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Cynthia Grayson

Matteson,United States

Summary

Skilled professional with a strong foundation in analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Proven track record of quickly adapting to new environments. Excited to collaborate with teams to achieve success and enhance professional capabilities. Known for bringing a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to ongoing learning and personal growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Spec (Military)

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
08.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Serves as principal advisor and expert over all facets of military personnel assignments, transfers, promotions, separations, reenlistments, policies, procedures, Defense Acquisition University training requests and qualifications and services that pertain to military from all branches of the Services assigned within Regional command Serves as principle advisor to Region Commander and action officer between the Region and the DCMA staff on all aspects of military personnel management, reorganization, organization structuring, position management, and manpower utilization. Manages programs for the supported Region such as: military promotions, awards, evaluations, personnel action requests pertaining to curtailments, extensions, position management, personnel requisitions, manpower, retirement and training program actions by processing requests/changes and analyzing programs to ensure effective processing. Conducts policy reviews to evaluate effectiveness of current policies and practices and to ensure consistency in their application. Advises the commander on military personnel issues for all active duty and reserve Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in accordance with personnel priority of fill from the Service Personnel Centers/Human Resources Command for optimum military personnel assignments. Ensures commanders sponsorship program is executed. Demonstrates effective interactions with internal and external customers. Provides on site staff assistance, as required. Recommends changes to established procedures and practices or alternative approaches to resolve recurring problems and/or issues. Maintains familiarity with career patterns and military specialties to ensure units are authorized the proper personnel for mission accomplishment.
  • Salary: $122,626.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 0201 Human Resources Management
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
  • Grade: 13
  • Supervisor: Judith A. Miles (804 734-2349)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Supervisory Adjutant

U.S. Army Sustainment Command
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Serves as the Adjutant, S-1 responsible for military and civilian personnel management and the military and civilian human resources programs. Researched and provided expert human resource advice, guidance, and admin support throughout the Brigade and geographically dispersed subordinate units on both civilian and the military (officer/enlisted) to include strength management; manpower, assignment, reassignment, deployment/redeployment, personnel recruitment, personnel requirements, benefits, training professional development, performance management, incentives and awards, decorations, management/employee relations, equal employment opportunity, acquisition corps requirements, travel (continental United States (CONUS)/outside continental United States (OCONUS), orders, leave and overtime. Effectively and efficiency accomplished a wide variety of assignment concerns for both military and civilians’ human resources programs, passed the 2019 OIP and the 2020 OIP inspections. Supervised and managed S1 activities performed by assigned personnel. Made selections for subordinate employee appointments, promotions, and reassignments; provides advice and counsel on both work and administrative matters; encouraged employee development; develops performance objectives; maintained a constructive Equal Employment Opportunity/Equal Opportunity (EEO/EO) environment. Evaluated subordinate employees and approved minor disciplinary actions. Promoted team building to improve business practices. Exercised final authority for the full range of personnel management responsibilities. Oversaw the sponsorship program for in bound personnel. Coordinated civilian personnel and pay matters within the Brigade. I was appointed as the Super User for the Brigades’ DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP). Strength management subject matter expert for manpower, reviewing and maintaining Human Resource information system, creating Request for Personnel Actions (RPA) using personnel system databases (Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS)/AutoNOA, Fully Automated System for Classification (FASCLASS) for position description assessments, Civilian Personnel On Line (CPOL), in and out processing, internal control review, personnel accountability, and development. Worked with G8/S8 personnel or finance office staff in planning and resolving matters and maintaining liaisons with Civilian Personnel Advisory Centers (CPACs) and Army Sustainment Command (ASC). Utilized personnel accounting and strength reporting military HR personnel databases systems (Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), Enlisted Distribution and Assignment System (EDAS), Assignment Interactive Modules (AIMS 2) formally called Total Officer Personnel Management Information System (TOPMIS). Oversees the execution and implementation of DA policy on military and civilians HR services programs and ensures level of services is consistent Brigade-wide. Advised the Commander and staff on the status of manpower, personnel management and administrative requirements needed in support of current and future operations. Recommended actions considered necessary to maintain activities at the required level of operational and combat readiness. Participated in analytical studies of structures, proposed reorganizations and/or realignment of functions, and staff level changes. Analyzed and implement higher headquarters and agency guidance. Kept abreast and interpreted regulations, directives and policies and advises, to assists staff on manpower, personnel management, and administrative matters. Planned, developed, and issue instructions to maintain and improve support operations and to provide the Brigade with manning and personnel support. Maintains liaison with ASC and CPAC and subordinate units. Coordinated and provided guidance to Brigade staff elements on matters within assigned responsibilities. Provided input relative to military and civilian personnel for budgetary. Maintains internal records for accurate data reporting. Monitored and analyzes brigade operating manning requirements and submits change requests as applicable. Consults with the supervisor on controversial situations. Utilizes and retrieves the information from Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint and Data Store to provide recommendations either verbally or by way of reports.
  • Salary: $94,419.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 68
  • Series: 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
  • Grade: 13
  • Supervisor: Zirk Zulkley, Joseph (318 480-0408)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first

