EDWARD JAMES GUNDERSON
El Paso,TX
Summary
Leveraged 17+ years of distinguished experience in military and civil service to lead units of over 150 personnel in achieving mission objectives and resolving complex challenges.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Administration (Military/OA)
Southwest Field Office DACID
Fort Bliss, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Conducting research using multiple platforms, developing solutions, for recommendations to the Acting Field Operations Support Officer (FOSO) into personnel, financial, contractual, and budgetary issues.
- Advise Acting FOSO on current federal OPM and Army regulations (AR 71-32) for personnel/force management to support Special Agent in Charge (SAC) requirements.
- Have addressed and able to analyze complex situations, present potential outcomes and consequences/ramifications which require quick decisions based on situation and risk analysis.
- Analyze empirical data; apply trend analysis and other advanced analytics for upcoming budgetary fiscal operational needs to support Southwest Field Office mission readiness.
- Manage special projects for Acting FOSO to increase field office operational support efficiency.
- GSA FLEET Manager with oversight of operations and maintenance of 30 GSA vehicles.
- Future Contracting Officer Representative (COR) appointment to support contractual requirements of field office operational readiness.
- Purchase Request executive responsible for the legal and fiduciary spending of government funds to purchase operational and support items.
- Assistant Building Maintenance Manager to Acting FOSO for current field office operations.
- 3 Buildings of field office operations on Fort Bliss and the city of El Paso.
- Maintain building compliance with safety work statutes IAW OSHA and AR 385-10 regulations.
- Building updates when needed to support mission reading for field office.
- Uses advanced analytical techniques such as: Root Cause Analysis, 5 why’s, Lean Six Sigma, Kanban to develop conclusions, recommend alternatives and COAs to support increase of operational efficiency and readiness.
- Advise and suggest recommendations to Acting FOSO for administration and support improvements to increase mission effectiveness and efficiency for SAC initiatives.
- Review written reports for detailed accuracy and quality control.
- Conducts periodical review of CID management initiatives with field office administrative policies, process, and SOPs to support constant support of operational readiness and recommend alternatives or updates to Acting FOSO when necessary.
- Prior military command experience; capable of organizing and inspecting subordinate offices of administration and operational compliance with Southwest Field Office policies to support mission readiness across Southwest Office footprint.
- Supervisor: SFC Raul Donastorg
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0301 Grade: GS-09 Step: 4
Human Resource Specialist (Military/OA)
Evans Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson, CO
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Reviews and approves routine actions completed by upper and lower-level HR professionals assuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory guidance and local procedures. A proven force multiplier in work-life balance techniques for superiors and employees. Thus, ensuring all are incompliance with published directives (i.e., Army Regulations, DODI, HRC MILPERS, MEDDAC/MTF policies, etc.).
- Spearhead teams across multi-functional organizations to effectively determine scopes of improvement efforts and business impacts. Resulting in Memorandums of Understanding/ Agreement (MOU/MOA), while developing joint plans for eliminating Army HR legacy systems and integrating a groundbreaking HR system integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A), thus reducing excess manpower by 50%.
- Championed new business rules across multi-compos eliminating outdated standard operating procedures in Human Resource management through directed strategic planning and execution of IPPS-A, ensuring all activities required by senior officials with no loss in organizational continuity.
- Conduct data and other analysis to determine root causes of service performance failure resulting in mastering the authentications process for MEDDACs MER and ADP requirements and authorizations, ensuring a 100% compliance rating.
- Reviews special pay plans, creates contracts, and makes recommendations for executive leaders for special pay and compensations packages for medical officers assigned to EACH, with a “first time go” rating.
- Provided detailed analysis in verifying the Army’s mandated PAI was conducted, ensuring all discrepancies were resolved within 24 hours and submitted with 100% accuracy. Developed innovative cross-training programs to meet workload priorities and self-managed work atmospheres thus improving employee productivity by 95%.
- Charged with Managers Internal Control Program (MICP), while critically analyzing two high profiled areas to remedy obstacles, an improve site output by 40%.
- Applied knowledge and skill of a wide range of military HR concepts, principles, laws and practices to ensure subordinate and higher echelons had a HR Metric rating of >98% monthly for six consecutive months and or
- Provided 97% accurate statistical information and updates to HR supervisor bi-weekly for inclusion in the Command Briefing slides.
- Formulate policies and/or procedures IAW command management staffing guidance to ensure operational readiness.
- Serves as a principal advisor to Commanders of all strength management matters while maintaining operational readiness at or above 95%. Identify talent shortages and provide a detailed analysis to meet or exceed target objectives based on OPTEMPO.
