Goal-oriented Human Resources Specialist with 25 years of experience in training protocol development and policy implementation. Demonstrated success in budget development and adherence, showcasing strong financial acumen. Skilled in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives. Proven track record of improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision-makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage extensive training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
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Demitrius Palmer
Spring,TX
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HHC 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
Senior Human Resource Sergeant
05.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Led human resource operations for over 15,000 personnel across multiple exercises, ensuring zero tracking issues during in/out-bound personnel movements for Korea Rotational Forces (KRF) exercises
- Orchestrated over 5,000 passenger movements, significantly improving operational planning for multiple exercises, which resulted in enhanced mission success rates
- Developed a Concept of Support for 2ID HROB, contributing to the overall success of the 8th Army during Warfighter Exercise (WFX) 23
- Mentored and professionally developed three NCOs, ensuring the health, welfare, and training of the Human Resources Operations Branch (HROB)
- Created a comprehensive continuity book for future HR operations, ensuring seamless transitions and successful missions for incoming Senior Human Resource Sergeants
HHC 164th TAOG
Senior Human Resource Sergeant
12.2019 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Orchestrated MOS training for all 42A Soldiers in the brigade, improving overall training effectiveness by 85%
- Led efforts to reduce Soldiers’ debt by 50% through personal financial planning, helping two Soldiers overcome significant financial hardships
- Managed an awards matrix, achieving a 95% completion rate on actions and enhancing the timeliness of recognition across the unit
- Recognized for achieving 100% sponsorship of incoming Soldiers, making the brigade the only unit to reach this standard, which significantly improved Soldier integration and morale
- Processed over 500 personnel finance actions, awards, and evaluations with 95% accuracy, reducing delinquencies by 20%
- Developed and implemented tracking systems that improved accountability by 35%, ensuring timely packet submissions for new Soldiers
- Trained 10 Soldiers on HR systems for the Integrated Personnel and Pay Systems (IPPS-A), ensuring full operational readiness for upcoming system releases
- Established award templates, speeding up action processing by 40%, optimizing unit efficiency during high-demand periods
- Processed over 1,000 personnel actions with 98% accuracy, including awards, evaluations, and operational deployments, ensuring timely execution of critical HR functions
- Educated over 300 Soldiers and 30 civilians on Equal Opportunity and transgender awareness, increasing understanding by 10% and fostering a more inclusive environment
- Led updates for the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A), increasing system awareness by 50% and streamlining HR processes
- Mentored and developed 13 HR Soldiers, facilitating the promotion of 3 to SSG and 2 to SGT, contributing to their reenlistment and long-term career success
- Assisted in deploying personnel readiness for 1-58 AOB, improving personnel accountability and readiness by 40%
NATO Rapid Deployable Corps-UK
Military Clerk G7 Training
12.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Improved NATO course enrollment by 120% through the effective management of 410 courses, ensuring timely training for multinational personnel
- Supervised the execution of the ARRCADE Induction, educating 220 new personnel on HQ ARRC operations
- Led 35 senior officers and NCOs through Equal Opportunity training, promoting diversity and fostering inclusion across the headquarters
- Managed a non-exercise training budget of $387,635, ensuring no losses in funding while achieving a 15% increase in course participation
- Played a pivotal role in promoting cross-national collaboration and operational readiness within NATO units
- Coordinated the placement of 110 Soldiers into NATO training courses across Europe, maintaining a 98% course attendance rate
- Managed a $386,735 non-exercise budget with zero losses, optimizing funding for training programs across 23 nations
- Led three ARRCADE Induction exercises, training over 220 multinational personnel on NATO and HQ ARRC operations, enhancing their readiness and effectiveness
- Implemented cost-conscious procedures, saving over $100,000 in unused NATO course fees, contributing to more efficient use of training resources
Division Artillery, 1st Armored Division
Brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor
09.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Oversaw Equal Opportunity programs for 4,500 Soldiers, achieving 100% completion of DEOCS surveys and briefing results to commanders
- Planned and executed Women’s History Month observances, earning commendations from brigade and division leadership
- Mentored 72 Equal Opportunity Leaders, enhancing EO facilitation and compliance across the division
- Trained over 240 Equal Opportunity Leaders during the Division EO Leaders Course, ensuring adherence to Army policies
HHC 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division
Brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor
10.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Advised 50 commanders and oversaw Equal Opportunity programs for 4,445 Soldiers, achieving a 100% completion rate in the Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS)
- Developed and organized a highly praised Martin Luther King Jr
- Observance, which was recognized as a new standard for the installation
- Mentored 44 Equal Opportunity Leaders, improving command climate through targeted leadership and oversight
- Created brigade-wide initiatives that increased diversity awareness and adherence to Army EO policies
- Organized the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter board, resulting in the selection of the Brigade’s annual representative at the Division level
HHC 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
Senior Human Resource Sergeant – Rear Detachment