HR Specialist (Military)

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Serves as principal advisor and expert over all facets of military personnel assignments, transfers, promotions, separations, reenlistments, policies, procedures, Defense Acquisition University training requests and qualifications and services that pertain to military from all branches of the Services assigned within Regional command Serves as principle advisor to Region Commander and action officer between the Region and the DCMA staff on all aspects of military personnel management, reorganization, organization structuring, position management, and manpower utilization. Manages programs for the supported Region such as: military promotions, awards, evaluations, personnel action requests pertaining to curtailments, extensions, position management, personnel requisitions, manpower, retirement and training program actions by processing requests/changes and analyzing programs to ensure effective processing. Conducts policy reviews to evaluate effectiveness of current policies and practices and to ensure consistency in their application. Advises the commander on military personnel issues for all active duty and reserve Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in accordance with personnel priority of fill from the Service Personnel Centers/Human Resources Command for optimum military personnel assignments. Ensures commanders sponsorship program is executed. Demonstrates effective interactions with internal and external customers. Provides on site staff assistance, as required. Recommends changes to established procedures and practices or alternative approaches to resolve recurring problems and/or issues. Maintains familiarity with career patterns and military specialties to ensure units are authorized the proper personnel for mission accomplishment.
  • Salary: $112,986.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 0201 Human Resources Management
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
  • Grade: 13
  • Supervisor: Ms. Judy Miles (804 734-2349)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Human Resources Specialist (Military)

U.S. Army Cyber Command
12.2010 - 04.2016
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • The Command’s Senior Military Personnel Management Specialist. Plans, implements and monitors military personnel management operations. Provides specialized knowledge and expertise of military personnel practices and programs in support of the organization’s personnel management and mission requirements. Provides oversight of strength management which is designed to maintain all elements of the command at maximum strength. Utilizes various analytical tools to measure and evaluate data from the Army Enlisted Distribution and Assignment System (EDAS), Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), Total Officer Personnel Management Information System (TOPMIS), Forces Management System Web (formerly webTAADs), Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS), Department of the Army Mobilization Processing System-Overseas Contingency Operations TCS Orders Application (DAMPS), Career Acquisition Management Portal (CAMPS)and the Microsoft Office products, words, power point, excel, and access. Interprets results and develops statistical and narrative reports, graphs, and charts to justify changes and make recommendations technical responsibility for Assist with the Command Internal Control Management Program. Review, analyzes, identifies, and interprets regulations, laws and directives, legislation and DOD and Services/component policies and reports pertinent to human resources for what effect that it will have on the command. Analysis higher echelon requirements and a comprehensive knowledge of the command’s mission, organization and work processes. Extensive knowledge in military personnel programs include such functions as MOS classification and assignment, pay, promotions, demotions, personnel utilization, transfers, awards, strength management and accountability, evaluations, military HR database management activities, foreign language proficiency pay, Soldier Readiness, unit status reporting. Researches program-related issues and drafts proposals on program initiatives for presentation to decision-making officials. Researches circumstances and responds to congressional and special inquiries. Provides accurate and timely guidance for information received from various inquirers. Composes correspondence as necessary to other Service Headquarters organizations, other military agencies and Department of Defense to clarify questionable areas. Obtains information and data from a variety of sources. Coordinates actions with appropriate staff elements. Serves as an expert technical advisor to the Commander on military HR matters within the Command. Integrates information provided by other responsible organizations to complete program-related documents, publications and initiatives. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of administrative and technical programs. Prepares reports and presents briefings to inform officials of analysis results for use in the decision-making process. Represents the MACOM Deputy, G1 and the Command regarding assigned program areas when attending meetings, seminars and conferences.
  • Salary: $90,000.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 0201 Human Resources Management
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
  • Grade: 13
  • Supervisor: Snookie Senires (301 677-5885)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Human Resources Specialist

