ELYANA BALLOON
Riverview,FL
Summary
U.S. Air Force Veteran with over 20 years of expertise in HR and compliance leadership. Proficient in conducting background investigations, reviewing records, and protecting PII. Demonstrated success in compliance audits, case reporting, and policy interpretation. Collaborated effectively with senior leaders, legal counsel, and stakeholders to address sensitive cases, holding an active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
U.S. Air Force
Tampa, Florida
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Implemented case management process for 200 disciplinary records, achieving 100% accuracy in eligibility assessments.
- Conducted compliance audits of 200 personnel files, identifying 116 discrepancies and initiating corrective actions.
- Delivered compliance training to 20 units, enhancing policy adherence and minimizing errors.
- Served as Wing Inspection Team SME, leading three inspections and two exercises with detailed reporting for leadership.
- Processed sensitive compensation cases alongside legal counsel, securing benefits for four abused spouse victims while protecting PII.
- Directed ID card operations for 18 staff members, providing training on legal document verification for DoD credential eligibility.
- Authored evaluation policies for SES leaders and developed promotion directives for 12 executives within stringent deadlines.
HR Development Manager
U.S. Air Force
Tampa, Florida
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Advised Joint Director on HR services for 76,000 employees in 135 countries.
- Modernized promotion workflows using secure virtual platforms, enhancing accuracy and confidentiality.
- Audited board procedures, identified discrepancies, and escalated findings to headquarters.
- Guided $3 million in resources for launch of first U.S. Space Force unit at USSOCOM.
Performance & Talent Management
U.S. Air Force
Tampa, Florida
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Advised senior leaders on promotions and evaluations while ensuring compliance with Air Force policy.
- Facilitated 12 high-level promotion boards, resulting in selection of 16 top performers.
- Led three executive-level review boards, validating 237 records for 55 senior-level promotions.
- Resolved system issues in evaluation platform to achieve 95% on-time completion rate.
Recognition Program Manager
U.S. Air Force
Tampa, FL
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Cleared six-month backlog of military awards for Special Operations personnel.
- Processed and verified joint military awards according to DoD guidance for HQs and Theater Special Operations Commands.
- Coordinated rosters for Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, benefiting 350 personnel.
Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership
U.S. Air Force
Holloman AFB, NM
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw executive support for group-level command, managing personnel actions and strategic initiatives.
- Reviewed and validated high-level evaluations and awards to ensure compliance standards.
- Facilitated reorganization efforts, transitioning $50M in resources and processing 300 acquisitions.
HR Customer Service Manager
U.S. Air Force
Spangdahlem AB, Germany
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Supervised 5 staff to deliver ID and personnel services for over 10,000 employees.
- Ensured compliance with DoD verification protocols as DEERS Site Security Manager.
- Processed 1,100 passports and birth certificates in collaboration with State Department.
- Conducted 15 HR compliance audits, addressing 12 issues proactively to ensure success.
Talent Planning & Workforce Operations Lead
U.S. Air Force
Holloman AFB, New Mexico
- Managed team of 10 personnel to oversee HR records and sensitive cases with HHQ.
- Audited 200 sensitive records, identifying 116 errors and implementing corrective measures.
- Developed a new disciplinary records system, training 44 monitors to reduce delays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA01-2023
Skills
- Background Investigations
- Compliance Audits
- Case Review & Reporting
- Policy Interpretation & Writing
- PII Safeguarding
- Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Microsoft Excel
- Personnel Systems (PRDA, DEERS, DCPDS, SharePoint)
- Detail orientation
- Performance evaluation
Certification
- Cybersecurity Certificate – Google, July 2025
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
U.S. Air Force
09.2022 - 10.2025
HR Development Manager
U.S. Air Force
02.2021 - 08.2022
Performance & Talent Management
U.S. Air Force
01.2020 - 01.2021
Recognition Program Manager
U.S. Air Force
03.2019 - 12.2019
Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership
U.S. Air Force
10.2018 - 02.2019
HR Customer Service Manager
U.S. Air Force
08.2014 - 08.2017
Talent Planning & Workforce Operations Lead
U.S. Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Trident University International