Personable Human Resources Specialist with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives. Strong analytical skills and committed to implementing HR policies and procedures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Human Resource Specialist GS-0201-9
US Navy – Navy Recruiting Processing Station
05.2023 - Current
Supervises both civilian employees and military members
Technical expert/advisor and liaison between the Operations Officer, the Chief Recruiter, the Navy Liaison Office and USMEPCOM
Ensures LMS record equivalencies for mandatory training to assist the agency to meet DoD/Federal regulatory compliance
Performs various assignments involving data reporting, system interface data testing, troubleshooting, and advising on problem resolution
The point of contact for frequent inquiries with agencies outside of the Department of Defense to inquire with local gang task force units in determining tattoo approvals, police departments and courts to verify applicant adjudications and schools to determine education statuses
Keeping in direct contact with Navy Recruiting Command policy, waivers, medical and legal offices verifying applicant eligibility, qualifications, and ratings for complex technical, professional, and scientific positions; explain qualifications determinations to supervisors, managers, and job applicants
Counsel and advise in human resource administration as it relates to staffing and placement functions
Work with managers and supervisors to determine long and short-range staffing needs and necessary recruitment efforts and incentives
Advise management officials on applicability of merit promotion program, philosophic and procedural requirements pertaining to positions in assigned organizations
Established clear performance expectations for team members regarding their role in managing resources efficiently.
Human Resource Assistant GS-0203-7
US Navy – Navy Recruiting Processing Station
05.2022 - 05.2023
Served as a Human Resources Assistant in the processing element of the Navy Liaison Office
Provided administrative support to the record maintenance and accountability, and enlistment processing
Questioned applicants to obtain and/or verify complete data required for final data processing of forms and records for entry into the military service
Reviewed notes and corrected discrepancies when differences occur
Gathered information, not previously disclosed, which would bear on moral or physical suitability for enlistment
Referred applicants with additional disclosed information to the appropriate enlistment, recruiting, or processing authority
Verified applicants’ Emergency Data Records
Fingerprints applicants using Command automated system(s), ensuring fingerprints are classifiable (acceptable)
Transmitted fingerprints electronically to the investigating agency Office of Personnel Management (OPM) /Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); initiating background check
Reconciles fingerprint transaction history reports ensuring acceptance of fingerprint records at OPM/FBI
Improved communication between departments through regular updates and collaborative meetings.
Facilitated smooth operations by promptly addressing employee concerns or issues as they arose.
Provided support across multiple departments as needed to maintain operational efficiency during peak periods.
Human Resources Manager
US Navy (USN)
11.2006 - 03.2020
Advancing through progressively responsible personnel administration, operations management, recruiting, and recruiter training roles supporting global US Navy objectives
Direct recruiting operations to build and sustain continuous pipeline of candidates; interview, screen, and evaluate candidate qualifications for alignment with organizational requirements
Provide individualized career counseling and advice on opportunities, available benefits, entitlements, and incentives