Diana (Dee) Edwards
Nellis,United States
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief, Readiness and Plans/0301/GS-12
United States Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
09.2004 - 04.2013
- Supervised, twenty-five military, two GS 11 Civilians, Lt Col Denise Curran, United States Air Force, Force Support Operations 99 Force Support Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
- Led and supervised four sections Unit Deployment Managers, Installation Readiness, Mortuary Affairs and Nellis/Creech/NTTR Honor Guard
- Work with the FSS Commander/superintendent to ensure all 3S0XX personnel are trained in PERSCO roles and responsibilities and are assigned to an AEF Tempo Band
- Deployed 2462 inputting 95% names in system prior 45 days to RDD
- Mortuary Affairs area of responsible starts from Nevada, California, Arizona
- Implement policies and procedures for the conduct of the current death program, personal effects program, mortuary contracts, Dignified Arrivals of sister services and graves registration program worldwide.
Force Support Talent Acquisition Analyst (301/GS-12)
12.2017
- Direct and provide the hiring efforts within assigned client groups in the 99 Force Support arena in hiring new candidates
- As the lead Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Coordinator conducted candidate search and screening, recommending candidates to hiring teams
- Responsible for ensuring the most qualified applicants are selected for candidacy on open roles and positions
- Executes the company recruitment strategy which is designed to ensure an ongoing diverse applicant pool rich in experience and skills
- To achieve this action would require a recruitment strategy which is designed to ensure an ongoing diverse applicant pool rich in experience and skills
- This is a full cycle recruiting role where the TA would visibility and access the entire candidate journey, delivering the company’s core values (service) standards, brand attributes, and sustainability initiative
- All tasks must be performed in accordance with departmental policies, practices, and procedures
- Above all communicate best practices for recruitment and resolve minor issues with managers and supervisors
- Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process
- Develops productive partnerships with recruitment team, hiring managers, other operating locations, and Human Resources
- Collaborates with department leaders to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria
- Met with department leaders regularly to remain up to date on coming needs, driving a more proactive solution to hiring
- Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards and the needs of the organization
- Ensures job postings are correct and casts the net across all appropriate sourcing channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, local job boards, career Field and USAJobs)
- Assists the development of social media strategies
- Screens interested applicants for qualifications and conducts telephone qualifying calls to determine motivation for work
- Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring selection materials
- Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders
- Plans and executes hiring events such as Universities, Military Bases, and various other locations for management review
- Participates in in-person and virtual career fairs, information sessions, and marketing events at local and out of state events
- Collaborates with the hiring manager and or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates and other pertinent details
- Assist hiring managers with process questions, provide status updates, support candidate management and other common requests
- Ensures compliance with federal, State, and local employment regulation, and company policies
- Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
Senior Management Analyst/0343/GS-12
United States Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base, Nellis Nevada
- Supervised, three military and two GS-09 Civilian, United States Air Force, Manpower, and Organization Flight, 99 Force Support Squadron/Nellis Air Force Base, Nellis Nevada
- Direct responsible for forecasting/monitor and managing twenty-six diverse programs, Monitors and evaluates progress toward meeting goals; adjusts in objectives, work plans, schedules, and commitment of resources as required
- Works directly with other managers in the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Services Agency, and the Air Force Manpower Agency on issues relating to the 99th Air Base Wing, 99th Mission Support Group and 99th Force Support Squadron
- Manage Air Force Continuous Process Improvement/Green Belt for six wings
- Validates manpower requirements and effectiveness through consultation services, reengineering studies, and reduction in force measures.
Chief, Inspections/IGI Director /0301/GS-12
United States Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base, Nellis, Nevada
- Supervised Four Military and one GS 11 Civilian, United States Air Force, XP, 99 Air Base Wing, 99 Air Base Wing Staff, Nellis Air Force Base, Nellis, Nevada
- Manager/responsibilities for Nellis/Creech/NTTR Exercises and Inspections
- Manage UEI Capstone Events, MARE, Active Shooter, Fire and Emergency Disaster, CBRNE, FPCON Measures, COOP and Vertical Inspections
- Compose MSELs, PTDO, OPTDO, and MOA/MOU and conduct briefings to higher leadership
- Conduct “How To” training to new Wing Inspection Team members.
Management Analyst/0343/GS-12
United States Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base, Nellis, Nevada
- Non-Supervisory, United States Air Force, 99 Mission Support Group, Manpower and Organization Flight, Nellis Air Force Base, Nellis, Nevada
- Periodically steps in to lead the Manpower Flight; provides oversight of 5 work centers, including contractor support, valued at $3.5M
- Prepares and presents briefings to commanders and managers
- Routinely provides guidance to installation leaders on manpower management to include management engineering and consultant services, organizing and managing programs, projects, resources, and productivity programs.