- Create and project Gains and Loss Roster based on IPPS-A future assignments to include: IPT, HRC branch assignments, re-enlistments, etc.; analyzing personnel manning and making talent management recommendations. Provide a detailed analysis ensuring readiness is at or above target objectives (Goal: 100% Target fulfillment based on critical shortages and Current/Future Operations). Makes recommendations to fill vacancies to minimize any adverse impact to missions/functions via: IPPS-A strength management and TDA rollup.
- Updating TDA and revising MER requisites (when necessary) IAW MTF Commander’s expectations, Deputy Commander’s priorities; Command Team; Senior Clinical NCO guidance; and current mission requirements. Keeping all levels of commands (MTF, Troop Command, and MEDCO) updated on soldier gain/loss through Command and Staff meetings pertaining to the operations of the MTF, TRP Command CUBs, and weekly HR Data slides/ HR Metrics.
- Gathers data, observes trends, and analyzes causes, develops reports and segments of business case analyses (i.e., Subject Matter Expert creating DD 93/SGLV/PRR Metrics to support Soldier administrative mission readiness). All metrics reached 98% readiness as of July 2023.
- Monitors promotion and selection programs for officer and enlisted personnel (non-centralized, semi- centralized, and centralized promotions)
- Perform program evaluation and quality control of services and outputs (In/out processing, evaluations, HR reports, talent management guidance based on critical shortages with command guidance, and awards).
- Supervisor: Harry L. DeBoise Jr.
- Latest Performance Evaluation: 4.4 Outstanding; 3/2023
- Awards Received: Cash Awards (3); Time off Awards (2); Civilian Service Achievement Medal
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0201 Grade: GS-09 Step: 2
Budget Associate/Associate Leader
University Medical Center
El Paso, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performs duties under the Manager of Cash Management, performing cash aggregate, receipt reconciliation functions, accounts receivable and unallocated monies.
- Monitors accounting programs and financial data, working with patients and various departments. Provides advice on financial trends, status of funds, and assists in audit readiness. Reduced Accounts Receivable by 25%, increasing cash receipt or hospital revenue.
- Provides managerial accounting advice, analyses, reports, and assistance. Provides recommendations for program improvements to meet program objectives. Continuously reviews financial systems, identifies procedural problems, budget execution, trends and ensures policies and procedures support established objectives.
- Resolves accounting issues upon notification. Works with patients and departments to reduce outstanding balances by 10%. Requires and maintains supporting documentation in support of adjustments and preparing, reconciling and records of daily bank deposits.
- Participates in briefings maintains distribution and status of expired funds to ensure propriety, legality and and meetings providing accounting advice, assistance and status of funds, debt agency payments and fees per contract. Monitors and accurate reporting.
- Identifies excess funds and contingent liabilities and ensures unallocated balances are maintained to satisfy cash posting batches. Resolves discrepancies between patients and the various departments with their account records.
- Supervisor: Sharon Wells
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0560 Grade: N/A
Budget Analyst
4ID Headquarters, G8
Fort Carson, CO
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked under the general supervision of the Chief, Program and Budget Division as a Budget Analyst performing a variety of budgeting functions in implementing budgetary program, policy, and procedures for subordinate Brigades under the 4TH Infantry Division.
- Managed the funding and administration of Division Level BCTs, administering the total budget of $7M, including all phases of program planning and analysis.
- Reduced operational expenses by 5% through trend analysis, giving customers the ability to allocate to other objectives.
- Interpreted budget policies, directives, and regulations received from higher headquarters; provided local implementing instructions to Division Level BCTs, S8’s.
- Validated the distribution of funds received from higher headquarters and was in accordance with approved programs. Emphasized and explained budget limitations, program requirements, and directives. Provided budget and program advice in the development of the budget for Brigades assigned.
- Ensured programs were closely monitored ensuring equitable and timely funds transfer and adjustment. Monitored the execution of project and operating budget accounts by identifying and analyzing available annual operating budget and allowances to ensure objectives were being met and funds available and being effectively used.
- Supervisor: Donna Heizen
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0560 Grade: GS-11
Academy Director
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
Fountain, CO
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Served as the Academy Director, providing management of daily operations. Responsible for all operations and logistics required at the location. Total sales in excess of $1.5M in revenue.
- Attended meetings, synchronized staff actions, prepares, and presents briefings concerning issues associated with operational matters within the Academy.