Department of the Army
11.2008 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Served as the Senior Human Resources Specialist to provide advice and guidance regarding human resources programs that includes strength management, unit readiness, requisition management, and personnel readiness on the Korean Theater of Operations. Organizes information and data, prepares briefing charts tables and graphs for the preparation of the monthly Assignment Incentive Pay report (AIP) and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS-A) briefing to the 8th Army Commanding General. Utilized various analytical tools and applied technical responsibility for the Army Enlisted Distribution and Assignment System (EDAS), Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMilpo), Total Officer Personnel Management Information System (TOPMIS), Soldier Management System (SMS-K), Forces Management System Web (formerly webTAADs), Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS), and the Microsoft Office products, words, power point, excel, and access. Identifies ways to improve or enhances current human resources service to ensure that service meet management business objectives. Defined critical problems, monitored and coordinated strength and ensures manning level are consistent with Human Resources Command Officer Personnel Management Division and Enlisted Personnel Management Division. Experience in identifying problems, conducting research (either thru site visit or reports), analyzing, and summarizing and making recommendation for an innovation solution. Review and applies a wide range of personnel management knowledge and concepts as it pertain to the Army Regulations, Human Resources laws, and policies practices. Supervised a team of civilians and military in the execution and implementation of the Department of the Army Regulations and Policies on military Human Resources service program and ensures consistency. Reviewed completed work for meeting requirements or producing expected results. Reviewed the effects of changes in laws and regulations identifies and clarifies problems and issues to propose recommendations reconciles conflicting or incomplete information. Provided and evaluated requirements and statistical information strengths. Compared MTOE/TDA authorization versus assigned to analyze information for proper management of personnel by Major Subordinate Command. Recommended alternative action on assignments and utilization of newly arrived personnel based on theater readiness.
  • Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 0201 Human Resources Management
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
  • Grade: 12
  • Supervisor: LTC Byers, Joseph (703 571-0571)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Career Branch Integration Section, Chief

U.S. Army Human Resources Command
07.2007 - 11.2008
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Served as the Senior Force Integrator Branch Integration Cell, responsible for analyzing managing, evaluating, and advising the Branch Chief and Sergeant Major and executing programs required for the current and future year management of the Total Army Force Programs for the Signal Career Management Field (CMF). Developed staffing plans to meet forecasted mission requirements, losses and changes in critical competencies of available candidates. Reviewed and advised on strategies for recruitment, resources, special programs, and incentive programs. Researched qualifications and skills needed, conducted job analyzes with the subject matter experts. Coordinated, compiled and prepared data for the Career Management Field Reviews and ensures that Milestones are established. Provided technical advice and recommendations to Army leaders for the management of total Army force structure strengths and distribution. Responsible for determining data requirements, collecting and verifying accuracy of technical data, and assisting with coordination of personnel matters. Established files or queries from the Army Requirements and Resources Systems (ATRRS) and Enlisted Distribution and Assignment System (EDAS), Total Officer Personnel Management Information System (TOPMIS), strength accounting files to support. Reviewed and validated functional areas for the Training Resources Arbitration Process (TRAP) for the active Army. Monitored and review all human resources management programs. Kept up to date and developed guidance on Army regulation, policies, Milper Messages, procedures and standards for new and or changing programs. Identified problem areas and conduct complex data queries and manage data and bonuses. Identified problem areas, coordinated, and resolved discrepancies.
  • Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 0201 Human Resources Management
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
  • Grade: 11
  • Supervisor: LTC Osborne, Ross (910 391-4671)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Army Human Resources Command
03.2004 - 07.2007
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Maintaining and updating Career Management Files in a controlled file status. Primary Operator for the integrated personnel Electronic Records Management System (IPERMS). Coordinated the integration of the Department of the Army Photo Management Information System (DAPMIS) into the Department of the Army population. Manages all the DA Secretariat centralized promotion selection and command boards using offline automated selection processing systems. Experience in the Army Regulation that governs the promotions policies, and records keeping that follows the convening and recessing of the board. Maintain database management system that allows the tracking of officer evaluation reports for the entire Army. Resolves contradictory and overlapping policy and regulatory requirements. Use military personnel principles concept legal requirement and methodology to retrieves gather fact and update data from various information sources both manual and electronic in response in answering questions ensure regulatory compliance responding to correspondence or preparing reports. Serves as the liaison for professional development training between the Army, Air Force Navy Marine. Perform analysis and assessment of programs and processes, develop and interpret mission and program policy. Monitored the permanent change of station and training budget ensuring expenditures did not exceed yearly budgeted target amount Created, deleted requisitions and process off line assignment instructions amendments revocations and diversions. Edits and updates TOPMIS. Received and processed request for security clearance and sensitive position, made determination and ensured the division is in compliance with security clearance guide, regulation and standard operation procedures. Processed all requests for separation from active duty voluntary and mandatory retirement insuring the individual eligibility and impact of vacancy on command manning levels. Audits personnel records to ensures timely corrections were made to official personnel folders and related documents. Interpreted a wide range of human resources management concepts principles laws regulations in considerations of problem solving efforts. Identify impact of changes in legislation DoD and Agency regulations policies; and made recommendations. Used a variety of automation systems including Microsoft Word Excel Access PowerPoint ATTRS OSSS EDAS TOPMIS II, to retrieve, manage and display.
  • Salary: $52,180.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 0201 Human Resources Management
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
  • Grade: 9
  • Supervisor: LTC Kelly, Mark B. (202 685-3348)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Human Resources Manager

