SAP
Bryan Kershaw
Human Resources Professional
Bethpage,United States
Summary
Seasoned Operations and Human Resources Manager with 15 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations, HR and Maintenance Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
Farmingdale, NY
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Plan and record completion of all required individual training for over 70 personnel such as comprehensive resiliency, HIPAA, PII, EO, sexual harassment prevention and physical fitness readiness.
- Submit Purchase Requisitions using ERP, utilizing government purchase card, to procure lodging for over twenty personnel every month.
- Track work orders on organizational assigned equipment within SAP.
- Manage random monthly drug testing for over 70 employees.
- Work in conjunction with plans and personnel section to develop and improve specific operational metrics.
- Create Storyboards to record specific training event results in order to capture accomplishments and shortcomings for superiors.
- Identify procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity and help organization evolve and grow
- Review and evaluate program policies, procedures, and operations to determine appropriate action to take in response to administrative issues.
- Complete forms or entering data online in order to initiate personnel actions (e.g., employee awards, promotions, reassignments, demotions).
- Establish positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, missed deadlines and unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Plan and resource personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Maintain files, records, calendars, and schedules.
- Use spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) to enter data, track information, and generate reports.
- Use standard word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word) to draft, review, and revise correspondence, reports, or other documents.
- Perform data entry with high level of accuracy using software applications and databases (e.g., Microsoft Access) to gather and/or analyze data.
- Serve as point of contact for travel-related administrative tasks (e.g., verifying travel authorizations, certifying travel vouchers, ensuring travel reimbursements are made, handling travel arrangements, etc.)
- Serve as custodian for property/equipment and perform activities such as maintain logbooks, maintain records, and ensure maintenance is performed on schedule.
- Establish and maintain Army sustainment information networks supporting current sustainment information systems using Combat Automated Information Systems Interface (CAISI) and Combat Service Support Very Small Aperture Terminal (CSS VSAT).
- Test and troubleshoot information system software and hardware
- Direct acquisition, installation and testing of network hardware.
- Secure and connect private networks.
- Maintain prescribed network software configurations to support consistent and reliable infrastructure performance levels.
- Resolve issues and escalate problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Diagnose and execute resolution for network and server issues.
Senior Human Resources Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
Ronkonkoma, NY
09.2006 - 07.2017
- Complete quarterly classified government reports to account for medical and training deployment availability of over 500 personnel across three states.
- Use technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Instruct senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Work with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Coordinate technical training and personal development classes for employees.
- Distribute resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs.
- Automate office operations while managing correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Maintain optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reduce process lags by accurately managing confidential records for staff members.
Maintenance Supervisor
Department Of Defense
Farmingdale, NY
12.2002 - 09.2006
- Establish and document protocols for preventive maintenance procedures to decrease equipment issues and to reduce downtime.
- Monitor safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Optimize supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost organizational readiness.
Security Screener
Department Of Homeland Security, TSA
Flushing, NY
07.2002 - 12.2002
- Conduct carry-on and checked baggage searches to locate prohibited items such as weapons.
- Conduct bag searches and perform pat-downs of passengers to maintain secure, safe premises.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Carson, CO
07.1996 - 05.2002
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, trucks, tanks, trailers and other heavy equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Nyack College
Nyack 11.2003 - 05.2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO 06.2001 - 05.2002
Skills
Risk analysis and management
Performance evaluations
Equal opportunities facilitation
Organizational development
Records management
Training programs
Additional Information
Security Clearance: Secret level security clearance (2018 - present)
Software
PeopleSoft
Oracle
NFocus / Trax Solutions
Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Timeline
Operations, HR and Maintenance Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2017 - 10.2022
Senior Human Resources Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2006 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Nyack College
11.2003 - 05.2010
Maintenance Supervisor
Department Of Defense
12.2002 - 09.2006
Security Screener
Department Of Homeland Security, TSA
07.2002 - 12.2002
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
06.2001 - 05.2002
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.1996 - 05.2002