicide Awareness and Prevention
01.2019
High school diploma -
05.2008
Skills
Payroll
Human resources
Budgeting
Organizational skills
Databases
Logistics
Leadership
Communication skills
Microsoft systems knowledge
Personalized Instruction
Evaluation procedures
Software Knowledge
Individualized Instruction
Conflict Resolution
Decision-Making
Relationship Building
Certification
Secret Clearance
Assessments
Written communication, Proficient, 05/01/23, Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity
Verbal communication, Proficient, 05/01/23, Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 05/01/23, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
Job Related Training
DOD SPARX Knowledge Training February 2023
Military Education in Joint Staff Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention January 2019
Military Education in Joint Staff Military Equal Opportunity Policy January 2019
Military Education in Development of a Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention Plan January 2019
Military Education in Joint Staff Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response January 2019
Military Education in Joint Staff Suicide Awareness and Prevention January 2019
Military Service
Army National Guard, United States, SGT, 07/09/08, Present
Timeline
Primary Prevention Specialist
Department Of Defense(This Is A Federal Job)
10.2023 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Department Of Defense (This Is A Federal Job)
05.2014 - 10.2023
HR Specialist/Supply Analyst
Department Of Defense(This Is A Federal Job)
04.2012 - 05.2014
Human Resource Specialist/M-Day Position
Texas Army National Guard
07.2008 - Current
Military Education - Joint Staff Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention
Military Education - Joint Staff Military Equal Opportunity Policy
Military Education - Development of a Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention Plan
Military Education - Joint Staff Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Military Education - Joint Staff Suicide Awareness and Prevention
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