04.2010 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Managed human resources for over 1,000 Soldiers, ensuring the accurate submission of personnel status reports, awards, evaluations, and Soldier actions to higher headquarters
- Successfully manifested and tracked over 4,000 Soldiers for deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom VII, improving mission readiness and reducing personnel accountability errors
- Led six Battalion S1 sections in executing HR functions, ensuring full coverage and operational readiness during Rear Detachment operations
- Mentored and trained five NCOs to perform Senior HR Sergeant duties, enhancing their skills and preparing them for leadership roles, further strengthening the team’s overall operational efficiency
- Managed human resources support for over 4,000 personnel, improving reporting accuracy by 20% through enhanced workflow processes
- Executed a 100% Personnel Asset Inventory for 800 personnel within 48 hours, surpassing Army standards for speed and accuracy
- Raised personnel process efficiency by increasing award and action completion rates from 75% to 90%
- Mentored six battalion HR Sergeants, improving their proficiency and reducing personnel action processing times by 15%
- Maintained brigade strength at 90% capacity by ensuring accurate requisition processes, supporting overall mission readiness
- Led human resources operations for over 4,000 personnel, ensuring 100% accuracy in reporting and personnel actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom VII
- Corrected errors on awards and personnel actions, raising the processing rate from 75% to 90% for battalion-level submissions
- Conducted a 100% Personnel Asset Inventory for 800 personnel, completing the task in two days and exceeding Army standards
- Managed a comprehensive strength accountability system, maintaining a 90% distribution of authorized strength across the Brigade
- Recognized by the Brigade Command Sergeant Major for superior performance as the S1 NCOIC, successfully leading a section two grades above rank, which resulted in receiving the Meritorious Service Medal
- Supervised human resource operations for a 3,800-strong Brigade Combat Team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of awards, promotions, and evaluations
- Led the Brigade Postal Inspection, achieving a first-time “Go” in all areas of concern, significantly improving postal operations readiness
- Improved unit readiness by enforcing weekly personnel accountability reviews and reconciliations, increasing readiness rates by 10%
- Mentored six Soldiers, enhancing their skills and cross-training them in various HR functions, which led to improved operational efficiency within the team
HHT 3rd Squadron 7th U.S. Cavalry
Senior Human Resource Sergeant
12.2008 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Led a team of 3 NCOs and 2 Soldiers in personnel administration for an Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, ensuring timely and accurate submission of reports, awards, and evaluations to command and higher headquarters
- Managed over $200,000 worth of equipment with zero losses, maintaining accountability and readiness during deployment and reset activities
- Organized and executed low-density MOS-specific training and battle drills, increasing team efficiency, cross-training, and overall readiness by 20%
- Encouraged Soldiers to pursue higher education, resulting in 100% of the section completing nine credit hours toward higher education, fostering professional growth and career advancement
HHT 3rd Squadron 7th U.S. Cavalry
Human Resource Sergeant
12.2006 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Tracked and processed over 350 personnel actions, including leave, awards, and evaluations, ensuring 100% compliance with Army regulations during deployment
- Coordinated redeployment logistics for 350 Soldiers, facilitating timely transportation and seamless operational handovers across multiple Forward Operating Bases
- Supervised $98,000 worth of equipment, maintaining 100% accountability throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom and garrison activities
- Led a team of two Soldiers, resulting in a 10% improvement in task completion times for daily human resource tasks
- Led a 7-member team in delivering personnel status reports and Soldier Readiness Processing, ensuring 100% mission readiness during Operation Iraqi Freedom V
- Managed $200,000 worth of equipment across two locations, maintaining 100% accountability during deployment and redeployment operations in Baghdad, Iraq
- Streamlined administrative processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in errors for awards, NCOERs, and personnel actions, which improved overall operational efficiency
- Trained Soldiers on casualty reporting procedures, significantly improving wartime readiness and ensuring flawless execution of mission-critical tasks
- Completed redeployment operations for over 350 Soldiers, successfully coordinating flights and logistics for a seamless return to garrison
Education
Life UniversityMarietta, GA
from Business Adminstration
University Overview
Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach, AL
MBA from Human Resources
12.2015
University Overview
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding process
- Performance Appraisals
- HR analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Organizational Development
- HRIS management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Training development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Performance Management
Timeline
Senior Human Resource Sergeant
HHC 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
05.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Human Resource Sergeant
HHC 164th TAOG
12.2019 - 05.2023
Military Clerk G7 Training
NATO Rapid Deployable Corps-UK
12.2017 - 12.2019
Brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor
Division Artillery, 1st Armored Division
09.2014 - 07.2015
Brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor
HHC 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division
10.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Human Resource Sergeant – Rear Detachment
HHC 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
04.2010 - 06.2012
Senior Human Resource Sergeant
HHT 3rd Squadron 7th U.S. Cavalry
12.2008 - 04.2009
Human Resource Sergeant
HHT 3rd Squadron 7th U.S. Cavalry
12.2006 - 04.2009
Life University
from Business Adminstration
Columbia Southern University
MBA from Human Resources
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