Strategic Plans and Policy Analyst
Heidelberg, Germany
- Supervised, seven military, four GS-Civilians, two host nations, General Montgomery C
- Meigs, United States Army, HQ USAREUR and Seventh Army, DSOPS, Heidelberg, Germany
- Direct supervision to coordinate and synchronized Army AW efforts with HQ USAREUR and Seventh Army, USEUCOM and subordinate organizations, including requirement for equipment acquisition, force structure, doctrine, leader development and training
- Principle author of the 2002 Army Asymmetric Warfare Concepts and Vision (USAREUR intent)
- Assist in the development an Army CIED Strategy that ensures the Army is prepared for future, post Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, IED threats.
Executive Officer/ 0301/GS-11
United States Army
Heidelberg, Germany
- Supervised, three military, one GS-Civilian, one host nations, United States Army, HQ USAREUR and Seventh Army, Commander-In-Chief, Heidelberg, Germany
- Second in command to Commander-In-Chief with day-to-day administration actions
- Work closely with Supply Sergeant, Training NCO, Motor Sergeant, and Command Sergeant Majors and First Sergeants
- Directly responsible for Record Management, Publication Management, Policy and procedures, Resource management, training, logistical, ADP Support, JOPES Support, Security Management, Contingency Plans, Strategic Planning, USAREUR Lessons Learned Branch
- Prepare, conduct, and present briefings for USAREUR/EUCOM and Foreign diplomats on various studies.
Strategic Plans Specialist/0301-GS-09
United State Army
Heidelberg, Germany
- Non-Supervisory, United State Army, HQ USAREUR and Seventh Army, ODCSOPS, Heidelberg, Germany
- Responsible for improving integrating issues related to the DAMPL (Department of the Army Master Priority List), National Security Strategy, National Military Strategy, Quadrennial Defense, and The Army Plan into approved long-term operations
- Translate HQ DA TRADOC and HQ EUCOM tasking into strategy and implement programs and intelligence reports required to maintain the USAREUR portion of defense during war and peace times
- Assist in the formulation, consolidation, and publication of the USAREUR Theater Plan, a twelve-year plan reflecting USAREUR major development initiatives
- Evaluates anti-terrorism preparations, identifies positive and negative matters, and organizes the resolution with functional directors and staff proponents to ensure planning issues are integrated and directed toward approved USAREUR objectives.
Strategic Plans Technician/0301/GS07
United States Army
Heidelberg, Germany
- Non-Supervisory, United States Army, HQ USAREUR and Seventh Army, ODCSOPS, Heidelberg, Germany
- Conducted planning, preparation, coordination, and execution of all deployment orders for the deployment of USAREUR elements during emergency and time sensitive situations of National Internationals significance
- Provided strategic, regional and military analysis, developed theater level operation plans
- Reviewed proposed USAREUR goals and objectives, determine whether goals and objectives are in consonance with established peacetime and wartime missions
- Ensured all issues were fully staffed and resolved prior to publishing.
Education
Anti-Terrorism/Forensic Investigation -
University of Maryland
International Business/Trade Commerce -
Troy University
International Business, Trade and Tax Law -
Washburn University
International Business, Trade and Tax Law -
Clark School of Business
Awards Honors Skills Accomplishments
- Time-Off-Award
- Performance Award
- NSPS Performance Increase
Defense Government Sponsored Training
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Leadership Course
- Civilian Professional Development
- Emerging Leader Course
- Manpower Staff Officer Course
- Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments
- DCMA Intern Training
- IPT Management and Leadership
- Risk Management
- A-76 Competitive Sourcing
- Lean Six Sigma (Green and Black Belt)
Professional Military Education
- Organizational Leadership Course
- Air Command Staff College
- Nellis Air Force Base Flight Commander Course
- Supervisor Development Course
Timeline
Force Support Talent Acquisition Analyst (301/GS-12)
12.2017
Chief, Readiness and Plans/0301/GS-12
United States Air Force
09.2004 - 04.2013
Senior Management Analyst/0343/GS-12
United States Air Force
Chief, Inspections/IGI Director /0301/GS-12
United States Air Force
Management Analyst/0343/GS-12
United States Air Force
Strategic Plans and Policy Analyst
Executive Officer/ 0301/GS-11
United States Army
Strategic Plans Specialist/0301-GS-09
United State Army
Strategic Plans Technician/0301/GS07
United States Army
Anti-Terrorism/Forensic Investigation -
University of Maryland
International Business/Trade Commerce -
Troy University
International Business, Trade and Tax Law -
Washburn University
International Business, Trade and Tax Law -
Clark School of Business