Retiring federal human resources and recruiting leader seeking an engaging, part-time or intermittent position in education, training, talent development, community services, or public service.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Leader
USDA Forest Service
Albuquerque
03.2008 - Current
Directed human resources and recruitment teams to onboard thousands of entry-level and experienced staff, enhancing workforce capacity for United States Forest Service.
Collaborated with leaders and experts to design effective placement programs in wildland firefighting, forestry, natural resources, science, and engineering.
Developed comprehensive strategies to address recruitment, hiring, and management challenges for USDA personnel, improving organizational effectiveness.
Instructed courses on supervisory and human resource topics as adjunct instructor, equipping future leaders with essential skills.
Senior Noncommissioned Officer
United States Air Force
Various
11.1986 - 05.2008
Designed and launched national policies at HQ USAF Safety Center, enhancing traffic safety and operational risk management while fostering behavioral-based safety initiatives.
Directed safe and effective use of special tactics as Safety Superintendent with USAF Special Operations in Europe, managing roles as Occupational and Fleet Safety Manager and crash investigator for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile operations support in Montana.
Instructed professional courses in safety and risk management, equipping personnel with essential skills and knowledge.
Managed logistics support for diverse Air Force operations both overseas and domestically.
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Education
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Oklahoma
Norman
05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior University
Albany
05-1998
Skills
Talent acquisition strategy
Performance management
Employee engagement
Policy development
Training delivery
Project implementation
Risk management
Team collaboration and mentoring
Professional development
Effective communication skills
Conflict resolution
Customer management
Curriculum planning
Diverse teaching approach
Inventory control and management
Accomplishments
Completed nearly 20 years federal civil service to the USA