Clifton E. Hughes
Bonaire,USA
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with extensive experience at Booz Allen, excelling in program management and employee engagement. Proven track record in implementing effective recruitment strategies and enhancing workforce development. Adept at leveraging critical thinking and communication skills to drive organizational success and achieve operational excellence.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
USFK and 8A Site Lead, Senior Associate
Booz Allen
Pyeongtaek, South Korea
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Led program and contract management for 3 major contracts with 8 work efforts across Republic of Korea.
- Oversaw 28 employees supporting 8th Army and U.S. Forces in Korea.
- Coordinated with Pacific Rim Integrated Management Team for marketing candidate screening and professional development.
- Captured $5 million contract to provide senior planners for J5 Alliance Military Coordination Cell.
- Transitioned 8th Army G5 work to Morpheus Omnibus contract vehicle successfully.
- Implemented HR policies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction across departments.
- Managed recruitment processes, attracting top talent while ensuring compliance with overseas labor laws and regulations.
- Managed employee relations by addressing concerns and facilitating conflict resolution.
- Conducted training sessions to improve workforce skills and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with leadership to design strategic workforce plans aligned with business goals.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
- Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Assessed HR processes alongside the corporate HR office and proposed improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Facilitated onboarding processes, improving integration of new hires into teams.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss concerns or suggestions.
- Resolved conflicts between different organizations or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and organization leads.
- Reviewed job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of duties assigned to each position.
- Ensured compliance with federal and overseas employment laws.
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices.
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes.
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
- Implemented organizational change initiatives effectively while minimizing disruption in operations.
- Used data and analytics to improve company processes for recruitment, selection and onboarding.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Organized team building activities to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Led employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
- Helped with employee transfers and referrals.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
8A Team Lead, Lead Associate
Booz Allen
Pyeongtaek, South Korea
03.2017 - 07.2022
- Managed the 8th Army Conditions based OPCON Transition Plan (COTP) working closely with the USFK J5 Alliance Military Coordination Cell (AMCC), J3 Joint Operations Coordination Element (JOCE), and CJ37 Evaluation and Certification team.
- Collaborated with CJ37 Evaluation and Certification team on Combined Component Command (CCC) certification for CGCC under direction of USFK Commander, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Leading a 7-person team working the Strategy, Policy, and Plans in G5, the Transformation team in Engineer, and exercise team in G37.
- Our team plays an integral part in the USFK Integrated Prioritized List (IPL) program. This program allows service components to address certain capability shortfalls in their respective commands. We work closely with USFK, USARPAC, PACOM and JCS level SMEs to address 8A capability shortfalls.
- Worked with ROK Ground Component Command (GCC) counterparts to identify and develop roles and functions of CGCC while managing Force Development Update (FDU) force structure through USARPAC and HQDA for future U.S. CGCC manning.
- Analyzed manning, force structure, task organization, and mission command relationships in developing new CGCC organization per USFK and 8A Commanders' directive, filling 18 vacant positions while coordinating with 8A staff and Army Reserve Engagement Team (ARET) to secure approval for combined spaces in CGCC HQ.
Deputy Director, Future Operations
G35, 8th Army
Seoul, South Korea
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Led more than 12 separate planning teams for 3 theater-level exercises to prepare for future conflicts.
- Provided Force Management and Force Integration oversight, resulting in the Command having visibility of force structure modifications for complex, emerging missions in personnel and equipment for the theater.
- Assessed and prioritized requests for personnel changes and equipment modifications from 8A assigned units, ensuring optimal resource allocation for mission readiness.
- Led a 7-person team to provide oversight to force structure changes and equipment fielding to 8A and associated units.
- Managed submission of FY16/17/18 Command Plan proposal, ensuring alignment with operational needs through 190 Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment (MTOE), 33 Temporary Duty Authorizations (TDA), and over 70 permanent orders to U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA).
- Documented and submitted 7 urgent operational requirements for war-fighting capabilities, facilitating timely response to emerging operational needs through Operational Needs Statement process.
- Led an 8-person team to coordinate the Korean Service Corps’ real-world mobilization planning ensuring the organization's ability to conduct its wartime mission.
Deputy Mission Crew Commander, Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System
461st Air Control Wing/116th Air Control Wing
Robins AFB, USA
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw aircrew during three deployments for Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations (SRO) missions, ensuring mission success in high-stakes environments.
- Led Army team in collaboration with U.S. Border Patrol, Coast Guard, and Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to conduct operations that disrupted drug trafficking into the U.S.
- Directed Army requirements for next generation aircraft development, influencing the procurement strategy for the E-8C replacement valued over $1.1B.
Deputy Commander
Khyber Joint Border Coordination Center
FOB Torkham, Afghanistan
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Supervised cross-dimension complexity of 20 multinational partners, facilitating six flag officer border meetings between Afghanistan and Pakistan to advance militarized border security agreements.
- Led 12-person team to implement intelligence and security systems at Khyber Pass outpost, enhancing counter-intelligence, local informant information gathering, and force protection for foreign partners and workforce.