- Maintained the Academy schedule, distributes to over 200 members, and coordinates with corporate leadership on scheduling larger events and advertisement. $20K. Improved service to sales by 15% year over year.
- Supervisor: Aaron Tuck
- Hours per week: 60
- Series: N/A Grade: N/A
Company Commander
US ARMY
Multiple Army Locations
10.2001 - 04.2014
- Directed implementation and administration of health, morale, and welfare programs to enhance workforce well-being for more than 500 military personnel and Department of Army civilians across five regions.
- Analyzed individual requirements and designed customized plans to improve operational efficiency.
- Directed supply chain and logistical operations to optimize contract management exceeding $1 billion while safeguarding $15 million in government property for mission-critical initiatives.
- Oversaw development and sustained implementation of Army Equal Opportunity and Equal Employment Opportunity programs to promote inclusivity.
- Guided teams towards operational excellence by implementing effective management strategies. Orchestrated task coordination to optimize productivity within the department.
- Allocated 60 hours each week to enhance strategic planning and oversee operational initiatives.
- Managed event logistics and coordination to ensure seamless execution leading to a successful retirement in 2014.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Data Analytics
Colorado Technical University
Executive Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
UTEP
El Paso, TXMaster of Science - Project Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations Supply Chain Management
UTEP
El Paso, TXSkills
Implemented problem-solving strategies to enhance operational efficiency and team collaboration
Directed management processes to optimize resource allocation and team performance
Utilized comprehensive human resources experience to support talent acquisition and employee development initiatives
Cultivated a team-oriented environment to drive collective success
NOTABLE AWARDS
10 Year Federal Service Award, Civil Service Accomodation Medal, Civil Service Achievement Medal, Cash Awards (3), Performance Awards (2).
JOB RELATED TRAINING
- IPPS-A R3 Certified
- GFEBS
- AR 350-1 Training up to date
- Logistics Captain’s Career Course
- GCCS Army/G-Army Finance Certification, GCCS Army Basic Certification, GCCS Army Overview Certification, GCCS Army Intermediation Navigation, GCSS Data Mining, GCSS Plus EUM) 2020 Financial Management Certification, Level 2, 70 Hours, 2020 (Completed)
- Accounting Analysis Civilian Pay, Audit Readiness FIAR 201, DoD Audit and Remedy, Ethics 201, Fiscal Law 2010) 2020
- DTS (DTS Group Travel, DTS Itinerary Changes, DTS OCONUS Travel, FDTA LOAS & Budgets, Programs and Policies APC Mandatory, Programs and Policies City Pair Program, Programs and Policies Travel Policies 101, Programs and Policies Travel Card Misuse, Programs and Policies Rental Car Program, DTA Troubleshooting Certification, DTA Maintenance Tool Overview, DTA Reports Certification, DTS Basic About DTS, DTS Instruction Travel, DTS 101 Certification, DTS Official Travel, DTS FY Crossover, Training for AO and CO Initial, DTA Maintenance Tool Groups, DTA Maintenance Routing Lists, DTA Maintenance Tool People, DTA Maintenance Organizations, DTA Troubleshooting Notices for DTAs, DTA Tool Administrative Certification P300) 2023
- Officer Basic Course
- Company XO Training Course
- Lean Six Sigma
- U.S. Army Hazardous Material Course
- Unit Movement Officer Certified
OTHER POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES US Army (2001-2014; Retired Captain):
- Foreign Military Sales Advisor: 1394th TB Dubai/AFG 03/2012-04/2012
- JTF-SU S-4 Special Advisor, DDST CO 01/2011-03/2012; SC; Haiti
- JTF-PO DDST Commander: 01/2010-06/2010 832nd TB; FL; Haiti
- Battalion S3 Asst. Ops Officer; 1/504 PIR 82nd AFG. 2008-2009
- Company Commander: 453rd TC TX; AFG. 2006-2008
- Company XO: 82nd DDSB, HHC NC, 2004-2006
- Platoon Leader: 48th BDE, C Co. 2003-2004, GA; Haiti
Timeline
General Administration (Military/OA)
Southwest Field Office DACID
01.2024 - Current
Human Resource Specialist (Military/OA)
Evans Army Community Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Budget Associate/Associate Leader
University Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Budget Analyst
4ID Headquarters, G8
06.2020 - 01.2021
Academy Director
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
06.2015 - 06.2020
Company Commander
US ARMY
10.2001 - 04.2014
Master of Business Administration - Data Analytics
Colorado Technical University
Executive Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
UTEP
Master of Science - Project Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations Supply Chain Management
UTEP