Eldra Elder
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with extensive experience at the Department of the Air Force, excelling in personnel management and career development. Proven track record in enhancing training initiatives and streamlining operations. Adept at effective communication and team leadership, driving process improvements that support strategic goals and mission success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
NCOIC, Officer Force Support & Development (AGR)
HQ RIO Detachment 5
Robins AFB, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Lead HR operations for officer management and development programs; supervise staff, oversee training initiatives, and provide strategic support to leadership.
- Collaborated with HQ RIO, HQ Air Force Reserve Command, Active/Reserve Military Personnel Flights/Force Support Squadron, supervisors, and Unit Reserve Coordinators to ensure seamless execution of IMA personnel management programs.
- Collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to align training initiatives with strategic goals and workforce development plans.
- Oversaw military personnel, readiness, assignments, and financial management programs to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Acted as primary liaison for communication and support to over 8,000 Individual Reservists and their leadership.
- Assisted with budget administration, travel orders, and Awards and Decorations while reviewing and supporting customers with travel authorizations and vouchers in Defense Travel System (DTS).
Manager, Separations (AGR)
HQ RIO Detachment 5
Robins AFB, GA
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Directed separations processing, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance for 1,800 IMAs, contributing to effective personnel transitions.
- Led HR operations for outbound voluntary transfers to IRR and retirement actions, facilitating smooth transitions for personnel.
- Collaborated with HQ RIO, HQ Air Force Reserve Command, Active/Reserve Military Personnel Flights/Force Support Squadron, supervisors, and Unit Reserve Coordinators to ensure seamless execution of personnel management programs for IMAs.
Commander Support Staff / Career Development Technician (RPA)
413 Flight Test Group
Robins AFB, GA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed career development actions and coordinated training requirements to enhance mission success.
- Facilitated HR evaluations for Group CSS to ensure compliance with personnel standards.
- Delivered briefings to FTG CC on sanctuary process and manning stats to inform strategic decisions.
- Provided OJT for 3F0 members throughout FTG.
Commander Support Staff (RPA)
Force Generation Center
Robins AFB, GA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported General Officer with executive-level administrative and HR tasks, enhancing management of correspondence, evaluations, and personnel readiness.
- Oversaw UTAPS program, ensuring accurate scheduling and timely payment for all members.
- Coordinated communication between 413th FSF and FGC to effectively resolve personnel issues.
Force Management Technician (TR/RPA)
413 Force Support Flight
Robins AFB, GA
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Administered Force Management program policies/guidance
- Collaborated with NCOIC, Force Management to advise leadership on manning and resource allocation strategies.
- Managed evaluations, awards, decorations, classification, UIF, sanctuary, manpower, SDAP, and retraining
- Processed personnel actions including promotions, assignments, and reassignments
- Facilitated processing overage/overgrade, duty information, ART MIL Quals, and MILPDS integrity/mismatches
- Directed physical training activities and drug demand reduction efforts to enhance health and wellness.
Personnel Apprentice (TR)
413 Aeromedical Staging Squadron
Robins AFB, GA
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Led UTAPS program to support personnel actions and maintain records.
- Managed laptop inventory during UTA weekends to facilitate unit operations.
- Supported team in executing daily operational tasks and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance workflow efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Associates of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with a Minor in Sociology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.2019
Skills
- HR operations
- Personnel management
- Process improvement
- Career development
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Professional Military Education And Training
- NCO Academy, 08/2025
- EJPME I (E6-E7), 07/2025
- Green Belt Training Course, 02/2024
- Basic Contingency Course, 07/2022
- AA, Human Resources Management, CCAF, 03/2021
- Airman Leadership School, 02/2021
Security Clearance
Secret, 02/2024
Timeline
NCOIC, Officer Force Support & Development (AGR)
HQ RIO Detachment 5
03.2024 - Current
Manager, Separations (AGR)
HQ RIO Detachment 5
01.2023 - 03.2024
Commander Support Staff / Career Development Technician (RPA)
413 Flight Test Group
07.2022 - 01.2023
Commander Support Staff (RPA)
Force Generation Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Force Management Technician (TR/RPA)
413 Force Support Flight
11.2017 - 01.2023
Personnel Apprentice (TR)
413 Aeromedical Staging Squadron
10.2014 - 11.2017
Associates of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with a Minor in Sociology
University of West Georgia