- Ensured organizational readiness through modernization equipment requests and personnel resourcing, overseeing management of over $500K.
Intelligence Officer
Eighth U.S. Army, Intelligence Support Branch
Seoul, South Korea
08.2008 - 09.2012
- Directed all Corps, G2 Intelligence Operations during Operation KEY RESOLVE for the Eighth Army under the guidance of the Director of Intelligence.
- Directed $20 million intelligence resources budget, managing human capital and IT infrastructure to effectively support a staff of over 40 personnel.
- Synchronized and disseminated key threat reports to Eighth Army Commander and Director of Intelligence, enhancing decision-making during operations.
- Conducted quality control and editorial reviews on over 5,000 all-source intelligence products, ensuring U.S. and South Korean Commanders maintained situational awareness during critical engagements.
Deputy Mission Crew Commander, Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System
461st Air Control Wing/116th Air Control Wing
Robins AFB, USA
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Led 22-person team to deliver timely, real-world intelligence to U.S. ground troops, Joint Forces, and Coalition partners, contributing to saving numerous lives.
- Directly managed the production of over 200 all-source intelligence products derived from national through tactical reporting in direct support of special operations against high value.
- Led multiple teams and flew over 32 combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Intelligence support was critical in capturing or killing several high value targets.
- Coordinated the first ever AH-64 Apache Longbow support to Robins Air Force Base; subsequently working with AH-64s in Iraq on combat missions.
- Developed and coordinated outreach program educating Army leaders on Joint STARS program and capabilities while managing $300K budget.
- Four combat deployments supporting real-world operations in Iraq.
Korean Foreign Area Officer
Korean Command General Staff College
Seoul, South Korea
01.2003 - 08.2004
Operations Research Analyst
Office Secretary of Defense, Joint Cruise Missile Defense
Eglin AFB, USA
12.2000 - 01.2003
Plans Officer, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade
501st Military Intelligence Brigade
Seoul, South Korea
08.1997 - 12.2000
Intelligence Officer
III Corps Artillery
Fort Sill, USA
05.1993 - 08.1997
Student, Intelligence Basic Officer Course
Fort Huachuca
Fort Huachuca, USA
10.1992 - 05.1993
Education
Graduate Certificate - Northeast Asia Foreign Area Officer
Korean Command Staff College
Daejon, KoreaGraduate Certificate, B.A. - Mathematics
Cameron University
Lawton, OklahomaSkills
- Defense intelligence analysis
- National strategic intelligence
- Middle East analysis
- Pacific analysis
- Global operations oversight
- Program and project management
- Resource management
- Resource allocation planning
- Quality assurance
- Information management
- Content strategy oversight
- Operational change facilitation
- Team collaboration and synergy
- Team dynamics optimization
- Talent acquisition planning
- Employee performance assessment
- Leadership training programs
- Executive problem solving
- Communication proficiency
- Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Organizational visioning
Professional Education And Training
- Change Management Course, 2021
- U.S. Air Force, Advanced Survival School, 2013
- U.S. Air Force, Mission Crew Commander Course, 2005
- U.S. Air Force, Combat Survival Course, 2004
- DoD, Requirements Management Course (Manage and Task U.S. Reconnaissance Satellites), 2004
- Korean Command Staff College (Senior Leadership Program), 2004
- Korean Foreign Area Officer (FAO) Training (Native Korean Speaker), 2004
- U.S. Army, Career Progression Intelligence Officer Course (Mid-Grade Officer Leadership Course), 1997
- U.S. Army, Combined Arms Course, 1997
- U.S. Army, Intelligence Officer School (Junior Officer Leadership Course), 1993
Timeline
USFK and 8A Site Lead, Senior Associate
Booz Allen
07.2022 - 05.2025
8A Team Lead, Lead Associate
Booz Allen
03.2017 - 07.2022
Deputy Director, Future Operations
G35, 8th Army
07.2015 - 03.2017
Deputy Mission Crew Commander, Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System
461st Air Control Wing/116th Air Control Wing
04.2013 - 07.2015
Deputy Commander
Khyber Joint Border Coordination Center
09.2012 - 03.2013
Intelligence Officer
Eighth U.S. Army, Intelligence Support Branch
08.2008 - 09.2012
Deputy Mission Crew Commander, Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System
461st Air Control Wing/116th Air Control Wing
08.2004 - 08.2008
Korean Foreign Area Officer
Korean Command General Staff College
01.2003 - 08.2004
Operations Research Analyst
Office Secretary of Defense, Joint Cruise Missile Defense
12.2000 - 01.2003
Plans Officer, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade
501st Military Intelligence Brigade
08.1997 - 12.2000
Intelligence Officer
III Corps Artillery
05.1993 - 08.1997
Student, Intelligence Basic Officer Course
Fort Huachuca
10.1992 - 05.1993
Graduate Certificate - Northeast Asia Foreign Area Officer
Korean Command Staff College
Graduate Certificate, B.A. - Mathematics
Cameron University