U.S. Army Human Resources Command
10.2001 - 03.2004
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Served as Branch Manager, monitored enlisted soldiers table of distribution and authorization, and executed personnel assignment for over 10,000 Army engineer Soldiers, effectively balancing the enlisted developmental requirements while meeting the personnel needs of the Army. Identify projected vacancies, reviewed losses, gains and open requisitions to ensure assignments are made within the limits of the enlisted population. Compiles and analyzes data from a wide variety of sources and complex situations to identify trends, deficiencies, and accomplishments for preparation of military personnel readiness. Assist or coordinates with Distribution Division to create, modify, and delete requisitions spread of soldiers. Interviewed personnel to obtain data needed to complete actions. Identifies gaps or inconsistencies in the record and initiates action to obtained needed data. Serves as final reviewer of recommendations, determinations, and actions received from lower echelons. Reviewed and analyze changes in legislation and the Department of Defense and the Department of the Army Guidance and regulations concerning manpower and force management. Provided guidance, interpretations on current and proposed policies to individual concerned. Identifies the impact of changes of the policies and procedures of the installation and subordinate organizations. Composed correspondence as necessary for all exceptions to regulatory guidance detailing final decisions to concerned individuals. Brief the Branch Chief to appraise, clarify, refine alter analysis results use in the decision-making process. Independently initiate actions and reference historical documentation resulting from higher headquarters and/or field inquiries regarding previous actions past case decisions or other routine circumstances. Reviews, analyzes and interprets regulations, directives and reports pertinent to military personnel matters. Maintains current and projected unit strength data, gathering input from and ensuring input to reports and databases.
  • Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 0201 Human Resources Management
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
  • Grade: 7
  • Supervisor: COL Fillmore, Theressa (RET SGM) (910 396-4244)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

Master's degree - Public Administration

Southern Columbia University
Orange Beach, AL
01.2016

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Strayer University
Alexandria, VA
01.2004

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Organization and time management

Timeline

HR Spec (Military)

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
08.2020 - Current

Supervisory Adjutant

U.S. Army Sustainment Command
06.2019 - 07.2020

HR Specialist (Military)

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
04.2016 - 05.2019

Human Resources Specialist (Military)

U.S. Army Cyber Command
12.2010 - 04.2016

Human Resources Specialist

Department of the Army
11.2008 - 12.2010

Career Branch Integration Section, Chief

U.S. Army Human Resources Command
07.2007 - 11.2008

Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Army Human Resources Command
03.2004 - 07.2007

Human Resources Manager

U.S. Army Human Resources Command
10.2001 - 03.2004

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Strayer University

Master's degree - Public Administration

Southern Columbia University

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